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Category Archives: Depression
From the archive: What Brings Me Down
May is Mental Health Month, so now seems like a great time to explore the emotional side of living with, or caring for someone with, diabetes. It was originally written in response to a Diabetes Blog Week prompt a few … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Heart, Inspiration, Life, Mental Health, Photos
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The Costs of a Chronic Illness
It’s day two of Diabetes Blog Week, and today we talk about the costs of living with a chronic illness. Today’s prompt: The Cost of a Chronic Illness Insulin and other diabetes medications and supplies can be costly. Here in the … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Medications, Mental Health, Rants
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The Other Half of Diabetes
If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’re likely aware that I’ve made no secret of my struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I’ve shared some pretty dark stuff on those topics over the last couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
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Clean it Out – #DBlogWeek Day 3
Diabetes Blog Week, Day 3 – Topic: Clean it Out . Yesterday we kept stuff in, so today let’s clear stuff out. What is in your diabetic closet that needs to be cleaned out? This can be an actual physical belonging, … Continue reading
The Ah Ha Moment
If you’ve read my blog, or followed me on Twitter or Facebook, for any length of time, you’re probably aware that life has not been too kind to me or my family over the last few years. And you are … Continue reading
Cartoon: Off the wagon
The road of life isn’t always smooth. It’s often rough and rugged. And sometimes, as we’re traveling along, we hit a series of bumps and ruts so treacherous that every aspect of our lives is interrupted. We’re completely shaken. We … Continue reading
Posted in Cartoons, Depression, Diabetes, Health, Heart, Life, Mental Health
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Confessions of a broken man
Broken and wore out. That’s just how I feel. Ashamed and guilty, too. For a the better part of the last year there has been a dark cloud around me. One death of a loved one right after another, and … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Doctor Visits, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
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Trying to break the bonds
They say that the first step in solving a problem is admitting that you have a problem. As difficult as it is for me to do so, I must take this step so that I can begin the process of … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
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Diabetes Art Day: The Garden of Pain
Today is the 3rd annual Diabetes Art Day, and I’m proud to be able to participate and support this worthwhile event. This year, I’ve strayed away from the community theme that I ran with previously. The idea for this creation … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes Art, Diabetes Art Day, Inspiration, Life, Photos
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Another look: It’s OK to Need Help
This post was originally written in March 2011. At the time I was going through a rather rough bout of depression, was struggling to get a handle on things, and ultimately made the decision to seek help. Given that May … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Medications, Mental Health
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My Diabetic Heart 