Steps for Letting Go of Negativity. Lately I have been working a lot on my attitude and my outlook. Our days are what we make them. Sometimes struggling with depression it can be hard to get up and get out of bed. The days seem long and everything seems dark but somehow I always manage … Read More »
World Mental Health Day Hello there! Did you know that today is World Mental Health Day? This day is of significance to me as you know that I am someone who has and continues to struggle with depression. It is important today as it is everyday to check in with your own mental health and … Read More »
The Positive Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet on Depression If you know my story you know that I am a depression warrior having struggled with it since my early 20’s in varying forms and at varying degrees. Depression is a hidden disease that no one used to like to talk about. For me however talking … Read More »
I have debated whether to write about this or not but after much consideration I’ve decided to share some pieces of my story in hopes that maybe I might help someone else. If you follow my blog you know that in the past I have suffered from depression and post partum depression. I have also … Read More »
Negative Thinking and Depression I am not a newcomer to depression. Depression has been a part of my life since my early twenties. While I feel that I mostly have things under control and am in balance at times an event or a circumstance will tip the balance back towards those feelings of negative self-worth, … Read More »
Seasonal Affective Disorder It’s that time of year again. The time of year when I start to feel S.A.D. As the leaves fall, the sun begins to set earlier and the air begins to change. Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. is a disorder that affects people during this time of year. This disorder is thought … Read More »
Climbing out. Sometimes climbing out of this hole of depression and PTSD can be so tough. I have some days where I feel so energized and ready to go and others where I feel like I am falling to pieces and finding motivation to get up and get going is tough. But I am proud … Read More »
And GO! I am back! Yesterday I ran a beautifully sweaty and muggy 6 miles on Vermont dirt roads with my best friend and training partner Bridget. Wow! I had really missed my regular runs with Bridget and the release that comes from running. The weather was hot and muggy. The air so thick that … Read More »
refresh. relax. renew. Today is the Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year. In New Hampshire the Summer Solstice is something we all crave during the middle of winter when darkness comes early and the days often seem too short to accomplish goals. The long days of summer bring new energy. The warm sun … Read More »
Do you have a case of the Mondays? When Monday arrives the hope is that your day will start with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. However sometimes after a weekend of running around with the kids I often feel exhausted. I am looking for ways to solve this by becoming more organized and by … Read More »