@garygulman.bsky.social
How I continue to resist the Great Depresh
100) Sharing these thoughts and strategies has reminded me what it took, what I need to do each day and what’s at stake. Thank you for all your encouragement and kind comments.
100) Sharing these thoughts and strategies has reminded me what it took, what I need to do each day and what’s at stake. Thank you for all your encouragement and kind comments.
April 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
How I continue to resist the Great Depresh
100) Sharing these thoughts and strategies has reminded me what it took, what I need to do each day and what’s at stake. Thank you for all your encouragement and kind comments.
100) Sharing these thoughts and strategies has reminded me what it took, what I need to do each day and what’s at stake. Thank you for all your encouragement and kind comments.
How I got through The Great Depresh
99) National Alliance on Mental Illness @namicommunicate provides so many resources for those of us with mental illness and our families. Go to NAMI.org and see if it is helpful for you or a loved one
99) National Alliance on Mental Illness @namicommunicate provides so many resources for those of us with mental illness and our families. Go to NAMI.org and see if it is helpful for you or a loved one
April 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How I got through The Great Depresh
99) National Alliance on Mental Illness @namicommunicate provides so many resources for those of us with mental illness and our families. Go to NAMI.org and see if it is helpful for you or a loved one
99) National Alliance on Mental Illness @namicommunicate provides so many resources for those of us with mental illness and our families. Go to NAMI.org and see if it is helpful for you or a loved one
How I jumpstart a day
98) Take a shower. 6 or 7 minutes can reboot your whole day.
98) Take a shower. 6 or 7 minutes can reboot your whole day.
April 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
How I jumpstart a day
98) Take a shower. 6 or 7 minutes can reboot your whole day.
98) Take a shower. 6 or 7 minutes can reboot your whole day.
Ideas that keep me sane.
96) “The secret to success is carefully defining success.” - DJ Nash
96) “The secret to success is carefully defining success.” - DJ Nash
April 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ideas that keep me sane.
96) “The secret to success is carefully defining success.” - DJ Nash
96) “The secret to success is carefully defining success.” - DJ Nash
How I got out of The Great Depresh
97) I was fortunate enough to have a partner who came to my psychiatrist appointments asked questions, was informed, did research and helped me navigate my journey to the sturdy mental health I have enjoyed for 7 plus years. A teammate in this fight is powerful.
97) I was fortunate enough to have a partner who came to my psychiatrist appointments asked questions, was informed, did research and helped me navigate my journey to the sturdy mental health I have enjoyed for 7 plus years. A teammate in this fight is powerful.
April 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
How I got out of The Great Depresh
97) I was fortunate enough to have a partner who came to my psychiatrist appointments asked questions, was informed, did research and helped me navigate my journey to the sturdy mental health I have enjoyed for 7 plus years. A teammate in this fight is powerful.
97) I was fortunate enough to have a partner who came to my psychiatrist appointments asked questions, was informed, did research and helped me navigate my journey to the sturdy mental health I have enjoyed for 7 plus years. A teammate in this fight is powerful.
How I maintain 7 years of ROBUST mental health 95) I read every day. Humanist Kurt Vonnegut said “By reading the writings of the most interesting minds in history, we meditate with our own minds and theirs as well.”
April 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
How I maintain 7 years of ROBUST mental health 95) I read every day. Humanist Kurt Vonnegut said “By reading the writings of the most interesting minds in history, we meditate with our own minds and theirs as well.”
How I’ve maintained seven plus years of sturdy mental health.
94) Don’t wait until your next appointment if you start feeling much worse than usual . Be proactive but find a less irritating word than proactive to describe what you’re doing. 😉
94) Don’t wait until your next appointment if you start feeling much worse than usual . Be proactive but find a less irritating word than proactive to describe what you’re doing. 😉
April 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
How I’ve maintained seven plus years of sturdy mental health.
94) Don’t wait until your next appointment if you start feeling much worse than usual . Be proactive but find a less irritating word than proactive to describe what you’re doing. 😉
94) Don’t wait until your next appointment if you start feeling much worse than usual . Be proactive but find a less irritating word than proactive to describe what you’re doing. 😉
How I got out of a 2 and a half year depressive episode. 92) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy work wonders. And no side effects!
April 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
How I got out of a 2 and a half year depressive episode. 92) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy work wonders. And no side effects!
How I survived The Great Depresh
91) Having a laugh out loud funny book to look forward to getting back to is an over the counter antidepressant.
91) Having a laugh out loud funny book to look forward to getting back to is an over the counter antidepressant.
April 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
How I survived The Great Depresh
91) Having a laugh out loud funny book to look forward to getting back to is an over the counter antidepressant.
91) Having a laugh out loud funny book to look forward to getting back to is an over the counter antidepressant.
More Wisdom from The Incredible GULK.
90) A hobby/instrument/sport etc. can get you out of your head and out of the house. Reunite with one this spring.
90) A hobby/instrument/sport etc. can get you out of your head and out of the house. Reunite with one this spring.
March 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
More Wisdom from The Incredible GULK.
90) A hobby/instrument/sport etc. can get you out of your head and out of the house. Reunite with one this spring.
90) A hobby/instrument/sport etc. can get you out of your head and out of the house. Reunite with one this spring.
