Anyone that has gotten an email or note from me lately may have noticed that I have started signing my name as "Lydia!" Why an exclamation mark after my name? Why not? Lydia is a strong name and I feel strong (well, when I am not in pain and/or depressed of course). But actually, thinking …
Pain, Depression and Obeying Doctors!
While my hubby and I think we have figured out the cause of my depression, the "cure" hasn't kicked in quite yet and I am still down for the count so to speak. I have no energy or desire to do anything. I sleep for hours and wake up feeling worse than when I went …
Crash and Burn
You know the old saying "which came first, the chicken or the egg?". Well I am not sure which came first - my pain or my depression. What I do know is I believe they are both related to stress. I have talked a lot here about being stronger than my mental illness. I actually …
