Hope

In our current environment hope feels far away. Depression feels far more approachable and time appropriate. Yet, I chose to write about hope this month because it seems like something we need. Hope. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Hope seems to come from shifts in our every day … Continue reading Hope →

Mindfulness and Isolation

Our thoughts are apart of us, they are not the sole vote of our identity. On the other hand, if we have difficulty allowing the movement of thoughts, we can feel isolated and stuck.

Depressed because I’m Human not because I’m Mentally Ill

I'm aware of our culture's low tolerance for the uncomfortable. In my experience, there seems to be a fear that drives this low tolerance. The fear of limitations; that we can't fix everything, that it will remain messy, and resolution will not come. This fear seems to keep us in fixing mode and our tolerance low for … Continue reading Depressed because I’m Human not because I’m Mentally Ill →

Fall Help: Depression

Ah!, I hate the transition from beach apparel to winter boots. Truly, I am grieving the vitamin D, being poolside with my baby and non-winter clothing. Moving beyond my summer grieving, in this transition to fall and winter, I am reminded of a common fall and winter problem, depression. This season may be an important … Continue reading Fall Help: Depression →