Tag: depression

Starting Therapy After Our Son’s Suicide

This week Brian and I went in for a therapy intake appointment. We didn’t know what to expect and we had our reservations but we hoped for the best. Telling The Story I have talked about our situation many times over the last five months. I'm comfortable talking about it and blogging about it. It … Continue reading Starting Therapy After Our Son’s Suicide

Navigating Life After a Heart Attack

When a loved one is in the hospital, it feels like you are in a movie or a tv show. This is my experience, anyway. I find myself noticing similarities and differences between tv shows like Scrubs and my actual experience. It all feels surreal. (This is apparently my favorite word for this saga.) On … Continue reading Navigating Life After a Heart Attack

Suicide And The Ones Left Behind

Trigger warning: Suicide. Suicide. Virtually every day, you hear or read a story about someone who took his/her life. I always thought that was terribly sad, of course. But it was someone else's tragedy and nothing that I ever thought I would be able to relate to directly. That was until my son killed himself. … Continue reading Suicide And The Ones Left Behind

Here’s To Future Adventures

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the last couple of months. I finally finished my BA which I never thought it would happen. (My graduation ceremony is August 2nd!) I passed my Exceptional Student Education Certification Exam and will start a job as a middle school ESE teacher in August. … Continue reading Here’s To Future Adventures

How To Manage Your Post Con Depression

Depression. Seasonal depression. Manic depression. There are so many different kinds. But, they all stink. For me, right now, it’s Post Con Depression. Yes, it’s a thing. You see, when you go to a convention, you are insulated in this bubble of people who get you. We might have different fandoms but we all are … Continue reading How To Manage Your Post Con Depression

Effective Ways To Lose Weight By A Novice

Some time ago, I told my doctor strange my concerns about my breathing. (He’s not really strange, I’m just a fan of Doctor Strange!) Dr. Yalch really is a good doctor. Anyway, I said that I get out of breath very easily and I was worried something was wrong. And he asked me if I … Continue reading Effective Ways To Lose Weight By A Novice

The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person

Mental Health is a popular topic, these days, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month . We all know how to be kind to each other and that bullying is wrong but people are still attacked. People still feel hopeless and sometimes, people still commit suicide. This is not a new problem. I don't know … Continue reading The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person

We All Need Mental Health Help Sometimes

I debated writing this. I'm not sure if I'll even post it. It makes me feel weak. And I'm afraid of being judged. But, since it is the time of "removing the stigma," I'll try to join in. I've been depressed. I have always been good at talking myself out of being sad. I've also been guilty of wishing … Continue reading We All Need Mental Health Help Sometimes