Dear Diary, In one week I will be taking a business trip to Columbia, Maryland and although I am excited as anything to be in my old stomping grounds and to see close friends from college, I am scared.  A week away and already the anxiety is beginning to boil deep within me.  I am Read more

I have had the same therapist for years… over a decade.  He has seen many other of my family members and it was only natural for me to start seeing him.  For years he has been promoting exercise as an antidepressant.  I do not disagree with him and within a couple of years of him Read more

I started dying about a year ago today.  Driving up to a strange house.  Getting out of the car and walking up to the front door.  I rang the bell and was greeted by an older woman.  We made introductions and I entered the house.  There you were, sitting in a high chair with eyes darting Read more

This comes from a friend of mine who is also in the throws of Depression.  I think she described Depression perfectly.  This is how I feel right now and the last few days: “Depression feels like a dementor is always following me around.” **********For those that have not watched or read the Harry Potter Series, Read more

I should be writing my book.  I had absolutely nothing planned for this weekend except for book writing.  It’s just awful that my brain had other plans… My brain is acting out the Civil War in my head with the South being my Depression and Anxiety and the North being my old self.  The South Read more

“Cough, Cough, Cough…”by: Stephanie Paige Cough, cough, cough… Dirty blonde hair, oceanic blue eyesMy baby girl, almost a young lady,Soft cheeks, kissing forehead,Not letting you know what is on fuse in my mind… Cough, cough, cough… Face changing, suddenly smallerOne dimpled cheek, curious deep sienna eyes,Soft cheeks, kissing forehead,Remembering a failing time… Cough, cough, cough… Read more