Category Archives: depression

Reset

Posted on Wed, 26 September 2007 by Mel Green

A few things have gradually fallen by the wayside since my period of depression last year around this time. And so, time to reestablish some default settings in my life, hence the title of this post. In terms of daily … Continue reading →

Posted in depression | Tagged | Comments Off on Reset

Dissolve

Posted on Sat, 18 November 2006 by Mel Green

It was as I’d hoped yesterday: the grey was dissolving. Though it took a night’s sleep to really turn the trick. Not quite enough sleep — I’m still pretty tired — but at least I feel more than dead inside … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Journal | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The grey

Posted on Fri, 17 November 2006 by Mel Green

Depression, despair, blah blah blah: whatever one might call it, it’s been a factor of my life for a lotta years — all of my adult life, & some before, at least as far back as the summer after my … Continue reading →

Posted in depression | Tagged | Comments Off on The grey

Carbohydrates & depression 2

Posted on Thu, 27 July 2006 by Mel Green

I do pretty well avoiding the black hole nowadays. Over the years (I’m now 47) I’ve worked through a lot of the emotional components that stem from my own family background & life history, & although I stay informed, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Nutrition | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Carbohydrates & depression 1

Posted on Tue, 25 July 2006 by Mel Green

Recently I learned of a dietary theory propounded, apparently, by the Dr. Richard Heller & Dr. Rachael Heller, authors of the The 7-day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan & various titles related to their diet known as the “Carbohydrate Addict’s … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Nutrition | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Carbohydrates & depression 1

High carb, low carb, or moderate carb?

Posted on Fri, 7 July 2006 by Mel Green

The good folks at the Glycemic Index Newsletter have been engaged in some argument with low-carb proponents about whether low-carb diets are good for you. The GI people say “Slow carb not low carb”, but a fellow named James Krieger, … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Insulin resistance, Nutrition | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on High carb, low carb, or moderate carb?

Hiisi

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2006 by Mel Green

(For the Scheherazade Project, on the theme of fear. Constructive criticism always welcome.) Last night I told Rozz, I’m not always at the edge of the pit, but I’m never far from it either. She said, That thing you call … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, No Way Way, Nonfiction | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Hiisi

A brief spiritual history

Posted on Thu, 27 April 2006 by Mel Green

In an online group I’m in, the topic came up of our religious/spiritual history, & how it integrates or doesn’t integrate with our sexual orientation as lesbians. Here’s the short version, as written there (with some emendations). 1. Junior high … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, No Way Way | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on A brief spiritual history