Depression is not an attitude problem. Depression is a health issue.
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The 3 Things I’m Doing Right Now to Be Healthier
I like to make declarations and resolutions; they are so much more exciting than small changes and daily steps. They are, however, infinitely less useful. It’s been the small changes that are actually making a bit of difference.
Read More...On Becoming More Than Not My Mother
I think that, for many of us, parenthood is just as much about our childhoods as it is about our children. It’s the great do-over, the chance to right all the wrongs of our mothers and fathers. To be honest, I think adulthood – whether you choose to raise a child or not – can [...]
Read More...Accepting MY Normal
One of the worst things about depression is the feeling that you’re not normal. You can’t do as much as everyone else, and you don’t understand why. You get tired. You can’t focus. You’re easily overwhelmed. You beat yourself up for being so lazy and immature. You want, more than anything, to be like everyone [...]
Read More...In which I quote Dora and the Bible and reassure you that I’m fine. Basically.
I know it’s hard to read about someone else’s pain. Well, unless you’re an asshole, I suppose. But for most people, coming face to face with someone’s heartache and fear and doubts – and not being able to do a damn thing about it – that’s rough. And man, when I feel pain, I feel [...]
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