Tag: isolation
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Crying During COVID
Over the past eight months I thought about starting a journal to capture what my life looked like and felt like during the COVID-19 pandemic. But I couldn’t bring myself to sit down and do it. While the thought was a good idea, I haven’t had the energy or the motivation to unpack all these ... -
Homeward
The world was shrouded darkness, save for a single fire that continued to burn and crackle even as the man fell asleep next to it. The man was alone, except for his dreams. Along the many alleys and crowded streets of his mind, there were people laughing, crying, and living. When he awoke, that lively ... -
Situational Depression: Truths and Lies
Situational depression is a temporary adjustment disorder. We experience S.D. during taxing and painful times in our lives. -
Why The Shower Is My Safe Space Right Now
During this time of uncertainty, my life (and everyone’s life) has changed significantly. Not only have I been staying home for the past week, but I don’t have much of a job. I am a representative of a small wine distributor. When the restaurants in my state had to close, my job basically ended. The ... -
The Other PTSD
Most of us are familiar with PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). Many of us relate it to our veterans after a war, but what is not as widely known is that there is another PTSD, non-combat PTSD. Non-combat PTSD happens when someone experiences some type of trauma. “A trauma is a shocking and dangerous event that ...