Tag: mental health
What Pennywise The Clown Taught Me About My Depression
This article has been featured on The Mighty’s website and Facebook page. As a lifelong fan of horror fiction writer Stephen King, going to watch the cinematic reimagining of the prolific author’s 1986 novel It, was a no-brainer. It was...
Why Depression Is A Liar And A Thief
It’s no secret that depression is kind of an asshole. In fact, it’s pretty much a goddamned gold medallist in the Asshole Olympics. It’s the mayor of Assholeville. You get the picture. I’ve suffered from depression since I was around...
Why Writing Is Still My Anti-Depressant Of Choice
It’s been a rough couple of weeks, to say the least. I won’t bore you with the minutiae of why things have been a little, shall we say “taxing”, on the emotional front, but I will give you the précis...
4 Subtle Signs That You’ve Made It
Success is a subtle thing. It does’t announce itself or make some grand, flamboyant entrance. You don’t just wake up one day and “feel” successful, declaring to the world “hey, I’ve made it! Suck on that, world!”. Success is a...
Take a Break from Technology and Switch On Your Creativity
I’ve always considered my relationship with technology as being purely platonic. Sure, it was nice having it around, but I could just as easily live without it. No wahala, as they say in Nigeria. However, when my wife and I...