Tag Archives: mental health

But on the Whole, I’m Doing Okay 0 (0)

As the old Minnesota saying goes, ‘it could be worse’. I got some sleep last night, and my left shoulder isn’t as badly off as my right one was, several months back. Plus, my right shoulder is far more useful … Continue reading

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Saints, Depression, Assumptions, and Me 0 (0)

I did a Google search for [patron saint depression] the other day, and got this gem: “How did the Saints deal with depression?”[redacted][August 2023] “There is no evidence they had depression, they lived in faith, that Everything is controlled by … Continue reading

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Cancer in the Family, Update: Operation This Week 0 (0)

Recapping what I said week before last: our number-two daughter has cancer, but our granddaughter’s left arm has healed nicely. I’m still feeling blank, emotionally. As I said then: “…how do I feel about one of our children having cancer? … Continue reading

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Cancer in the Family 5 (1)

First, the good news. Our number-two daughter’s cancer is slow-growing. The not-so-good news is that it’s aggressive. And, of course, that she’s got cancer. I learned about the cancer in early January.1 The family knows a little more now, and … Continue reading

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Prescription Quest: Another Month’s Epic Saga 0 (0)

First, the good news. Two days of this month’s quest for a prescribed medication have passed without incident. I’ve asked my pharmacy to request legal authorization: so that they may sell me another month’s supply of methylphenidate. They’ll also be … Continue reading

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