My naked truth…
I’m going to get really naked here…I don’t mean that literally (that is several entries back), I mean I’m going to expose myself here and let you into my head. As an introvert, this is not easy. Tensing up….deep breath…ok, good.
I’ve battled depression for a very long time. Usually it rears up as part of Seasonal Affective Disorder…aka S.A.D. (worst name ever), but this year it showed up, completely unwelcome, early summer. Wtf, depression? Don’t you know you’re supposed to hibernate in summer?
This past winter was actually one of my best because I had help. No meds, no doctors office, but the support of Sunny, an amazing healer.
I decided to start The Depression Project, a serious of self portraits to observe this more closely and track my mood. Rules: do it, especially if I really, really don’t feel like it.
Thankfully, after a lot of really unpleasant work on myself facing the depression head on (with more help from Sunny) I’m back on track and feeling better. Perfect? No. But who is? It can be a frustrating process, both for myself and those who only want me to feel better but can’t wave a magic wand to fix me. No magic wands…just a lot of self exploration and support.
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Thank you!
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Thank you for sharing this… I struggle with depression myself, and knowing that I’m not alone — that we’re not alone — helps so much with the daily battle. Sending you lots of good wishes.
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Thanks! Definitely one of the hard parts is remembering we’re not alone! Good wishes back atcha!
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lizzusev you have allways ben a star light in my life. From the first time we met. Thank you for keeping the light smile alot, love life too the fullest, above all
smile you look great with it. Great job your come foward and telling us about your depression we are here for you. Love you john Blauvelt .
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Thank you to one of the most adorable men I know! xo
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Love this Liz. Such a great project. Name it, claim it, put it in a visual so you can look at it outside yourself, the healing begins! Great stuff for all to see!
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Thank you Karla!
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A great way to share 🙂
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