For the first time in my life, I don’t feel safe. There have been times before when I was in danger. I’ve been in two car accidents. I’ve been in blizzards and hurricanes. But this is different. Those dangers were external. They weren’t a part of me. This feeling is internal and feels deeply personal….
I’ve been asked whether I’ve thought about hurting myself a lot in the last six or seven months, always by medical professionals. The short answer is no, I haven’t thought about it. And that’s the honest answer for why I’m being asked. They want to know if I’m a suicide risk, and I am not suicidal. …
There’s been a lot of posts on social media about depression since the news of Robin Williams’ death broke. That’s probably a good thing. When something sad happens, it is nice if something positive can come of it. And making more people aware of the seriousness of depression is certainly a good thing. Yet, two…
