There are so many reasons why I’d prefer not to talk about what I’m feeling like, but one very good one why I need to. Someone is feeling the same way. This might help.
I don’t believe it was coincidence I picked up this book today. I believe it was an answer to my prayers. To learn more about Holley Gerth and her books, including Fiercehearted: Live Fully, Love Bravely, check out her website at www.HolleyGerth.com
A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Mary Potter Kenyon is a certified grief educator trained under world-renowned grief expert David Kessler, a Therapeutic Art Coach and author of seven books. She is a public speaker and workshop presenter for art centers, churches, community colleges, libraries, women's groups, grief support groups, and writing conferences on the topics of writing, couponing, utilizing your creativity in everyday life, and finding hope in grief. Her books include "Coupon Crazy: The Science, the Savings, and the Stories Behind America's Extreme Obsession," "Chemo-Therapist: How Cancer Cured a Marriage," "Refined By Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace," "Mary & Me: A Lasting Link Through Ink," co-written with Mary Jedlicka Humston, "Expressive Writing for Healing," and "Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity."
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8 thoughts on “A Different Kind of Sad; Not Quite Depressed”
You’re doing better than you know, Mary. Praying this will help someone else dealing with dysthymia. Depression stinks! (But God will bring us through it). Hope you feel better in the new year! ~Robyn
Mary, thank you for sharing this. I think some of it has to do with our expectations and our own reactions to them. Because of circumstances this year, we had no Thanksgiving. And no Christmas (unless you count a Casey’s pizza, only able to have the topping). But it was okay. Maybe this is a new normal. . . .
You are brave to share this. A plan is a good thing, Mary. I’ve learned so much about depression, especially how it’s related to hormone health and sleep. Wishing you a New Year full of new days of healing.
Mary Potter Kenyon 
You’re doing better than you know, Mary. Praying this will help someone else dealing with dysthymia. Depression stinks! (But God will bring us through it). Hope you feel better in the new year! ~Robyn
Maybe that’s what we need to say to each other; “You are doing better than you know.
You too, Robyn~
Truth…thanks for sharing your heart..even if no one else needed to hear this..rest assured…I DID!
(((HUGS))) to you Laura
Mary, thank you for sharing this. I think some of it has to do with our expectations and our own reactions to them. Because of circumstances this year, we had no Thanksgiving. And no Christmas (unless you count a Casey’s pizza, only able to have the topping). But it was okay. Maybe this is a new normal. . . .
Thanks, Mary.. I know the different kind of sad, I fell this way every year around Christmas time.
You are brave to share this. A plan is a good thing, Mary. I’ve learned so much about depression, especially how it’s related to hormone health and sleep. Wishing you a New Year full of new days of healing.
Doing better since I gave up binge-watching television at night and am now back to reading and/or writing. It helps to know I’m not alone, too~