Author Archives: Paul K

Still Fighting Depression and Other Demons

I’m still struggling with the fact my life has been and continues to be unfulfilling. I feel the pressure building and sometimes it feels like my head is about to explode. Or is it my heart? Both, maybe. I’m still … Continue reading

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The Last Three Months

The last three months. Hell on Earth. These phrases are interchangeable. I worked myself into a massive setback with anxiety this summer. Far too many hours went into the house project to keep up with progress in other areas. Just … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

It’s the day before Thanksgiving and all I feel like doing is crying. I’m beyond devastated. My brother had to cancel plans to come up for Thanksgiving this year. I completely understand why, and actually I’m kind of glad he … Continue reading

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Loan

About a month ago it became obvious I was running short of funds to finish up my home repair projects and winterize. I applied for a loan, knowing it was a long shot at best. I had no credit rating … Continue reading

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Yard Sale

This blog is about my struggle with anxiety. It is not my intent to make it about religion, but I have recently begun to reconnect with my long abandoned faith. Evidence of that may creep in here from time to … Continue reading

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So it has been a month since my last post, again. I’ve been very busy working on the house. Rebuilding the walls is a slow process, and there have been many weather delays. Lately anxiety has been high and I … Continue reading

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Whew

I can sum up how I feel in two words: utterly exhausted. During spells of good weather (make that non-rainy weather, as I see nothing good about heat and humidity) I have been pushing myself to work 12 to as … Continue reading

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Busy Spring & Summer

After weeks of rain delays I am finally hard at work on my home improvement projects. Getting materials continues to be a challenge but I am working it out one step at a time. I ran into unexpected problems with … Continue reading

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Hamfest

Everywhere I look I can see changes in myself. Even if things aren’t going as well as they were some months ago, change is still very evident. I won’t quote a lot of examples, but take one for instance: at … Continue reading

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Better

I am feeling a lot better, though still stressed about the sheer magnitude of the project at hand, wondering if there will be enough time and energy. I received official notification medicaid and food supplement benefits will continue as before. … Continue reading

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