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Merely Me

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posted 11/12/2009, comments (19)

My Depression Connection Question of the Week!

Howdy! It's that time again...time for a new question! Why don't we talk about self esteem today? Do you feel that depression lowers your self esteem or do you think that people with low self esteem are more prone to depression? It is the old which came first the chicken or the egg I think. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/12/2009, comments (2)

Trying to let it be for now but it's hard

Today was a good day. My Mom who is a special ed teacher had the day off from work so we went to Barnes and Nobles and Target. Then I came home and played on the computer for most of the day and then my Aunt stopped by for a visit so that was good too. I'm trying so hard not to think about the FISH test results. I keep thinking of the lyrics from... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/11/2009, comment (1)

Making Your Home More Welcoming for the Winter

I've written about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that is triggered by different seasons. A small amount of people are affected by the late spring and summer, but many more are laid low by winter. What if, however, you don't have SAD per se, but are someone with depression whose depression is exacerbated by the fall and... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/11/2009, comments (5)

Today :-)

Another busy day. Funny I quit school and within a couple of weeks life has gotten better. I was accepted to get services at DRAIL (Independent Living Center). They are going to teach me money management and one on one cooking skills, they are going to come out to my house for the cooking and I think money management. My parents seemed pleased... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (29)

Weight Gain and Depression

As the winter months slowly darken the days our hibernation instinct begins to kick in and our thoughts turn to either sleep or food. That is the way it is for me anyway. And then you have the various holidays to contend with. Halloween candy is still in your cupboard, Thanksgiving is coming and of course that is all about food... Read more Chevron

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