Tag: Amelia
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When It’s Good
*As a note: I wrote this last year (I wrote a whole bunch of posts within the first several months of the blog and have been posting them interspersed with stuff I write for the current moment). I am really glad that I did. If I hadn’t, I probably wouldn’t believe that such a state…
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It’s Hard Going To The Doctor
Going to the doctor can be hard. Especially if you don’t have a good relationship with your medical provider. But even if you do, it can be hard. It’s certainly easier when you can go in and answer “What brings you in today” with a clear and concise answer. For instance: “What brings you in…
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The “What If” Game
Some people can get away with playing the “what if” game and come out okay. Those people tend to be optimists. “What if something remarkable happens today?” “What if I land the job of my dreams?” “What if I met someone today who would change my life?” That’s not how I play the “what if”…
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Levels of Functioning
I have found a pattern in my experience of depression. Ok. I’ve found many patterns. I’m only going to talk about one of them right now. It’s a pattern that is rather difficult to convey using only text, since the way I generally talk about it goes something like, “I’ll be going along here *gesture*…
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In Which Amelia Processes the Experience of Gaslighting Herself
Anyone else have an experience like this? Near the beginning of the year, I did something (I don’t even remember what) and I immediately knew that I had made a mistake. Something pulled in my back and I knew I was in for a few days of pain. No biggie, right? Bodies are built so…
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Socks and Shoes
I like to consider myself a more logical, rational, and mature individual than I was 20 years ago. Nevertheless, I must admit there are certain logical fallacies that seem to be hardwired into my brain and persistent throughout time. We, my family and I, refer to it as “socks and shoes”. Getting kids ready to…
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Pollyanna
This is going to be the first of a series of posts Amelia writes over the next couple of weeks. Pollyanna, written by Eleanor H. Porter, was first published in 1913. For those unfamiliar with the story, it is about a girl named Pollyanna (shocking, I know) who is orphaned and sent to live with…
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Depression is Like Diarrhea
Analogies can be helpful for understanding difficult topics. Here’s Amelia’s analogy for how depression is like diarrhea.
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Unruly Roommates
*Trigger Warning!* In the middle of this post there is a real life example of actual intrusive thoughts I have had. They are disturbing. I debated whether to include them or not. I chose to include them so that others who have also had disturbing thoughts can see that they aren’t alone. I will make…
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What Chronic Illness Steals
*I was planning on posting a follow-up to Rae’s post on intrusive thoughts this week. Then I read Missy’s most recent post. I started writing this blog post before I read Missy’s post. I was surprised to find she mentioned this very subject. If I ever wonder if this blog is a good idea, I…
Emotional Support Sisters 