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“I Suffer From Depression.” Here’s What I Am Learning.

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My Appointment Over, It’s Goodbye Prozac, Hello Wellbutrin

July 9, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 2 Comments

I am saying goodbye to Prozac as I start the next 30 days with Wellbutrin XL

Prozac has been my friend for over a year. But in higher doses, it possibly was the reason I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. Going from 20 to 40 mg last November, sent me on a journey lasting almost 6 months. And in the end, I finally found relief from the loss of energy. Gone too, was the constant negotiating with myself about getting out of bed. READ: Did I … [Read more...] about My Appointment Over, It’s Goodbye Prozac, Hello Wellbutrin

I Have Fewer Secrets Taking Wellbutrin – Doing the Drugs Part V

June 30, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Deprssion loves it when I keep secrets, Wellbutrin is fighting that

Depression is happiest when I am keeping secrets. It loves when I sneak around and don’t share what it is telling me. All those crazy plan’s depression has suggested to me over the years involve me keeping them hidden from others. This has included major issues relating to my job. And many minor issues like canceling our back up internet service at the house without … [Read more...] about I Have Fewer Secrets Taking Wellbutrin – Doing the Drugs Part V

Two Days in A Row, Am I Dreaming?

June 27, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Wellbutrin XL allows me to wake up and get up with depression

Once again, I woke up and I got up. No drama, no negotiating with myself about whether to get up or stay in bed a little longer. You don’t know how relieved I am to skip the anxiety and worry about something as simple as getting out of bed. Lately, I can either roll over and grab a few more winks or get up. Now, the bartering and indecision are gone. READ: I just want to … [Read more...] about Two Days in A Row, Am I Dreaming?

There are still doors my keys do not open

February 19, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 2 Comments

The keys to living with depression are still not opening every door

The problem is not all or nothing. Although it feels like that when I am stuck, immobile and indecisive. Once the day gets going, I am better equipped to use the tools I have learned to meet and defeat problems as they come my way. Between SMART Recovery, WRAP training, Peer Support at On Our Own, meetings with my therapist and psychiatrist, I have learned so much about … [Read more...] about There are still doors my keys do not open

If I Am Not in Control, Am I Out of Control?

February 17, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 1 Comment

Two things are on my mind this morning. My ability to get out of bed in the morning and a mysterious charge to my checking account. Sometime after I went to bed last night, I was charged $200 for a “Promo-Kit.” The time was 11:20 PM and I was in bed, asleep. I discovered it this morning as I reviewed my account. I guess I still have some “Jersey” in me, for I look at … [Read more...] about If I Am Not in Control, Am I Out of Control?

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder.  I am genuinely determined to figure out my personal relationship with depression. With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to find answers. 

I once got so carried away searching for answers that I even earned a  certification in  SMART Recovery. 

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