Photo by Rehina Sultanova on UnsplashI have only been using the CPAP machine for two days, but already the morning fog is lifting.It’s possible that CPAP may have helped me a few years ago. But then, the issue ended up being my medication. Once I switched from Prozac to Wellbutrin, I was able to get out of bed and meet the day. I am still so thankful for my new psychiatrist who … [Read more...] about My Depression Has Me Catastrophizing Instead of Fixing My Sleep Problem
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Why Am I Having Trouble Getting Out of Bed Again?
Photo by Annie Spratt on UnsplashI tried to shift the problem to the new medication that my general practitioner has started me on.This seemed logical as the getting-out-of-bed problem began shortly after I began taking generic Flomax. The reason I am taking that would require an entire blog post of its own. But here I am, and I am trying to understand why I cannot get started … [Read more...] about Why Am I Having Trouble Getting Out of Bed Again?
I Feel That I Am Missing Something Important
Photo by Pierre Bamin on UnsplashIs it just the time of year, or am I beginning to descend into a depression cycle?Can I just push through this or do I need additional resources? I know that every day is different, and I should not expect rainbows and unicorns each day. Besides, where would I keep all the unicorns? I only have 5 acres of property. Of course, this would be the … [Read more...] about I Feel That I Am Missing Something Important
What I Learned Having Skin Cancer Removed from My Face
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash The first thing I learned is you cannot hide the results of skin cancer removal.For the first 48 hours, I had a huge bandage on my face that covered the surgical crater left from Moh’s surgery. I had instructions, not to bathe or get the bandage wet in any way. The nurse covered to an area with petroleum jelly and covered that with … [Read more...] about What I Learned Having Skin Cancer Removed from My Face
It Happens Every Time My Depression Medication Is Adjusted
You would think I would stop thinking that this time will be different.After three years and over a dozen changes in my medication to address my Major Depressive Disorder, I am still shocked my body doesn’t adapt instantly. My psychiatrist even reminded me last Tuesday, that there was going to be a week or so where my body would be adjusting to the new dose.Yet here I am, … [Read more...] about It Happens Every Time My Depression Medication Is Adjusted