How I got out of the Great Depression
89) Start a good habit or project on 4/1 but hit the ground walking (briskly) by preparing today and tomorrow. Great idea Gar!!!
89) Start a good habit or project on 4/1 but hit the ground walking (briskly) by preparing today and tomorrow. Great idea Gar!!!
March 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
How I got out of the Great Depression
89) Start a good habit or project on 4/1 but hit the ground walking (briskly) by preparing today and tomorrow. Great idea Gar!!!
89) Start a good habit or project on 4/1 but hit the ground walking (briskly) by preparing today and tomorrow. Great idea Gar!!!
How I stay mentally fit
88) It’s rainy season again but with some effort you can ward off the misery. And I know some of you love the rain so maybe sit this one out and don’t gloat in the comments.
88) It’s rainy season again but with some effort you can ward off the misery. And I know some of you love the rain so maybe sit this one out and don’t gloat in the comments.
March 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
How I stay mentally fit
88) It’s rainy season again but with some effort you can ward off the misery. And I know some of you love the rain so maybe sit this one out and don’t gloat in the comments.
88) It’s rainy season again but with some effort you can ward off the misery. And I know some of you love the rain so maybe sit this one out and don’t gloat in the comments.
What it’s like to have my mental health
86) Regrets can paralyze but when you’re healthy again you’ll be able to move on
86) Regrets can paralyze but when you’re healthy again you’ll be able to move on
March 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
What it’s like to have my mental health
86) Regrets can paralyze but when you’re healthy again you’ll be able to move on
86) Regrets can paralyze but when you’re healthy again you’ll be able to move on
How I got out of The Great Depresh
87) My depression made me procrastinate and my procrastination made me depressed but this bargain helped. One small piece gets me going forward.
87) My depression made me procrastinate and my procrastination made me depressed but this bargain helped. One small piece gets me going forward.
March 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
How I got out of The Great Depresh
87) My depression made me procrastinate and my procrastination made me depressed but this bargain helped. One small piece gets me going forward.
87) My depression made me procrastinate and my procrastination made me depressed but this bargain helped. One small piece gets me going forward.
How I got back to being me :
85) You get more than ONE SHOT as long as you don’t give up after you blow it.
85) You get more than ONE SHOT as long as you don’t give up after you blow it.
March 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
How I got back to being me :
85) You get more than ONE SHOT as long as you don’t give up after you blow it.
85) You get more than ONE SHOT as long as you don’t give up after you blow it.
How I got back to being me 84) Find a new repetitive movement activity or reunite with an old one. My form is 🧈
March 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
How I got back to being me 84) Find a new repetitive movement activity or reunite with an old one. My form is 🧈
What I’ve learned from my battle with major depressive disorder 83) The cognitive impairment is severe
March 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
What I’ve learned from my battle with major depressive disorder 83) The cognitive impairment is severe
How I maintain my mental health
81) I always had tough winters but the signs of spring would reanimate me and I was able to do the things that helped my mood a little easier.
81) I always had tough winters but the signs of spring would reanimate me and I was able to do the things that helped my mood a little easier.
March 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How I maintain my mental health
81) I always had tough winters but the signs of spring would reanimate me and I was able to do the things that helped my mood a little easier.
81) I always had tough winters but the signs of spring would reanimate me and I was able to do the things that helped my mood a little easier.
How I maintain 7 years of ROBUST mental health 80) Fountain House @fountainhouse is A MIRACLE. I visited yesterday and came away in awe and will do everything I can to help them in their mission to help those of us with mental illness. 1st I want get the word out that this wondrous program exists!
March 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
How I maintain 7 years of ROBUST mental health 80) Fountain House @fountainhouse is A MIRACLE. I visited yesterday and came away in awe and will do everything I can to help them in their mission to help those of us with mental illness. 1st I want get the word out that this wondrous program exists!
How I got back to myself 79) Spend some time after therapy internalizing that day’s session
March 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
How I got back to myself 79) Spend some time after therapy internalizing that day’s session
How I got back to me. 78) Take a few to prepare what you want to talk about during your appointments with your mental health professionals. Be a good patient.
March 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How I got back to me. 78) Take a few to prepare what you want to talk about during your appointments with your mental health professionals. Be a good patient.
How I got out of a two and a half year treatment resistant Depresh 77) Electroconvulsive Therapy was a game changer.
March 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
How I got out of a two and a half year treatment resistant Depresh 77) Electroconvulsive Therapy was a game changer.
More Wisdom from the man Jack Kirby once called The Incredible GULK
76) It’s Ok to take breaks from therapy and I have but it will always be an INVALUABLE component of my mental health regimen.
76) It’s Ok to take breaks from therapy and I have but it will always be an INVALUABLE component of my mental health regimen.
March 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
More Wisdom from the man Jack Kirby once called The Incredible GULK
76) It’s Ok to take breaks from therapy and I have but it will always be an INVALUABLE component of my mental health regimen.
76) It’s Ok to take breaks from therapy and I have but it will always be an INVALUABLE component of my mental health regimen.
Things I learned while fighting The Great Depresh 75) Ketamine is a helluva drug. Very effective against depression and PTSD.
March 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Things I learned while fighting The Great Depresh 75) Ketamine is a helluva drug. Very effective against depression and PTSD.