tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post2781123069558942529..comments2022-08-20T03:59:14.092+10:00Comments on Good, yeah: A new low?Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16287035125904907763noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post-68807832160813122822010-06-17T20:06:03.536+10:002010-06-17T20:06:03.536+10:00I have a severe case of 'Bottleitup-itis' ...I have a severe case of 'Bottleitup-itis' which does not mix well with depression and anxiety (I know, I'm shocked too). Like you said it's so important to talk about, how else do we bring about change?<br /><br />Everyone I know does a great job of dodging the topic of depression and honestly sometimes I can't blame them, it's hard to hear. Generally speaking people want to help, but usually don't know what to say or do so avoiding the subject is easier. But it's harder for the person dealing with it. Sometimes a friend or family member asking "How are you" and really meaning it, and being willing to listen to anything they hear can mean so so much. Bringing it out of the darkness can only help. Good on you for putting it out there.Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384549732642960761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post-44212343840314212892010-06-17T19:38:34.918+10:002010-06-17T19:38:34.918+10:00I am an anonymous reader who stumbled over your bl...I am an anonymous reader who stumbled over your blog some time ago! Having said that, I find your honesty and strength so inspiring that I cannot pull myself away. I find myself reading it not because I am nosey, but because your words are comforting and inspirational. Your wise words and strength at such a time make me in awe of you and yourr ability to deal with this traumatic time as openly and honestly as you do. You need to give yourself credit for being who you are. I dont know you, and love your blog. Keep up with this as it is such a wonderful way to express yourself. <br /><br />AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post-33936850418198675162010-06-17T16:14:05.119+10:002010-06-17T16:14:05.119+10:00Dearest Girl,Some months after your Poppa died, I ...Dearest Girl,Some months after your Poppa died, I took Nana to a doctor/psychiatrist. She went in as a very down older lady, and came out almost a new person! When I asked her what had happened, she said all he did was tell her she was still "fretting" over the loss of Poppa. I guess she just needed a different, unconnected person to spell it out. What they call "depression" takes many forms, and can mean different things to different people. It's the dealing with it that seems difficult, but it's not insurmountable.<br />Much love, DadGrandadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post-36436228729367241702010-06-17T15:39:50.316+10:002010-06-17T15:39:50.316+10:00Wow! Thanks for such insightful and intersting com...Wow! Thanks for such insightful and intersting comments. I think it's great that we are discussing it!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287035125904907763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post-49896775979660490872010-06-17T14:09:18.271+10:002010-06-17T14:09:18.271+10:00As Joe Griffin would say, depression is a human vu...As Joe Griffin would say, depression is a human vulnerability. Since all of us share the same underlying human needs we're all vulnerable. Back in the 1960s and 70s when my dad was in and out of a psychiatric institution in England (and finally a permanent resident), depression was regarded as a sign of moral weakness, so perhaps it's not surprising it's difficult to talk about even now. I think most people though have become or are becoming more enlightened, which is a step in the right direction at least.Bob Collierhttp://www.parental-intelligence.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852467864520602257.post-67699581739650539362010-06-17T09:40:37.683+10:002010-06-17T09:40:37.683+10:00Hey Mel, missed you this morn. Next walk lets talk...Hey Mel, missed you this morn. Next walk lets talk about it. Like you said, so many people are dealing with depression and don't talk about it (me included). I wonder if it has something to do with the type of lives we live -hectic, financial burdens, keeping up with the jones, processed foods?? Anyway, thinking of you and I hope you have more upbeat days than not. AngeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com