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Over the next year, what 3 improvements would you like to make in your life?

January 11, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Over the next year, to improve your mental health, what 3 improvements would you like to make in your life?

We are already 11 days into 2021. And that nagging feeling of possible problems is still trailing behind me like Pig Pen's dust cloud in the Peanuts comic strip. Everywhere I go, I am anxious, and I cannot put my finger on it. Worse, I am lying about it to those that care about me. I AM FINE. Life is good. Things are going well. These are the stock answers I have when … [Read more...] about Over the next year, what 3 improvements would you like to make in your life?

6 Astonishing Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health

January 5, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Benefits of Journaling that improve my mental health and give me coping statements

If you are trying to improve your mental health, journaling has shown to be a particularly effective tool you can utilize. There are a lot of benefits that come from journaling regularly and it’s easy to fit into your daily routine. There are mornings when I cannot wait to get out of bed so that I can write in my journal. Here, we’ll look at just 6 benefits of journaling … [Read more...] about 6 Astonishing Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health

Now’s the Time for a Doctor’s Appointment

December 14, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

My Doctor's appointment for medication management keeps me balanced and able to experience core emotions.

This time, it is for medication management. My Psychiatrist works at a teaching hospital. So, I see her each visit and often I see a new student, too. My Psychiatrist asks if I mind them being a part of my session. She always asks me in the waiting room or in the hall leading to her office. She never asks me in front of the student. I appreciate that.  I always say that … [Read more...] about Now’s the Time for a Doctor’s Appointment

Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?

December 2, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

will Reliable Positve Coping Statements Work for depression and anxiety?

Learning positive coping statements for depression left me wondering if they really work? Is that whole mind over matter idea a "real thing?" A coping statement is a way to frame our attitude towards an event. Very often, we cannot control the event. Not having control, for me, is a big deal. I begin to feel a bit anxious. If I cannot rely on myself to be in control, I begin … [Read more...] about Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?

Can I Be Happy With My Birthday?

November 28, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Can I use the change triangle to feel core emotions such as joy on my 65th birthday?

Or would the correct term be joy, a core emotion? Either way, I suppose this is a milestone of birthdays. It has been coming for a while. There was nothing to do but allow it to tick forward, a day at a time, until now it is the big day. I turn 65 today. Now I can finally take advantage of the senior discount at Denny’s. Just kidding. It’s been so long since I was in a … [Read more...] about Can I Be Happy With My Birthday?

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