by Jim Stitzel | May 3, 2016 | General
I am struggling today. I woke this morning from a dream I can’t remember still somehow feeling sad and melancholy about it. This has been happening to me a lot lately. One of the side effects of the sleep medication I take (a must, if I hope to actually get a...
by Jim Stitzel | May 2, 2016 | General
Just a few days ago, I was released from the hospital after a four-day treatment program for severe depression and suicidal ideation. This was my first inpatient hospital stay of any kind, and while I wouldn’t exactly describe it as being fun, it was extremely...
by Jim Stitzel | Feb 16, 2016 | General
I felt happy today. So of course it took me a while to recognize it for what it was. I noticed the extra energy first, the increased sense of motivation, the additional drive. My pain levels were the lowest they’ve been in months. The first half of my morning...
by Jim Stitzel | Feb 1, 2016 | General
There was a time in my life once where I was exceptionally introspective and self-aware. I analyzed my every thought and intention through a microscope and made adjustments as needed to correct faulty thinking. I had a firm faith then, a guide that gave me direction...
by Jim Stitzel | Jun 3, 2014 | General
Earlier this morning, I sent this to Twitter: 'Melancholy' is my word for today. It sits somewhere in between 'depressed' and 'happy' and seems to fit my general state of mind right now. — Jim Stitzel (@stitzelj) June 3, 2014 It seems I...
