I am not doing so well today.I tried to stay with the feeling I wrote about on Monday but it was elusive and by night...
Anxiety and Depression Articles
Seeking
Now I must address the feeling I have been trying to avoid since the last post.My mind wants to find easy origins: not...
Competition, blogging, self-esteem and a bit of procrastination
I have been in the midst of a very intense emotion all day today and I can't identify it. Whatever it is, I'm afraid...
When three out of four IS bad
My doctors and counselor have emphasized that there are four necessary components to my success in coping with...
Musaf as therapy
I think there is a lot to be said for sacrifice.Let me explain that. I'm not saying it's time to fire up the altar,...
Sorry this seat is taken
I started blogging 50 weeks ago. Almost a year. Due to the depression, I have only hazy memories of last January, so I...
You don’t need OCD to need a fixed place in shul
I hadn't spoken with my friend D in a while, until yesterday, when D called with new year's wishes and to check in. D...
A Chanukah gift from my rabbi
When I met with my rabbi again a week later, he began by asking me what are the obstacles to feeling relaxed and happy...
What if you gave a party and nobody came?
Rabbi Without a Cause has a post up about birthday parties and I have not been able to stop thinking about my...