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.
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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.
At some point, without someone safe to come back to, there’s no way to recover. I had to put Jane back into the picture at some point, or it’d be tough to have Dave carry on. Caregivers are really important[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Have you ever met someone like that? Really single minded. Thing is, is she asking a valid question? Some people would think so. Relationships, not just romantic ones… if we value them only by what someone can bring to it,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Straight and to the point huh. Thinking ahead is difficult for someone with depression. Too many possibilities… Especially of things going wrong…
Ever met someone like that?
Whoops. Miscommunications and misunderstandings are pretty common, even without depression… Also – my in-laws have been supportive, loving people. Jane’s parents are an example meant to show how some may not be as supportive.