This is the newest in a long line of concerns about living with depression. In meetings this week, that topic came up more than once. The concern among those who attended was that feeling good has consequences. It is clear after listening to many people talk over many weeks, that relapses do not just occur because of negative feelings. Often, relapses occur just when it feels … [Read more...] about Will I recognize a relapse?
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Yesterday was the 4th of July, but do I have Independence?
Do I have independence from depression? In the self-rule sense maybe. But I still have depression. It is a medically diagnosed condition. Whether it’s in my genes, which seems true looking at my family history, or situational, which explains the highs and lows, I am living with depression. in·de·pend·ence /ˌindəˈpendəns/ noun noun: independence the fact or state of being … [Read more...] about Yesterday was the 4th of July, but do I have Independence?
I’m off to see the Wizard
I’ve been offered a job. When I meet with the wizard (my new boss), I know what he can do for my friends and support groups. He will give out courage and even a testimonial to those in my group. But is there anything in his basket for me? Dorothy had to learn that she had the keys to what she wanted the entire time. She just hadn’t realized it. So, it is with me. I’m not … [Read more...] about I’m off to see the Wizard
I think I should. I think I shouldn’t.
What is it about making a decision? I have done my homework. I have filled out the worksheets. I have spoken to my supporters, my therapist and my family. And I am still not sure what I should do. And I haven’t even been offered the job yet. Just because the interview went well, doesn’t mean I will be offered the position. Yet here I am in the same situation, having to think … [Read more...] about I think I should. I think I shouldn’t.
7 ways to embrace Depression
Now I already know what you are thinking. And while mind-reading is one of the unhelpful thinking styles, it is easy to guess what comes to mind when I ask you to embrace depression. For me, it took 43 years. After depression scored a major victory against my self-worth when I was in my early twenties, my way of dealing with depression was to ignore it and hope it would go … [Read more...] about 7 ways to embrace Depression