Posts Tagged Depression
First in a series of three informational comics. This is pretty important stuff ok? Fine. The fun stuff returns after that. Oh and I must acknowledge that a brother in Christ who’s a medical professional helped me vet this series.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Diagnosis
A common theme among patients is that diagnoses are just labels. They might be, but they are the starting point to treatment. Different diagnoses mean different treatment options, so a wrong diagnosis can be disastrous especially if there are suicidal[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Doctor Doctor
Those who know me well will understand the glee I experienced drawing this one. I love sardonic humour. So much fun trying to draw Dave’s reaction. That being said, our doctors should tell us the truth wherever possible. No one[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Perspective
I really can’t. I’ll have to measure everything from scratch. So I’ll just do my best. Easier said than done though. I’ve got to keep trying.
Getting Up Pains
Every. Single. Morning. People don’t believe me when I tell them sometimes I take 2 hours just to get out of bed. It’s almost physically impossible on those days. Sleeping early helps, but I sometimes can’t sleep until late.
The Art Of Listening
It’s not so much selective hearing as just a poor self image coupled with depression magnifying the negative side of any incoming messages. The trick is to be persistent and also give concrete examples. And to get the right treatment[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Colour Of Happiness
My wife struggles with the knowledge that I don’t know how happy feels. It’s the one emotion I struggle to put into words because I’m not sure how it feels like. That being said, I’m feeling something new nowadays. I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Everyone’s A Critic
I’m Depressed 2
Sometimes all we need is a hug. And to be there for someone else. I’m still trying to figure out how to make it less like Tim is strangling Dave. Bet you can’t unsee that now.