Take Action and Use Distraction
When I was a child and upset about something or other, my mom used to distract me. Rather than ruminate on the issue or try to fix the un-fixable, she would be like "look at [...]
I resent my sensitivity but now…
We can't change who we are. We are born, we develop our personalities as we grow up from children to adults. I'm not an early childhood development specialist, but I do know that. I was [...]
Mindfulness – I am here now
I am here now, typing these words. I don't exactly know what to say, but I do know that I am sitting in a chair writing. It's neither happy nor sad. I don't feel anger [...]
Shit that helps me when I’m depressed
I'm depressed now, and it's getting fucking old. I'm tired of dealing with depression because it's a pain in the ass. I'm writing this in my pajamas and I don't want to be. The most [...]
Keep on Being a Person
Lately, I've had trouble being a person. I know that sounds weird, but it's the truth. I wake up in the morning and I don't want to get out of bed. Yeah, I'd say I'm [...]
Get Help When You Need It
I'm depressed right now. Things have been difficult for me and I accept that's where I'm at. Depression can feel paralyzing. I feel like I can't control or change things, and the reality is that [...]