Lingering Doubt
Feb07
I’m sitting outside my therapist’s room waiting for my turn. What’s enough help, really? No one else can do my therapist’s job, not even my wife. Sometimes the right word at the right time is enough.
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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…
One-sided conversation
Jan17
The thing about comics is that sometimes, you have to have strips that join the dots. Grandpa George will feature more soon. I’ve been struggling badly. Therapy is going well but we’re going somewhere I don’t want to go, but[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I wish. I really wish. I want the best for Dave even as I want to convey the reality of depression in his life. There’re amazing people around me, and there’re those who stopped and then became amazing. And then[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Caveat Hangup
Dec28
Seriously? There’re some people in my life I wish I could send someone to talk to, so I don’t have to face them myself. But in real life, it’s just better to face them myself. I’d feel guilty otherwise. But[…]↓ 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.