Comments on: A Buoy in the Sea… http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Thu, 17 May 2012 17:04:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Kia http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-17506 Kia Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:46:12 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-17506 Ok, I know it's kind of late, but this is the first time I've read your blog. I'd like to add one more "me too" to the equation. The feelings of inadequacy in everything I do are horrid, but it does help to know that others sometimes feel this way, too. I found your blog thanks to Jaelithe. She referred me here because I've just started a new blog about my dealings with my son's SPD/SID. I look forward to reading more of your experiences. Ok, I know it’s kind of late, but this is the first time I’ve read your blog. I’d like to add one more “me too” to the equation. The feelings of inadequacy in everything I do are horrid, but it does help to know that others sometimes feel this way, too.

I found your blog thanks to Jaelithe. She referred me here because I’ve just started a new blog about my dealings with my son’s SPD/SID. I look forward to reading more of your experiences.

]]> By: Jennifer http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-17173 Jennifer Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:21:56 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-17173 I am very late commenting because I just started reading your blog! I went through some major stress a while back which brought on anxiety and depression and the medication I took made a huge difference. Once things settled down, I weaned myself off and have been fine, except for every now and then I feel like I could use a little something. Especially today; I was so out-of-sorts. Reading your post made me feel so much better. I know there are tons of people with the same problem, but it was nice to read about it and I appreciate you sharing. I am very late commenting because I just started reading your blog! I went through some major stress a while back which brought on anxiety and depression and the medication I took made a huge difference. Once things settled down, I weaned myself off and have been fine, except for every now and then I feel like I could use a little something. Especially today; I was so out-of-sorts. Reading your post made me feel so much better. I know there are tons of people with the same problem, but it was nice to read about it and I appreciate you sharing.

]]> By: becky http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16846 becky Wed, 07 May 2008 17:03:24 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16846 i'm glad to hear you sought help for how you were feeling. sorry to hear it's been rough for you. ((HUGS)) i’m glad to hear you sought help for how you were feeling. sorry to hear it’s been rough for you. ((HUGS))

]]> By: Christina http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16835 Christina Wed, 07 May 2008 02:45:12 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16835 I say ditto to much of what everyone else has said. It takes a lot of guts to admit that something isn't right and seek help, and I'm glad you had the strength to do that. I've been there before, more than once, and often feel that another fight with those dark shadows is right around the corner. I've been on medication, too, and it has helped me a lot. Of course I didn't see any discomfort from you at all. You seemed happy and I wish I could have spent more time with you, especially knowing you felt self-conscious. (I always feel self-conscious, so I hate to hear others feel that way, and want to make them feel as comfortable as possible.) You're coming to BlogHer, right? I'm giving you a big hug the next time I see you. I say ditto to much of what everyone else has said.

It takes a lot of guts to admit that something isn’t right and seek help, and I’m glad you had the strength to do that. I’ve been there before, more than once, and often feel that another fight with those dark shadows is right around the corner. I’ve been on medication, too, and it has helped me a lot.

Of course I didn’t see any discomfort from you at all. You seemed happy and I wish I could have spent more time with you, especially knowing you felt self-conscious. (I always feel self-conscious, so I hate to hear others feel that way, and want to make them feel as comfortable as possible.)

You’re coming to BlogHer, right? I’m giving you a big hug the next time I see you.

]]> By: Grim Reality Girl http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16808 Grim Reality Girl Mon, 05 May 2008 14:51:36 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16808 I fight depression too. I hate that it takes so long to realize we are in this place... and that it then takes a while to come back to being ourselves. For me just admitting I'm depressed helps to lighten the load. Hang in there. Isn't it funny how certain situations can make us feel like we are in middle school again? The amazing thing is that nobody realizes your discomfort -- they are too busy noticing how cool YOU are!!! If only we could see ourselves the way our friends see us! You are beautiful! I fight depression too. I hate that it takes so long to realize we are in this place… and that it then takes a while to come back to being ourselves. For me just admitting I’m depressed helps to lighten the load. Hang in there. Isn’t it funny how certain situations can make us feel like we are in middle school again? The amazing thing is that nobody realizes your discomfort — they are too busy noticing how cool YOU are!!! If only we could see ourselves the way our friends see us! You are beautiful!

