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Tag: pretending

So much to say

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

depression, jerk brain, medication, mental health, pretending, self image

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.

depression, exhaustion, fatigue, fear, hiding, job, mental health, pretending, self image

So, what do you do?

I’m trying to figure out who I am separate and apart from my job. And, that’s a big deal when you’re trying to make small talk.

career, depression, imposter syndrome, jerk brain, job, mental health, pretending, self image, what to say

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

And the Oscar goes to…

Don’t beat yourself up because you didn’t realize I was depressed. I worked hard to make sure you couldn’t see it.

depression, fear, hiding, pretending

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