tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post1727594326416612487..comments2024-03-29T05:08:03.576-04:00Comments on A Bookish Way of Life: My Anxiety and Depression...Nadiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-60666770244605747802018-08-08T12:35:22.642-04:002018-08-08T12:35:22.642-04:00Ti, thank you so so much. You are such a great fri...Ti, thank you so so much. You are such a great friend. I know you are there for me and for that I'm grateful. I've booked an appointment with a new therapist, so we will see what happens. I'll definitely keep you posted. And I really appreciate what you wrote - thank you! <br /><br />Lark, thank you. I love your blog and chatting with you about books, too :) I'm happy to have found another fan of Osteen :) I'm really enjoying his books, they really seem to connect with me at the moment. I find myself nodding along to so many passages - its crazy :) Thanks so much for the prayers - I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Brandie, thank you so much! I love what you wrote, it made my heart smile. Sounds like I need to add another book to my TBR pile :) <br /><br />Lisa, thanks so much for sharing with me about your daughter. That is beyond scary. I'm so glad she has found meds that are able to help her. I wish her the best. And, I know you are right - some meds will help, while others won't. Its a journey trying to find the right ones. I'm meeting with a new therapist soon, so we will see what happens next. So far, I'm really trying to rewire my brain to push out the negative and focus on the positive. Thank you!!<br /><br />M, dear friend, thank you. I'm with you and believe that He watches over us. So, I know I'm in good hands :) Thank you so much for your kind words. XONadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-62051381887563061442018-08-08T12:22:26.136-04:002018-08-08T12:22:26.136-04:00Thank you so much for all of your supportive, enco...Thank you so much for all of your supportive, encouraging and kind words. They mean so much to me and really touched my heart. Life has been so hard lately and I'm just so grateful that you all read my post and responded with such kindness. You are the best! Thank you!<br /><br />Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-42794115743732614322018-08-02T20:58:31.022-04:002018-08-02T20:58:31.022-04:00Nadia, my friend, you are so very brave to share t...Nadia, my friend, you are so very brave to share this so openly. Depression is so destructive, sent from the enemy straight from th depths of heal. I love how you recognize that we are in charge of our own narrative, and ultimately, I believe, our Father watches over us. May He bless you and keep you as you continue to find your path. My love to you, Nadia.Bellezzahttp://dolcebellezza.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-48776682056060722882018-08-02T18:30:33.534-04:002018-08-02T18:30:33.534-04:00I'm so sorry to hear that you've been goin...I'm so sorry to hear that you've been going through this. I would never push meds on anyone but do know that there are a lot of different meds for depression and anxiety; different ones work for different people. My daughter took one that after three days actually made her suicidal - which came on in just a few hours, very scary. The meds she's on now don't solve the problems entirely but they help. And the rest is much of what you're doing - working to rewire your brain by the way you think about things. Best of luck to you as you find what works best for you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-87207214782634955972018-08-02T15:32:08.020-04:002018-08-02T15:32:08.020-04:00Nadia, first of all, thank you for sharing this. I...Nadia, first of all, thank you for sharing this. I know it's not easy and what you've been going through is so hard. It means a lot that you're sharing this with us. I've thought about you several times the past month and I'm glad to see that you found something that is helping you. That is so wonderful. You are SO deserving of a wonderful life and I hope you continue to know that. Have you picked up Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis? That book helped me and I think it has a similar message. I'm just really glad to see your post and hear that you're doing okay. Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650612252443297585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-56920076193135602172018-08-02T13:06:56.248-04:002018-08-02T13:06:56.248-04:00Sorry you've had such a rough go lately. Depre...Sorry you've had such a rough go lately. Depression and anxiety run in my family, too, so I know a little tiny bit of what you've been going through. I'm glad, though, that you've found something that helps! I like a lot of what Osteen preaches. His positive messages are something we all need more of. I hope they continue to help and that life brightens up for you. Your blog is one of my favorites; I love your posts and chatting with you about books. Hang in there! I'll be sending good thoughts your way and keeping you in my prayers. :D Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7892722103504759154.post-35248228237626542272018-08-02T12:33:17.777-04:002018-08-02T12:33:17.777-04:00Aw hon, it's rough. I know. I wish you had rea...Aw hon, it's rough. I know. I wish you had reached out. I know you've mentioned the anxiety before but seriously, if you ever need to just blurt stuff out, I am a very good listener. The problem with depression is that you eventually get to a point where you can't help yourself or you feel like you can't, anyway. No blame should be placed on the victim because it's just like any other illness... it takes over if it's not stopped but sometimes you don't have the means at that point in time to do much about it. Just "keeping yourself afloat" ends up being a good day and what measure is that for a good life? <br /><br />Depression is an illness and it often needs medication. It's a chemical imbalance. I think it takes a really good doc to find the right dosage to address your particular needs though. Someone with a careful hand, someone who is in-tune with her/his patients will figure this out. You just haven't found the right doc yet. <br /><br />It's interesting that you turned a corner after reading those books. Everyone always says to hand it over to God but it's true. He already knows the outcome of your situation. You just have to be comfortable enough to do it. <br /><br />I'm here for you. I can't wait to see what happens in this chapter of your life. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.com