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Pure Joy With Depression? It Makes Me Feel Good All Over

March 20, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Pure joy with depression? I am finally feeling good about myslef

I admitted that I was feeling good to my Psychiatrist on Wednesday. My 3-month medicine management appointment was first thing in the morning. I was early, as usual, and I caught up on my email using my phone while waiting for my doctor. My Psychiatrist was happy to see me. She told me that when she checked her appointments last night, she was thrilled to see I was her … [Read more...] about Pure Joy With Depression? It Makes Me Feel Good All Over

Sensational Ways Depression Sometimes Wins

February 2, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Some days, there is no fairy tale ending. I wish it weren’t so. But depression and I are locked in a tug of war. Sometimes I can pull harder. And often depression pulls the hardest. Depression and I have been engaged in this tug of war for over 40 years. You would think I would understand the way it works by now. And the more tools I collect to deal with depression, the … [Read more...] about Sensational Ways Depression Sometimes Wins

Real-Life Thoughts About My Life With Depression

January 21, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

My Real-Life Thoughts About My Life With Depression and Stigma

I am a middle-class male who has worked since he was 10 years old. My career includes 43+ years in retail management and along with my wife, have raised 3 wonderful children. I have lived with Major Depressive Disorder for over 40 years. Depression often shows me paths to follow that end in my circling the drain and crashing into the abyss. My reason for writing is to let … [Read more...] about Real-Life Thoughts About My Life With Depression

How long is that in “depression years?”

September 27, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Depression for me was measured in moments, now my time is spent looking to the future

17 months ago, I walked into the emergency room and sought professional medical help for depression. As I continue my work to live a balanced life with depression, my perspective is changing. Leading up to my diagnosis of major depressive disorder, with suicidal tendencies, my perspective was measured in days, probably in hours or even minutes. Planning was not possible. My … [Read more...] about How long is that in “depression years?”

Many Things Are Going Well, So Why Do I Feel Lackluster and Dull?

August 5, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Why do I feel lifeless when so many things are good? What is causing this enormous hole in my day to day feelings? The list for today was made yesterday. Many things on the list were crossed off as completed before lunchtime. So what? I just want to feel better. Feeling better is all I want. Not great, spectacular, or even above average. Simply better than I … [Read more...] about Many Things Are Going Well, So Why Do I Feel Lackluster and Dull?

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder. My story is one of circling the drain, fighting stigma, and in the end, finding positive coping statements. 

I have certifications in SMART Recovery and I’m a Global Career Development Facilitator.

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