So much to say

I’m experiencing all the feels. It’s a lot to handle all at once.

Breakthrough

After months of numbness, I recognized an emotion as I was feeling it. That’s a big deal.

Recovery update: Drop and give me 20(mg)

Things are moving in the right direction. Still, the energy and effort that goes into transitioning off of psychiatric drugs is enormous and invisible.

Through a mirror darkly

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, noted leader in higher education and French literature scholar, gave an excellent talk at Rice University yesterday. It’s got me thinking about the “in camera” inspection I’m doing of myself.

Let’s talk about therapy

There are many misconceptions about psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Here’s a bit about my experience with therapy.

Writer’s block (and tackle)

It’s not that I don’t have something to say. It’s that Jerk Brain doesn’t want me to say it.

Depression as a signal

I’m coming to terms with the reality that my depression is not the result of brain chemistry alone.

I passed

The comprehensive examination for my doctoral program was a three-part slog. I’m relieved that it’s over and I am now a doctoral candidate.

Switch the flip

What happens when an extrovert suddenly finds social interaction draining and exhausting? I’ve found out and I don’t like it.

I cannot stop smiling

Why do I put off doing things that make me feel good, but aren’t necessary, to the point that I feel guilty for doing even little things? Oh, right. Thanks, Jerk Brain.