Occasionally, I am really surprised. My motto is “I love getting up in the morning, because I learn something new every day.” Often, it is something small that I learn. A shortcut to the store. A new way to fold shirts, a new band that I had not heard before. But sometimes, what I learn is life changing. I have had a tab open on my laptop for weeks. It is an … [Read more...] about Do I really have an addiction?
Archives for August 2019
10 things I just cannot do
Let me say right up front that these are things I am working on. Things I would like to do, things that I see value in, but depression does not. This is creating conflict in my head and heart about my need to address these things. My List Relax – Just sitting in the morning on the front porch, with my first cup of coffee was something I looked forward to. Now I … [Read more...] about 10 things I just cannot do
With Your Encouragement, I Have Written 100 Blog Posts
That translates into over 83,000 words about my journey with depression. And the journey is just getting started. Journaling has been one of my self-care activities. Writing about what I am feeling and thinking has been a way for me to work through my depression and “get in touch with my feelings." This is still very new to me and requires me paying attention. I am … [Read more...] about With Your Encouragement, I Have Written 100 Blog Posts
After reading this, I’m not sure I have Concealed Depression
I was sure it was Concealed Depression. After all, I had hidden it for 43 years before finally facing it. I am just now wrapping my arms around the idea that I have a mental illness, and then I read an article that may change what I call it. That should be exciting. I am learning something new about depression and the way people experience it. And it does make sense. … [Read more...] about After reading this, I’m not sure I have Concealed Depression
Once upon a time, I never even thought about it.
My life at the moment is still somewhat of a whirlwind. I am adjusting to being back into the workforce after 14 months of retirement. And while I have slowed my side business, word of mouth is still producing leads that I feel obligated to accept. This squeezes my time at home into smaller and smaller pieces. But the bright side is I now have very comprehensive medical, … [Read more...] about Once upon a time, I never even thought about it.