Tag Archives: Depression

My ADHD: Hyper-Focusing & Writing

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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Why I’ve Almost Given up Writing

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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I Am Here – Of Depression, Yoga, Meditation, and Profound Epiphanies

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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Why I Attempted Suicide

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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The Never-Ending Battle: A Reading

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

I’ve considered reading The Never-Ending Battle aloud, but when Open Minds Quarterly republished the story in their Classroom Edition, I couldn’t think of a better celebration. This reading unexpectedly became one of the most publicly emotional things I’ve ever done. … Continue reading →

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The Never-Ending Battle: Rewritten & Republished

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

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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The Wall that Broke Me

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

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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Redfish: A Review

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

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 →

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10 Small Things to Deal with Depression

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Nick C. Piers

For almost 20 years, depression has been a major, constricting factor in my life. I was officially diagnosed with it in high school and have struggled with it ever since. Officially, my diagnosis is situational depression. Most times, I’m okay. … Continue reading →

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Robin Williams & What Dreams May Come

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

Yesterday, Robin Williams committed suicide, succumbing to a life-long battle with depression. It…hits pretty close to home. While I never knew him in person – though I wish I had – one particularly work of his touched me and has … Continue reading →

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