A reader commented and asked with such heartache on my post, “10 things not to say to a depressed person“: “Do you know what it feels on the other side, taking care of a depressed daughter, worried what I say will send her over the edge, worried for her, aching for her…?”
Honest answer: I do not.
I have not taken care of someone with depress…
I have been using acupuncture to treat my depression and other physical pains for a while now, it took me a while to find the one acupuncturist I really liked and felt comfortable with. O, was unlike any other medical practitioners I have met – she was meticulously thorough in her examination, and asked many questions about my history and habits all the way ba…
Feeling blue today?
Feeling like no one else understands what you are going through?
Feeling like you are the only one struggling with clinical depression?…
The last few months have been hard for me. I had relapse episodes. Mood sunk. I kept up appearances for some time but eventually I dwindled. I lost energy. I stopped my exercise regime and could not move myself from the sofa. The random crying bouts and temper tantrums came back. The man came back. I was troubled by a sense of guilt – and regression.
I felt re…
A month ago, I gave my first talk at the International SOS Clinic in Beijing. There were less than 10 people in the boardroom, but to me, it did not matter how many people attended. As my husband, Timmie, and my friend, Richard, reminded me, all it took was to touch just one person that day, and to speak from within.
My psychologist started the session with medical …
I went for my regular psychologist appointment the other day. The receptionist remarked that she liked my outfit – a simple floral dress and pink Ugg boots with a pale pink scarf.
Surprised and flattered, I grunted a word of thanks, paid my bill and hurried on my way.
Three years ago I would go to the appointment dressed in yesterday’s clothes. Usually an ol…
Last weekend I went to my friend’s home for Christmas dinner. Of course, Christmas songs play in the background. I heard the familiar lyrics: “So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, another just begun…” And I had a sudden moment of disappointment at myself.
Indeed, what had I done this year?
In flood a dreadlock of items I had n…
Why do we teach children to box themselves up? I saw on Facebook a photo a teacher shared – it was costumes of firemen, doctor, police, nurse, etc made for children. She said she could not wait to dress up the kindergarten kids in these costumes. I nearly puked on my screen. 5 year olds dressed in cute little uniforms. The thought makes me shudder.
The messa…
I had a revelation last week before going bed. Timmie was going through a bad space and time, glum and confused about the next steps. He lamented about a lack of motivation and drive.
Ah – motivation and drive. I miss them.
I equally miss determination and persistence.
This was why depression brought me down so hard. The depressed me was antagonistic to every…
Everyday I look at myself and think I am doing okay. Yet something tugs at me inside, as if more repairing work needs to be done. I did not know what it was until a meeting at the clinic recently – self-confidence needed rebuilding.
Most people who know me know I am opened to sharing my experience in clinical depression and burnt out. In fact, I want to approach mo…
Noch Noch is born and raised in Hong Kong and Australia. She has also studied / worked / lived in the US, France, UK, Japan, The Netherlands, China, and has travelled to more than 40 countries. Noch Noch loves travelling and her curiosity in foreign cultures and languages has led her to enjoy her life as an international executive for the last 7 years in the banking & finance industry. However, she was forced to take time off work in 2011 due to her illnesses and now spends her time in recovery, cooking, practising Chinese calligraphy, reading and writing – in short, learning to take care of herself and letting out the residual work stress.
