Category: depression

  • When Forgetfulness Hits …

    When Forgetfulness Hits …

    Forgetfulness happens, you could be in over your head, you could be processing, you could be unprepared, you could be out of your league, you could have low self esteem, you could be in a down, you could be mid comeback, you could be overwhelmed, it happens. Multi-tasking is one step after being put together,…

  • Feeling Misunderstood …

    Feeling Misunderstood …

    Something psychiatry can’t help you with is how you look or what people think of you, it’s the reverse feeling of empowerment to be situated worse off in life or convinced that you have a debilitating disease that cannot be overcome. It doesn’t make sense to me how I can write and do well through…

  • The Heavy Load …

    Once the heavy load is lifted you’ll feel tired but awake it’s like spiritually ending up at a completion point with ample time ahead to get going again, that’s recovery you process experience a wide range of emotions and thoughts and find your place again in life, the journey is always tough what to remember…

  • Reflecting on This Past Year …

    Reflecting on This Past Year …

    Kicking yourself out of a depressed state is a challenge for most people, I’m no different. The point is to keep moving, the longer you stay put, whether that be resting in bed, being anti-social, avoiding responsibilities, and beating yourself up, the harder it is to get moving again. So start with simple goals whether…

  • Recently Sick with the Stomach Flu …

    Recently Sick with the Stomach Flu …

    A little under the weather not to mention tricky discussions about mental health cures to better coping skills you get better at staying well the more you learn about how to respond to symptoms in a way that’s nothing to do with anyone I’m assuming a defensive stance to mental health is a situation about…

  • Staying Focused …

    Staying Focused …

    Staying focused has not been easy, this Fall was a change of pace for me, beginning with applying for jobs over summer and finally found placement at “Peace Over Violence,” I was waiting to get stable to apply, and then there is always the new problem of being able to perform, which started when disability…

  • Under Stress …

    Under Stress …

    Although I have been active in the community attending events such as concerts and Laker Games, Ive not been myself lately, and while that may have something to do with outside stress Im being faced with, Im sure that it will pass. I think you have to have a positive outlook in life, if you…

  • Losing Power …

    Losing Power …

    There are typical ways of losing power, in particular if you are someone who suffers from mental health issues, it will feel like you are never right, and always wrong. I promise you that that feeling will go away, so long as you do what you are told, that means following doctors orders. It seems…

  • Feeling Overwhelmed …

    Feeling Overwhelmed …

    I’m at the DMV waiting in line to get a new drivers license. It’s so important to keep up with all your requirements, still need the Real ID to travel and a passport, seems like when you give up on living life all things fall by the wayside, including “all your requirements.” — Recently I’ve…