So my birthday came and went. That’s what happens. Days come and go. If you are not careful, they fly by all too quickly. Slowing life down to savor it is the key to success. It was a wonderful day. My husband spent the day with me. We didn’t do a lot. There wasn’t a [...]
There were several cues to my depression. I was becoming increasingly moody. I was having trouble making even little decisions, like what to wear on any given day. I was sleeping a lot. The day seemed to get away from me. I found myself seeking out motivational materials, things I know all too well. Yes, [...]
“I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I’m nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I’m just so scared of what [...]
If you continue along this path, then what future awaits you? If you do nothing to change your situation, will you be happy and okay with the results in 5 years or 10 years? Looking ahead and thinking through the consequences of your actions allows you to see where you are headed and where life [...]
We are reeling in the sudden death of neighbor and friend who left us by his own hand. We are trying to make sense of a nonsensical act. For those of us in the psychiatric field, we know all too well the signs of depression and even the risk factors for suicide. No one suspected [...]
