tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post3126696239643152956..comments2023-08-24T07:13:46.381-07:00Comments on 1+2=love: missingCelestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00184873535611737473noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-41387731612529192532010-03-14T14:56:48.331-07:002010-03-14T14:56:48.331-07:00Good to see you blogging again. I wonder if getti...Good to see you blogging again. I wonder if getting this down in writing has made you feel a little better? I have dealt with what I think is situational depression in the past. And I have found medication to be helpful. I hope you can pursue it even without insurance. Are there any state programs you qualify for?<br /><br />I really think what Kelly said is true... sensitive, loving, self-aware people get depression. You ARE an awesome mama! Blog about it all and do what you can to help yourself in addition to helping your darling boys all day every day. :-)<br /><br />Hang in there. And feel free to email if you ever want to get anything off your chest. :-)The Adventures of Grunty and Chubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14576822642103835848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-73872319235570904572010-03-12T13:13:24.150-08:002010-03-12T13:13:24.150-08:00I don't believe I've ever mentioned this, ...I don't believe I've ever mentioned this, but I'm dysthmic - basically, chronic low level depression that ramps up occasionally. In me it manifests as extreme irritability, bitchiness, and sarcasm (you know, my whole personality). <br />During one of those bad patches, oh, seven years ago, I started anti-depressants. Tremendous difference in my life. I'd never be able to do my job (IT training) otherwise. Although I'd never presume that it gives me an understanding of raising twin boys, there is some overlap in the qualities it takes to do it well, like a lot of patience, not getting angry with repeated questions or mistakes, high level of tolerance, big sense of humor, and the ability to take joy in seeing a little bit of progress. <br />I generally have a tougher time in the winter, and I've been feeling a bit better now that the sun is starting to come out again. I hope you have the same experience.<br />I know of low-cost resources in the DC area that could help you, but none out there - maybe it's google-able?Kerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-33624706906379115652010-03-12T13:07:03.672-08:002010-03-12T13:07:03.672-08:00Oh C, you are such an amazing mama!! And such a wi...Oh C, you are such an amazing mama!! And such a wise one, too... depression is an equal opportunity condition, great and loving people get it... your sensitivity should be celebrated! You are so loved & admired. xOxOxKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871111871389488612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-88146612056222353672010-03-12T04:06:04.748-08:002010-03-12T04:06:04.748-08:00Celeste, I don't know if I shared this or not,...Celeste, I don't know if I shared this or not, but in November, I finally saw a couple doctors for the constant fatigue, achiness, and just overwhelming feeling of being OVERWHELMED all the time. I had written it all off to being the mom of twins. After tests and lots of talking, I started a mild antidepressant. Within a week, the cloud had lifted. <br /><br />It's not perfect, and we've had to tinker with the dosage, but my quality of life (and the quality of life for my husband and kids) is 100% improved. <br /><br />I hope you find your way out of this soon.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248665952867223815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-84565830138729510952010-03-11T22:17:13.185-08:002010-03-11T22:17:13.185-08:00You are amazing. And you are so, so loved. (((HUGS...You are amazing. And you are so, so loved. (((HUGS))))Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594009783919795305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976280105860239433.post-13524183971640398722010-03-11T15:29:04.790-08:002010-03-11T15:29:04.790-08:00Not a parent (obviously) so nothing helpful to sha...Not a parent (obviously) so nothing helpful to share. Just the wish for you to be healthy and happy.Knittahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945035053199605558noreply@blogger.com