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Tag Archives: depression
So, I cracked the depression nut in a rant on the weekend that had a lot of positive response from people who’ve been there, with more than a few quietly thanking me for saying what needed to be said: People usually don’t choose to be depressed. Now, apparently my tone was full of “hate,” according [...]
Posted in Communication, Depression, Dimestore Philosophy, internet, keeping it real, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Psychology & Moods, Society, Specifically Steff, writing Also tagged audience, clarity, gravity, interpretations, perspective, understanding, voice, word choice, writing Leave a comment
Jan
21
2012
Depression isn’t a CHOICE, People.
This post was in response to something that has now been removed from the web. The author of the original post, Mary Rose, in comments below has asked that this similarly get removed. While I understand why she thinks post is “hateful,” I respectfully disagree — this is an angry post, and anger was an [...]
Posted in Autobiographical, Depression, Drugs, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Psychology & Moods, Steff Rants Also tagged attitude, honesty, medication, mental health, new age, perspective, Psychology & Moods, suicide 13 Comments
And this is why I’ve been telling myself fitness would be the key to changing mindsets, etc. Hello, there. Yesterday’s post is h-e-a-v-y, because “depression” always is. Asshats leaving comments about “crying a river” don’t help others admit they’re depressed. There’s a big difference between the depression I’ve been in lately and ones that cripple [...]
Posted in Being me, fitness, Sports Also tagged breaking points, determination, moods, perception, turning points 1 Comment
I should edit this more. It’s over 2,000 words. But it’s about depression, and I’m too depressed to care about editing it down. Chuckle, chuckle. Besides, I’d rather go work out than stay stuck here, thinking about this shit for another hour. Please ignore errors and redundancies. Thanks. ___ Depression can be like a refrigerator’s [...]
Posted in Autobiographical, Being me, Depression, Psychology & Moods, Specifically Steff, weight loss Also tagged moods, resolve Leave a comment
Oct
01
2010
Lost My Funny: Reward If Found
Moods often come and go. Sometimes, though, they stay around for a while. Overcoming your mental state generally means you have to change what’s going on around you, and some of us are excellent at doing that. I’ve proven my skills at overcoming adversity — to myself. But sometimes life can’t be changed, and it’s that immobility [...]
Posted in Autobiographical, Being me, Depression, keeping it real, Opinion (Editorial & Commentary), Psychology & Moods, Society, Specifically Steff, Steff Rants Also tagged adversity, how to behave, moods, things happen, tough times, what not to do, what not to say, when to back off, when to support people Leave a comment
Let’s Talk Mental Health: Life after Depression, My Story