tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post4493193738830421414..comments2023-10-30T14:14:05.845+00:00Comments on Strawberry Patch: I got the bluesStrawberry Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03150762199167134708noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-74892325091758490152012-11-19T16:44:58.940+00:002012-11-19T16:44:58.940+00:00Hey Em, only reading this post today! Thank you f...Hey Em, only reading this post today! Thank you for your honesty and reality in what often seems an artificial world. I have journeyed depression too, like so many others. I am free from it, but am alert to the tell tales signs of it trying to sneak back in!! Good management is key, esp. looking after yourself. You already know what to do. Peaks and troughs are part and parcel. Keep going friend. A brighter day is just around the corner. JxoJudith, Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-45448117893169054082012-11-14T11:00:33.117+00:002012-11-14T11:00:33.117+00:00valium 10mg valium side effects heart rate - valiu...<a href="http://buydiazepam10.com/#valium-10-mg" rel="nofollow">valium 10mg</a> valium side effects heart rate - valium pill identifierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-3685447527171713462012-11-14T01:39:04.830+00:002012-11-14T01:39:04.830+00:00buy xanax online cheap xanax no rx - xanax side ef...<a href="http://buyxanaxonline2.com/#buy-xanax-online" rel="nofollow">buy xanax online</a> cheap xanax no rx - xanax side effects reviewsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-29959402557299132572012-11-13T17:34:35.353+00:002012-11-13T17:34:35.353+00:00xanax online xanax and high - yellow xanax pill mg...<a href="http://buyxanaxonlineus.com/#buy-xanax-online" rel="nofollow">xanax online</a> xanax and high - yellow xanax pill mgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-55087194344010315162012-11-12T23:41:59.852+00:002012-11-12T23:41:59.852+00:00diazepam no prescription diazepam tropfen online k...<a href="http://buydiazepamonlineeu.com/#cheap-diazepam" rel="nofollow">diazepam no prescription</a> diazepam tropfen online kaufen - diazepam 10 mg para que sirveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-91480048408893518072012-11-06T09:02:37.287+00:002012-11-06T09:02:37.287+00:00Hi there
I've only just found your blog, and ...Hi there<br /><br />I've only just found your blog, and when I read this post I felt so much pain for you. The good news is that it CAN be overcome! I have suffered from depression since I was 22, I'm now 53, and still suffer, but I've realised that despite other people telling me to 'pull myself together' in the early years, and my (now) husband hating the idea of me taking tablets to keep me on an even keel, it's the ONLY way for me to cope. As I said, I'm now 53, have a SEVERE back problem which keeps me in bed a lot (stitching patchwork while I'm there), I finally accepted that taking one little tablet every day, and living a wonderful, happy life, is far better than struggling without them. So, if you haven't already seen a doctor about this, do it! NOW! And if you can't bring yourself to talk to the doctor take your husband with you, and get him to tell the story, but please, PLEASE, get some help, it CAN be done!<br /><br />HUGE hugs <br /><br />Judi in the UK xxJudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524842310373619488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-53741121976103968952012-11-06T05:13:42.905+00:002012-11-06T05:13:42.905+00:00Sending you love & support from Aussie!!
