Two Monday’s in a row I have felt almost normal. Last week I was at home, making the final enhancements to the workshops I am giving. This Monday, I presented the workshop twice. Once in the morning, and once in the afternoon. Tomorrow I am doing the same thing. A 3-hour morning session, then I will drive to a different venue and repeat it in the afternoon. To be able to … [Read more...] about Is there something about Mondays?
Archives for May 2019
Are you 1 in 4 who will have depression?
One in four Americans will have depression at some point in their life. That makes the odds almost 100% that it is you, or you have a relative who suffers from it, or a friend. Or you know someone who is supporting someone who has depression. Our knowledge of mental illness is still evolving. But the stigma associated with it is as strong as ever. People are very … [Read more...] about Are you 1 in 4 who will have depression?
I’m afraid to tell you this
People should be able to have Depression without adding the fear of being labeled. Depression creates unhelpful thinking patterns that feed into our culture’s stigma about mental health issues. Feeling the need to be guarded about our condition only gives depression a stronger grip. I know, I have spent most of my life denying I have depression and hiding it from even … [Read more...] about I’m afraid to tell you this
I hadn’t seen the benefit before
Today, I spoke to a professional. The Director of the Region Ten facility talked with me for over an hour. I had spent some time yesterday writing down questions to ask. That was very helpful. Also, having read up on their intake process, I had an idea of what was going to happen. It was much less painful than I expected. The goal of the meeting was to discuss what my … [Read more...] about I hadn’t seen the benefit before
Who said you can’t be SMART?
I went to my first CBT training meeting this evening. The group meets at On Our Own, a non-profit group that has been helping citizens deal with life issues since the 1970s. The room was packed beyond capacity, with over 24 attending. The turnout surprised the administrator. Last weeks attendance was only 12. The group is a new addition to the programs already being offered. I … [Read more...] about Who said you can’t be SMART?