Comments on: Stronger me! http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/ A woman looking for herself Fri, 25 May 2012 00:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: chel http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-207 chel Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:20:00 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-207 Hi Sweetie... I was getting a little worried about ya. Trust me when I tell you that I can kind of understand. I was getting to the point where all I could do was sit on the couch and cry and sleep and cry and sleep. Now, I take medicine... lexapro... and I feel SO much better. The first part of taking the meds was kinda tough. I felt really sleepy and sick to my stomach. But now I don't notice anything but the fact that I feel so much more like myself. I still have days but at least not everday. Sending you big hugs. Hi Sweetie… I was getting a little worried about ya. Trust me when I tell you that I can kind of understand. I was getting to the point where all I could do was sit on the couch and cry and sleep and cry and sleep. Now, I take medicine… lexapro… and I feel SO much better. The first part of taking the meds was kinda tough. I felt really sleepy and sick to my stomach. But now I don’t notice anything but the fact that I feel so much more like myself. I still have days but at least not everday.
Sending you big hugs.

]]> By: islandgrl http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-206 islandgrl Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:18:07 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-206 Iniya, what a smart gal to see that you need to seek the help of a professional but also strong enough to find balance thru literature and comedy. I think you are on the right path. As others have said there is no right or wrong way to treat depression, it is the fact that you are wise enough to know you need to seek treatment that counts. You are feeling good now, but remember you are still fragile, and will still have some dark days, don't let them throw you. You can make it, you will make it. And if nothing else helps, remember we are all rooting for you. :) Iniya, what a smart gal to see that you need to seek the help of a professional but also strong enough to find balance thru literature and comedy.
I think you are on the right path. As others have said there is no right or wrong way to treat depression, it is the fact that you are wise enough to know you need to seek treatment that counts.
You are feeling good now, but remember you are still fragile, and will still have some dark days, don’t let them throw you. You can make it, you will make it.
And if nothing else helps, remember we are all rooting for you. :)

]]> By: anngirl http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-205 anngirl Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:37:06 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-205 Oh Iniya - close your eyes as I am giving you a gigantic bear hug right now. It's very tight and infused with love! I am glad you are able to get some relief with medication - stay strong missy - you'll make it through this - it's always the first few months that are the hardest! I trust you are treating yourself kindly - how about meditation before bedtime? http://www.how-to-meditate.org/breathing-meditations.htm/ You don't have to be buddhist to enjoy the benefits of meditation - it quiets your mind and settles your thoughts. I don't do it enough and it is so helpful. Just a thought.... Iniya - what about taking a class or pursuing an interest that you have? A hobby that perhaps you were interested in? It also gets you into a different frame of mind.... I'm doing this as well. I want to explore my creativity and give my brooding brain something productive to dwell on :) Yes, I think we can become preoccupied with men and having a family someday but I think it's alright as long as we balance ourselves. It's natural for you to be overcome with emotion at times, you've just gone through a very heart breaking experience... it'll take time and patience as well as loving yourself to move on.... Oprah.com has a section called relationships and then breakups/divorce - you can read some good articles on mending a broken heart... it was comforting to me to read about this subject while I was going through it. You WILL be happy and be with a partner who is deserving of you. It'll happen ;) love to you xo Oh Iniya - close your eyes as I am giving you a gigantic bear hug right now. It’s very tight and infused with love!

I am glad you are able to get some relief with medication - stay strong missy - you’ll make it through this - it’s always the first few months that are the hardest! I trust you are treating yourself kindly - how about meditation before bedtime?

http://www.how-to-meditate.org/breathing-meditations.htm/

You don’t have to be buddhist to enjoy the benefits of meditation - it quiets your mind and settles your thoughts. I don’t do it enough and it is so helpful. Just a thought….

Iniya - what about taking a class or pursuing an interest that you have? A hobby that perhaps you were interested in? It also gets you into a different frame of mind…. I’m doing this as well. I want to explore my creativity and give my brooding brain something productive to dwell on :)

Yes, I think we can become preoccupied with men and having a family someday but I think it’s alright as long as we balance ourselves. It’s natural for you to be overcome with emotion at times, you’ve just gone through a very heart breaking experience… it’ll take time and patience as well as loving yourself to move on….

Oprah.com has a section called relationships and then breakups/divorce - you can read some good articles on mending a broken heart… it was comforting to me to read about this subject while I was going through it.

