Information and opinions on Depression from a work in progress at MyDepressionConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645/24485/daily-bread Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:33:00 -0400 a work in progress Blue for my state of mind, I guess.   Controlling what I can and doing the best I can with what I have are philosophies I try to following.  I have been 'unemployed' now for a few years, before that, I lost several jobs within months due to my inability to concentrate because of the stressors of life and my disease.  My unrealistic expectations want a white knight to happen along and rescue me, the fair maiden. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645/24485/daily-bread http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645/20247/beginnings Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:23:00 -0500 a work in progress The adage of "one day at a time" gives me hope, I can do anything for one day.  It allows me to know that I cannot control anything outside the circle of change called ME.  Because I know I can't impact others, I can help myself.  BE THE CHANGE is something that has helped me to "let it begin with me".  i.e.  I cannot change what others think, do, and say, but what I can do is look at how I react... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/22645/20247/beginnings