Mitigation

In life we will experience highs and lows. If we constantly stay on the lookout for the lows, wondering when… Read more Mitigation

Excusing ourselves

I am good at explaining away bad choices. Even when I know the likelihood of negative consequences is high I… Read more Excusing ourselves

Holding on

On days when my depression hits hard I find it difficult to do the right things. Every day I figure… Read more Holding on

Unbearable feelings

When I started out writing this post it was going to be called ‘Encouragement’, as that is what my weekly… Read more Unbearable feelings

Tired

Several weeks ago I rolled my ankle, probably rather badly, and have been unable to play sport. (My body has… Read more Tired

Working through the troughs

I’ve missed posting two blog posts in the last seven days. This is the first time I’ve done so since… Read more Working through the troughs

Fall through the cracks, it’s beautiful down there

This past week has been an interesting one. Saturday I felt better than I have for a long time and… Read more Fall through the cracks, it’s beautiful down there

When going to bed takes more energy than sleep gives

At my lowest, which is far more often than I would like, I struggle to go to bed because I… Read more When going to bed takes more energy than sleep gives