Hold on a second while I gather my thoughts... I apologize in advance if this is jumpy, but I just feel compelled to write this out. For the last 2 weeks, consistently, I have felt a sense of urgency. Like there is something missing in my life. It used to be this feeling when I... Continue Reading →
This Is My Normal.
When you spend the majority of your life a certain way, you can only assume that it is normal. It wasn't until maybe 2 years ago that I found out not everyone has experienced depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and the like. Even in hearing other people's testimony about the way their "normal" brains work, didn't... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Update
A couple months ago I received an email saying that my primary care provider was no longer going to be in practice this Summer. I literally just started seeing her this last year when my other primary doctor left the practice. Anyways, I wasn't sure what that would mean for continuing my meds, so I... Continue Reading →
Another Med Update
The last time I gave an update was a little over a month ago in my reality and meds update post. Things were pretty bad around that time. I had sent a message to my doctor asking about the side effects of the medication that I was on. Unfortunately it was on a weekend so... Continue Reading →
…and just like that
It is official, Pickle is a kindergartner. Where has time gone that he is already old enough for this!? Last week, we went to the school's open house so that we knew what we were doing on the first day (and meet his teacher). It went well. We felt the school setup was odd, but... Continue Reading →
Paranoia
I know I talk a lot about my anxiety and depression, but there is something else that I haven't covered yet. I actually did not even know this was a legitimate thing until recently. Paranoid Personality Disorder I have not been formally diagnosed with this, but when I read more about it, the more it... Continue Reading →
Finally
I can finally announce that we have a house! I wanted to get past all the negotiations before posting the good news. Given what we have gone through, I think you understand. I remember when apartment living was a cool thing. Perhaps it still is for some people, at certain places. Not so much for... Continue Reading →