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That is the real problem of depression – a condition which will affect an estimated one in five of the population at some point in their lives. It is completely unimaginable until you have been through it. – Giles Andreae “Depression” is a word too often used casually: “I feel down”; “I have the…
Here is the tragedy: when you are the victim of depression, not only do you feel utterly helpless and abandoned by the world, you also know that very few people can understand, or even begin to believe, that life can be this painful. There is nothing I can think of that is quite as isolating…
If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide. –Mahatma Gandhi In a previous excerpt from my memoir, I spoke of a stranger who stole into my apartment and held me captive for three days, torturing me all the while. The narrative continues: For two days, I tried to figure…
One of the things so bad about depression and bipolar disorder is that if you don’t have prior awareness, you don’t have any idea what hit you. – Kay Redfield Jamison For as long I can remember, emotions like worry, anxiety, elation and despondency were part of my life. Usually, they seemed rational and were…
Trust me, you know when you’ve got depression. – Giles Andreae Believe me, I do. There was a time, however, when I did not know, but I will address that issue in my next and/or future blogs. Trust me, you will want to “Stay tuned for more!” Regina arrived early the next morning, eager to…
Anybody can become angry – that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy. – Aristotle The following excerpts from “I’m Afraid”…
I really believe that all of us have a lot of darkness in our souls. Anger, rage, fear, sadness. I don’t think that’s only reserved for people who have horrible upbringings. I think it really exists and is part of the human condition. I think in the course of your life you figure out ways…
While seeking revenge, dig two graves – one for yourself. – Douglas Horton A previous blog dealt with Anger, particularly Free Floating Anger, and Rage…the tone and mood were ominous. In response to this blog, a friend commented that at times anger is justified, to which I agree. Sometimes, I believe, anger also can be…
There’s an anger in all of us. Some hidden rage that you keep at bay. – Anonymous Holding anger is like taking poison and expecting the other one to die. – Anonymous Free floating anger refers to a generalized angry feeling that can affect a person’s view of the world, their approach to life, and…
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. – Desmond Tutu In the eye of a hurricane, there exists virtual calm, blue sky and sunlight, often dazzling. So too, in the midst of our violent, dark storm there were moments of peace, light, and hope; moments we treasured.…