tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post602822358586997736..comments2023-09-21T05:54:16.094-07:00Comments on 3 Bedroom Bungalow to Let in Crazytown: In Retrospect...I Was a MessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-47462877426047179132009-03-25T09:33:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:33:00.000-07:00You ARE fabulous - glad you're feeling great now. ...You ARE fabulous - glad you're feeling great now. Being a mother and wife can be very tiring.<BR/><BR/>It's so difficult to be so honest and write about things like this.<BR/><BR/>I never thought of using jump cables on my butt - will let you know if they work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-49331121193536657512009-03-22T20:39:00.000-07:002009-03-22T20:39:00.000-07:00I look back at how I was when my kids were that ag...I look back at how I was when my kids were that age and I am horrified. It's amazing how getting past that point can help your mental state.<BR/><BR/>And yes...if you ever get there again, I'll cash in some miles and come kick your ass. But you'll have to agree to buy me a pint. Deal?The Stiletto Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206822797293852486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-55481158415214075312009-03-19T22:07:00.000-07:002009-03-19T22:07:00.000-07:00PPD, maybe? If that was the only time you experie...PPD, maybe? If that was the only time you experienced feeling like that, it sounds pretty classic.<BR/><BR/>I can't say I've ever been really depressed before, but the first four months after my son was born and he was crying non-stop all day, every day, brought me very close to the edge. Running away seemed like the right thing to do most days.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you're happy now!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370267947354641941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-72434450932904635912009-03-19T21:24:00.000-07:002009-03-19T21:24:00.000-07:00I'm glad you got through the rocky part of your li...I'm glad you got through the rocky part of your life and I hope that you continue to be happy! :}<BR/><BR/>It's nice to know that bad times will always have good times in the end ! <BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing !Ahahgshene https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481021745894631826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-34715216629306130012009-03-19T18:49:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:49:00.000-07:00Depression is such a difficult thing to understand...Depression is such a difficult thing to understand and to manage; it makes us want to isolate ourselves from the people who could help us out of it. I finally got help but only after moving countries and displacing myself from anyone I knew who could have helped me. And as you note, you're more aware after the first time it happens, and you can take steps to try and step out of it or at least not sink into it. But I found the therapists in Britain to be quite good, so if you ever need help....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-34769600198386980172009-03-19T16:46:00.000-07:002009-03-19T16:46:00.000-07:00That is really awesome that you worked it all out....That is really awesome that you worked it all out.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-57516485052562698322009-03-19T15:27:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:27:00.000-07:00truth be told, I think I'm walking on the fringes ...truth be told, I think I'm walking on the fringes of where you were for the past couple of months, and have some work to do. a lot of work to do.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you've turned that corner and are in a really strong place as an individual and as a family!for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-46877165176362806002009-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:002009-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Good for you! I am so glad to hear that things are...Good for you! I am so glad to hear that things are going so well for you right now. But I am sorry to hear about that rough patch. I have certainly been there before! It's great for you to be so aware of your feelings now so that you know when to seek help next time too!Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717981499965181200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-63848818587843172092009-03-19T12:41:00.000-07:002009-03-19T12:41:00.000-07:00Best thing I ever did was to go and see a therapis...Best thing I ever did was to go and see a therapist. Took someone beating me over the head with a stick to do it, but it worked. In retrospect, maybe the constant head trauma was the cause...Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-35572437254012511122009-03-19T12:33:00.000-07:002009-03-19T12:33:00.000-07:00I too went through a hard time in my marriage, and...I too went through a hard time in my marriage, and I know how utterly heartbreaking it can be. But, I also know how truly happy one can be when you come out on top and find that love all over again. Not only does it make you stronger as a person but also stronger as a family. Keep your head up and those jumper cables hooked to your butt, you are a kick ass mommy, wife and blogger (at least from what I can read) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-6070363057601563652009-03-19T12:14:00.000-07:002009-03-19T12:14:00.000-07:00I love you for this post.I love you for this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-55458807522001316582009-03-19T10:54:00.000-07:002009-03-19T10:54:00.000-07:00Wow. Good for you for recognizing what it was and ...Wow. Good for you for recognizing what it was and that you and the hubby COULD work through it. More power to you.Mama Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056327117924455147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-26300708979325969942009-03-19T10:42:00.000-07:002009-03-19T10:42:00.000-07:00Good for you. I've never been through that much c...Good for you. I've never been through that much craziness, but sometimes I get really down. I know that it is necessary for me to get away from everyone for a few hours and just breathe. Recognition is the first step to solving it all.