Posts about, among other things, mental illness, mental health, and recovery.
One of the frustrating features of my depression is the destruction of my ability to concentrate and stay on task. I’m good at both things when my mental health is stable, but when it’s not, I struggle. I feel like a ping pong ball thrown hard against a closet wall, bouncing wildly and randomly within the confines of my life. For a bit. When I’m … Continue reading Depression and squirrels.
When you were a teenager running around with your friends, dreaming of the day you’d be a “gr’up,” did you imagine there’s be so much minutiae and busywork involved? [i] It’s the beginning of the week again, and the beginning of the month, and that means stuff needs doing. There are bills to pay, banking to do, cleaning to take care of, laundry to ruin, … Continue reading Administrative Days for Adults.
How’s everyone doing? I hope you’re well. I’ve been derelict with most of my relationships. This is one of the problems with episodic depression – while you’re in it you miss much of the world happening around you. Good things, bad things, important things, and minutiae – none of it feels real. Even if you attend in body, the spirit is elsewhere. Nowhere good, but … Continue reading A return to baseline – when depression starts to ease.
I hope this finds you well. I feel quite derelict in my duties – I’ve not been reading much from the blogging world. I don’t know how things are going in that world. If it makes you feel better, I’m neglecting the people in my physical circle as well. Rejection loves company. My capacity tanks when I’m depressed and struggling with my c-PTSD. I like … Continue reading Bring on the light – an off-the-cuff joint.
From Famine to Feast 