Comments on: Depression Roundtable, Part I: In the Beginning http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/ Mormon women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured Thu, 24 May 2012 14:57:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Depression Roundtable, Part V: Parenting Children with Depression : Segullah http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-176077 Depression Roundtable, Part V: Parenting Children with Depression : Segullah Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:35:26 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-176077 [...] to Part IV of Segullah’s UP CLOSE series about depression. Parts I, II, III and IV can be found here, here, here and here. If you haven’t already read the series overview, please do so before [...] [...] to Part IV of Segullah’s UP CLOSE series about depression. Parts I, II, III and IV can be found here, here, here and here. If you haven’t already read the series overview, please do so before [...]

]]> By: Depression Roundtable, Part IV: Family Ties : Segullah http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175744 Depression Roundtable, Part IV: Family Ties : Segullah Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:32:47 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175744 [...] to Part IV of Segullah’s UP CLOSE series about depression. Parts I, II, and III can be found here, here, and here. If you haven’t already read the series overview, please do so before [...] [...] to Part IV of Segullah’s UP CLOSE series about depression. Parts I, II, and III can be found here, here, and here. If you haven’t already read the series overview, please do so before [...]

]]> By: Depression Roundtable, Part III: Feeling Better : Segullah http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175427 Depression Roundtable, Part III: Feeling Better : Segullah Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175427 [...] to Part II of Segullah’s UP CLOSE series about depression. Parts I and II can be found here and here. If you haven’t already read the series overview, please do so before [...] [...] to Part II of Segullah’s UP CLOSE series about depression. Parts I and II can be found here and here. If you haven’t already read the series overview, please do so before [...]

]]> By: Sage http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175285 Sage Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:38 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175285 Thanks for always being open, honest and full of wisdom. I've never been to a therapist, but probably should have. I wish there wasn't such a strong stigma against mental illness in my upbringing. I know depression symptoms run in my family--but so does too much pride to ask for help. Bad combination! I've recently realized that I've suffered with depression. I think I still don't know to what extent. but I can admit that I've been suicidal in my thoughts more than once. My 13 yr. old also has depression. I think maybe I'll look into therapy. I think I am afraid (in general &) of not being able to find a good one. The gospel helps me. my husband helps (also makes it worse sometimes). I look forward to reading more. (although it can be a little depressing) : ) Thanks for always being open, honest and full of wisdom. I’ve never been to a therapist, but probably should have. I wish there wasn’t such a strong stigma against mental illness in my upbringing. I know depression symptoms run in my family–but so does too much pride to ask for help. Bad combination! I’ve recently realized that I’ve suffered with depression. I think I still don’t know to what extent. but I can admit that I’ve been suicidal in my thoughts more than once.

My 13 yr. old also has depression. I think maybe I’ll look into therapy. I think I am afraid (in general &) of not being able to find a good one. The gospel helps me. my husband helps (also makes it worse sometimes).

I look forward to reading more. (although it can be a little depressing) : )

]]> By: Kathryn Soper http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175195 Kathryn Soper Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:10:29 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175195 Robin, my heart goes out to you. It's amazing how hard life can be. I mean, we all know life is hard, but when things unravel it's always a shock to me just how raw reality can get. There have been times I've wondered if I'm actually dreaming, because the prospect of having to live with and through the given situation just seems ridiculous. Like, no human being can be expected to deal with that. And yet we are. I hope you have access to a doctor you can trust in your new area. Antidepressants are notorious for "pooping out" after working for a time--sometimes months, sometimes years. And even if it's working as well as it always has, additional stress that pushes you to a new plateau of difficulty might mean an adjustment in medication is needed. I've been through several different regimens myself. If you can get in to see a psychiatrist rather than a general practitioner, all the better. Also, I hope you can resume counseling with someone who has a different approach to therapy than mental gymnastics. Not to dismiss the value of such an approach--it can be invaluable--but if it's not working, it's not working. Best wishes. We're with you all the way. Robin, my heart goes out to you. It’s amazing how hard life can be. I mean, we all know life is hard, but when things unravel it’s always a shock to me just how raw reality can get. There have been times I’ve wondered if I’m actually dreaming, because the prospect of having to live with and through the given situation just seems ridiculous. Like, no human being can be expected to deal with that. And yet we are.

I hope you have access to a doctor you can trust in your new area. Antidepressants are notorious for “pooping out” after working for a time–sometimes months, sometimes years. And even if it’s working as well as it always has, additional stress that pushes you to a new plateau of difficulty might mean an adjustment in medication is needed. I’ve been through several different regimens myself. If you can get in to see a psychiatrist rather than a general practitioner, all the better.

Also, I hope you can resume counseling with someone who has a different approach to therapy than mental gymnastics. Not to dismiss the value of such an approach–it can be invaluable–but if it’s not working, it’s not working.

Best wishes. We’re with you all the way.

