The hardest thing to deal with, is when we’re told that we’re going to have to put up with some of our symptoms for months more. Depression is a hopeless illness, in that we lose hope. How to hold on[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is a constant refrain for us who take psychological drugs. Are we too dependent? Should we stop? Can we stop? What happens if we stop? Please let me stop? But if we look at it the right way, we’ll[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m terrible with names. Really terrible. I mean, look at my characters! That being said, my guinea pigs are named Heart and Soul. I’m sappy that way. But the comfort they provide is immeasurable. I’m thankful I have my Heart[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is one of the saddest but truest conversations I’ve had to have in the past. But all in all it’s still nice to be loved and valued, even if we think we don’t deserve it.
Decisions, decisions. Depression makes decisions that much harder, because the brain doesn’t function at full capacity. There’s mistrust in the self. Faulty logic or fallacies. An inability to take in new information. But that doesn’t mean we’re irresponsible, or incapable[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pet therapy does wonders. I have two guinea pigs we got just for this reason, and even if I’m gloomy, I can’t help but smile at their antics. Also, for some reason, they ground me whenever my mind wanders too[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To be honest, not everyone can explain their condition to you. Even fewer would be open with their condition in the first place. But in general, if you don’t understand what something is, ask. It shows you care, and that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Generally it’s not a great idea to assume you know or understand depression. When someone is depressed, and you want to know what you can do to help, ask gently, and wait for the person to be ready to tell[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes we appear irrational in the way we operate when in the grip of depression. That’s because… We are. Depression makes the most benign interaction and turns it into a huge mistake in our minds, at the worst of it.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
First comic of the new year. A new character appears? Will it be super effective? Anyway, adding a child to the mix is something I’ve always wanted to do. Meet Carly the curious. Curiosity and depression don’t a good mix[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…