tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post6149773938223889292..comments2023-10-31T10:26:04.883-04:00Comments on julie king original art: looking upjulie kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009127575536333064noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-85785446466998947012011-04-26T21:15:52.699-04:002011-04-26T21:15:52.699-04:00Julie, depression is an illness and can affect any...Julie, depression is an illness and can affect anyone, no matter how positive or negative things in their life are. I'm glad that you are working on the road to recovery. Just remember that it is a process, sometimes lifelong, and you've shown tremendous courage and strength that will help you through it. Some people do have to be on medications for the long term, and if it helps them live life to the fullest, that's not a bad thing. Sending healing wishes your way!PrairiePeasanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03501884283182432694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-86221348632323413892011-04-15T14:43:29.521-04:002011-04-15T14:43:29.521-04:00You are right on there, that we can't do it al...You are right on there, that we can't do it alone. I am the "I can take care of myself." type and it took me a long time to ask for help. Which I am so glad that I did. You have a wonderful blog and I enjoyed perusing very much. Thanks for posting. Keep on keeping on.Christine's Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10133069522841847714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-30108140258592761822011-04-14T09:57:52.545-04:002011-04-14T09:57:52.545-04:00As someone who has also suffered my whole life fro...As someone who has also suffered my whole life from depression and social anxiety I really relate to this post. <br /><br />I think the biggest and most troubling myth about depression is that idea that "what do you have to be depressed about". I don't currently take medication, but I have in the past and I still battle the up hill struggle almost every day.<br /><br />Mine (as you know) is like a heavy blanket of sadness - the news is so shockingly disturbing so much of the time. Globally as well as in our individual own back yards. I try to close my eyes & ears to much of what goes on as I easily become completely haunted by so many things. I think it's great that you are opening up about your struggles and you will help others by doing so. <br />Rock Steady Sweet One !! xo SSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-59255234986333115102011-04-13T23:38:15.536-04:002011-04-13T23:38:15.536-04:00I often feel hopeless...not in the way I used to f...I often feel hopeless...not in the way I used to feel depressed...I'm sure it has something to do with hormones...or the lack...not sure what. Some days are good and some aren't. But one thing I do know...everything is better when the sun is shining.<br /><br />Best wishes. You sound like you are on the right path. Rest and feel better.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-33877598029526256372011-04-13T01:49:31.467-04:002011-04-13T01:49:31.467-04:00My heart goes out to you, Julie. I know that, in ...My heart goes out to you, Julie. I know that, in these two years since my job of 21 years ended, my life has changed radically and I am well aware that I have been deprressed. I'm not on medication but I have thought of getting into therapy. It was hard losing the forensic nursing profession that I love so much and, though I had very close friends in the field, we seem distant from each other now.<br /><br />Blogging has helped me tremendously and been a connection to the world. I still think therapy would help, though, and I plan to see someone, at least short term.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-26957208536510769722011-04-12T16:37:39.592-04:002011-04-12T16:37:39.592-04:00Julie, at least you are getting help and there is ...Julie, at least you are getting help and there is more help coming. Don't they now think it is partly chemical and has nothing to do with whether you have anything to be depressed about? I was hoping you were making money from your art and would not have to get another job you didn't like! <br /><br />I once took an anti-depressant for severe PMS. It kept away my migraines. But I was euphorically happy while I was taking it. I miss that feeling. NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-4774175825760984272011-04-12T16:15:48.957-04:002011-04-12T16:15:48.957-04:00dear sweet julie.......i'm so sorry that you&#...dear sweet julie.......i'm so sorry that you've gone through such a difficult time, but i'm glad that you're at a point now where you can see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel (even if it's a pinpoint, it counts!!). continue healing each and every day.....and know that you are in my prayers. xoxlori vliegenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938424189889768402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205412247047588410.post-90247101472831924522011-04-11T16:49:48.407-04:002011-04-11T16:49:48.407-04:00Julie good luck with your battle, be strong and se...Julie good luck with your battle, be strong and seek the help if you need it. It's good to express it, I think.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.com