Well, it’s really TWO apologies, but that doesn’t make for much of a title, now does it? I apologize to the regular readers of this blog who enjoy it as it stands (and, let’s face it, there aren’t that many of you. A generous estimate numbers you at about 15.). I have a few subscribers… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Depression
Mental Health Isn’t All In Your Head
Picture this. You start to feel depressed, so you go see your doctor. You tell him about how you’ve lost interest in your life, are losing weight because you don’t feel motivated enough to eat, and sleep all day long. You cry for no reason, several times a day. The doctor makes notes, asks for… Continue Reading
Medical Referrals, Mental Health, and Staying Sane in the Meantime
Trying to write lately has been like pulling teeth with a spoon. Describing it as an exercise in futility is putting it mildly. I’ve been moody, scattered, frustrated, and mostly just exhausted. Just being awake and out of bed has been too much for me some days. Ah, the joys of medical referrals and waiting… Continue Reading
Anger and Depression, Two Sides of the Same Coin
It’s been said that depression is anger turned inward. This isn’t always the case, but it’s often true. It’s also true that a person who is experiencing depression may show it by becoming outwardly angry instead of appearing depressed (this is especially true in men). Depression and anger are very intricately linked to one another,… Continue Reading
Depression and the Medication Merry-Go-Round
It’s an unfortunate truth that when you have depression, treatment is never simple. Never. There are some, I know, that may disagree with me. For a long time, I disagreed with this point of view. Sometimes, you get lucky on the first try with a doctor or a therapist, hit a treatment plan that works… Continue Reading
Depression: Obstacles to Treatment
I apologize in advance for the length of this post, which I just added to with this warning sentence, but there was a lot of information I wanted to cover that it wasn’t logical to split up into two. I hope you make it to the end and find it worth your time. The Biggest… Continue Reading
