I have felt severly depressed and, at times suicidal, in the past. I finally understand that our lives are worthwhile, even when it does not seem like it. I am slowly getting better. Beginning to understand why I have felt so bad. Listening to my therapist and other people; letting their words sink in. Taking my meds, writing in my... Read more
My experience with ECT/Shock Treatment was something I still resent.
I fight the anger, knowing this was in the 1970's-(my age is showing).
I was fourteen at the time. I do not think that there are many young people who are given ECT. I know I felt alone and afraid.
I believe that ECT is done differently now, and much more caringly.
I left... Read more
I listened to an inspirational sermon by my pastor. She mentioned how "thin places" can be our own places where we feel close to God.
For me, i find watching a majestic blue heron, a "thin place". Or watching the ocean, while the waves roll in.
I love clouds, sun breaks and rain bursts. I love rivers, waterfalls and the sound of... Read more
So today, I have tried to stop being so irritable and negative. A hard thing for me to do
a lot of times.
I took a walk in a park nearby, and was excited to see my love for nature picked me up from those horrible down feelings.
I listened to the waterfalls and the rapids of the river. I hiked and hiked.
The sound of the water soothed me. I... Read more
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