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“Self preservation is a full-time occupation.” – Ani DiFranco

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Recovery update: The space between

Entering the homestretch of my medication taper and trying to discern what is frustration from social distancing and quarantine and what are symptoms of depression. There’s very little difference.

#jerkbrain, covid19, depression, exercise, exhaustion, fatigue, medication, mental health, recovery, shelter in place, social distancing

Grey Street

A song by Dave Matthews Band offers a hauntingly real description of depression and I start to see colors come back into focus.

#jerkbrain, depression, mental health, self image

Thoughts on courage

What does it mean to be courageous? Can I have courage and still be scared?

#jerkbrain, anxiety, career, depression, mental health, self image

Poster girl with no poster

People tell me that I’m a role model, but for what exactly? Exploring what it means to be perceived as a leader worth emulating.

#jerkbrain, career, imposter syndrome, mental health, pretending, role model, self image

Dialog with Jerk Brain

Here’s an insider’s view of an extended volley between me and my Jerk Brain. It isn’t pretty.

#jerkbrain, depression, mental health, pretending, self image

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