tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post6960015050529892071..comments2023-09-16T05:23:39.127-07:00Comments on ComfyTown Chronicles: Nothing Ever HappensAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-25719924968703941962015-05-15T18:20:18.030-07:002015-05-15T18:20:18.030-07:00Very interesting read. Hits very close to home, no...Very interesting read. Hits very close to home, not just because I also have suffered from depression but I've lost a few loved ones as a result. PorkStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237764791827136434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-42417838380043164492015-05-12T18:57:16.866-07:002015-05-12T18:57:16.866-07:00Awesome job by Lizzie here. She is a cool person a...Awesome job by Lizzie here. She is a cool person and great writer. Nice way to help promote Mandi's new book. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743646207453247092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-65867983822209484042015-05-11T09:05:10.907-07:002015-05-11T09:05:10.907-07:00Jeez that is crazy irresponsible for a doctor! Hop...Jeez that is crazy irresponsible for a doctor! Hopefully they've seen how serious these can be before another patient gets hurt. I have bouts myself. My doctor wanted me to start antidepressants again, but it was such a battle of bad side effects and wrong meds last time I'm afraid to start that again. It would help all of us to be able to have an open dialogue about what has helped them. I read that low Vitamin D can have those symptoms, taking more helped. Next thing I want to try is more magnesium. At least the side effects won't be as bad if it doesn't work. I'm also trying foods they claim fight seasonal depression, blueberries and cashews off the top of my head. Hopefully we'll all be better now that the polar vortex House of Stark winter is over and we can get more sunshine and activity. That always helps too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-11493002390120398362015-05-11T08:53:53.745-07:002015-05-11T08:53:53.745-07:00Jeez that is crazy irresponsible for a doctor! Hop...Jeez that is crazy irresponsible for a doctor! Hopefully they've seen how serious these can be before another patient gets hurt. I have bouts myself. My doctor wanted me to start antidepressants again, but it was such a battle of bad side effects and wrong meds last time I'm afraid to start that again. It would help all of us to be able to have an open dialogue about what has helped them. I read that low Vitamin D can have those symptoms, taking more helped. Next thing I want to try is more magnesium. At least the side effects won't be as bad if it doesn't work. I'm also trying foods they claim fight seasonal depression, blueberries and cashews off the top of my head. Hopefully we'll all be better now that the polar vortex House of Stark winter is over and we can get more sunshine and activity. That always helps too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-21299015222955992422015-05-11T07:28:57.661-07:002015-05-11T07:28:57.661-07:00Amen to this! Even as someone with just a minor me...Amen to this! Even as someone with just a minor mental health issue (bouts of depression), the stigma is still there. When I first went to my doctor, I couldn't explain what I was feeling and didn't have physical symptoms... so she told me I was probably just faking it for attention and didn't have anything wrong with me. Her 'diagnosis'? Come back in 6 months if I was still somehow sick, which she assumed I wouldn't be. Thank God I wasn't seriously depressed. That kind of attitude is what leads people to thinking they're alone, and they can't be helped, and to hurting themselves.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-78898638995221531092015-05-10T15:46:46.555-07:002015-05-10T15:46:46.555-07:00Thanks so much, my sparkliest friend :) I am absol...Thanks so much, my sparkliest friend :) I am absolutely determined to continue, living life in every silver lining I can find. Like my friends, and this book, and that so many people have my back...I'm very lucky.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-707392974009606002015-05-07T15:56:55.212-07:002015-05-07T15:56:55.212-07:00So much sadness, my friend. Your positivity pushin...So much sadness, my friend. Your positivity pushing through all that pain makes me adore your twinkly sparkle even more. Quirky Chrissyhttp://quirkychrissy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-55764927117871866402015-05-07T15:45:55.081-07:002015-05-07T15:45:55.081-07:00I'm so sorry, Joy :( It's such an awful, h...I'm so sorry, Joy :( It's such an awful, horrendous thing to be close to, and it tears at the soul and doesn't stop. *sigh*<br /><br />I wish that more people were connected and prepared to go those extra hundred miles for the people they love.<br /><br />I wish everyone KNEW how loved they were.<br /><br />I have too many wishes, so all I can do is write and hope people somehow pick up on them, champion them, and make them come true.<br /><br />*hugs*Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-28006794949802754372015-05-07T15:43:35.894-07:002015-05-07T15:43:35.894-07:00Definitely, and especially pertinent right now, be...Definitely, and especially pertinent right now, because all the politics are SO up in the air, and only a couple of parties seem to have robust mental health policies, which is TERRIFYING, and...these people need help. WE need help *sigh*Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-91676560331305449502015-05-07T15:22:57.448-07:002015-05-07T15:22:57.448-07:00Lizzi my dear Lizzi,
I started to read this, stopp...Lizzi my dear Lizzi,<br />I started to read this, stopped and started again like 4 times before I could get through it.<br />I mean, get through it without a mini breakdown. I lost my brother to suicide year ago, I was 13, he was 17. Sometimes you have to be ready to read about things like this, even after all these years. I love that you and so many are looking to put an end to the stigma. That is the goal. For everyone to look for the signs, and for those going to a dark place to be able to reach out for a hand before they get too far down.<br />You've been through so much, and you are the brightest shining star. <br />Thanks for writing this, as I have nothing at this time. I have to add this book to my list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-18148306076719596462015-05-07T15:10:01.285-07:002015-05-07T15:10:01.285-07:00HI!
