Depression – Garrett Gessell

To See Me.

There is magic in the written word. Not just for others but for ones own sanity. I feel if I did not write, I would not know what I am feeling as my brain cannot write down on itself to inform itself of its current state. If I were not to write my heart onContinue reading “To See Me.”

Trapped

Some days aren’t perfect. No days can really be perfect but some days are challenging. Overwhelming even with feelings of being trapped or alone. It feels inevitable and irreversible. Today I am feeling trapped. The atmosphere has decided the snow will come as rain, the rain will freeze to ice on the ground like anContinue reading “Trapped”

Acceptance and Grief

During my last day of Partial Hospitalization we had a deeper discussion on the ideas of experiencing hurt. Of being damaged, abandoned, or crushed not just by others but also by ourselves. Our Psychotherapist spoke of the prayer that goes “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to changeContinue reading “Acceptance and Grief”

Loved Ones

There are times where things just don’t line up the way you want them too. They don’t line up and it hurts everyone involved. This is a part of the human condition and is common among family and partners. It would be weird if inconvenient and shit luck did not cause us hurt as theyContinue reading “Loved Ones”

Last Day of Partial Hospitalization

Its 11:11 AM – make a wish I suppose. I am sitting at the single computer (the very slow computer) within the Occupational Therapy Clinic. Having had created two mugs here in serenity while Jazz Hop LoFi played in the background I thought might take the time for Reflection, again listening to the magical soundsContinue reading “Last Day of Partial Hospitalization”