Comments on: Let it go… http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/ Header images in 39 flavors! Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:09:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: This was the Year that Was, 2007 | Sephy's Platzish http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-1148 This was the Year that Was, 2007 | Sephy's Platzish Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:07:12 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-1148 [...] in my life - including adding walks and doing other stuff to sort out my life. Essentially, I was letting go of a lot of things that have held me back. I also talked about the first experiences of finally [...] […] in my life - including adding walks and doing other stuff to sort out my life. Essentially, I was letting go of a lot of things that have held me back. I also talked about the first experiences of finally […]

]]> By: Sephyroth http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-289 Sephyroth Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-289 River - from what I was told, a few days into taking an antidepressant, if someone is really depressed and have had been having suicidal thoughts, the new energy they have might be enough for them to make the leap. It might sound harsh, but maybe hospitalization is necessary to get everything sorted out at first. River - from what I was told, a few days into taking an antidepressant, if someone is really depressed and have had been having suicidal thoughts, the new energy they have might be enough for them to make the leap. It might sound harsh, but maybe hospitalization is necessary to get everything sorted out at first.

]]> By: River http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-277 River Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-277 Sadly, a few people who try antidepressants find they work in the opposite direction. My husband becomes almost suicidal on several of the different brands, so we've decided to cope without them. Stay in touch with all your friends and don't be afraid to ask for help. Sadly, a few people who try antidepressants find they work in the opposite direction. My husband becomes almost suicidal on several of the different brands, so we’ve decided to cope without them. Stay in touch with all your friends and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

]]> By: Sephyroth http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-273 Sephyroth Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:06:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-273 Gerri - This is a plan that's been there for a long time now - I'm finally seriously committing myself to it. My best to your friend and I hope that she does take the steps she needs to take. <br/><br/>Also, I have never entertained the thought of illegal drugs or alcohol to get my issues out of the way temporarily; the only real "drug" (if you can call it that even) that I had been taking was caffeine - and even that I've cut back on now.<br/><br/>Thiru - I totally agree - there's a lot of stuff that I need to let go of - old habits, old attitudes, etc. <br/><br/>Joh - When I was at the clinic, one of the folks I was talking to mentioned a story about how Kirk Douglas, after he had suffered a stroke became depressed. He then started volunteering and he realized that he wasn't alone. However, it does say out there that he started volunteering in the 80s...<br/><br/>Snos - It's just the first step; there's a lot more to come ;)<br/><br/>Thanks y'all Gerri - This is a plan that’s been there for a long time now - I’m finally seriously committing myself to it. My best to your friend and I hope that she does take the steps she needs to take.

Also, I have never entertained the thought of illegal drugs or alcohol to get my issues out of the way temporarily; the only real “drug” (if you can call it that even) that I had been taking was caffeine - and even that I’ve cut back on now.

Thiru - I totally agree - there’s a lot of stuff that I need to let go of - old habits, old attitudes, etc.

Joh - When I was at the clinic, one of the folks I was talking to mentioned a story about how Kirk Douglas, after he had suffered a stroke became depressed. He then started volunteering and he realized that he wasn’t alone. However, it does say out there that he started volunteering in the 80s…

Snos - It’s just the first step; there’s a lot more to come ;)

Thanks y’all

]]> By: Snoskred http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-267 Snoskred Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:20:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-267 The first step on the journey out of there is often the most difficult. I'm glad you finally took it. ;) The first step on the journey out of there is often the most difficult. I’m glad you finally took it. ;)

]]> By: Joh http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-266 Joh Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:29:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-266 Volunteering is a great idea. In the past before I worked full time I did many different volunteer works and it always made me feel good. The benefits I received were always greater than what I gave. All the best with your intentions and remember to celebrate your wins! Volunteering is a great idea. In the past before I worked full time I did many different volunteer works and it always made me feel good. The benefits I received were always greater than what I gave. All the best with your intentions and remember to celebrate your wins!

]]> By: Thiru http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-265 Thiru Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:28:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-265 the art of letting it go..sometimes it is too painful. most of the time, it helps. the art of letting it go..sometimes it is too painful. most of the time, it helps.

]]> By: Gerri http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-264 Gerri Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:50:00 +0000 http://www.sephyroth.net/2007/07/let-it-go/#comment-264 I think you have a good plan and it's obvious that you've put a lot of thought into it and gotten totally behind it.<br/><br/>Good luck with everything!<br/><br/>Also I wanted to tell you that if you need antidepressants - GET THEM. :) They aren't "happy pills" and it's not an instant thing but if you need them they will help you over time. The sooner you start taking them, the sooner you feel better.. that is if they are something you and yoru doctor decide you need right now to help you over the hump.<br/><br/>I have a friend who is suffering from a depression.. she's going through a divorce.. and she won't go to the doctor! She's embarrassed and I can't figure out why? It's so frustrating to watch her suffer with something she doesn't have to!<br/><br/>There is no shame in getting help when you need it. You have a headache, you take an asprin. It's as simple as that. It's not an addictive thing and it's nothing to be ashamed about either.. we all need a little help getting through rough spots sometimes.<br/><br/>Hugs :)<br/><br/>Gerri<br/><br/>PS - Yep, I've been on and off anti-depressants myself several times. I'm not ashamed of it. At least I didn't start doing illegal drugs or trying to drink my issues away, which can happen if you're depressed and don't get the proper help. I just took my medicine and being calmer and more focused helped me work things out smoother. I think you have a good plan and it’s obvious that you’ve put a lot of thought into it and gotten totally behind it.

Good luck with everything!

Also I wanted to tell you that if you need antidepressants - GET THEM. :) They aren’t “happy pills” and it’s not an instant thing but if you need them they will help you over time. The sooner you start taking them, the sooner you feel better.. that is if they are something you and yoru doctor decide you need right now to help you over the hump.

I have a friend who is suffering from a depression.. she’s going through a divorce.. and she won’t go to the doctor! She’s embarrassed and I can’t figure out why? It’s so frustrating to watch her suffer with something she doesn’t have to!

There is no shame in getting help when you need it. You have a headache, you take an asprin. It’s as simple as that. It’s not an addictive thing and it’s nothing to be ashamed about either.. we all need a little help getting through rough spots sometimes.

Hugs :)

Gerri

PS - Yep, I’ve been on and off anti-depressants myself several times. I’m not ashamed of it. At least I didn’t start doing illegal drugs or trying to drink my issues away, which can happen if you’re depressed and don’t get the proper help. I just took my medicine and being calmer and more focused helped me work things out smoother.

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