Articles tagged with depression
The Dark Clouds Are Coming from Within
Randomness is not something I regularly do. I try to see patterns and organize things in my head. But this morning I feel like things are firing willy-nilly and I do not want to stop to analyze, order or find commonalities. And it feels like big, dark clou
Freedom Always Comes at a Price
I did not make it four hours, as I had set my alarm, but am awake after three hours. Though sleep now has been replaced by daylight, I woke up to something I love--a heavy, cleansing rain shower. My windows are open and I am listening to the th
On a Roll!
I can't even begin to tell you how productive my day has been so far. For months, I've been putting off making dentist and eye appointments. I can't even remember the last time I've been to either. I was expecting some guilt or at least judgmental attitude
What does it feel like to feel Normal?
I've been taking Lamictal for about 2 months now, right now on a steady dosage of 100mg. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to be feeling. I told my doctor I was feeling more apathetic lately, but he wants to see how I feel after a month of just 100 mg. It has
I want to start feeling better
I started taking the medication Lamictal approximately 2 weeks ago, still on 25mg per day. Next week the starter kit ups the dose to 50mg, then after 2 more weeks, 100 mg. I know I'll need a stronger dose eventually because my birth control pills decreases
A reminder that good mental health is important...
I'm sure many of you have heard about the Germanwings incident by now, and the press is now reporting that the pilot had been dealing with mental illness. The tragedy has definitely highlighted the stigma of mental illness, and I'm hoping that this brings
Is Having It All Together Just An Illusion?
I have to admit that I did not leave my townhouse yesterday. In fact, I never got dressed. I did not accomplish much, but laid in bed dozing most of the day, with the occasional reading and writing here on Persona. Some would say that I "wast
Sia, Elastic Heart, a review
It has been a very long time since I have come across a song that was so powerful, in it's lyrics, it's imagery, it's music and it's video. This music video in itself has caused such an uproar that I ask you read my review and my thoughts before you
Christmas Songs Project - "Christmas Is the Saddest Day of the Year"
I posted a video for Jill Sobule's "Christmas Is the Saddest Day of the Year" yesterday, and I didn't expect to get much, if any, feedback about it, since most of the feedback I get tends to be for the songs that have proven to be very popular. But t
A new month means a fresh start.
So #Halloween didn't go that well for me. A storm rolled in and anyone that deals with #depression knows all about mood changes that can happen because of the weather. Well the dark gloomy day made me rather depressed. My plans got cancelled as well so tha
World Mental Health Day
Hurray for the powers-that-be that named one entire day as World Mental Health Day! If you've sensed some sarcasm in my statement, you are entirely right. Naming a singe day to focus on all the facets of mental health is akin to putting a single bandage o
The Habit That Can Make You Depressed
We all have had bad things happen to us. Life is a series of events, and with the good ones we will all experience distressing events at one time or another. How do we get through them? Some of us will pull ourselves up by the boot straps and carry on. Oth
Home is Where the Heart Is, Unless...
"Home is where the heart is." We have all heard this many times over the years. It means different things to different people. But what if one's heart is hidden? Seems lost? No longer wants to feel? Is so broken that it seems as if it will ne
WHEN LAUGHTER DIES
Sadness comes in waves Sadness beckons the soul Sadness is not a crutch Sadness is not a fool Depression comes and stays Depression controls the soul Depression don’t seem like much Depression has a goal The laughter and smiles Upon
Robin Williams is dead!
One of the most talented actors of Hollywood is dead! Robin Williams, the actor behind the success of the hilarious movie - "Mrs. Doubtfire" is dead. He is 63 years old. According to the news he died apparently of suicide. I just don't understand why famo
Women are More Prone to Suffer From Depression
There are more depressed women than men, according to different studies conducted several years ago. Does this claim still hold true to this day? A growing number of women are discovering their talents and hidden abilities. Through the influence of technol
