I'm not ready to talk about some things. There are some parts of my life that I still can't bring myself to talk about- at least, not in a serious way. It's one thing to make a joke hinting at that hidden darkness, but it's another thing to open the curtains and expose it to … Continue reading Do You Want to Talk About It?
Tag: Blogs about mental health
Progress Isn’t Linear
I finally had the anxiety attack I had been expecting. With a global pandemic, an economic crisis, and a flood in my apartment, I am surprised I didn't have a breakdown sooner. Those of you who follow my blog know that I have generalized anxiety disorder, which can (an has) triggered my depression, cPTSD, and … Continue reading Progress Isn’t Linear
Insomnia Returns: Rising Tensions and Social Distancing.
I can't stay asleep. I can't tell if it's the dreams, my allergies, or my anxiety that have been causing me to wake in the middle of the night, or if it's a potent combination of all of the above. The truth is, I think we are all having some anxiety about what is happening … Continue reading Insomnia Returns: Rising Tensions and Social Distancing.
Gray January: The Winter Dull-drums
If you are anything like me, around this time of your you hit a rut. Part of it is the end of the holiday season and the return to the working grind. Another part of it is the cold, dreary weather. A final part is my constant companion, depression. Most people, especially those who live … Continue reading Gray January: The Winter Dull-drums