Monday, January 22, 2007
Writing Helps Pass the Time
Today I'm once again doing precious little other than sitting on the bed in my pajamas with my laptop in front of me, a tall glass of milk on the nightstand, and a brain full of ideas that need to manifest themselves as written words. My fingers have been flying across the keyboard as I've responded with my 2 cents on a variety of topics on Helium's website.
I'm glad that I have writing as a creative outlook. Without it I'd certainly be going crazy. Sitting at home is NOT my idea of a good time, but since I'm still so worn out, there's precious little else I'm able to do. Also, the whole point of taking time off work to rest is that I actually sit back and REST. This is against my nature, and I'd be lying if I said that all this idle time wasn't eating away as my psyche.
Some people (myself included) have a hangup about the word "depression." It's hard for me to even admit that I am in a depressive mood lately. Part of me thinks that I'm weak or a failure for giving in to that feeling. I've had to be reminded that depression's roots are in the brain's inability to function properly. Although a depressive episode can be triggered by an emotional event or circumstance, ultimately it's bad biochemistry that prevents a person from feeling "okay."
I'm learning a lot about different health issues as I've been generating short articles for Helium. I like learning new things. Here are a few things I've written today.
Possible Harmful Effects of Fluoridation
Creative Writing Exercises to the the Pen Moving
Mental Health and Diet
Different Forms of Depression
Mesothelioma
Why Gums Sometimes Bleed
How To Distract Yourself at a Job You Hate
Exercising When You Don't Have Time
Understanding Body Mass Index (BMI)
How To Clean Your Toothbrush
Liver Health
What Are Diuretics?
Treating Fevers
Economic Benefits of Hybrid Cars
I'm glad that I have writing as a creative outlook. Without it I'd certainly be going crazy. Sitting at home is NOT my idea of a good time, but since I'm still so worn out, there's precious little else I'm able to do. Also, the whole point of taking time off work to rest is that I actually sit back and REST. This is against my nature, and I'd be lying if I said that all this idle time wasn't eating away as my psyche.
Some people (myself included) have a hangup about the word "depression." It's hard for me to even admit that I am in a depressive mood lately. Part of me thinks that I'm weak or a failure for giving in to that feeling. I've had to be reminded that depression's roots are in the brain's inability to function properly. Although a depressive episode can be triggered by an emotional event or circumstance, ultimately it's bad biochemistry that prevents a person from feeling "okay."
I'm learning a lot about different health issues as I've been generating short articles for Helium. I like learning new things. Here are a few things I've written today.
Possible Harmful Effects of Fluoridation
Creative Writing Exercises to the the Pen Moving
Mental Health and Diet
Different Forms of Depression
Mesothelioma
Why Gums Sometimes Bleed
How To Distract Yourself at a Job You Hate
Exercising When You Don't Have Time
Understanding Body Mass Index (BMI)
How To Clean Your Toothbrush
Liver Health
What Are Diuretics?
Treating Fevers
Economic Benefits of Hybrid Cars
