It’s the first Thanksgiving where I will not be sitting down to dinner with my children, which is heart-wrenching in its own right. I really wanted to write an entry about how I am not looking forward to the holidays. I was looking forward to typing that all I want to do is sit at… Continue reading I am Grateful
126.6 – That’s not the distance for a course that I’ve run – though I know there are plenty of ultra-marathoners out there! 126.6 is my current weight. I did weigh in a few days before at 125.6, but my toe nail polish was chipping. I realize I have posted about being depressed and I… Continue reading 126.6
First, I have to say, I am not proud of that statement – “I cut my wrist”. What was I thinking, right? To be honest, I am not sure that I was thinking at all. It was so surreal; almost an out of body experience. It was a release of the pain I had bottled… Continue reading The Vulnerable Sinking Ship
Depression is a very complex disease. For some it’s purely genetics. For others it could be triggered by a major life event (new job, moving, etc…), conflict with family members, loss of a loved one, abuse – the reasons are numerous. What I find to be the most fascinating component, however, is the biology of… Continue reading My Nuclear Emotional Meltdown
First – Who am I? Friends and acquaintances would probably tell you that I have a beautiful family. I am told that I am smart; that I am a regular Martha Stewart who enjoys entertaining and crafts. To others I am that same person who makes me feel inadequate when I look at another’s Facebook… Continue reading The Many Emotions of Depression
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