Tag Archives: depression

Circuit breaker for Overwhelm

Posted on 24 May, 2016 by paulineferguson

There’s a lot of stuff I don’t know.  I don’t know why green is such a nice colour, or why the blue light rays get refracted in the sky and not the purple ones.  I don’t know why I can’t … Continue reading →

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Why You’re Actually Perfect, Right Now

Posted on 29 April, 2016 by paulineferguson

I have a confession to make.  I’m 46 years old and I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.  I’d still like to be a rock star, and I’d kinda like to be a spy … Continue reading →

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“I know we can rely on you”

Posted on 30 April, 2015 by paulineferguson

Put your hand up if you’ve ever been told “I know we can rely on you”, or something similar, especially at work. That’s good, isn’t it?  You’re reliable.  Trustworthy.  The boss knows they can rely on you.  You’re an integral … Continue reading →

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My friend is threatening self harm, I don’t know what to say!

Posted on 26 April, 2015 by paulineferguson

We’ve all had those times when a friend says something and you don’t know how to respond, but when that involves them telling you they want to self-harm or even leave life completely, that can be really scary. If in … Continue reading →

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The Decision to Stay

Posted on 3 December, 2014 by paulineferguson

So, some shit happened to me earlier this week.  Yucky stuff, that I was having some difficulty dealing with.  I didn’t (and still don’t) know how to deal with it.  I was crying, there were puffy eyes, snotty nose and … Continue reading →

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My problem or yours?

Posted on 11 November, 2014 by paulineferguson

This is going to be another potentially controversial one.  Is it okay for me to make my disability your problem? This is a thorny one for me, mainly because I have a fiercely independent streak.  I don’t know whether that’s … Continue reading →

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Why am I doing this?

Posted on 10 October, 2014 by paulineferguson

So, one of the things that can add to depression (in my experience) is living your life the way you think others want you to… not being authentically yourself.  This can mean that you’re suppressing your own nature, your own … Continue reading →

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