tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post8717865264634007318..comments2023-06-24T05:22:57.033-06:00Comments on Is that a garage door on my ceiling?: I know who is on first and what is on second….I just don’t know why…Lisa Loohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04420899075048732055noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-64967367514592455252010-12-23T20:06:24.116-07:002010-12-23T20:06:24.116-07:00My struggle with pregnancy related and post pardom...My struggle with pregnancy related and post pardom depression has truly opened my eyes to the fact that others (such as yourself and such as my father) deal with much more on a daily basis and my heart goes out to you. You are much stronger than many. Myself included. I can barely manage this let alone what you go through. I love you and thank you for sharing this. I love your writing and I'm glad you are willing to let us in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-82504987279087303492010-12-20T18:34:45.241-07:002010-12-20T18:34:45.241-07:00Oh do I hear you. I've suffered from major de...Oh do I hear you. I've suffered from major depressive disorder for ten years. It seems that not many people understand it. I so can relate to your insulin example. That's been the one I've used when well-meaning people say, "If you just prayed more, you wouldn't be depressed." They SO don't understand the biological, chemical component to this disease. Thanks for standing up and writing this. Btw, I got here from Amanda @ House Revivals and Redemption by Beauty Everlasting. We've been friends a long time.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-3368888015980247502010-07-07T23:20:30.443-06:002010-07-07T23:20:30.443-06:00Lisa Loo, this is a mighty powerful post! I've...Lisa Loo, this is a mighty powerful post! I've put off reading it for a few days, cause I just didn't think I had the spare moment (you did say it was a long post). I'm so very, very glad I read it tonight. These words you've written carry a lot of weight. I love you Lisa Loo! May the Spirit keep pulling you and your family back up!Mikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05978087670569884235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-25704756473998656932010-07-06T19:47:29.421-06:002010-07-06T19:47:29.421-06:00I don't know you (came across your blog from S...I don't know you (came across your blog from Sue) but we have a son who suffers from bipolar disorder and OCD. I didn't know much about mental illness before, but what an education I've gotten in the last 3 years! I've come to find out that there are lots of people out there who completely understand, and are a huge wealth of knowledge and information. For some reason, that was a huge comfort to me. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. You have "lived courageously" and I hope you continue to do so. I'm in constant admiration for how courageous our son has to be every day, just to get through his normal routine. It's a constant struggle for him, but he does it with such grace and little complaint. So good for you for keeping your sense of humor and choosing to do it again each day. My hat is off to you - if I had one.<br />I like your blog - I'll be back.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-37724132474183282010-07-05T23:35:32.439-06:002010-07-05T23:35:32.439-06:00This was really great to read. My brother has bi-...This was really great to read. My brother has bi-polar disorder. And for several years now, he's been off all medications. It's been scary to watch him as his family has almost disintegrated. <br /><br />After experiencing post-partum depression and then with my last pregnancy post-partum anxiety, I am even more aware and sensitive to the chemical imbalances others struggle with as well. In the deepest darkest hours of the post-partum anxiety I felt like I was inside this crazy body trying to get out. My husband refers to it is as <i>the day I lost all touch with reality.</i> It's scary.<br /><br />I think one of the great things that has worked for my brother in the past, and also works for me, is keeping a journal. And the great thing about blogging is, it's kind of like a journal. You'll be able to look back at this post, as will your children, and draw strength from it. <br /><br />Wow I really rambled. Just always know that the Lord loves you and the atonement is for you too. :)Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-82241022970681582532010-07-02T18:32:05.359-06:002010-07-02T18:32:05.359-06:00That was very brave and strong of you to put yours...That was very brave and strong of you to put yourself out there like that. You amaze me. And selfishly I'm glad you're back, cause you're insanely (poor choice of words I know) hilarious!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232281608898358053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-89463372774278341452010-06-30T19:58:48.077-06:002010-06-30T19:58:48.077-06:00This breaks my heart for you. Please do not give ...This breaks my heart for you. Please do not give up. Please keep taking your meds. Please keep believing. <br /><br />Find you a really good chiropractor and see if they can help some.Princess of Everything (and then some)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15389182962616830610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-76471429843013024542010-06-30T00:46:33.070-06:002010-06-30T00:46:33.070-06:00Such a fantastic post-- the 'months' it to...Such a fantastic post-- the 'months' it took to prepare it was worth it! <br />“You are about as happy as you make your mind up to be” yes!! I HATE that. People who have not been there do NOT understand. You worded it perfectly.