Yesterday I was faced with an interesting perspective of my life. Ten years ago last month I was diagnosed with four conditions, their implications life altering. Psychotic Disorder NOS, Borderline Schtizotypal, Majorly Depressed, & Personality Disorder NOS. I was handed a couple bottles of pills, not even told good luck, and sent on my way…
Tag: depression
Pulling Myself Out Of A Slump
Up until Monday I felt really blue. My depression raged and put me into a deep slump. I felt pain for past events, fear for current events, and anger at different situations. I can pin point each thought that brought my mood down. Even though I am aware that past events can’t be changed and…
Where I Was, Where I Am
Depression has been a thorn in my side since I was a preteen. I remember starting to feel depressions effects as early as ten years old. I don’t know if anyone noticed, or if anyone knew how to help. I dealt with depression silently because the one time I tried to get help I was…
Trying To Get Back On Track
Taking care of Charlie my ivy plant really helps me start my day off right. Having a task to do sets my mind in order for other things I need to do throughout the day. The reason this is important is because lately I’ve lost track of myself. My days are disordered and unscheduled. I…
Thinking Out A Project
Raw emotion is a dangerous tool for me. Emotion is the basis of my creativity. My art is dependent on the mood I am in. My mind uses my mood as a palate and my hand as a tool. Today I am angry, torn, depressed, and enraged. I feel like taking a pastel or tube…
Depression & Satisfaction
Depression is a sneaky monster that wears many masks. It likes to hide under the bed and grab a-hold of my leg when I wake up. Depression continues to drag itself around the house as I try to shake it off. Eventually I wear out and I sit down. Sitting down is what it wants…