Learning what I value in life and studying how I’ve strayed from my own values has helped me understand where some of my depression comes from. I am accepting that I’m flawed and unable to manipulate my past to my own advantage. Coming to terms with who I am, learning the true meaning of being…
Tag: mental health
Recovery
Recovery is a long process of traversing valleys and mountains. When I start climbing my mountains I have a choice to use the tools that I’ve earned through therapy and life lessons, or to climb it using my own devices. Devices being depression, self-doubt, pity, low self-esteem, anger, and self-abuse through talking down about myself. …
Recovery Story
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…
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…
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…
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