Category Archives: Motivation

The Fruits of Mindless Living

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

I’ve gained 48 pounds since my dad died in October 2012. Nearly 50 pounds. Who gains that much weight in what feels like overnight? I suppose 48 pounds in 20 months isn’t overnight; it’s 2.4 pounds per month. A slow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Death and Grief, Diet, Getting Unstuck, Grief, Healing, Health, Meditation/Mindfulness, Motivation, Weight Loss | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Evolution

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

I follow a lot of blogs written by alcoholics in recovery. According to my therapist, and by my own assessment, I am not an alcoholic. I am an abuser of alcohol, however. No one has told me this; they don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcoholism, Diet, Exercise & Fitness, Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Sobriety, Weight Loss, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Inspired By My Brother

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Last night we had an open house at my office. Open house. Open bar. I had several glasses of wine. When I drink now, I feel guilty. Toward the end of the evening, one of my co-workers and I went … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcoholism, Cats, Healing, Health, Intervention, Motivation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Redecorating the Bachelorette Pad: Part I

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

And so it begins! I’ve hired a painter who starts Wednesday. Right now, I’ve got the Tuscan look. Tan sand-colored walls with a deep brickish-red accent wall. Olive green in the downstairs powder bath. And a horrific deep red in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Unstuck, Healing, Interior Design, Living Life, Mid-Life, Motivation, Moving On, Starting Over | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Television Must Die.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve made a commitment to myself to start living my life. Why I’ve held back (even before the depression), I do not know. But gradually over the past ten weeks, I’ve begun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Antidepressants, Depression, Interior Design, Living Life, Motivation, Starting Over, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Antidepressants: I’m a Believer.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Post breakup (back in late September) with an abusive assclown, I found myself deep in the pit a/k/a the abyss, the quicksand, the deep-dark-hole-of-nothingness. When Dr. McEnroe suggested antidepressants, I must admit I was quite skeptical. I’ve read all the articles about … Continue reading →

Posted in Abilify, Abusive Relationships, Breakup, Deplin, Depression, Domestic Violence, Getting Unstuck, Healing, Manipulation, Motivation, Moving On, Wellbutrin | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Embrace Life

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

While I haven’t quite achieved the nirvana depicted in this photo, I’m getting there. The antidepressants no doubt are doing their job. I wouldn’t say I’ve been transformed, but certainly there’s some reconstruction going on. On the antidepressant front, I’m now on 300 mg Wellbutrin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abilify, Abusive Relationships, Breakup, Deplin, Depression, Healing, Love, Manipulation, Marriage, Mid-Life, Mindfucking, Motivation, Moving On, Relationships, Settling, Starting Over, Wellbutrin | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Antidepressants–Definitely More Than a Placebo

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Today is day 18 of the Wellbutrin/Deplin cocktail. The side effects are calming down (and, alas, my appetite is returning), my sleep is improving, and I don’t feel so damn exhausted. Dare I say it? I’m feeling better. Will it last? … Continue reading →

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2012–The World’s Mine Oyster.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Finally. 2011 is in the rearview mirror. I think I’ll be a bad driver for a while, and focus only on the road ahead. Not even a furtive glance back. The road ahead is looking better and better with each passing … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakup, Deplin, Depression, Love, Mid-Life, Motivation, Moving On, Relationships, Starting Over, Wellbutrin | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Quit whining and do something.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

I feel like I’m writing the same thing over and over. And over. I’m tired of looking at the words I’m typing. Mack and I broke up. I’m so sad. I’ll never have another boyfriend. I’ll be alone forever. And on … Continue reading →

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