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The War On Two Fronts
Well January is doing it’s thing. Being dark, being cold, generally making life miserable. The impact on my mental health is significant. The SAD is real. Every January is the same. But this…
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The One Where I Came Back
Oh hello there! It’s been a while. Okay. It’s been a year. I had a few things on the go. Like many of you 2020 has been a really challenging and confusing year…
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…And Part Time Barista
Well constant in life is change. I have enjoyed being home full time in the past year. I have needed this time to look after my mental health. I still have leaps and…
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Good Stuff – Day Four
There is one fool proof thing that heals my soul when nothing else will do. Actually it’s four very special somethings. My sweet fur babies. My wee babies have a way of knowing…
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The Good Stuff – Part Three
I know that not everyone is crazy about social media. I will be the first to say that there are some legitimate issues that people should be aware of. However I do think…
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The Good Stuff – Day Two
This week I am talking to you about what self care looks like for me, at a time of my life when perimenopause and clinical depression take turns being the stage manager of…
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The Good Stuff – Day 1
I talked some in the last few days about the physical and mental struggles I have been dealing with between my depression and perimenopause. It is easy to sit an talk about all…
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Ya’ll Perimenopause is NOT a pretty thing!
As you know I am afflicted with fairly serious depression and anxiety, I have been pretty clear and honest about that. Unfortunately my lack of serotonin isn’t my only pressing issue. The passing…
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Depression is …
When I am struggling with my mental health, when I am tired and only want to stay in bed; when I am trying to put on a very brave face and smile for…
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I’m No Angel
Let me ask you a question. Do you think you are a good person? It seems like it should be an easy question to answer. I suspect that, like me, most folks think…