My life
Thunderstorms, a great friend, and chocolate
I am grateful for thunderstorms, a great friend, and chocolate.
The anxiety subsides, the depression rises
Now that I am better able to handle my anxiety, my depression symptoms are my major obstacle. I need medicine to help me, but my options are few and the medicine is expensive.
A small dose of alprazolam and I am much better
Because of the war on drugs and because we under serve the health care needs of poor people, I have been unable to get the medicine I need. After I was able to get one more medicine I need, the positive effects on my life were immediate and dramatic.
Progress and obstacles
Things are better than a few weeks ago and a few months ago. The major reason things are better is that I have more help.
Three months of misadventures, but some hope for the future
I tried some things people have suggested, I endured the most painful experience in my life to date, but maybe things will get better now.
Why Monster Energy Drink helps my mood
I have known for at least 15 years that caffeine helps my mood. Sometime between six and eight years ago, I wanted a ton of caffeine for both my mood and to focus on studying, so I tried a Monster Energy Drink. I was surprised how much it helped my mood and I have often … Read more
Why the sick stay poor
I very much hate the person I have become. I am unreliable, disorganized, easily startled, and easily overwhelmed. And not contributing to the world. I have no choice but to try to earn some money. I am lucky that I do not lack talent, skills, education, or ideas. I contacted a company about a business … Read more
Justine’s insights about depression are excellent
On May 24, 2014, I posted a TED video about depression and some of my thoughts about it. It is a great video, and I highly recommend it. A few days later, my computer broke and I lost access to my encryption keys. Withing hours of my computer breaking, Justine sent me an email, and … Read more