Monthly Archives: May 2015

Where Did Happy Go Part 2

Something happened yesterday.  I’m not sure when or how, but I’ve had enough of being the victim in this stupid screenplay with my job.  I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.  Yes, the very thought of a company … Continue reading

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Where Did Happy Go?

So, I’m not happy.  Yeah, Sherlock Holmes wasn’t necessary for that. Why? Well, let me count the ways: 1. My face/skin has been acting funky since October 2014. I have never had acne of any kind, and increased stress has turned me into … Continue reading

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Walking Shoes

Might be the music, the words or a combination of the above, but this song has been on repeat for me.  I like what it says.  I like that it’s hopeful.  It’s my hope on days that my hope tank … Continue reading

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Ping Pong

Ping. Pong. Ping. Pong. Ping pong is the game I play with my thoughts and my other thoughts. “Stay in bed.” Ping. “Get out of bed.” Pong. “Why don’t you just end it.” Ping. “You have so much to live … Continue reading

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Can I Get Paid?

What’s the use of short-term disability insurance if the insurance company will fight tooth and nail to avoid payment? I have not received a short-term disability payment since March 31, 2015, and the insurance company behavioral health specialist had the … Continue reading

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Executive Decision

As a child I enjoyed writing in my journals.  I called them diaries back then.  Writing was therapeutic for me.  Although I wrote about boys and clothes, and had “written tantrums” about my parents, there was something cathartic about getting the … Continue reading

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