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Category Archives: Depression & Mental Issues
My ADHD: Hyper-Focusing & Writing
I had a wonderful, long overdue chat with an old friend of mine tonight. I’ve known Mitchell since Grade 7. Growing up, we were into all the same stuff: wrestling, comics, tabletop RPGs, video games. We used to talk more … Continue reading
Posted in Depression & Mental Issues, Joys of Writing, Writing
Tagged ADHD, Books, Depression, Mental Health, writing
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Why I’ve Almost Given up Writing
Believe me, I’m aware of the staggering irony in that headline. Here’s Nick, writing about not writing. Here’s Nick, intending to post it on his blog intended to promote his writing. Here’s Nick, writing this on his 6+ year old … Continue reading
I Am Here – Of Depression, Yoga, Meditation, and Profound Epiphanies
I’ve made it no secret on here, on social media, or privately among friends, that I’ve struggled with depression most of my life. I was diagnosed with situational depression when I was 18, then re-diagnosed with bi-polar II and ADD … Continue reading
Posted in Depression & Mental Issues, Life Stuff, Yoga
Tagged Biking, Depression, Halifax, Health, Hiking, Meditating, Meditation, Mental Health, Namaste, Yoga
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Why I Attempted Suicide
This past New Years, I had the first major mental breakdown in a long time. I’d certainly struggled many times throughout my life. Most certainly in the recent years. But something about that night really struck me. Why? It stemmed … Continue reading
A Letter to Save John Muise
One of my best friends recently told me that John Muise – long-time instructor at St. Thomas University – is not returning to teach next year. St. Thomas University is not renewing his contract. For me, and for everything John … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Depression & Mental Issues, Life Stuff, Writing
Tagged chuck palaniuk, English, JD Salinger, literature, st thomas university, university, writing
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The Never-Ending Battle: Rewritten & Republished
In 2009, Open Minds Quarterly published my short story, The Never-Ending Battle, in their Fall edition, Volume XI, Issue III. Along with stories in The Country Connection and A Thousand Faces, it was one of four of my published work that year. It … Continue reading
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Tagged college, Depression, education, high school, magazine, Mental Health, open minds quarterly, superman, teaching, writing
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The Wall that Broke Me
Five years ago, I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature at York University. At the time, it was my biggest accomplishment. I thought to myself, “Finally! After 13 sporadic years in university, I have this blasted 4-year … Continue reading
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Tagged community college, Depression, Mental Health, NBCC, UMPI, university, writing, York University
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Redfish: A Review
The other day, I saw a poster for a small, local stage production called Redfish: A Comedy About Depression. When I looked it up online, I discovered the titular “Redfish” is a superhero. A play combining depression and superheroes? It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Depression & Mental Issues, Reviews, Writing
Tagged acting, anxiety, Dalhousie University, Depression, Halifax, Nova Scotia, theatre
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