Abuse, Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression Survivor
Where to start? I grew up in a family with good funds and resources but it wasn't a healthy childhood. I didn't follow in my biological father's or birth certificate father's footsteps of drug and alcohol abuse or promiscuity. Since I went through so much, it scared me into not doing those kinds of things.
Depression – Almost Too Far Gone
I've struggled with depression my whole life and at random points in time, it gets worse than usual. This usually happens in the winter and I'm more likely to be hospitalized in the early months of the year. One of those times, I had felt so numb and cold at the same time. I felt empty like my heart wasn't inside my chest at all.
Diabetes: Telling My Family About My Diagnosis
The date December 15 sticks in my head like an anniversary or the birth of a child. However, this day gave me less than joyful news: it was the day that I found out I had diabetes! There were many things leading up to this discovery, including major weight loss due to loss of appetite...
A Moment in Time
Due to this illness, I stumbled upon information that most people go through a lifetime looking for and never find. Information about where we come from, where we are going, why we are here and what kind of beings we really are.
Depression: The Most Rejected One
No, I was not addicted to alcohol, drugs or smoking. I was addicted to a person and now I have depression. I love a person so I proposed to him and he accepted. In the beginning, it was amazing and we had many great times.
Different Types of Depression
Unbeknownst to many, there are several different types of depression, ranging from mild up to severe, persistent depression.
Loss of My Security Blanket
He was my security blanket, always making me feel safe. I now suffer from treatment-resistant panic disorder along with severe depression. Every day is a struggle. I'm married to a wonderful man but he doesn't fill my uncle's shoes. I've been on tons of medication for my depression and anxiety.
Coping with Depression
Throughout the years I learned how to cope with my depression and what to do when I start feeling that another depression episode is coming. I wanted to learn by myself how to cope with it. When I feel that is going to get worse, I talk to someone or cry.