<br /><br />I'm so glad you wrote this. I think it helps when you have readers with the same problem that instantly internalize your silence into, "What did I say? Do?"imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-1982615955030579892010-06-29T14:21:32.514-06:002010-06-29T14:21:32.514-06:00Sometimes we have to travel through those dark tun...Sometimes we have to travel through those dark tunnels to see the light on the other side! You are not alone..not for one second! (((((BIG HUGS))))DesertHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299030668463978206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-61046672125578127822010-06-29T13:18:56.030-06:002010-06-29T13:18:56.030-06:00Thank for posting this. I wish more people underst...Thank for posting this. I wish more people understood not only the nature of mental illness but how huge it is when someone continues to get up and move and fight in spite of it. That is the greatest courage and strength around, and not enough of those who suffer get credit for it.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-87634285649874799242010-06-29T08:45:14.406-06:002010-06-29T08:45:14.406-06:00I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I dealt...I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I dealt with depression after having my first baby. It was more than the baby blues, and lasted about a year. I know what it feels like when people tell you to snap out of it, or you try to tell yourself to snap out of it. It doesn't work. Those chemicals mix-ups in your brain make it impossible without some help. And I would get so mad when I'd hear people say things like "Oh, my wife doesn't have time to get depressed, she's too busy". Like it's a choice! Anyway, know that you're not alone.tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849649019416902710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-12824614330077599732010-06-28T23:26:49.494-06:002010-06-28T23:26:49.494-06:00In my brief interactions with you, I had no idea t...In my brief interactions with you, I had no idea that you were going through this daily. I guess, why would I? <br /><br />I'm glad that things are getting better for you. I have to say, through years of depression, you have managed to keep your sense of humor. That is amazing and excellent all at once. Maybe your depression has shaped your sense of humor, but I am glad you still have it and hope you never lose it.<br /><br />As for the "still small voice", Perry Como once made an album called "A Still Small Voice"... so now when I listen for it, I listen for Perry's voice. So far, no luck.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-31905084234099952362010-06-28T13:29:23.945-06:002010-06-28T13:29:23.945-06:00It was courageous for you to post this. I happen ...It was courageous for you to post this. I happen to know with all my heart this is a real and very hard thing to deal with.<br />I don't have it, but people I love do and it is hard to help sometimes - You just want to hug them until they feel better. It doesn't work.<br />My heart goes out to you! It is definately a battle but I can tell you are learning from it too.<br /><br />I feel love for you {{{Hugs}}}}!<br /><br />CherieCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-43236146763649393082010-06-28T13:21:42.683-06:002010-06-28T13:21:42.683-06:00Beautifully expressed, Lisa. I have a son who is b...Beautifully expressed, Lisa. I have a son who is bipolar, and I have seen in him the very struggle you describe. Like you, he lives courageously and copes as well as he can.<br /><br />It's great to see you back. <br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />=)<br />SueSusan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-22719509835506834992010-06-28T12:17:38.296-06:002010-06-28T12:17:38.296-06:00Oh Lisa. Because I know you I hear your voice whe...Oh Lisa. Because I know you I hear your voice when I read your posts and this one came out loud and clear! I love your honesty about a tough subject. I'm glad you're on the upswing. I miss hearing from you. LOVE YOU!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034476619199122151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-11046948750107907712010-06-28T11:09:09.528-06:002010-06-28T11:09:09.528-06:00This is a wonderful post!
I have to be on meds for...This is a wonderful post!<br />I have to be on meds for my "attitude" too. I'm not bi-polar but I'm ocd and anxious and all kinds of nasty things.<br />This is very important to blog about...people HAVE to know that mental illness and chemical problems are JUST as important as a "real" disease. It's time that this has overcome the stigma!!Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-24466602905748649792010-06-28T09:45:28.437-06:002010-06-28T09:45:28.437-06:00I had already decided to say "Welcome back!&q...I had already decided to say "Welcome back!" when I saw that you had posted. I'm still saying it.<br /><br />I went through 8 long, undiagnosed years with the depression thing. Never had to deal with the bi-polar thing but have seen it up close and personal and have nothing but compassion for anyone fighting that dragon.<br /><br />There were years when I truly worried what I would use for motivation once my kids were all grown up. I don't worry about it as much but a little of the fear still lingers.<br /><br />I'm with you: You take the meds, you plug along, you find a way to make it all work. <br /><br />And you remember that you are not alone. Never alone. There are more of us out here than you realize, and we are there for you.<br /><br />Welcome back, dear friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532225334730948057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161205718948463109.post-60701545984170117442010-06-28T07:58:24.320-06:002010-06-28T07:58:24.320-06:00I love you.
I have been thinking about you.
Thank...I love you.<br />I have been thinking about you.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing. You have no idea who you may have helped because of your raw honesty.Welcome to the Garden of Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132446191608085958noreply@blogger.com