tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post4586719184053856084..comments2023-10-30T04:59:30.550-05:00Comments on citygirl: On DepressionCitygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06018714069821356955noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-21803655112111313892012-08-01T12:43:31.131-05:002012-08-01T12:43:31.131-05:00Adeline, thanks so much for visiting and offering ...Adeline, thanks so much for visiting and offering support! I'm working on it and slowly (SLOWLY) getting through. <br /><br />Luckily, with a bit of work I feel much better so far this week!Citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018714069821356955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-3922766526714411672012-07-31T11:39:28.981-05:002012-07-31T11:39:28.981-05:00I second Patricia's suggestion. Being around p...I second Patricia's suggestion. Being around people who understand what you're going through will definitely help a lot. It will be a safe environment where you can let everything out, which is always the first step to getting through this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145365014406831117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-18117201274013360832012-07-31T11:37:26.360-05:002012-07-31T11:37:26.360-05:00I've been on that road as well, and I know tha...I've been on that road as well, and I know that it's tough. What Patricia suggested is definitely a good move. Being around people who understand what you're going through and being patient with you will help you get through it. Don't look too far ahead, and take things one day at a time. We're here for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145365014406831117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-65579678411656534742012-07-30T09:54:22.552-05:002012-07-30T09:54:22.552-05:00Patricia: I don't know why, but I hadn't e...Patricia: I don't know why, but I hadn't even considered group counseling. Thanks for the tip and your support. I really appreciate it!Citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018714069821356955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-54264413674582695382012-07-30T08:20:38.555-05:002012-07-30T08:20:38.555-05:00Citygirl first, congratulations on getting outside...Citygirl first, congratulations on getting outside. Being in touch in nature can lift almost anyone spirits. And for many of us, the library is as uplifting. I want to echo my friend Jeannette in a concern for your safety more than anything else. <br /><br />Maybe search around the web for some group counseling which might offer some lower costs for you. <br /><br />And as long as you find Patricia Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808010116968226575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-51124058658227109142012-07-27T16:41:07.067-05:002012-07-27T16:41:07.067-05:00Jeri: Just as I found a really cool writer's g...Jeri: Just as I found a really cool writer's group last summer, the leader got a new job, quit and no one else took over. I've been trolling Meetup.com for groups but haven't had any luck yet.<br /><br />Thanks for the book recommendation. They happen to have it at my library, so I've put it on hold for myself!<br /><br />Jeannette:Thanks for your kind words. I was on an Citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018714069821356955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-17632717549663538652012-07-27T16:00:12.057-05:002012-07-27T16:00:12.057-05:00Occasional depression is terrible. Clinical depre...Occasional depression is terrible. Clinical depression has to be even worse. You don't mention using any medications to help you through this bleak period. I firmly believe that depression is physical as well as mental and you need to cure both. I hope you're using every tool in your health arsenal to combat this. And I'm rooting for you.Jeannette Paladinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870602291954776324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-1444554448753318772012-07-27T15:59:46.151-05:002012-07-27T15:59:46.151-05:00Occasional depression is terrible. Clinical depre...Occasional depression is terrible. Clinical depression has to be even worse. You don't mention using any medications to help you through this bleak period. I firmly believe that depression is physical as well as mental and you need to cure both. I hope you're using every tool in your health arsenal to combat this. And I'm rooting for you.Jeannette Paladinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870602291954776324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-14527288471346136992012-07-27T15:55:14.823-05:002012-07-27T15:55:14.823-05:00I've had a few days like those since making my...I've had a few days like those since making my big cross country move a year ago. Even when I don't feel like getting out of the house, I know it's for the best and I always feel better afterwards. <br /><br />Joining a writer's critique group has been great for that. The hardest part has been going from being surrounded by tons of people during a day of teaching to not being JeriWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560326888524377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-29854238783867810432012-07-26T18:15:24.313-05:002012-07-26T18:15:24.313-05:00Thanks, Susan :)Thanks, Susan :)Citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018714069821356955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-22383776166300897682012-07-26T18:02:02.590-05:002012-07-26T18:02:02.590-05:00There is nothing worse then feeling like that. I ...There is nothing worse then feeling like that. I agree with Cheryl, I have found that when I'm doing something for someone else. The world seems a better and bright place when I do. Feel better. <a rel="nofollow">Susan Cooper</a>Susan P. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045674229949222407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-19846255347091269252012-07-26T17:56:50.511-05:002012-07-26T17:56:50.511-05:00And it's a good idea. Back in May I started vo...And it's a good idea. Back in May I started volunteering at a local foodbank. The only thing keeping me from doing it recently is the oppressive heat. I've gotten extremely sensitive to it as I've gotten older. 10 minutes outside, and I'm sick.Citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018714069821356955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18887396.post-60055434697505388902012-07-26T17:26:05.072-05:002012-07-26T17:26:05.072-05:00I am so sorry you are feeling down. Maybe you migh...I am so sorry you are feeling down. Maybe you might think about doing something for someone else. Give you a purpose to get you out and help someone else in the process. Just a thought....Geek Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048973163014253256noreply@blogger.com