Days like today make me realize that Seasonal Affective Disorder isn’t cured when the sun comes out.? Ok, it kind of is, but not so much.? The sun lulls me into a false sense of security that everything is fine and I won’t have the bouts of woe is me and I don’t want to […]
Depression
Better living the natural way
I hate writing about my depression. Really. 9 times out of 10 I get at least one comment that I should be medicating myself with some sort of pharmaceutical. It’s not that I’m against Western medicine. I don’t feel that option is the best for me. I can, with certainty, say that I am not […]
When the depression kicks your ass
There is a spot of dried cat puke behind my couch.? How would I know there is dried cat puke behind my couch?? Because I walk past it a bazillion times a day.? Behind the couch is the main thoroughfare from there to everywhere in our house.? Why haven’t I walked to 2 feet to […]
Acu-zen
Today was needle doc day. I love needle doc day. Nothing like someone jabbing tiny little needles all over your body to lift your spirits. What makes it better is when she hands you this bag of stuff that looks somewhat illegal and says it tastes like shit but will make you feel better. It […]
Invisible Friends
I want to thank you all for your well wishes and words of encouragement yesterday.? I had a moment where I was going to sit down and delete this whole site.? That’s how bad it was.? Really bad.? I also appreciate your concern and gentle prodding me to “give the pharmaceuticals a try.”? Sorry.? Not […]
The edge of the mommy apocalypse
My favorite time of year is when each season changes into the next.? However, I have the worst time with Summer into Autumn.? You would think this would be my favorite because Summer is my least favorite season and Autumn ranks right up there with Spring.? One would also assume that the person dealing with […]
Let’s talk mental health
It’s been 4 weeks since my first acupuncture appointment. I’ve had 3 appointments. I also drink the ass tea twice a day, take a B complex vitamin supplement and take 5-HTP. In that time I believe I’ve only tried to list my child on Ebay once, gotten angry at the trusty husband once and that […]
Long term effects unknown
I get lots of comments and emails from people saying that I might want to seek help from my mental health professional and possibly have her prescribe a bit of the joy in pill form. If you’ve been around awhile you’ll notice that I’m a little afraid of the doctor. This includes my mental health […]
Larger than life
One side effect that I have of depression is a warped sense of reality. I see things a little different than most folks. When I look at the after dinner dishes I don’t see a few plates and cups that need to be placed in the dishwasher. I see a mountainous pile of flatware, glasses, […]
Real Women
Lack of comments makes me re-evaluate my site on some days. I know there are readers. My reader base continually grows each month. I am tired of pimping myself for comments. I started this whole blogging thing as a way to update family on our adoption process. Life of Elle grew out of saving my […]