*waves back, double air guns*HI!<br />*waves back, double air guns*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-18468031495333554252015-05-07T15:09:17.219-07:002015-05-07T15:09:17.219-07:00I agree, Beth.
*waves back with a friendly air gun...I agree, Beth.<br />*waves back with a friendly air gun*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-70014144540483506772015-05-06T20:23:59.259-07:002015-05-06T20:23:59.259-07:00Very well said, Lizzi. I realize how lucky I am th...Very well said, Lizzi. I realize how lucky I am that I haven't been around anyone with a serious mental illness, but for those who have, there definitely needs to be better healthcare options for them.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-80413312122971164942015-05-06T14:05:54.195-07:002015-05-06T14:05:54.195-07:00Thanks Kimmie, and I'm sorry to know you relat...Thanks Kimmie, and I'm sorry to know you related so strongly to some of these. They suck, they just do, and to be able to talk about them and connect over them and be able to find support and solace in others because no matter what the taboos say, it IS alright, nay, NECESSARY to talk about these things...that's huge.<br /><br />And I hope DS will help to break some of those taboos. It's a FABULOUS read - I was hooked all the way to the end.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-56352226553019225622015-05-06T14:02:20.757-07:002015-05-06T14:02:20.757-07:00Gosh Lizzi, this is powerful, I related to more th...Gosh Lizzi, this is powerful, I related to more than one of your scenarios, my heart was thumping in places. An important message, portrayed magnificently, well done! <br /><br />I'll have to add 'Dear Stephanie' to my reading list. Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974750428498873046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-23911815195945684212015-05-06T13:30:20.664-07:002015-05-06T13:30:20.664-07:00You definitely should. And I wonder if it would ta...You definitely should. And I wonder if it would take what Sarah suggested - that mentally ill people get the chance to be a part of the system which governs them...Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-9156038931393943422015-05-06T13:29:27.280-07:002015-05-06T13:29:27.280-07:00I know - we need to stop the 'if only's an...I know - we need to stop the 'if only's and make them happen before things get that dire :(Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-57824619505544347832015-05-06T13:28:44.398-07:002015-05-06T13:28:44.398-07:00Heheh I'm glad to hear it - I'm pretty cer...Heheh I'm glad to hear it - I'm pretty certain you'll love it.<br /><br />YES you told me about your meeting ;) but that's a really cool epiphany. I can see SO many issues with having people with mental illnesses in charge, but I can also see the point, absolutely. Perhaps some kind of ambassador thing could happen - adunno...it's really worth thinking more about though. Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-41778774593532833582015-05-06T10:24:32.676-07:002015-05-06T10:24:32.676-07:00I just wonder what it would take for people to und...I just wonder what it would take for people to understand mental illness as a real problem and demand legislature and better treatment options for it! None of the current horrific stories of mentally ill people hurting or being hurt seem to have any impact.<br /><br />I should definitely order this book now!Roshnihttp://www.indianamericanmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-57892568946666709612015-05-06T10:19:38.256-07:002015-05-06T10:19:38.256-07:00Make sure you're in a good place, to read it -...Make sure you're in a good place, to read it - you're gonna love it and you'll want to read ALL OF IT AT ONCE. I warn you.<br /><br />And yes, I feel that way sometimes but doesn't EVERYONE have more than their fair share of *something*?Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-91230119077375577672015-05-06T10:18:38.375-07:002015-05-06T10:18:38.375-07:00Thankya :) Not the easiest one, this.Thankya :) Not the easiest one, this.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-18944369511694911972015-05-06T10:14:21.447-07:002015-05-06T10:14:21.447-07:00Well done. Too often the cry art death is "i...Well done. Too often the cry art death is "if only..." it takes awareness top make that stop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-72375870154657185302015-05-06T09:54:37.639-07:002015-05-06T09:54:37.639-07:00Aha! Clever ad for Dear Stephanie. I did not see t...Aha! Clever ad for Dear Stephanie. I did not see that coming, but I've already ordered so I'm ahead of you.<br />I was at a meeting last night (I beilieve I've already told you that) and something was said that made a little section of my brain click on. You know, something that's basic and obvious but never really meant something to me until that moment. "People who learn these skills easily don't develop as much empathy because they've never struggled." Obvious, right? But it seemed huge and new in the moment. And often I'm that non-empathic person because I didn't struggle in a particular area (academics, perhaps). Anyhow, what I'm trying to say is we should elect more people who suffer(ed) from mental illness. Though written out, that sounds dangerous, doesn't it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624509801901211108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-22943100939075804582015-05-06T09:44:42.411-07:002015-05-06T09:44:42.411-07:00You've had more than your fair share of experi...You've had more than your fair share of experiences with mental illness. I love how you acknowledge the power that film, and books, and other artistic mediums can lessen the stigma. <br /><br />AND I got a PDF copy of Dear Stephanie that I can open, not just 10 minutes ago. Perfectly synchronized with this blog post! <br /><br />*waves at Joy*<br />xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221717568608371907.post-71094651785046121662015-05-06T09:43:56.628-07:002015-05-06T09:43:56.628-07:00boom baby! Well done.
*waves to Joy* boom baby! Well done. <br /><br />*waves to Joy* Beth Telihohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601187384406681062noreply@blogger.com