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…
I just randomly came up with a number. If I started numbering my episodes, we’d never get anywhere. Episodes are dangerous. These are usually when the impulse to act is the strongest, on any self harm or suicidal intent. This[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Therapy isn’t just about talking. Psychologists are trained to identify potential issues, provide frameworks to ease a client out of unwanted behaviours, or help patients and clients figure out issues that might not even appear on the radar. There’s a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes we need shortcuts just to get by. It’s even nicer when those shortcuts are made for us, and all we have to do is eat. Though of course, no one said anything about the taste. Heh.
Don’t we all wish we had a Jane in our lives? I do – she’s my wife, and not a day passes that I don’t give thanks to God for her. But yes, if you’re able to drop by to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Whoops. Discussions on depression should still be age appropriate. Which means tailoring the message to the audience. Also, Carly’s definitely not drinking coffee.
What do I know of struggling to be a caregiver and cheerleader? Of all the roles I’ve played, this is one of the hardest as I battle my own demons while encouraging others with the same or similar struggles. Even[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Depression is hard on sufferers, but it’s equally unforgiving to caregivers as well. Sometimes that results in outbursts and frustration. No one likes depression. Not even the doctors who treat it.
Children aren’t isolated from the effects of depression, much as we want to protect them. I can’t even begin to draw how complex this issue is. As it is, I’m simply touching on it – we shall see how this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…