In two days time, I am posting the final and sixth part of The Doll. A poetic short story I wrote six years ago. In my poetic morgue, I have several other sentimental stories likes this, if you want to read them, please leave a message, saying so.
Right now, I am battling a prolonged bout of depression that started last November and hasn't left me. Normally, by mid-March, my fall/winter bout of depression is over. During my depressive bouts, I struggle to write anything. I haven't forgotten about A Work, In Progress, which I will continue to work on until I have finished the second chapter.
In doing so, I can leave this depressive bout behind me and move forward with my life and writing. Otherwise, there will be a huge void, next to my name for the foreseeable future. Who knows, maybe it will lessen the length of my summer bout of depression that starts around Canada Day (July 1st) and ends Labour Day (first Monday, in September).
With your permission, my next poetic short story is The Patchwork Doll. A sentimental story about self-acceptance and by others. It's too long for a single posting, at 12 pages. Thus, I will post it, in 4 separate parts, for your reading enjoyment.
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Might try getting depression under control
Therisa, I have tried just about everything in the book except this one. Personally meds or drugs are supposed to help and cure. The last thing a person needs is to become dependent on a chemical crutch whether it is alcohol addiction or drub addiction which also includes prescribed drugs. Life loses a lot of it's luster when it happens.
Heads up hon, it is always brightest after a storm. Love you kid, you]re not alone. You can find this on Amazon. I looked.
Homeopathy Cures Grief and Sadness Without Chemicals
Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom(Na)
https://joettecalabrese.com/blog/homeopathy-cures-grief-sadn...
Life is meant to be lived, not worn until it is worn out
always,
Barb
Oklahoma born and raised cowgirl
Thank you for the suggestion
Thank you, Barb, for suggesting this book. About 2 years ago, I stopped taking any anti-depression/anxiety medication for chronic depression, various anxiety disorders, and PTSD. From abuse and bullying, I have suffered, at the hands of family members and others, in my life.
Due to my body's chemical sensitivity, my GP has refused to prescribe me, any further medication, unless I am reviewed by a psychiatrist, first. If I choose to continue down this path, my doctor has a ninth drug, waiting for me. To which, I have said no, to this.
As a result of these drugs, my physical health has worsened, to the point, I need wear polarized glasses to protect my eyes, from photosensitivity. Otherwise, I suffer extreme migraine headaches that leave me, bedridden for several days, before I can live my life. Since stopping these drugs, I have had only one migraine headache.
My social worker brought up the idea of seeing a homeopathic doctor, in dealing with this problem. Sadly, I am on a provincial disability program, which is one step above welfare. Just enough to live on, but not enough to thrive.