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Two & a half years ago today at 2 a.m. I found myself in pieces on a hotel floor. It had been coming on for a long while, I had tried to stay strong, not seek help. But trying to stay strong for too long floored me. The anxiety & depression caught up, I spent … Continue reading
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“by the time I recognise this moment, this moment will be gone” John Mayer At the risk of becoming a whinging bore & probably repeating what those much wiser than me have said before….. After more depression reflection, is it all about learning how to identify & hold on to…
I wrote this two days ago in “Google Keep” on my phone so in the spirit of sharing experiences of depression…… I’ve not really enjoyed doing anything for weeks if I’m honest, but not for want of trying. In my head, it’s all been very Groundhog Day. But this week I watched Britain’s 100 Favourite … Continue reading
Mindfulness noun a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. On my cycle ride yesterday, I tried to live in the moment. The irony being, I’m reflecting on the past to convey my mental observations … Continue reading
Two years ago today at 2 a.m. I found myself in pieces on a hotel floor. It had been coming on for a long while, I had tried to stay strong, not seek help. But trying to stay strong for too long floored me. The anxiety & depression caught up, I spent 6 weeks in … Continue reading
In the spirit of sharing dreams…. We were in Skipton Woods yesterday. I have a daydream that I’m walking there on a cold, bright, autumn day, then go home to a stone cottage with an open fire. We have homemade leek & potato soup with crusty bread for supper. I go to bed without Sunday … Continue reading
A year ago today after struggling for months, I went to the Docs for help. The rest is history. Not coincidental but today, I’m not OK. So to share and improve understanding of this illness. This was my Monday 21/11/16 On “these” days, driving to work is a trial, other cars feel threatening, the ones … Continue reading
Again, in the spirit of sharing experiences of depression/anxiety. Below is a series of Tweets from my weekend. I’m having a ridiculous “what’s the point?” day, just can’t shake it. This fucking Depression NEVER seems to completely go away Take each day as it comes I guess. Some are “normal” some are “not normal”When they’re … Continue reading
I know just before properly waking its gonna be an “ungood” day, not a bad day, just a day that needs more energy than usual to negotiate. I feel the battle lines being drawn in my head & a metaphorical trench appearing around the bed, which has to be traversed. There’s jaw stretching yawning, an … Continue reading
This is the most personal thing I’ve ever shared with you, but I think it’s necessary to help others talk about their depression. Its just mundane day to day stuff really. Reading it back serves as a reminder that although still there, and I still have low days, I’m so much better now. Names have … Continue reading
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