Tag: depression
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An Expert on Mental Illness
I am pleased to report that I am scheduled to present as an expert on mental illness at an international virtual conference in May. I’m honored, excited, and ready for the challenge. I also find this incredibly funny. I am an expert on mental illness. Isn’t that hilarious? Before you think this is about self-doubt,…
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Do You Ever Have Those Days?
Do you ever have those days where you just don’t really know what to do with yourself? You have things to get done, sure, but you also have a little free time, and you’re not sure if you should prioritize tasks, try to be social, be quiet and read a book, or jump into your…
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A Season of Grief
If you’ve been paying close attention to my life, you may have noticed that I’ve been to quite a few funerals lately. My therapist said it elegantly earlier this week: “There seems to be a lot of death around you.” It seems I am simply in a season of grief – both my own and…
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Missing Therapy
This week, for the first time in eight years, I forgot to go to therapy. It’s a very short story: the day before my appointment I checked my calendar for the next day, remembered I had therapy, and mentally and emotionally prepared myself. But the next morning I forgot. I overslept, dragged myself out of…
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Melancholy Traffic
“Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life. Well, valuable, but small. And sometimes I wonder, do I do it because I like it, or because I haven’t been brave? So much of what I see reminds me of something I read in a book, when shouldn’t it be the other way…
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It’s Still Here
Oh, excuse me, I didn’t know anyone was in here. I was just looking for somewhere to hide for a minute.Do you mind if I join you? I’ll be quiet, I promise.Thank you.Hmm? Oh, no. I’m okay.I’m just…well…I’m depressed.But that’s nothing new, so don’t worry about me.Please, you looked like you were doing something important;…