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Monthly Archives: November 2010
I am thankful
This Thursday, November 25th, is Thanksgiving in the United States. This is a day in which we celebrate the kindness of the American Indians in sharing the harvest with the pilgrims. It is a day that we take to reflect … Continue reading
The joy of playing
Not too long ago my psychologist asked me what I do to play. I looked at him like he was nuts. I am an adult. I don’t “play”. I believe my exact response was an eye roll and then questioned … Continue reading
Finding my personal freedom
Growing up in my lovely dysfunctional household I developed a limited view of my personal freedom. My life consisted of doing things right so there would be peace, harmony and good will. If not to all beings on the planet … Continue reading
Family: The one you come with and the one you choose
For many of us dealing with mental illness, a discussion on our family of origin can be a trip through hell. Much of our reaction depends on where we are in our treatment and our history with them. I tend … Continue reading
People plan for the future?
Were you one of those girls who, as a kid, planned out her whole wedding? As a young boy did you make plans for your future career as a fire fighter? Did you think about your future and what you … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey
Tagged Depression, Disappointment, Foreshortened Sense of Future, Future, Planning, PTSD
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How weird am I?
How weird am I? I love being alone on the holidays. For the record that above question will most likely be asked often. You have been warned. Today it occurred to me that I am weird. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts, jottings, ramblings, & nothings
Tagged Alone, Family, Holidays, Peace
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Time to be proactive
Since being hit with a major depression I have existed. I have struggled to take that next breath and just hoped it would all end. When I started my meds I got a lift. Everything seemed a bit easier and … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey
Tagged Books, Depression, Knowledge, Medication, Proactive, Reactionary
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Study shows that young men think sex with women too drunk to say no is not rape… REALLY?
So this morning I wake up in a good mood. I slept well, always nice. I got my coffee, fed my cats, and headed to my office. I opened my email, Facebook and started my pre-work ritual. Suddenly I see … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts, jottings, ramblings, & nothings
Tagged Abuse, Debate, Drinking, Insight, Outrage, Rape, Sky News, Study, Unconscious
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Getting Healthy: Anyone noticing?
Getting out from under depression is occasionally painful and makes me want to throw my hands up in submission. I do appreciate getting healthy. At least until you throw other people in to the mix. Here is what I mean … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey
Tagged Boundries, Depression, History, Honesty, Perfectionism, Therapy Unplugged, Work
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My Meds
For the treatment of my depression I am on Zoloft. These little blue pills help keep my depression in check. Medication is part of a two prong medical treatment, therapy and medication. The decision to try medication was not an … Continue reading
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Tagged Debate, Deciding to try medication for depression, Depression, Medication, Miracle drug, Newsweek, Therapy
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