]]> By: Melissa M. http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175194 Melissa M. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:03:00 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175194 Robin, I would go to your medical doctor, or, better still, a good psychiatrist. It could be that your medication is no longer working properly and you need to try a different one, or you need to increase your dosage. Sometimes it takes a combination of medications to achieve the desired relief. But definitely seek help---you've been through so much, so it's no wonder you're struggling, but a change in medication could do the trick. Best of luck! Robin, I would go to your medical doctor, or, better still, a good psychiatrist. It could be that your medication is no longer working properly and you need to try a different one, or you need to increase your dosage. Sometimes it takes a combination of medications to achieve the desired relief. But definitely seek help—you’ve been through so much, so it’s no wonder you’re struggling, but a change in medication could do the trick. Best of luck!

]]> By: Robin Jablon http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175191 Robin Jablon Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:52:21 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175191 I am so grateful to be able to read the experiences of these woman, and realize I am not alone. My story is long, but in short I will say that over the past few years I have been under a great deal of stress. A few years ago my father committed suicide, I had finised raising my children so I went back to school, my husband lost his job, he had two heart attacks with no health insurance, we lost our house, moved to Idaho, I started a new and challenging career in health care, have no friends locally, and am barely able to buy the necessities in life. I'm scared. When my dad committed suicide I started taking medication which has been wonderful for me. But with my recent move and beginning a new job, and having very little money I have noticed changes in my behavior. I have wondered if these behaviors were a sign of depression, and after reading your discussion I know they are indeed. I have wondered why I can't pick up the phone and call someone - a friend, or even to do business like pay a bill. When I read what Lydia wrote, " Daily I just felt exhausted, like every thing was way too hard, not just big things that really are hard, but small daily tasks, showering even–it all felt impossibly heavy" I knew depression had reared its ugly head. I have wondered why it has become so difficult to do the things I enjoy, but everything is an effort. I hate it. So - what does one do when they already take medication. I've been to counseling and know the "redirecting my thoughts" trick, but it's not helping. I force myself to do the things I know I should do to fight this demon, but it's not going away. I am so grateful to be able to read the experiences of these woman, and realize I am not alone. My story is long, but in short I will say that over the past few years I have been under a great deal of stress. A few years ago my father committed suicide, I had finised raising my children so I went back to school, my husband lost his job, he had two heart attacks with no health insurance, we lost our house, moved to Idaho, I started a new and challenging career in health care, have no friends locally, and am barely able to buy the necessities in life. I’m scared.
When my dad committed suicide I started taking medication which has been wonderful for me. But with my recent move and beginning a new job, and having very little money I have noticed changes in my behavior. I have wondered if these behaviors were a sign of depression, and after reading your discussion I know they are indeed.
I have wondered why I can’t pick up the phone and call someone – a friend, or even to do business like pay a bill. When I read what Lydia wrote, ” Daily I just felt exhausted, like every thing was way too hard, not just big things that really are hard, but small daily tasks, showering even–it all felt impossibly heavy” I knew depression had reared its ugly head.
I have wondered why it has become so difficult to do the things I enjoy, but everything is an effort. I hate it.
So – what does one do when they already take medication. I’ve been to counseling and know the “redirecting my thoughts” trick, but it’s not helping. I force myself to do the things I know I should do to fight this demon, but it’s not going away.

]]> By: Kathryn Soper http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175173 Kathryn Soper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:08 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175173 Sad face: It's a long post, for sure--and the second one is even longer! Not easy reading for someone in the midst of a depressive episode. Hopefully, just knowing you're in good company helps a little bit. We're with you in spirit. Take good care. Sad face: It’s a long post, for sure–and the second one is even longer! Not easy reading for someone in the midst of a depressive episode. Hopefully, just knowing you’re in good company helps a little bit. We’re with you in spirit. Take good care.

]]> By: :( http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175156 :( Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:58:47 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175156 I am struggling w/ depression now. It's been a new companion of mine for the last 3 years. I have a hard time focusing, and though I appreciate all that was said, I had a hard time focusing on such a long post. I actually only ready about 3/4 I am struggling w/ depression now. It’s been a new companion of mine for the last 3 years.

I have a hard time focusing, and though I appreciate all that was said, I had a hard time focusing on such a long post.

I actually only ready about 3/4

]]> By: www.cuteculturechick.com – The Culture-Loving Pilot Wife » Blog Archive » Depressed Bloggers Anonymous http://segullah.org/up-close/depression-roundtable-part-i-in-the-beginning/#comment-175155 www.cuteculturechick.com – The Culture-Loving Pilot Wife » Blog Archive » Depressed Bloggers Anonymous Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:49:52 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=5967#comment-175155 [...] last 3 months, I’ve found a common theme: depression. I read posts on Mormon Women Project, Blog Segullah, Mormon Mommy Blogs, FMH,  Melancholy Smile, and other sites I love. I felt like these authors [...] [...] last 3 months, I’ve found a common theme: depression. I read posts on Mormon Women Project, Blog Segullah, Mormon Mommy Blogs, FMH,  Melancholy Smile, and other sites I love. I felt like these authors [...]

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