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

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Is My Life With Depression Really in Balance?

August 13, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Al I Leading A Balanced Life with Depression?

That calm, clear feeling arrived two days ago. Even having the oven stop working after I used the auto-clean feature hasn’t dulled my sense of “I’m Ok.” I am enjoying this feeling. Understanding that this will not last forever, I am soaking it in. And the sense of balance is still with me today, as I start day three. Having balance does not make me feel special. I am not … [Read more...] about Is My Life With Depression Really in Balance?

No-nonsense Holiday Mental Health Awareness Tips to Overcome Triggers

December 9, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Mental health awareness tools to avoid holiday triggers

There are only 16 more shopping days until Christmas. Hanukah is right around the corner, Kwanza is rapidly approaching. Yet Covid-19 marches on and wave two is sweeping across the country. As a group, we did not do so well with the staying at home for Thanksgiving idea. And the spike in new cases is bearing that out. Unless you don't believe in coronavirus, in which case … [Read more...] about No-nonsense Holiday Mental Health Awareness Tips to Overcome Triggers

What Does Your Depression Look Like? Mine Has Three Feelings.

September 8, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

My depression keeps me from living a balanced life with hopelessness, guilt and shame.

My depression is a classic textbook hopelessness. Not the passing, “oh, I will never pass this exam,” or the “why didn’t I get the job?” While I have had many similar thoughts over my lifetime, these would only last a few days. I would get over it and move on. This feeling of hopelessness, in moderation, is a normal part of life. We all have disappointments and situations we … [Read more...] about What Does Your Depression Look Like? Mine Has Three Feelings.

Depression Introduced Me to Unhelpful Thinking Styles

July 31, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 1 Comment

Depression introduced me to unhelpful thinking

It has been 15 months since depression and I walked into the emergency room. The tools I have learned since that morning are making my day-to-day life more balanced. I am much more consistent in my mood and attitude. Frequently the days do not look daunting and I am able to get up and get going. Even a few months ago, I was wondering if I would ever be able to do that … [Read more...] about Depression Introduced Me to Unhelpful Thinking Styles

Recent Raccoons and My Depression

June 24, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Seeing raccoons in the same place reminds me of how my depression works

I know my depression recovery is not a straight line. And, in the animal kingdom, some species are more active at certain times of the year. This includes raccoons that I see now on my nightly commute home. Having traveled the same back roads for almost a year, there are certain spots where I expect to see wildlife. Over the winter, I saw way more foxes than I am seeing now. … [Read more...] about Recent Raccoons and My Depression

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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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