tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post9051413429941918909..comments2023-09-25T04:23:23.964-04:00Comments on most days i win: I'm feeling a bit chattyDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432840953994166762noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-87694788467256286852013-02-16T16:46:04.638-05:002013-02-16T16:46:04.638-05:00Thanks so much, Cora, for your thoughtful message....Thanks so much, Cora, for your thoughtful message. It is good to know that you're not the only pushing through. I think the hardest part has been that I love so much about my life and I am so grateful for a family that makes me laugh every day but that it can still be a struggle. Depression and anxiety have kicked my ass at times, and so I'm learning what helps me the most. Slowly!<br /><br />Again, thank you for the kind words.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432840953994166762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-52117579927055664812013-02-15T20:57:16.311-05:002013-02-15T20:57:16.311-05:00Hi Danielle,
I can completely relate to your desc...Hi Danielle,<br /><br />I can completely relate to your description of what depression feels like for you. The feeling that every day is an exercise in pushing yourself from one task to another and feeling exhausted all the time. I was on medication on and off and just recently got off it again. It got me through when I needed it and I'm thankful for that....I would say it helped to make me functional. What I've found that has really helped me with both depression (I was diagnosed with dysthymia years ago...which basically means a low grade chronic type of depression) and anxiety are homeopathic remedies (as well as vitamins and other supplements)...I've been seeing a homeopath for about 6 months now and she tailor makes remedies for individuals and has given me remedies for anxiety and depression. I feel so much better and so much more hopeful. One of my issues is also about trying to make it better for everyone else and wanting acceptance/approval from others. I've also seen a therapist recently who really helped me look at my core beliefs and what is at play "behind the scenes" so to speak in terms of my thoughts/actions. I hope this helps you to know that you are not alone. And I hope that you take whatever steps you feel are necessary (what the little voice inside you is saying) to move you forward in healing from depression/anxiety. For example, one thing I've found to be so important for me is having quiet time alone to recharge and having time to read or knit. Take care! CoraCorahttp://www.andsoitbegins.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-3124170358686787412013-02-06T12:22:49.929-05:002013-02-06T12:22:49.929-05:00In my case, my depression was triggered by a traum...In my case, my depression was triggered by a traumatic loss -- so it was normal and expected that I would experience grief and mourning for awhile. But after a year went by, and I was still pretty debilitated by it in spite of doing "all the right things", my therapist suggested that it was probably time to consider adding medication as well. Staceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-53423889179212669732013-02-03T23:04:15.129-05:002013-02-03T23:04:15.129-05:00Thanks, Shelley. I completely relate. It didn'...Thanks, Shelley. I completely relate. It didn't feel at all like TV depression for me. And school is pretty great!<br /><br />Take care and be well.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432840953994166762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-10496721413852617642013-02-03T13:27:04.263-05:002013-02-03T13:27:04.263-05:00Danielle, That tv image of depression stopped me f...Danielle, That tv image of depression stopped me from getting help for 18+ months. I never wanted to harm my children and I wasn't sad. I just couldn't cope. Like you said, life was hard. I believed it was this hard for everyone, and that everyone lied about it. Meds do help (so does putting the kids in school -yeah!)<br />I hope that you have a good week this week<br />kaylie's ShelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-12654982084560209132013-02-03T12:18:18.358-05:002013-02-03T12:18:18.358-05:00Thank you, Stephanie. And I'm glad the clouds ...Thank you, Stephanie. And I'm glad the clouds lifted. It is so lovely to feel better, isn't it?Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432840953994166762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-15271257684887357512013-02-03T12:17:35.126-05:002013-02-03T12:17:35.126-05:00Yes! Depression doesn't always look the same, ...Yes! Depression doesn't always look the same, and I'm realizing how important it is to know that. Did you recognize your own depression, or was it someone else? Matt is often my mirror for such things, and sometimes close friends. Glad you're feeling better. And, long-distance hugs always accepted.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432840953994166762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-1151830649427269462013-02-03T12:14:57.449-05:002013-02-03T12:14:57.449-05:00I wish you did live near me! Long-distance hug acc...I wish you did live near me! Long-distance hug accepted, though. It does still feel a bit shameful, and in the middle of sharing so much about my life, I still always keep it secret. (Until now.) But it feels so good, as it always has when I've shared it with others, to lift the weight off my chest.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432840953994166762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-76433881851356790092013-02-03T12:02:24.478-05:002013-02-03T12:02:24.478-05:00My depression had a radiating source. It wasn'...My depression had a radiating source. It wasn't easy to face but the clouds lifted when I did.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890380669792384430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-55042013921343777312013-02-03T09:51:02.943-05:002013-02-03T09:51:02.943-05:00I agree Danielle, depression doesn't always lo...I agree Danielle, depression doesn't always look like a Celexa commercial, and it's helpful to hear others describe what depression looks like for them. At its worst, mine took the forms of: sitting at my computer staring off into space when I was trying to write; staying up late playing video games (for the first year, I self-medicated with a lot of Rock Band 2) until I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore, so that when I went to bed I would just fall asleep quickly instead of lying awake crying; rereading the same paragraphs of my book over and over again because I couldn't focus; incessant journalling (usually while crying), which is often recommended but in retrospect was terrible for me, as it was just a focus for rumination. I went to therapy and took meds for about a year and a half; I'm off them now, and doing well, but I won't hesitate to go back on if I start sliding again. I'm glad the meds are helping you regain your balance. Sending hugs!Staceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998521225863214184.post-55750454443084379632013-02-03T07:01:32.256-05:002013-02-03T07:01:32.256-05:00Love your honesty about something that is so hard ...Love your honesty about something that is so hard to talk about. It's weird how on blogs we can tell all but depression is still a faux pas somehow. When I feel low, I also feel guilty...I do the "I should be happy!" routine (because I have a great husband, healthy kids, nice home, first world life!)...which adds to the bad feelings...ugh.<br />If I lived nearer I'd give you a big hug of support and thanks for taking this brave step! The Knitty Gritty Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890656094078973552noreply@blogger.com