tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post2864825524603858271..comments2023-03-31T04:31:01.187-05:00Comments on An Unencumbered Life: The weight of the worldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post-9247684370315909332009-12-16T02:31:54.000-06:002009-12-16T02:31:54.000-06:00Don't ever think it's because you're n...Don't ever think it's because you're not tough enough. You're doing the right thing, asking for help. That's strength, not weakness. And don't forget about all of us out here who love you and are here for you, whatever you need.Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post-67535607634591086282009-12-16T05:19:42.000-06:002009-12-16T05:19:42.000-06:00Hang in there, lady. I know this isn't much c...Hang in there, lady. I know this isn't much comfort, but try to remember that this is ALL CHEMICAL. While there may be some emotional stress you feel due to whatever, most of it is your brain chemistry. You are not a failure for deciding to go on anti-depressants. They work wonders and will definitely help that weighed-down feeling. I agree with Jason- asking for help is strength. Trying to get through it on your own is the weakness.jazzfiend1000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post-60034029973997114262009-12-16T05:20:46.000-06:002009-12-16T05:20:46.000-06:00It's not failing. You are only failing yoursel...It's not failing. You are only failing yourself if you don't take care of you! It is a tough time and you will find meds to get you over the hump and it will pass and you will find that thing for you again. God I love them, but kids can drain you...and drive you to drink, although I haven't reached that part quite yet. :)Kristienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post-60702197492010668522009-12-16T05:50:38.000-06:002009-12-16T05:50:38.000-06:00Wow. We are living parallel lives. I'm sorry f...Wow. We are living parallel lives. I'm sorry for you, but I totally know how you feel. It's very hard to explain to people who haven't felt this way.<br><br>Re: the antidepressants--I totally get that you feel like a failure for needing medication to make you feel better. But I ask you this: would you feel like a failure if you needed medication for one of your other organs? Like, let's say you had a liver problem. Would you feel the same way if you needed to take pills to make it better? No, you wouldn't--and you shouldn't for this problem either. <br><br>Hang in there. And keep writing.Cecihttp://www.fuzzyshoulders.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post-78545400999858828092009-12-16T17:27:10.000-06:002009-12-16T17:27:10.000-06:00I love you. I'm here if you want to talk or d...I love you. I'm here if you want to talk or drink or swear with. I know how you feel. I do. I have a little box full of the pills that everyone tried to shove on me. I thought, "if I take them, then they have won--not me". So, I know that feeling. I often say to myself, "Well, this is it. This is the story of my life--day in and day out--and I picture myself somewhere else--anywhere else, but then I realize I need some retail therapy--even if its to the Goodwill for an hour. I think we should just go on a roadtrip together and turn up the music and sing and laugh. I think we should roadtrip it up to see Kristie! <br><br>I know the meltdowns from G can be exhausting--I know! And I know your sis and mom live far away--but I'm here to help you. You know you can always call. It's just developmental. This too shall pass (we hope!) :) <br><br>My scary phone calls happen in the night too. I rarely sleep it seems because my mind is always racing too, so maybe we need to go have a few mojitos so we can catch some much needed zzz's.<br><br>I do hope your appointment goes well. I'm here for you--and G--and P--and D. Love you all. CJChristina Healdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153912.post-48597115379363576962009-12-19T06:20:30.000-06:002009-12-19T06:20:30.000-06:00I know exactly how you feel. I do, I really do. Yo...I know exactly how you feel. I do, I really do. <br><br>You are not weak at all. <br><br>When you had gestational diabetes you did what you needed to treat that condition, this is not different at all. <br><br>If you need medication, you need medication. <br><br>You deserve to get better, you deserve to feel better.Megannoreply@blogger.com