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Donna-1 on Obesity
Tuesday, June 11 2013
Most days, the only real comfort and enjoyment I feel is when I am eating. It gives me a little thrill just to think about opening a jar of peanut butter or hearing kettle corn popping in the microwave. I have celiac disease, so I no longer eat all the cookies, cake, pie, crackers, bread, stuff like that. But I have found... Read more
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Donna-1 on Depression
Tuesday, June 11 2013
I have been seeing a therapist once a week now, for 2 months. About 10 sessions so far. She is very helpful. Tells me the truth without being threatening or without destroying my self-image. It bothers me that it is going so slowly, but she says it is not a race. Says if we try to go too fast, I will start feeling... Read more
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Donna-1 on Anxiety
Wednesday, May 15 2013
David Berceli has written a book, "Trauma Releasing Exercises," which my therapist gave me to read yesterday.
Berceli’s theory is that trauma can be dispersed by “shaking it out” of our bodies, like an antelope does after escaping a lion attack. Then we can return to normal and go on with our lives. Berceli has... Read more
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Donna-1 on Depression
Thursday, May 09 2013
I finally stopped contact with my family Tuesday night (again.) Ii have been reading Martha Beck's "Finding You Way in a Wild New World." One of the themes is abandoning whatever you are doing now for what you really want to do. I'm hoping that after I get rested up for a couple of weeks, with no caregiving or sisterly duties or... Read more
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Donna-1 on Depression
Monday, May 06 2013
Once again, I’m wondering if everyone else here has the same problems I do. This particular post is regarding my habit of “emotional over-investment.” Some people throw all their money at get-rich-quick-schemes. We know the stories. Someone will offer them incredible returns on their... Read more