<BR/><BR/>If I ever catch a whiff of depression from your blog you can be sure I'll be poking you. Glad you're so happy now!!!Cape Cod Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831159202874959470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-21869600919990323292009-03-19T10:01:00.000-07:002009-03-19T10:01:00.000-07:00Good for you Kat! Great perspective.Good for you Kat! Great perspective.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797131548275372465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-4119418282578053682009-03-19T09:57:00.000-07:002009-03-19T09:57:00.000-07:00But I'm so glad that you're happy now! That's won...But I'm so glad that you're happy now! That's wonderful.Jenny Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943823729806115657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-9694995531751782812009-03-19T08:58:00.000-07:002009-03-19T08:58:00.000-07:00BRAVO!!!!Reading this made me so proud of you. No...BRAVO!!!!<BR/><BR/>Reading this made me so proud of you. Not that it really matters how some strange girl in Wisconsin feels I just thought I'd let you know that. It's so important to take the stigma out of mental illness and in particular depression. <BR/><BR/>There was a period in my life when I was depressed. My marriage was a mess. I was a parent to a small child and working full time and dealing with my mother's slow and painful death. Luckily my physician noticed it and put me on an antidepressant and I started seeing a counselor. Those two things gave me strength to leave my marriage even though I had just given birth to my youngest 2 months prior and lost my Mom. I'm a much stronger person now. I'm a great Mom. I'm happy. I'm no longer on antidepressants but if I needed to. If I found myself crying again while filling my van up with gas for no apparent reason other than profound sadness. I would do so in a heartbeat.<BR/><BR/>Thank you again for such a wonderful post!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452084222769338967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-75470276851848150542009-03-19T08:46:00.000-07:002009-03-19T08:46:00.000-07:00SO glad you are feeling better. Do you think you ...SO glad you are feeling better. Do you think you had PPD? Sounds a lot like how I was feeling after I had my first baby....it was a miserable place to be.Cammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634846585768094776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-38639845115559441912009-03-19T08:02:00.000-07:002009-03-19T08:02:00.000-07:00The hardest part to read of that was how no one el...The hardest part to read of that was how no one else around you seemed to pick up on it. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-62542156705435727282009-03-19T07:04:00.000-07:002009-03-19T07:04:00.000-07:00I am delighted that you are 'where' you are at now...I am delighted that you are 'where' you are at now, even if things weren't great in the past. Thanks for sharing.Ian Newboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411720154080724038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-73713854614045247852009-03-19T06:21:00.000-07:002009-03-19T06:21:00.000-07:00The problem with depression is, you don't know you...The problem with depression is, you don't know you're in a depression when you're in it!<BR/>I've been battling it on and off for years. When I'm in it, I don't give a shit and the house goes to pot and everything. Because I just don't care. Then I have to force myself to get up and get stuff done.Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943128638748507880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-21014248743014400372009-03-19T05:58:00.000-07:002009-03-19T05:58:00.000-07:00Glad things are going so well for you now! I think...Glad things are going so well for you now! I think the fact that you were able to recognize there was a problem is half the battle.Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-88871972615611857542009-03-19T04:45:00.001-07:002009-03-19T04:45:00.001-07:00Glad to see you're back on track and are realising...Glad to see you're back on track and are realising the wonderful success you've had in getting to this stage. Well done!<BR/>I'm very similar in that I know when I am in a bad way but don't admit it even to myself until I am coming out the other side - not the best way of dealing but it's wonderful to have family, friends and professionals available should you ever need that ass kicking ;o)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974190496077346318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-59356049826820293762009-03-19T04:45:00.000-07:002009-03-19T04:45:00.000-07:00Wow. That sounds exactly like me right now. Than...Wow. That sounds exactly like me right now. Thanks for this post, Kat.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895323782920179925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-4114950162083041602009-03-19T04:31:00.000-07:002009-03-19T04:31:00.000-07:00Mind lending me those jump leads? I can relate, my...Mind lending me those jump leads? I can relate, my wife had months and months of complications following our first child and the wear 'n' tear of hospitals, stress, lack of sleep really took its toll. Only just feeling normal again.mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657583850704081049.post-47429065765798696412009-03-19T04:27:00.000-07:002009-03-19T04:27:00.000-07:00It is always hard to admit to oneself that there i...It is always hard to admit to oneself that there is a problem. Even though I knew I was falling apart from my anxiety, I tried to get through it on my own. <BR/><BR/>Its better to seek help and get back up slowly than to ignore it and stay down.Badass Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030944236271663794noreply@blogger.com