sadness Archives — The Invisible F

Moods

Grief and fibromyalgia 2.0

This is a post about nothing really. I’ve been getting quieter and quieter. I know. And I’m sorry. Since Mama Claire left for the next…

Challenges Depression

Hello depression my old friend…

potofcallaloo May 21, 2017 2 Comments Depression sadness

My Aunty has died. For a moment all I could hear was white noise. And my world, which has been feeling more and more like…

Meds & Remedies

Worry Not

potofcallaloo July 8, 2014 No Comments anxiety depression and anxiety fibromyalgia Hillsong Church pain Philippians 4 PTSD sadness worry

On the way home from church on Sunday I got drenched in an unexpected shower. I was hastily walking over Waterloo Bridge when I…

Depression

The scars I wear

potofcallaloo April 9, 2014 2 Comments anxiety Depression emptiness fibromyalgia pain sadness self harm self harming severe depression suicide

‘What’s that?’ he asked, pointing to the long scars on my leg. They would usually be covered by clothing but on a day like…

Depression

Mistaking sadness for depression

potofcallaloo January 10, 2014 No Comments Quote clinical depression Depression ignorance Ruby Wax sadness situational depression stigma suicide

“Mistaking sadness for depression is like confusing a pimple with cancer. People who are sad get over it, the biggest cause of suicide especially among…

Depression

Struggling

potofcallaloo July 28, 2013 2 Comments Depression fibromyalgia meaning in suffering nihilism sadness

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars” – Khalil Gibran Today I returned to this favourite meaningful…

Depression

The Real Me

potofcallaloo May 27, 2012 2 Comments Depression sadness the real me the real you

…the true test that never fails, inarguably, is looking at how people make us feel. When you’re around someone who makes you feel like cow manure then stay away