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Drug Free Head
Before my next Great Bear Rainforest post, an antidepressant update is in order. See my last update here. I know, I know. Not nearly as exciting as whales (and what else I have in store for you). But it’s an … Continue reading
Posted in Abilify, Alzheimer's, Antidepressants, Death and Grief, Deplin, Depression, Leukemia, Therapy, Viibryd, Wellbutrin
Tagged Abilify, Alzheimer's, Antidepressant, Antidepressants, Death and Grief, Death of a sibling, Deplin, Depression, Grief, Health, healthy-living, mental-health, Viibryd, Wellbutrin
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Viibryd Valedicition
It’s been nine days since I took my last dose of Viibryd. This post is a detailed account of what led me to this decision (it’s the side effects, stupid), how I stopped taking the drug, and my withdrawal experience. Because … Continue reading
Posted in Antidepressants, Deplin, Depression, Diet, Exercise & Fitness, Health, Therapy, Viibryd, Wellbutrin
Tagged 5k, Abilify, Antidepressants, Couch to 5K, Deplin, Depression, exercise, Fitness, Forest Laboratories, Health, healthy-living, mental-health, Running, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, Sertraline, Viibryd, Vilazodone, Wellbutrin
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2013 Antidepressant Update
I went to see Dr. McEnroe yesterday. It’s been thirteen months since he put me on antidepressants. Placebo or not, they’ve done wonders. Thirteen months ago I was over 40 pounds heavier than I am now. I showed up at … Continue reading
The Power of Vodka
I’ve been on antidepressants and back in therapy for a little over four months. It’s difficult to remember how tired and apathetic I was. How disinterested. But slowly over the past four months, I’ve begun to emerge from the pit I … Continue reading
Posted in Abilify, Abusive Relationships, Alcoholism, Antidepressants, Death and Grief, Death of a sibling, Deplin, Depression, Sexual Abuse, Therapy, Wellbutrin
Tagged Abusive Relationships, Alcoholism, Antidepressants, Death and Grief, Death of a sibling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Incest, Manipulation, Marriage, mental-health, Sexual Abuse, women
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Things In My Garden This Morning
Here are a few photographs of what kept me company as I had my coffee this morning. I love spring, with the explosion of jasmine and the Monarch butterfly migration. I hope to capture some better shots of the butterflies in … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Butterflies, Flowers, Gardening, Grief, Healing, Therapy
Tagged Birds, Butterflies, Flowers, Gardening, Grief, monarch butterfly, monarch butterfly migration, nature, outdoors, Therapy
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James Frey?
Sometimes when I write about my family, I wonder if I’ll be perceived as another James Frey. After all, it is a bit much to believe all this could happen in one family. While not an exhaustive list, here are … Continue reading
Posted in Abusive Relationships, Alcoholism, Death and Grief, Death of a sibling, Depression, Domestic Violence, Grief, Grieving, Healing, Memoir, Moving On, Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Stages of Grief, Therapy
Tagged abusive boyfriends, Abusive Relationships, alcohol detox, chemo treatments, Death and Grief, Death of a sibling, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Grieving, Health, Memoir, mental-health, Relationships, Therapy
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Flower Therapy: Part Two
My jasmine has exploded in blossoms, filling my garden with their sweet scent. Here are a few shots of my Sunday gardening therapy. (I still need mulch!) So far, everything is flourishing. That makes me happy.
Posted in Depression, Flowers, Gardening, Therapy
Tagged Depression, Flowers, Gardening, mental-health, Therapy
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