Category Archives: Depression

January 20, 2012
9:17 pm
by: K

something horrible

“I think when something horrible happens to you, you end up encoding it as ‘I am horrible’ instead of ‘I have endured something horrible.’  And that’s not fair to you.” R said that to me in November.  I emailed it … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2012
8:51 pm
by: L

out there

I sit in the dark of my office.  There seems to be a fuzzy glow around my eyes as the unnatural light from the laptop illuminates my lashes.  I can hear life going on outside my door.  Husband piddling in … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2012
10:11 am
by: T

am i a narcissist?

One of the things I value is compassion toward others.  The career I chose requires me to have empathy for other’s needs and struggles.  Why is it then that I have, in my opinion, one of the most selfish, self-centered … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2012
9:47 pm
by: K

i am bad

I’m thinking about quitting my job.  I am really down over my boss’ comment about my personality not being right to succeed, and I just want to run away.  It’s true after all.  I’m not perky or outgoing.  I am … Continue reading →

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