Dec 22, 2009
One Crazy Ride
My journey is now 8 weeks old. It has been that long since my wife asked for a separation, I lost my business and I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. This has been one crazy roller coaster ride … let me get everyone up to speed. About 2 weeks ago I really had a breakthrough. I decided to have fun with this! This was my chance to rediscover who I am, what I want out of life, and... read more
Dec 9, 2009
Enough is Enough
Today it happened. It came to me from out of nowhere and smacked me right upside the head. I have a new understanding, a renewed sense of purpose that I pray and hope will last. Finally … I have had enough. I started the day like any other, feeling down about the separation from my wife, wondering how I could possibly face the day, cried for a bit, and then lumbered into the shower. Great …... read more
Dec 6, 2009
I’m In A Pickle
If you’ve been reading this story then you know the basics. If not, let me get you up to speed. I’ve been running my own business for 3 and a half years. Before that, I moved to Florida with the promise of a prosperous career with a new company. In a little less than 6 months I found out the company was in trouble. The company then sold out and I was able to retain the new owners as a client... read more
Dec 4, 2009
All This And A Broken Heart
I really can’t blame my wife for this. She asked for a separation because she had to. I’ve been living with this for too long and she was the one holding me up. In other words, she was my antidepressant and she was the only therapy I needed. As long as she was willing to put up with it I guess I would have continued to deteriorate into oblivion. Well, she finally reached her limit. My wife had... read more
Nov 28, 2009
Friday the 13th The Meltdown
It is the next day after the “talk” with my wife. She refused to sleep in the same bed with me, so I woke alone. I got up, showered and headed out the door for work. As I am leaving I try to say goodbye to my wife, but then it started to come out. The previous night’s conversation came rushing back to me and my emotions took over. I started to cry and it would not stop. Now, I never cry.... read more
This is my story of discovering I have depression and anxiety. Through this journey I will share my experiences in the hope of healing and beating this beast.
