I am still learning to live with major depressive disorder. Now I am also learning to live surrounded by the coronavirus. I am troubled more than a little by the double whammy. Yet, my plight, if it is a plight, seems increasingly minor, compared to others. Obviously, dying is not the desired outcome for anyone. Short of that, being hooked to a ventilator is a close … [Read more...] about Which New Normal? MDD or Covid19?
Selfcare
Even Non-Essential Citizens Need Self-Care
Gov. Northam forcing certain non-essential businesses in Virginia to closeRead the article here It is easy to get caught up in the Corona Virus Pandemic. The uncertainty it is causing has jolted the financial markets, caused people to horde toilet paper and Ramen Noodles and put most people on edge. Everyone is learning two new words, “social distancing.” And … [Read more...] about Even Non-Essential Citizens Need Self-Care
I Thought the Next Pandemic Would Include Zombies
And yet here we are facing a deadly variation of the flu. My level of anxiety has increased markedly as the virus has spread. This anxiety has manifested itself as anger, at times, and has been a source of friction within my support group. I wonder why this time it's different, having survived swine flu, H1 N1, and yearly cold and flu seasons. Having a day job in the … [Read more...] about I Thought the Next Pandemic Would Include Zombies
7 Reasons I’m Tired of Being Tired
Five months of mostly cloudy. My mind is not clear and crisp on most days. And for the first hour or two after I finally get up, my mind is the foggiest. I am yawning, even though I have been in bed for over 8 hours. If that translated into 8 hours of sleep, my mornings might be different. After I first fall asleep, I begin a cycle of waking up at 1 AM, 3 AM, 4:30 … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons I’m Tired of Being Tired
Everybody wants me, so when do I self-care?
Our accountant is waiting for the rest of my tax information. Changing to in-network doctors, my insurance company is waiting for the names and dates of appointments I have set up. My Peer Support Advocate is waiting for me to call her with an update. The furnace guy is coming for our 6-month check-up and will be waiting at the door. And my dog is waiting for her … [Read more...] about Everybody wants me, so when do I self-care?