Choices are easier when we’ve got the right perspective. Medication, therapy, and the support and encouragement of those who love us. All these things do only one thing. They help us to choose to live, to fight, to want to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It really is that difficult to choose when in the midst of depression. I’ve found myself stuck because I know what I should choose but I’m simply not able to choose it. And the pain of choice is real.
I’m leading up to something here. Bear with me…
Last of this series of three informational comics. You’ll see Dave again soon. It’s important to stress the importance of all three components even if the details of each person’s treatment plan will be different.
Second in this series. It’s important to know the interplay of the components that aid recovery.
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…
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.
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…
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…
That’s a mirror. Just in case it’s not obvious.