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Comment on Fighting the Black Dog: in medias res. by Jpgg

Jpgg — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:49:52 +0000

Hello little one. You have lived and learned and lasted through so much and come out on top every time. This the next great challenge and you and the two of us will beat back that mean spirited black dog and let the living black dog replace it with joy and laughter. So look into its face, bare your teeth and defeat it. Send it back into its own black hole for you have powers far beyond it. We love you. MDA&thereal blackdog

Comment on Fighting the Black Dog: in medias res. by donna lee

donna lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:39 +0000

The most important thing you just wrote is that depression is different for everyone. Please don’t let anyone tell you what you should feel at any one time. You feel what you feel. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they just are. You get to choose on how to/whether to act on them.

I’m sending you major mojo and virtual hugs and support. You are so strong and independent. It’s folks like that that have the hardest time asking for help (they just can’t believe they can’t fight it off themselves-I know this because I am one, too). Give the medication time to do its work and if it doesn’t ask for something different. There are manymany drugs out there today (I’m a psychiatric social worker-this is what I do). And know that there are folks over here across the oceans wishing you well.

Comment on Fighting the Black Dog: in medias res. by RoseRed

RoseRed — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:53:47 +0000

You are worth it, life is worth it. Keep fighting on and ask for help when you need it (you would seek help for a physical illness, right?)

Comment on Fighting the Black Dog: in medias res. by Rena

Rena — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:43:41 +0000

I too have battled this dog and know personally what you speak of. I am lucky enough to have a strong support group around me, family and friends. But that being said, there are days that all I want to do is find a hole, crawl in and just pull a lid over top and hide away. But that is not an option so I too go forward. Have faith, it will get better.

Comment on Fighting the Black Dog: in medias res. by Shelley

Shelley — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:30:03 +0000

Thank you. I miss having you sitting next to me. I hope you’re on the up yourself – and let me know when you are next back in the capital.

Comment on Fighting the Black Dog: in medias res. by Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:27:01 +0000

Shelley, thanks for writing this. I’m sorry you are in the pit at the moment. Let me add my voice to the annoying chorus of ‘yes, you are worthy of space, time and love’ you’ll be getting from all quarters. (I’m not lying to you, either.) The planet is better off for having you on it. Things can and will get better. Those nasty circular thoughts? That’s not you, that’s your unwelcome guest. Tell it to get f#$%ked. Say ‘thanks for sharing, but I choose to think about puppies instead’. Meanwhile, hopefully the drugs will start kicking in soon, and the black and white might start showing hints of colour around the edges. I would also suggest talking to someone whose job it is to be professionally sane and unjudgemental – a clinical psychologist maybe. That helped me last year when I ground to a dead halt and stopped functioning. When you find yourself wondering whether you’re the crappiest pile of crap in the world, remember the Kardashians. I kid! You’re just as flawed as anyone else, and no more. Last thing: be as kind to yourself now as you would be to a friend who was feeling the same way. Love, Kathy

Comment on Skin and ink by DrK

DrK — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:50:18 +0000

so symbolic! the placement, the words. i love it. i hope it always brings happy memories and keeps you moving forward xx

Comment on Skin and ink by donna lee

donna lee — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:19:02 +0000

It’s perfect. I got my tattoos when I was 47 (and still people questioned my choice to permenantly mark my body). I chose the placement carefully with sagging skin in mind. The images are just flowers that appealed to me. They are more of a decoration than a bookmark. 8 years later, I still love them and can understand why people have multiple tattoos. It takes great strength of will not to run out and get more. However, I am honoring the wishes of my husband (of nearly 32 years) that I leave the rest of my skin alone.

Comment on Bucket List – WIP by Shelley

Shelley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:36:10 +0000

They were amazing!

Comment on Bucket List – WIP by Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:35:29 +0000

wow..you saw Mumford and Sons live..that must have been so awesome