I am not sure where I stand today. This lagging sense of dullness has not passed. It has been there in one form or another for weeks. Let me say right here that it is not that way 100% of the time. I have had some special moments over the holidays that I will treasure. But do not ask me about waking up or getting out of bed. I know I have written this topic to death … [Read more...] about The End is the Beginning?
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Can I Really Unplug?
I know this works with my computer, but applying unplugging to my own self-care seems a stretch. I don't have time to try it today. But I will try it tomorrow and let you know how it works! READ: Our lives are about making choices … [Read more...] about Can I Really Unplug?
Self-care may mean not writing today
I thought I would have time to write. In my mind, I had a photo of my "Williamsburg" centerpiece all decorated. In the past 20 years, I have made one every Christmas. This year, so far, it is an empty board with a bunch of short nails hammered into it to hold the different kinds of fruit I fill it with. The base is covered with pine needles. I clip small branches and … [Read more...] about Self-care may mean not writing today
Why am I feeling so guilty for setting boundaries?
In the end, that is the whole premise of self-care. To take care of yourself. To understand what you need and be able to ask for it. Getting it may be something different, but the asking is important. Wanting to better understand boundaries and self-care, of course, I Googled it. Here is the last part of an article I found on the subject. How can you begin to … [Read more...] about Why am I feeling so guilty for setting boundaries?
What do you mean I’m blaming others?
How could he even say that? That I am blaming my depression for my actions. That I am making excuses for my actions and not being responsible. That’s not even close to what I am thinking. I am a mess today. My therapy session has opened all kinds of feelings, emotions, and who the hell knows what else. And worse, I see the next session as an extension of today. More … [Read more...] about What do you mean I’m blaming others?