grief depression

Why? Why? Why?

A three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because I don’t want you to run out in front of a car.” “Why?” …

Emojis

Emotions real, but not reality

During the American Civil War, the Confederate Navy filled Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico with mines, which at the time were called “torpedoes.” As flag officer David Glasgow …

Hope for suicidal thoughts

Hope and help for suicidal thoughts

The National Center for Health Statistics recently reported that the suicide rate across the U.S. increased 35% between 1999 and 2018, the last year with complete statistics. And now, during …

pen and darkness

Writing in the Dark

Hi, I’m Jim. I have clinical depression. That’s probably a bit of a shock to those who know me simply as a humor writer and motivational speaker. But through medication …

Overcoming Fear and Worry

Overcoming fear and worry

From the book cover: War, politics, finances, health concerns, job loss. Is your blood pressure rising yet? Troubling issues bombard our news outlets, social media feeds, and personal lives constantly. …