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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.

anxiety, depression, emotional baggage, existentialism, jerk brain, literature, mental health, philosophy, self image, therapy

Let’s talk about therapy

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

anxiety, depression, emotional baggage, emotional intelligence, mental health, therapy

Depression as a signal

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

anxiety, career, depression, jerk brain, job, mental health, self image, therapy

The only baggage you can bring

We all carry things around with us, past hurts and slights, regrets and resentments, fears and hopes. As part of this process, I’m learning what I can leave behind.

depression, emotional baggage, emotional intelligence, fear, jerk brain, mental health, priorities, song lyrics, therapy

Recovery update: Do-si-do your doctor

An update on my recovery from my long-term major depressive episode. Changing doctors, finding a new therapist, and trying to get #jerkbrain to stop telling me over and over again that I’m failing at getting better.

depression, job, medication, therapy

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