I went out to a pub on St. Patrick’s Day. A friend was providing the live entertainment for the evening with his guitar and a fun selection of Irish songs. I went with three friends and met up with other friends once we got there. The place was packed. I was really enjoying myself. It was… Continue reading A Darned Good Best
Category: Balance
Mending a Broken Heart
I have been doing a lot of thinking. Sometimes I’ve needed to keep very busy to avoid thinking, but the thoughts move around on their in the background and eventually push themselves to the front. Like a sliver in your finger. Takes time. Lots of time. I used to tell a story to my students… Continue reading Mending a Broken Heart
The Balance List (coping with a broken day)
I woke up feeling panicky and anxious today. I’ve learned to accept that this is not stupidity or weakness. There is always a reason for the panic, I just have to sit for a minute and figure it out. It usually isn’t a world-shaking reason. It’s usually something that might seem quite trivial to someone else,… Continue reading The Balance List (coping with a broken day)
Menopausal Depression Part 3
On February 16th my doctor wrote me a note for 2 weeks off work. The first time I asked, earlier in the month, he said no. He said taking time away from work and away from one’s regular routine was not the proper treatment for depression. So I continued to go to work every day,… Continue reading Menopausal Depression Part 3
A Happy Ending
Yesterday was a discombobulated day. Don’t you just love that word? Dis-com-bob-u-lated. Ta da! Anyway, I spent yesterday morning on the computer, updating the website and changing it all around, including deciding on a new name! My website URL is now nitadances.com! And, you will notice that the blog is now the main page, with a… Continue reading A Happy Ending
Menopausal Depression part 2
Please read my blog of February 8th for part one of the story. Thank you to those who have given me their love and support, your words mean a great deal to me. I am neither strong nor brave…in fact, I am writing the next part in the 2nd person because it is still very… Continue reading Menopausal Depression part 2