]]> By: Classy Mommy http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16805 Classy Mommy Mon, 05 May 2008 03:16:21 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16805 Lisa - Wish I saw this post sooner, I"m kind of late commenting. Anyhow I'm so happy you asked for help and hopefully your days will be brighter. We sat next to each other at Camp Baby and I thought you were so friendly and nice - and to me it seemed like knew so many people - who were actually friends too! I never ever would have thought you were uncomfortable - honestly I didn't know 1 person there and I was so happy to sit next to you. I've been visiting your site ever since. Hang in there. Colleen :) Lisa - Wish I saw this post sooner, I”m kind of late commenting. Anyhow I’m so happy you asked for help and hopefully your days will be brighter. We sat next to each other at Camp Baby and I thought you were so friendly and nice - and to me it seemed like knew so many people - who were actually friends too! I never ever would have thought you were uncomfortable - honestly I didn’t know 1 person there and I was so happy to sit next to you. I’ve been visiting your site ever since. Hang in there. Colleen :)

]]> By: Karianna http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16778 Karianna Fri, 02 May 2008 03:01:40 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16778 I'm late commenting, but believe me, I would have come right over if I knew this is what you had posted about. I have definitely been there. Definitely. I once got an "A" on an essay about a book I didn't read because I was depressed - I could stick myself in the depressed-main-character's shoes and spew out descriptions about what must have been described in the book. I loved and valued seeing you at Camp Baby. I would have given you an extra hug if I knew you were uncomfortable; but to me, you looked confident with your own circle of friends. I’m late commenting, but believe me, I would have come right over if I knew this is what you had posted about.

I have definitely been there. Definitely.

I once got an “A” on an essay about a book I didn’t read because I was depressed - I could stick myself in the depressed-main-character’s shoes and spew out descriptions about what must have been described in the book.

I loved and valued seeing you at Camp Baby. I would have given you an extra hug if I knew you were uncomfortable; but to me, you looked confident with your own circle of friends.

]]> By: Carrie http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16777 Carrie Fri, 02 May 2008 02:37:46 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16777 Oh Lisa, I had no idea. I can't imagine you NOT shining in a room. You are so talented and worthy and have so much to give. I hope the new stuff works and please, please if it doesn't, go back to the Doc. Hugs, friend. Hugs to you. Oh Lisa, I had no idea. I can’t imagine you NOT shining in a room. You are so talented and worthy and have so much to give.

I hope the new stuff works and please, please if it doesn’t, go back to the Doc.

Hugs, friend. Hugs to you.

]]> By: Liz http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16762 Liz Thu, 01 May 2008 20:34:04 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16762 You know, I didn't see it. Not one moment, did I feel (or see) your pain. And that, my dear, sweet woman, makes me a totally shitty friend. I am comforted to know that you've seeked and are getting "a little something" to help you through. You are so worth the effort. I hope to see you, again, soon and give you the biggest hug (you know, I'm a hugger) and don't be surprised if I throw in a big old sloppy kiss, for good measure. You know, I didn’t see it. Not one moment, did I feel (or see) your pain. And that, my dear, sweet woman, makes me a totally shitty friend. I am comforted to know that you’ve seeked and are getting “a little something” to help you through. You are so worth the effort. I hope to see you, again, soon and give you the biggest hug (you know, I’m a hugger) and don’t be surprised if I throw in a big old sloppy kiss, for good measure.

]]> By: Sugared Harpy http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/comment-page-1/#comment-16760 Sugared Harpy Thu, 01 May 2008 15:12:17 +0000 http://midwesternmommy.com/2008/04/28/a-buoy-in-the-sea/#comment-16760 I'm so sorry, and I'm so happy you are getting the help you deserve. It's difficult to say and even more so to actually go, but I am so proud of you. You are a gorgeous, bright, hilarious woman...go getcha some happy. I’m so sorry, and I’m so happy you are getting the help you deserve. It’s difficult to say and even more so to actually go, but I am so proud of you. You are a gorgeous, bright, hilarious woman…go getcha some happy.

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