Depression Owner's ManualThe best kind of mother a girl could haveThere is a picture of you in a blue striped dress, the sun on your shoulders, your very close to black hair in a bob with bangs you wanted…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Depression Owner's ManualMaking excusesIn the last two years, as I have spent so much time concentrating on getting better — deep down better — the most difficult thing, the…Apr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2018
Depression Owner's ManualPositive and UnfetteredWhen I went off abilify I went through a post-med rush. Everything was great, great, great until it was terrible and I was crying three…Mar 31, 2018Mar 31, 2018
Depression Owner's ManualI am taking my daughter to college in just a few days.She is so like I was, in a million different ways. She’s whipsmart, self-righteous, stubborn, attractive, independent, hungry and has a…Aug 24, 2017Aug 24, 2017
Depression Owner's ManualSo Tired I Might SleepOne of the things that makes many depressed people depressed is endless self-criticism. This is 100% true for me. Every little screw up…Jun 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017
Depression Owner's ManualReliefTwo weeks ago I started freaking out because my husband was at a bar. I’d had a rough day. He’s an alcoholic. My mind went dark fast. I…Jan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
Depression Owner's ManualFirst ChoiceI keep reminding myself that I don’t want to die or kill myself and that the thought has not even crossed my mind in a good while. I have…Dec 30, 2016Dec 30, 2016
Depression Owner's ManualA Late StartIt is dark. It is so dark. It is so dark for so long. Every single day.Dec 26, 2016Dec 26, 2016
Depression Owner's ManualHow Little My Best WasSo, I didn’t wind up in the hospital, which is awesome. I got on a new atypical antipsychotic, took two weeks of sick time at the doctor’s…Jun 16, 2016Jun 16, 2016