Skip to main content

Depression

{Depression}
It's a word said in a hushed voice in most circles, like it's something bad. Most families don't even talk about it. Even people that do open up about it are just brushed off.

Why?

My name is Brandi Morgan and I have suffered the effects of depression. Both as the patient and as a loved one. You see, the thing about depression, it is a disease that does not discriminate. People are often times "shocked" to hear someone has/had depression.

Why?

In my personal experience as the patient, it wasn't that I did not love my family and/or friends. It wasn't that I was not grateful for them. I also knew they loved me. You see, depression is a funny thing. It affects us all differently, for different reasons, it is never the same with every person. It's not like a cold, where you know you will have a runny nose, you know you will have watery eyes, you know your throat will be scratchy and you know you will feel like poo for about 3 days. No. Depression is very different for each and every person. 

Some suffer in silence for years. Some it comes and goes in waves. Some it is only there after you have had a child. Some go about their days looking happy on the outside, telling jokes, making others feel happy and loved though they themselves are suffering on the inside. Torn with sadness and a darkness that is hard to explain. They try to reach out, to let others in on their secret, but nobody truly catches on.

Those that are depressed can't just 'get over it', go have some chocolate or ice cream, go watch a funny movie and be ok. Sure, they will laugh and have a good time while doing those things, but the darkness they face when that is over does not just go away by thinking happy thoughts. There is a difference between being sad and being depressed. 

Depression is real. Here are some ways to help and what to look for.

My name is Brandi Morgan and I have made great strides against depression. There is help and hope out there. I love you all!


Popular posts from this blog

FROZEN Hot Chocolate

I am sure by now, most of you know that FROZEN the Movie is coming to theaters THIS WEEK (the 27th to be exact)! I am so excited!! My girls saw some of the FROZEN merchandise while we were at Walt Disney World and that is all they could talk about.....for days! It has been a rough school year for both of the girls so far. Mads is adjusting to being in the upper elementary, was dealing with a bully and gets super frustrated with math (even though she is really good at it). MG is adjusting to actually being in school, went through a time of having accidents at school and she just misses her mommy. To celebrate Mads good grades and MG going a month accident free, I decided to treat the girls with a few fun new toys and some hot chocolate. Once I heard that FROZEN merchandise was available at Walmart, I ran to stock up. While I was there, it hit me! I could have #Frozenfun with the hot chocolate and make FROZEN Hot chocolate! I just knew the girls would love it! I was k

Le Cellier - Chedder Cheese Soup Recipe Review

I first talked about this soup here .   I have to admit, was not real eager to try this soup.  I can not stand the taste of beer.  PERIOD!  It doesn't take much in a recipe for me to be able to taste it.  With that being said, the soup wasn't bad.  I would try it with ginger ale next time though. Before I tell you what I thought of the soup I need to be fair and tell you about some changes I made to the recipe. First, the recipe tells you to cook the bacon just to render out the fats, not to make crispy.  I did not render out enough of the fats and in fact next time, I would cook the bacon until it IS crispy.  I don't like limp bacon, I like my bacon extra crispy. Second, I TOTALLY forgot to cook down the onions and celery before adding the flour!  Ummmm......ooops! So my bacon was limp and my veggies were crispy!  HAHA! Next, I am not on a budget to be able to purchase "Aged White Cheddar" so good ol Yellow Sharp Cheddar it was! I did NOT add one tablespoo

Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal | Recipe

I don't know about you but, we go through oatmeal like that is the only thing to eat on this planet!   Seriously a TON! My youngest would eat it for every meal and snack....every day....if I let her. Yes, the little packs can be cheap (if you can find a coupon and get them on sale) but it still adds up.  I used things I already had on hand so there was no extra cost to make this.  FREE is ALWAYS good!   I tried before to make little packets to keep on hand but that was a complete fail.  I have since reworked the recipe and am happy with the results.  I decided to just keep the oatmeal in a glass container this time and scoop out what we need, when we need it.  You can also make this into packets by just scooping the desired amount into zip-top bags. {Strawberries & Cream Instant Oatmeal}   12 Servings 6 Cups Quick Cook Oats 1 1/2 Cups Oat Powder 2 Cups Powdered Milk 1 - 1 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Freeze Dried Strawberries Directions f