tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post8459749933340317557..comments2023-11-02T10:35:00.867-05:00Comments on Phyllis Renée: control depressionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post-37825815578354100932008-01-07T02:50:00.000-06:002008-01-07T02:50:00.000-06:00Even though I don't believe in God, I do find the ...Even though I don't believe in God, I do find the words of the serenity prayer very useful. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you were able to allow your faith to comfort you. :)Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231337529095618513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post-53939805603325645572008-01-03T19:15:00.000-06:002008-01-03T19:15:00.000-06:00For many people depression is a condition. For man...For many people depression is a condition. For many, it is a choice. You have reached a point of wisdom that many fail to see even into their later years. Hang on to that, my mother has chosen depression when control eludes her for the better part of her 68 years and still has not learned. <BR/><BR/>Write it down, keep God close. Good for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post-18651522827502525002008-01-03T11:12:00.000-06:002008-01-03T11:12:00.000-06:00Welcome, Ron! That Leslie is one goofy chick (I me...Welcome, Ron! That Leslie is one goofy chick (I mean that in the most loving way)!<BR/><BR/>LT - I've been vitamins and supplements for a few years now. Of course, I'm not always real good about taking them daily, but I think some of my problem has to do more with my thought process rather than my hormones (or lack thereof). Not that I'm in denial about getting old, cause everyone know I'm not old. Gosh! I'm only 22 and half :o)<BR/><BR/>FTN - Yeah, it's a lot easier to try to work on an issue if you know where to start. I may still get sad about certain situations in my life, but now at least I can see that line between sadness and sinking into depression.Phyllis Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07091511889201839807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post-86930438828660563282008-01-03T09:27:00.000-06:002008-01-03T09:27:00.000-06:00It sounds like the first big step was figuring out...It sounds like the first big step was figuring out the control issue. That's definitely something you can make an effort to change. My wife has some control issues of her own, and she's also experienced depression in the past (she was on a variety of medications for awhile and none of them seemed to do much of anything).<BR/><BR/>Sometimes just letting go of the need for control can be a good thing.FTNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863217400079842687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post-50593799693333585832008-01-02T20:42:00.000-06:002008-01-02T20:42:00.000-06:00Well, dearie, I hate to mention this, BUT!!! As ...Well, dearie, I hate to mention this, BUT!!! As I got closer & closer to the big 5-0, my depression got worse & worse! For no apparent reason gloom & rage would take over. I thought I could "pray" my way through it!! Then it was revealed to me that God also gave us Drs & meds to help us get through these trying times!!! And I have never been better.<BR/><BR/>Except for the migraines--which, after struggling with all my life, I now find there are also meds for. <BR/><BR/>Why live unhappy & pained when life is so short, and so very wonderful????<BR/><BR/>Believe me--I am an anti drug person from way way back---but, sometimes we gotta let go & let His provisions take over!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Here's a hug ((()))Little Town Big Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546690682122855859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17078165.post-5942437269478302242008-01-02T10:35:00.000-06:002008-01-02T10:35:00.000-06:00Very well said. I'm working on letting me go on G...Very well said. I'm working on letting me go on God's plan rather than asking God to bless my plan.<BR/><BR/>Found your blog from Somethin to SMILE about - very nice.<BR/><BR/>Happy 2008. Ron.Ronald Burgundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031684644178660807noreply@blogger.com