We ar...Sending you love & support from Aussie!!<br />We are all here for you sweetie sending you love, light & hope.<br />I've been where you are and all I can say is Im glad you're seeking help. Councillor doctor or whatever you need push yourself to find it, because there is no merit or health in suffering by yourself.<br />Go you for being brave enough to share.<br />Hugs Kat xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-17722931483055531012012-11-03T20:25:11.554+00:002012-11-03T20:25:11.554+00:00(((((HUGS))))) Some of us are just antisocial cows...(((((HUGS))))) Some of us are just antisocial cows and get forgiven everything, don't worry about not keeping up ;o)Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-23228768747439265902012-11-03T20:05:24.636+00:002012-11-03T20:05:24.636+00:00Oh Emily, I feel for you. I sat in the car today d...Oh Emily, I feel for you. I sat in the car today driving back down from Newcastle trying not to cry because I lost the plot with the girls last night, feel like the world's greatest failure of a mother and know that I am not in a good place. But people like you and I, we just keep going. Because that is what we do and what is expected. You are very right, it doesn't mean every moment is grey but there are grey moments there and it is okay to talk about it. Life is hard, and it is also rewarding, full of personal treasures and lights at the end of the tunnel. Just some days/weeks/months suck. Hope that all the online support is helping and please know that people understand. You are not alone in that you can talk to me and many others, and you are not alone in that some of us feel like this too.Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-56711040004336848952012-11-03T16:12:20.486+00:002012-11-03T16:12:20.486+00:00Thank you for sharing this. It helps those of us w...Thank you for sharing this. It helps those of us who suffer from depression to not feel all alone. Sewing helps to keep me on an even keel but sometimes even that is not enough. Take care of yourself. You are lovely and your work is lovely.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324688696589702231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-67200518263564651002012-11-01T21:12:05.646+00:002012-11-01T21:12:05.646+00:00Emily Big hugs to you and you can see just how man...Emily Big hugs to you and you can see just how many people really care about you so you are not alone even if you cannot say anything! <br /><br />I think you are a fabulous person and a talented creative one too! We all love you and are there for you as you would be for us! Hope the bad feelings pass and I think you have helped lots of people with this honest open-hearted post - well done!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-32482313340954585022012-11-01T21:12:05.315+00:002012-11-01T21:12:05.315+00:00Emily Big hugs to you and you can see just how man...Emily Big hugs to you and you can see just how many people really care about you so you are not alone even if you cannot say anything! <br /><br />I think you are a fabulous person and a talented creative one too! We all love you and are there for you as you would be for us! Hope the bad feelings pass and I think you have helped lots of people with this honest open-hearted post - well done!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-9458723317694126972012-11-01T14:05:45.684+00:002012-11-01T14:05:45.684+00:00Emily I totally get where you are coming from - it...Emily I totally get where you are coming from - it was brave to share, but I think all the positive comments will give you strength. It's OK to be how we really are, good and bad, black and white. I'm not depressive, but I struggle terribly with my relationship with one of my daughters and her aggression and delinquent behavior. I guess what I'm trying to say is that we all try our hardest and you know, it's OK not to be perfect. Take care happy smily girl. You're right, by the way, from the outside no-one would ever guess!Run Quilt Knit Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589433609577045685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-91483084948532561972012-11-01T10:33:40.501+00:002012-11-01T10:33:40.501+00:00Well done for sharing. I have battled anxiety at d...Well done for sharing. I have battled anxiety at different times over the past 10 years, with which comes depression. It happens to the best of us, or 1 in 5 of us here in Australia. If you haven't already, please see a doctor. I know how it feels weak and a failure to take medication, but shit it works! It lifts the mood to a point where you can function normally and then are better equipped to deal with the underlying things. I hope you feel less clouded soon! My thoughts are with you, Sarah. sarahleighATinternodeDOTonDOTnetSarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-47236836312443823522012-10-31T16:03:41.640+00:002012-10-31T16:03:41.640+00:00Not quite sure what to say but we will be waiting ...Not quite sure what to say but we will be waiting for you when you've come back with your pretty mail- and if writing helps you should do it!pennydoghttp://blog.pennydog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-85731863533972517732012-10-31T11:03:01.335+00:002012-10-31T11:03:01.335+00:00First of all I am sending you a big huge (((((hug)...First of all I am sending you a big huge (((((hug)))).<br /><br />I too have suffered from depression for most of my life and it stinks. But you know what? The most intelligent sensitive and creative people suffer from this horrible illness precisely because we are sensitive and clever souls.