Back up on my feet from the long depression thanks to outrageously priced Trintellix. I’ve decided to start sharing what I have been reading. This past week I reread the Tales of Tolari Space by Christine Meierz, the Moreau Battalion by Diane Palmer, and the Novels of the Joran by Kate Elliott.

Update. Genetic test negative for #hemochromatosis and iron levels were acceptable. No answers as to why but no phlebotomy in my future... So, back to dealing only with #fibromyalgia and #depression. Still a whole New Year to sort it...

Today's the day. #iron overload #phlebotomy treatment number one. Won't know if I officially have #hemochromotosis until the genetic test comes back. But, it would be the simplest explanation for why iron levels are so high. More questions than answers right now...

A New Year. Time to work on new attitudes and messaging. Adding #hemochromatosis to #depression. Maybe treatment for one will help the other. I'm starting that journey tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Thinking about what I need to keep the same next year ...

Here again and again and once more.

At some point I was cast into the sea. Struggling to reach the far off shore, I am pulled back and forth as the waves ebb and flow. Each day dry land seems closer and closer even as exhaustion threatens to pull me under those same waves. The lifeguard cannot see me this far out nor hear my cries.

Feelings you hold back from expressing will eventually turn into a stampede to come out.

Wasn't sure what to post but here we go. I am depressed going on 2 years now. I have been making progress but very slowly. Most days I crawl out of the ditch & stand by the side of the road, lack energy to move any further. I spent most of today in bed. Sigh. This is just how it is. No pity needed.

@empfanatic.bsky.social Looking for fellow activists to follow; the D in DEI stands for Disability!