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“I Suffer From Depression.” Here’s What I Am Doing About It.

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Facts and myths about mental illness

What Makes Depression Create Stigma, Unlike a Broken Arm?

June 28, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

What makes depression be surrounded with stigma, while a broken arm elicits sympathy and the desire to sign the cast?

Researching stigma as it relates to mental health, I came across Kevin Breel presenting a TED Talk, Confessions of a depressed comic. Paraphrasing Kevin, he said,” “Break a bone, and you get all kinds of sympathy, offers to help, and friends who want to sign your cast. Admit you have depression, and you hear crickets in the background as people shuffle to the back of the … [Read more...] about What Makes Depression Create Stigma, Unlike a Broken Arm?

My Depression Let Me Buy a New Computer

June 26, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

It’s been months since I’ve been able to work from the front porch. I know it’s my fault for not making the decision sooner. After all, my old laptop has been non-responsive for months. Yet every time I would start to research new laptops, I would hear a voice in my head. And it would remind me that I still have a PC in my home office that I can use. So why am I thinking … [Read more...] about My Depression Let Me Buy a New Computer

It’s a Fact There Are Only 188 More Shopping Days Until Christmas

June 22, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

It is a fact that there are only 188 more shopping days until Christmas. Just don't ask me how I feel about that.

I’m not sure why this popped into my head, but it is a fact. Facts are what I live by. I would have made a fine reporter because I can give you the facts of any situation in which I am involved. Dates, and times, I can recount exactly what was said, what was done, and by whom. Just don’t ask me to tell you how I feel about it. Allowing myself to feel, think about my … [Read more...] about It’s a Fact There Are Only 188 More Shopping Days Until Christmas

Depression Never Told Me It’s Not All About Me

June 15, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Depression never told me that it's not all about me, it would rather I feel not in control and helpless than give me choices.

It turns out that I am not the center of everyone’s universe. I’ve seen others exhibit this behavior and I most certainly do it. Many times, I have gone through things that were traumatic and painful. Coming out on the other side of these incidents, I can see how it impacted others too. It turns out it wasn't just me and what happened to me. This is especially true with my … [Read more...] about Depression Never Told Me It’s Not All About Me

It Just Feels Like More of The Same

June 13, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Everything is the same now that I am back from visiting my grandson so I need to adjust my attitude

I know getting back from traveling has its up and downsides. Up, I get to sleep in my own bed. The down, there is a suitcase full of laundry that needs to be washed. And the lawn grew about three feet taller in the 8 days we were gone. I will need several hours to get this mowed. But I wouldn’t trade my time with my grandson for anything. He is going to be two years … [Read more...] about It Just Feels Like More of The Same

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder. With 40+ years of living with high-functioning depression, I write my blog to find answers. 

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