Tag: depression
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Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic physical and mental illness affect a person’s life in many ways. Some days are better than others. It’s not always obvious that an individual is unwell or it shows up in ways that aren’t indicative of pain and suffering. Being aware and supportive will be helpful and meaningful to your friend or family member.…
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Wallowing
I’m a wallower. I luxuriate in my feelings like they are a hot bath complete with essential oils, suds, and scented candles. When I’m happy or satisfied, I hang on to the feeling as long as possible. The bigger the accomplishment, the longer I can bathe in those feelings. When I’m doing this, I also…
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Things I learned in Therapy
I have struggled most of my life with depression. From Persistent Depressive Disorder to three major depressive episodes, depression has been one of the constants of my life. There have been days when the only thing that got me out of bed was coffee. Times when I went the whole day speaking less than 10…
Angela di Gualco 