Comments on: Double Post Monday

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:27:02 +0000

It’s friends like you all that make me feel so very much better! Thank you all from the bottome of my heart! I did make an appointment with my doctor. Just to check myself and make sure I’m really not losing it. And if I am, I’ll find a way to overcome it! Thank you again!

By: Kate O'Brien

Kate O'Brien — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:00:39 +0000

Dana
I can so relate to everything you wrote. I will be praying for you and your family. I have dealt with depression since I was 16 years old and have plenty of experience with meds and so forth so if you need someone to talk to please know that I am here for you! Hang in there!

By: Violet the Verbose

Violet the Verbose — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:19:16 +0000

Oh darlin’ I totally understand. Every day I feel like I’m drowning and will never have a clean house, be able to make dinner more than once a week (if even that), that I’m not giving the kids what they need from me… you name it.

A friend and I often talk about how unnatural it is to raise kids the way we do it - in single families. Without the help of the extended family (even if you live in the same neighborhood, most people don’t have their parents, etc. there every day) or “the village,” you know how they say “it takes a village to raise a child.” These days we don’t do it that way and I think it has made life SO much more difficult for everyone. If we lived in larger family units or had stronger communities we’d have a lot of help from other people, the way it used to be.

Yes, I am an idealist and probably a big ole hippie too. But wouldn’t it be great to be able to share the raising of the children across a larger group of adults than just two? I know I would feel a little more like I could get the things done that I needed to do (and maybe even some that I *wanted* to do, too!)

By: Caffeinated Librarian

Caffeinated Librarian — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:30:26 +0000

Hey, lady. Sorry to hear about the job…and yes, add that to this stressful time of year and just about anyone would start looking at their life with “the glass is half empty” glasses. It may pass, but if you’ve been dealing with it for a while talking to a doctor and getting some options is probably a good thing. Hang in there, it will get better.

By: Mammacheryl

Mammacheryl — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:30:09 +0000

Oh sweetie. You’re definitely not alone. I take a low dose of Zoloft for an anxiety disorder, and it helps with depression as well. A few times a year I start to get in a “hole” as you put it. I find myself curling up in a little ball inside and refusing to socialize with anyone, even close friends. Eventually, the days get brighter, and I always know that I could increase my dose of Zo if I needed to. (I used to be on the max dose, but switched to the lowest dose when I was preggers with Ben). If medication or cognitive therapy is what you need, I hope you’re able to take the first step and reach out beyond the blogosphere. Until then, of course we all will be praying for you.

By: Janet a.k.a Wonder Mom

Janet a.k.a Wonder Mom — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:43:56 +0000

We all go there.

We find the little things that make us happy but sometimes even the most obvious reasons for happiness don’t always work. I have a hard time finding happiness in the everyday. I used to find it difficult to live in the moment and I’d look forward to big events then get disappointed and depressed when they were over. I always hated the holidays so these times are hard for me….I found help in therapy and medication for years. It’s not forever. It just helps you shed some light on things.

I wish you luck in whatever you decide. You are not alone…

By: becca

becca — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:55:03 +0000

Tis the season to be disorder syndrome. I think we are all feeling it, the end of the year and moms have a hard time balacing the world. Go see the doctor and get some info and then make choices. Nothing wrong with wanting to feel happy and good. Sending you a big hug, girl!

By: Beth F.

Beth F. — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:56:47 +0000

Oh Dana. You are not alone. So not alone. I can completely relate with your feelings, when I feel down (as I do now…must be the holidays) I try to focus on what is right in my life, as I feel you are doing. Contine to focus on those postives, focus on your accomplishments, focus on the love in your life–which is plentiful and try to let that drive you. I know depression can be bigger than all of those things, though. Do not be afraid to speak with a doctor.

My prayers are with you.