You WILL be happy and be with a partner who is deserving of you. It’ll happen ;)

love to you xo

]]> By: lynard http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-204 lynard Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:09:17 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-204 I was worried about your absence from the blog world - glad you took the initiative to see the Dr. and take care of yourself. I battled depression all my life and with the help of medication (for me Paxil), exercise, occasional counseling and meditation have been on an even keel for about 11 years now. I think that there is no one right or wrong solution for treating depression. Each person has to find what works for them. The book I just read was called "The Beast, A Joourny Through Depression" by Tracy Thompson. She is a newswriter in Washington DC and the book is a first hand account of her journey. I liked it because although she acknowledges that there is definitely a biological/genetic cause, this does not mean that you are not still responsible for your behavior, choices and actions. So keep on taking those positive steps. Realize that recovery is consists of a few steps forward and maybe a couple of steps back...it's a process. Be patient and keep writing. That's good for you too and we all care. Lyn I was worried about your absence from the blog world - glad you took the initiative to see the Dr. and take care of yourself. I battled depression all my life and with the help of medication (for me Paxil), exercise, occasional counseling and meditation have been on an even keel for about 11 years now. I think that there is no one right or wrong solution for treating depression. Each person has to find what works for them. The book I just read was called “The Beast, A Joourny Through Depression” by Tracy Thompson. She is a newswriter in Washington DC and the book is a first hand account of her journey. I liked it because although she acknowledges that there is definitely a biological/genetic cause, this does not mean that you are not still responsible for your behavior, choices and actions.

So keep on taking those positive steps. Realize that recovery is consists of a few steps forward and maybe a couple of steps back…it’s a process. Be patient and keep writing. That’s good for you too and we all care.

Lyn

]]> By: yogaforchocolate http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-203 yogaforchocolate Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:31:41 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-203 You did the right thing to go see the doctor, and I believe you will work everything out. You are strong and brave and will become happy again. Big hug! You did the right thing to go see the doctor, and I believe you will work everything out. You are strong and brave and will become happy again. Big hug!

]]> By: julieesg http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-202 julieesg Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:39:17 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-202 Those meds will goof you up, for sure. They are a lifesaver for some people, but I find that regular exercise, even just a few minutes a day, does as much for my mood as meds ever did, without the dizziness and nausea. But if they're helping you, take them. The side effects will pass after a while. I'm glad you're working through this rough patch. I hope you feel better very soon. Those meds will goof you up, for sure. They are a lifesaver for some people, but I find that regular exercise, even just a few minutes a day, does as much for my mood as meds ever did, without the dizziness and nausea. But if they’re helping you, take them. The side effects will pass after a while.

I’m glad you’re working through this rough patch. I hope you feel better very soon.

]]> By: round http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-201 round Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:35:08 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-201 I'm glad you're back, and glad you had the intelligence and courage to go to the psychiatrist for help. I really believe a lot of problems are due to hormonal imbalances in the brain and the drugs can really help get things settled so you can deal w issues better. You sound like you're still a bit fragile, but hopeful and with a positive outlook. Take it slow - and keep mixing in lighter stuff like Friends along w the chores, work, literature and non-fiction - it's important to have balance! I’m glad you’re back, and glad you had the intelligence and courage to go to the psychiatrist for help. I really believe a lot of problems are due to hormonal imbalances in the brain and the drugs can really help get things settled so you can deal w issues better.

You sound like you’re still a bit fragile, but hopeful and with a positive outlook.

Take it slow - and keep mixing in lighter stuff like Friends along w the chores, work, literature and non-fiction - it’s important to have balance!

]]> By: Angel http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-200 Angel Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:38:35 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-200 I hope that you're feeling better soon. I went through a period where I needed to take medicine to sleep and to battle depression. The meds helped dull the emotional pain I was feeling and allowed me to get some rest and still get out of bed in the morning. By coupling the medication therapy with talk therapy, I was eventually able to go off the meds and, one day, finally didn't have to see my therapist anymore. I encourage you, if you can, to keep up with visiting the nice doctor. It takes some time, but healing does happen. BTW, I love that you balanced reading Ayn Rand with watcing Friends. Makes sense to me! love, angel I hope that you’re feeling better soon. I went through a period where I needed to take medicine to sleep and to battle depression. The meds helped dull the emotional pain I was feeling and allowed me to get some rest and still get out of bed in the morning. By coupling the medication therapy with talk therapy, I was eventually able to go off the meds and, one day, finally didn’t have to see my therapist anymore. I encourage you, if you can, to keep up with visiting the nice doctor. It takes some time, but healing does happen.

BTW, I love that you balanced reading Ayn Rand with watcing Friends. Makes sense to me!

love,
angel

]]> By: ellabella http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-199 ellabella Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:23:20 +0000 http://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/iniya/2008/01/15/stronger-me/#comment-199 Well, I for one am awfully glad to see you back again! I was beginning to get worried, Ini! I'm glad that you're feeling better - and stronger - and hope you'll do whatever it takes to stay that way. Hugs - Z Well, I for one am awfully glad to see you back again! I was beginning to get worried, Ini! I’m glad that you’re feeling better - and stronger - and hope you’ll do whatever it takes to stay that way. Hugs -

Z

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