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

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The same, but different

A quantum mechanics principle provides a way to explain the depression I’m feeling from social distancing and quarantine.

anxiety, covid19, depression, medication, mental health, philosophy, physics, recovery, social distancing

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

Recovery update: And then there was one

After four years, I’m finally off Prozac. Now, there’s just one antidepressant left on the menu.

anxiety, depression, medication, mental health, recovery

Social distancing in Cabot Cove

Just as I start to feel myself coming back from my Jerk Brain-induced isolation and withdrawal of the last many months, I need to start practicing social distancing. A television show from my youth, now available over streaming, is making it a little easier.

80s TV, depression, humor, jerk brain, mental health, Murder She Wrote, recovery

So tired I can’t sleep

Withdrawal from antidepressants can cause sleep disturbances and insomnia. It isn’t fun.

anxiety, bad day, depression, medication, mental health, recovery

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