Category Archives: depression

What I Want My Loved Ones to Know When My Depression Makes Me ‘Disappear’

Posted on September 23, 2016 by writeithot

I know my depression has returned full-force when I start to triage my life. The simplest tasks overwhelm me, so I begin to make silent, irrational deals with myself. “If you can get out of bed and make it to work on time, … Continue reading →

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3 Things You Need to Know About ‘Smiling Depression’

Posted on May 16, 2016 by writeithot

“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” -Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning “How are you? Really?” This is my mom’s standard line of questioning any time I dye my hair darker. In her … Continue reading →

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Say it Hot

Posted on May 12, 2016 by writeithot

“Be still when you have nothing to say. When genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say. And say it hot.” -D.H. Lawrence My left wrist features an inked homage to this quote. It’s a reminder that words are … Continue reading →

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