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By: The Writer’s Life – Depression & Creativity | Don't Fence Me In

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:30:40 +0000

[...] taking a much needed break from the War in Resolution Galaxy after getting burned out on too much multitasking. They are on furlough at the planet Seductious Scrumptiousionus for the long Valentine’s Day [...]

By: Deanna Schrayer

Deanna Schrayer — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:09:53 +0000

Cynthia, and Anne, it sounds like we’ve got a good rivalry going here – therefore, I must say it again – GO COLTS!
Cynthia, I know exactly what you mean about the 14 hour work days. I have to do that during budget time each year and it is no fun! Do make sure you’re eating well. Often, when we’re under so much stress, that will cause weight loss, so while it’s great that you’ve lost another 5 pounds (WTG!) I hope it’s not due to the stress.
I’ve had a bad cold all weekend, and am being quite lazy this morning, but hope that I’m resting enough to be ready for the ball game tonight, (that’s my excuse anyway).

By: Anne Tyler Lord

Anne Tyler Lord — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:54:15 +0000

Hi Shon,

So glad you are feeling better. Several of us were under the weather at times in January.

I’ve been telling myself the same thing – start small and be consistent!

Hang in there!

By: Shon Bacon

Shon Bacon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:18:24 +0000

Thanks to a friend I’ve been chatting with, I got back on the exercise movement this week. I had been sick most of January and when I wasn’t sick, I just didn’t have the energy or want to exercise, to be truthful. My friend told me to start small, but be consistent. She told me to take small chunks of time to get me moving again and to build from that, so for the last three days, I’ve been doing light cardio, and I have to admit, it’s been making me feel better to have accomplished SOMETHING.

By: Laura Eno

Laura Eno — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:17:47 +0000

Exactly, Sam! *wipes drool off her chin and shoves Jezebel behind her back*

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:07:37 +0000

Thanks Laura. What gets me is the stigma that casts all us depressed people as either dangerously psychotic, or drooling catatonic basket-cases.

As I said to someone once, just because I have depression doesn’t mean I can’t string a sentence togrether!

That’s another reason why I’m honoured to be part of such a supportive group.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:02:21 +0000

I think what tipped me over the edge was my Grandfather being rushed into hospital the day we were moving house. Sadly he passed around six weeks later and I was made redundant a couple of months later.

Yes, I know my way around Prozac and have had much the same reaction as you. I prefer St John’s Wort as it has broadly the same action, but for me at least, seems much more gentle on the system. Add in some Vervain and Lime Flowers, and maybe a bit of Valerian when things are really bad, and there’s a wonderfully calming herbal tea for depression.

I hope that helps, though I ought to mention I am not a qualified medical herbalist, this is just what has been beneficial to me.

By: Anne Tyler Lord

Anne Tyler Lord — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:09:01 +0000

Hi Candice,

I’m so glad you were able to stop by with such a hectic work schedule! Just join in when you can. And, just be patient with yourself when you are under so much stress. Writing will always be there like a faithful lover waiting for your return.

My goodness the weight is just melting away – Congrats!

And, now that the Saints have beat the Vikings, I will switch to be cheering for the Saints. But I hope New Orleans will not go up in flames, that is all you need after the floods. I can imagine it will be quite a party though.

Have a great weekend.

By: Laura Eno

Laura Eno — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:45:35 +0000

Mr Fluffy exacts a heavy price for his services…you might not want to go there. Just sayin’…

By: Candice

Candice — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:38:07 +0000

P.S. – WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!! GO SAINTS!!!

COLTS = COUNT ON LOSING THE SUPERBOWL!!!

Sorry, had to do it