In clinical diagnostic terms, there are different levels of depression. For people who are having trouble functioning and who have suicidal ideation, they will want to seek immediate medical help. The… Read more >>

I’m starring at a bottle of Effexor. I just took my last Cymbalta last night. I don’t know why I even started Cymbalta again after my last “trip” on it after my first son. It... Read more >>

Do you ever feel that it takes more work, more out of you emotionally, to live a conscious life than it did to live less-than-consciously? Many years ago I had a T-shirt made with the saying,... Read more >>

It was a very late night, almost 10 p.m. I know I have to go because I might be late for my graveyard shift. We were assigned on the Critical Ward tonight that was why I was a bit wary to step out of... Read more >>

He said he would give them up. We did really well for about three years; we went to church and changed our lives. We had our ups and downs, but not like it was in Brownwood. Then he started... Read more >>

Momentarily glancing over at the panel, while seeking reassurance that I pressed the right button, I slowly turned to the following page to pick up where I left off. Adjusting my stance as my posture... Read more >>

Lukewarm. The word just kind of sits there, doesn't it? Lukewarm. It's not cold but it's definitely not hot either. It's just somewhere in between and not the least bit exciting. When I think of all... Read more >>

No… 32….NG18.. The pain goes deep into the ribs. It irritates more than truly hurts. Always in denial, as nothing ever hurts now. She waits in limbo numb with the fear that has taken... Read more >>