you can’t eat enough to quench a thirst
we all have needs. we have wants too, but wants are different. it’s hard to believe that sometimes, but it’s true, though the distinction gets lost. my pocketbook pays the price of the incorrect labelling. it’s hard to call our needs by name in this age of constant marketing. i think i need things all the time. i need a piece of chocolate and a … Continue reading you can’t eat enough to quench a thirst
if i could change without changing, that’d be great
“i woke up this morning and it felt like i had not slept at all. the energy that rushes in as one wakes up to face the day was completely absent. all i felt was the drag of overwhelming fatigue and the mental distress that comes about when my depression decided to rise up and attack.” Continue reading if i could change without changing, that’d be great
choosing to stay the course for today
“it’s nine-thirty in the morning and i’ve been up for nearly five hours; i’m not doing sleep very well of late. too much in my head, too many thoughts, and most of them unpleasant. if i’d have been given the choice, i would definitely have rejected anxiety. it is fatiguing to deal with its constancy.” Continue reading choosing to stay the course for today
mental health awareness
i’ve mentioned before that it’s odd how sometimes things show up when you need them. i’ve had a hard week; returning to school, even for one course, is having a significant effect. i’m struggling. thus, coming across this post seemed amazingly fortuitous. having a community around you that “gets it” is vital. this is a great post about how we can support one another: … Continue reading mental health awareness
