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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008It’s been on me now for months now. It sits in the middle of my head, buzzing like some sort of damned demented tsetse fly. I am defeated for no reason whatsoever. I can’t smile, at least not for myself, and my eyes are always heavy.
I know that part of the solution is to move [...]
Human Kindness
Friday, February 1st, 2008I’ve wanted to write about this for months now, but felt compelled to stay as far away from the media’s scary-unremorseful-rabid-stalker coverage of the story as possible. Now I feel like it’s okay to write about it because something positive has happened- Britney Spears may very well get the help she needs.
You can always tell [...]
Inside Out
Friday, January 11th, 2008Several years ago I was having a chat with a family member when they asked me about my decision to stop pursuing a career in music- what made me decide to take a more practical route. I told them that it was a hard choice, but that I’d realized that a) I was an [...]
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Last week I was asked by a Real Mental reader to write about my decision to continue taking my antidepressants during my pregnancy. I’ve been reluctant to do so but if there was ever a place where I’m safe to write about these issues, it’s here. (Thank you Leah)
My depression was my main concern [...]

