Category Archives: Depression

Writing and Mental Health

Last time I blogged about something close to home for me, and I think to many writers: depression. It’s no secret that the book industry is maddening and difficult, and it’s no secret that creative brains have been linked to depression, … Continue reading

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When Low Meets Dark

A little over a year ago, for the first time in seven years, I thought: “I want to quit.” I knew even as I thought it that I wouldn’t. I wanted to, but I would never let myself. Still, thinking … Continue reading

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The Girl Who Changed the Weather

Originally posted on February 5, 2011 at 4:15 PM I’ve never claimed this to be anything but guts on the table, after all. I’ve always been a big believer in/supporter of pathetic fallacy, probably because of my background in literature. … Continue reading

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Shades of Gray Revisited

Originally posted on August 13, 2010 at 3:08 PM Several people have emailed me, etc., about my most recent blog about depression. Their obvious concern, commiseration, and suggestions have made me realize two things: 1) I’m glad I blog about … Continue reading

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Shades of Gray

Originally posted on August 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM Where does one emotion end and the next begin? Is it always shades of gray? I’ve always battled with depression. Depression with a capital D, actually, as in Clinical Depression and … Continue reading

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