I don’t know whether it’s the stress, depression, or fear of all the things that are going to be happening over the next few weeks, but I find myself with very little to say for myself this week. So instead of trying to think of some opinion, or insight, or experience to share with you, … Continue reading
PRO: My mental health. 2012 was the year that I finally sought proper, professional help for the mental health problems that I have suffered for most of my life. I received a diagnosis, so now I know for sure that there is something wrong, it’s not just that I’m wrong as I’d always feared. And I started therapy and … Continue reading
“We kindly remind you that calories are for eating not counting.” ~ from the bottom of a restaurant menu in Oslo. Dieting doesn’t work. The entire existence of the dieting industry is a testament to that. Take Weight Watchers for example. Weight Watchers has built a multi-million dollar business on the understanding that while you … Continue reading
I went to another meeting today, an appeal hearing, to discuss the ongoing saga of my grievance against my employer. At least I think it was me. And yet somehow I was the only person in the room that I didn’t recognise. There was the woman from HR, my manager’s manager, and this strange quiet, … Continue reading
I thought I should say some more about mirtazapine as it’s part of this blog’s title. I’ve been on this noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant since May now and only have good things to say about it. It took a bit of getting used to. As I said at the time, the first dose was like taking … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, while I was on hiatus from my life and my problems time passed slowly. Two and a half weeks felt more like two months. Now I’ve been back for nearly a fortnight and that time has passed in the blink of an eye. While I was taking a break I got … Continue reading
“Just walk-in like you own the place, everyone will think you’re meant to be there.” ~ Anon. Most people at some point or other will find themselves with very little idea of what they’re meant to be doing. Be that at work, with their families, or in life in general. And so, just as we … Continue reading
“When you’re taught to love everyone, to love your enemies, then what value does that place on love?” ~ Marilyn Manson I get hectored by some people because I’m not necessarily always willing to get along with everyone who happens to be involved in my social circle. There are some occasions where I just don’t see … Continue reading
“I always wanted the fairy tale, but now I want someone who is a great partner.” ~ Maria Bello We hear a lot of criticism of chick-flicks, chick-lit, and the Disney movie franchise for giving young women today unrealistic expectations about love. We hear about how the generations born from the seventies and onwards have … Continue reading
The WordPress Daily Prompts are always suggesting that we should mix it up a bit in terms of the things we write and take the opportunity to try things new. So, while I’m none too keen on the idea of writing my obituary as suggested in today’s prompt, I thought I’d give the broader suggestion … Continue reading
