One of the fun ways to interact on EQmentor is through scheduled chats. I’ve been to several over the past few months. Topics that I’ve attended have been communication, time management, gender and equality in the workplace.
The great thing about the scheduled chats is that you get to see point of views from multiple mentors and mentees. It’s a great way to learn and share. You can also save a transcript of the chat and refer back to it later.
The past month has been challenging both personally and professionally–and not in a good way. I can’t go into to many details without giving away my identity, but I will try to post in generalities.
I’ve been having some problems at home that have drained me of all energy and happiness. Things are looking better, but the past month has been very bleak.
I have suffered from depression throughout my life. A few months ago when things were going so well I forgot to take my medication. For those who have not experienced life on an antidepressant it is a viscious cycle. You take the medication. Three weeks later you feel better. You start to feel great. You feel on top of the world. You feel so good you forget to take the medication. Then you spiral down into a depression worse than you had before. Basically what starts out as “just depression” turns into an ebb and flow of manic depression caused by serotonin withdrawal.
Things are improving for me though. 
Categories: Month 4
Tagged: depression
It’s Monday. It’s August and I am beginning month 4.
I has a scheduled IM/chat with my mentor today to gain focus on work and life and try to get back on track. When you get as overwhelmed and side tracked as I have been the chat sessions are a godsend.
In fact as one point when asked by my mentor what are the top three priorities right now, I rambled on about something. My mentor stopped me and asked if this is seriously what is keeping me awake at night. I was annoyed at first and my feelings were hurt. In reflection it was a valid point.
So I have just completed my third month and have three more months to go with EQmentor. I’m at the half way point.
I do feel that I’ve come a long way so far. I also can see where I want to be.
One thing that I would be curious to find out is the effect that personal growth has on existing relationships–like marriages. I think I’ll pose that question in the EQ Village.
