It really takes a lot of effort to make a promise you intend to keep, when you aren’t even sure if you have the strength to. I can’t promise a normal posting schedule but when I’m better, I’ll try to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Sorry for the long delay again. I’ve been struggling. And yeah sometimes words are difficult. Promises can be difficult too.
Some days speaking is really hard. It takes so much energy just to force the words out. But I’ll be ok. I think.
Nooooo!!! A lot of my dreams end that way. Again, apologies for the sporadic posting. I’m struggling with myself. If you’re interested, my blog post on that is at https://depressioninsg.com/2019/01/22/another-word-for-exhaustion/ . Please stay well. This hurts.
This happens now and then for me. Though it’s common enough that my wife will just grunt and go back to sleep, and then tell me the next morning. Posting will remain sporadic for a while more. Please please bear[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Crises aren’t easy on caregivers either. Always take time to breathe and decompress after a crisis. I love my wife. Also, sorry for the sporadic posting Therapy has ramped up and it’s been hard… I’ll keep trying. For now.
Someone once told me that during periods like this, we need to listen to the ones who love us. It’s so tough though, because the inner voice is always louder, and more believable. I don’t know why I’m loved. I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Truth can be hard to absorb in depression, particularly when it involves being positive about oneself.
Ifs and Whats
Dec13
on December 13, 2018
at 6:50 pm
Chapter: Getting Things In Order
Characters: Depressed Dave, Just Jane
Most times, the best physical first aid any mental health sufferer needs after a major crisis or meltdown is rest. Other times it’s chocolate. Or chocolate and rest. Oh my. Sleeping on a chocolate bed. Hmm.
Cue the exit! Seriously though. Mental health is a tricky thing. I’m not saying this is the best way to deal with things. But in this comic, that’s Jane’s approach. I don’t dare get in her way either.