This Body of Mine
You define beauty yourself. Society doesn’t define your beauty. – Lady Gaga
Tag: mental illness
Less-Than-Amenable Accommodation
Not where I want to live, I assure you.
PTSD
What I’m really upset about is rarely what it looks like.
Out of the Mouths of Babes
My inner child is 3 years old, quiet, and trusts no one. She’s madder’n hell at the world, and she expresses that anger through art.
My Personal Journey with Mental Illness
I have worked on this post for over a week. These are some personal thoughts about my journey with mental illness.
Dissociation
Dissociation is a mental process of disconnecting from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity.
Woah, We’re Halfway There
Last week I passed the halfway point in my NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment, so I thought I’d give you an update. I’ve noticed improvement in how I feel, my energy level, and my ability to focus. For example, before I began treatment, I’d make sure I did all my pet chores (feed, walk […]
Walking Toward the Light
When wading hip-deep through the Swamp of Depression, I thought I was just hurting on the inside. Now that I’m exiting the swamp, I can see a panoramic view of my depression. This morning I saw a photo of me during a recent volunteer activity for a political candidate, and I saw my physical size […]
My Constant Companion
Last Saturday I took my car through the car wash. Afterward I vacuumed and wiped down the interior. So what? So that’s the first time I’d done that in several months, even though I’d wanted to. I’ve wanted to write blog posts. Clean my apartment. Do laundry. I’ve wanted to feel better. Depression is insidious […]
Today is World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization defines Mental health as “…a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. According to the […]
Dogpaddling Through Life 