I enjoy the warmer weather. I am thrilled when the snow melts. But all is not well when winter lifts. Spring can get…complicated. New energy mixed with extra fatigue. Excitement and lethargy. A weird mixture of hypomanic and depressive symptoms and feelings. It is a breeding ground for strange thoughts. For suicidal thoughts. Have you ever stepped outside into a world of sunlight and warmth? … Continue reading My Spring is Different

“I’m sorry for what you’re dealing with.” “I’m so sorry that you had to go through that.” “I feel terrible for you.” “I’m sorry.” One of my teachers once said that feeling sorry for somebody doesn’t help them. I see a lot of truth in that. I’ve spent a lot of time in my life feeling sorry for other people. And I noticed that while … Continue reading Don’t Feel Sorry For Me