I have suffered frequently over the years from extreme feelings of worthlessness. Like I’ve done nothing in my life good enough to be considered accomplished. Depression and anxiety just makes it harder for me to recognize otherwise. A reason for this is due to focusing on the wrong things. If we don’t place enough valueContinue reading “How do we discover our values?”
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Celebrate the little things
In 2013 I tripped on the sidewalk and broke my leg. It was so bad that when the chief of orthopedic trauma at MGH saw my x-rays his response was, “Oh, that’s interesting!” I learned that hearing that from a doctor is something you never want to hear. Took multiple surgeries to repair, almost aContinue reading “Celebrate the little things”
Talking about depression
I’ve been working on something else to post this Friday, as scheduled. But I got to thinking about depression yesterday. The thoughts started pouring out of me, so I felt I’d share it now rather than waiting to post it on a schedule. This one may not be as carefully written (and the associated imageContinue reading “Talking about depression”
Lies we tell ourselves
Weak. A burden. Selfish. Irresponsible. A failure. Alone. Worthless. Crazy. My brain tells me I am these things nearly every day. This is just one of the manifestations of my anxiety and my depression. Whenever I express them out loud, my friends will try to help by responding, “your brain is stupid.” I am generallyContinue reading “Lies we tell ourselves”
They’re just letters
There are 26 letters in the alphabet. Those 26 letters have changed my life. Within them, I found myself. BPAD PTSD GAD ADD RSD Just looking at that, most people would just see an assortment of letters. They don’t spell anything. They’re just letters. So why are these letters, when put together in these particularContinue reading “They’re just letters”
Welcome to my world 