<br /><br />Always here for you, Amanda xxx<br />Amandahttp://www.giftwrappedandgorgeous.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-34822350346463516982012-10-31T09:42:16.187+00:002012-10-31T09:42:16.187+00:00Sweetheart, you are not alone, as you can see from...Sweetheart, you are not alone, as you can see from the responses! I think a lot of us do a very good 'swan', all serene and happy to the outside world, and underneath frantic action and turmoil! <br />I have to keep a happy, calm and serene front for my daily work, and my family and close friends get the brunt of the other side! <br /><br />It is hard, but keep going, because, eventually, light has to creep in! <br /><br />And we will see you at the FQR next year! Tea ahoy!mammafairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970531305586032149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-76546895041024605992012-10-31T08:32:14.883+00:002012-10-31T08:32:14.883+00:00I know it's weird starting a friendship online...I know it's weird starting a friendship online and that folks outside of our bloggy circle will never believe bloggy friendships are real friendships. But I completely consider you my friend. I care very much about your health and happiness. We are all here for you when you need us. When you need quiet time, take it. We will be happy to see you pop back up when you have something to share. Until then, please let me know if I can do anything for you. Take good care of yourself. <br />xxCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702598565262409462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-31313001207990021502012-10-31T00:21:14.012+00:002012-10-31T00:21:14.012+00:00Big Hug Emily xBig Hug Emily xFiona @ Poppy Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851982947425855195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-83172759614915964572012-10-31T00:13:56.001+00:002012-10-31T00:13:56.001+00:00xxx
I am emailing you xxx<br />I am emailing you Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012126580907460203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-43578063718688727752012-10-30T23:32:08.564+00:002012-10-30T23:32:08.564+00:00Talking about this is good for you and good for ot...Talking about this is good for you and good for other people too. 30 years ago people were embarrassed to talk about cancer but campaigns have completely changed that and it is no longer a public taboo. I hope that the same can be said about depression in the future as it is still one of those things that many people aren't comfortable talking about.<br /><br />I don't think there will ever be one happy pill you can pop to make depression go away but as you say, there are coping mechanisms that make it possible to muddle through the tough times. I hope you and your family find out what works for you and that you have more ups than downs.<br /><br />And please don't feel alone because this is one of the wonders of the modern age - you don't have to be isolated unless you want to be, as there are lots of us out here who enjoy hearing about what you are up to. I love your blog and please don't feel you have to wear a plastic smile if you are not feeling smiley. Sewing is therapy (for quite a lot of us, I expect!) and sharing your beautiful makes spreads the happiness xGertie Pyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01265339570096603049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-61156133497336102302012-10-30T22:40:20.889+00:002012-10-30T22:40:20.889+00:00I can relate Emily. It's really not easy to co...I can relate Emily. It's really not easy to cope with daily life when you are feeling so low. I have had bouts of depression off and on since my teens. One small thing that has helped me tremendously is working with my doctor to get the right supplements into my diet. Plenty of vitamin D and B vitamins really does help my mood a lot, especially as the days get shorter. Take extra care of yourself! Jenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302517967957067772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-79618628709260230702012-10-30T22:30:17.260+00:002012-10-30T22:30:17.260+00:00Such a brave post! It's so hard to admit to so...Such a brave post! It's so hard to admit to something like that. I remember when I told my family how bad mine was. Crafting has been one major thing that has kept me sane through it. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to email me! Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401901024509719512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-26335107942181571062012-10-30T22:29:52.433+00:002012-10-30T22:29:52.433+00:00Well done on writing this Emily. Everyone above me...Well done on writing this Emily. Everyone above me has said everything there is to say already and I applaud them all. And as they have already said, remember that the blogging community is like a great big hug, just waiting to happen xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495058476707884772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681012084992541657.post-65215156396871436262012-10-30T22:15:43.111+00:002012-10-30T22:15:43.111+00:00Three cheers for you my friend - very brave, but a...Three cheers for you my friend - very brave, but as everyone above me has already commented, it is way more common than people let on.<br />I, on the other hand, am completely stand-offish and mardy 'on purpose'!Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.com