tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post4750188673671363045..comments2023-04-17T08:28:39.967-05:00Comments on {a fresh spring breeze}: Depression...Ashley Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11237538063818727358noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-56904949290253531662007-06-27T07:00:00.000-05:002007-06-27T07:00:00.000-05:00Oh, Ashley. You've been such an encourager to me ...Oh, Ashley. You've been such an encourager to me and I wish I had the magic words to encourage you right now... Know that I love you and want for you to have a bright, happy day today. Talk to you soon.Baby Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533279397064882715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-57478764482406048382007-06-26T21:40:00.000-05:002007-06-26T21:40:00.000-05:00dear friend, I hear ya, feel ya, know exactly wher...dear friend, I hear ya, feel ya, know exactly where you are at. I've often struggled with the same thoughts you have and the same thoughts other people seem to have (people who really haven't a clue). It is miserable when you cannot function in life. I wanted desperately to be able to "handle it". What an incredible blessing it was to finally let myself receive the help I needed in the form of some great meds. There is no shame in that, it doesn't make you less of a godly woman that you are. I'm glad you shared, and if you need anything please holler. I'll be praying for you during this tough tough time for you. love ya.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529412152802461108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-14492551413612778892007-06-24T21:34:00.000-05:002007-06-24T21:34:00.000-05:00Like Megan, I take medicine for my depression too....Like Megan, I take medicine for my depression too. You never know what is going to cause it to happen, and I am so sorry it got you. I am hopeful that you are on the road to being happy again. I want that for you, so much. I am always here for you, Ash. I love you, to the moon and back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-91779928171590175462007-06-24T18:52:00.000-05:002007-06-24T18:52:00.000-05:00I am looking forward to getting to know you more.....I am looking forward to getting to know you more....you know you have taught me a lot already. I love it! <BR/><BR/>Thank you for this post.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420153404791894827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-34205083595245595382007-06-24T14:34:00.000-05:002007-06-24T14:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing, Ashley! I've struggled with t...Thanks for sharing, Ashley! I've struggled with this, too and am grateful it was just a season. I'll be praying that you feel His nearness thru' it all. <BR/>Love, :) jenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362625558522108021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-88019977150284111502007-06-24T14:32:00.000-05:002007-06-24T14:32:00.000-05:00Ashley,I'm so sorry things have been so hard. I c...Ashley,<BR/>I'm so sorry things have been so hard. I can't say I totally understand but will certainly be praying to the One who does.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135006244810784588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-48237170528420288042007-06-23T22:19:00.000-05:002007-06-23T22:19:00.000-05:00ain't no judgin' here, baby, just love love loveain't no judgin' here, baby, just love love loveJeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195076731575607511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23080103.post-25860892279882745972007-06-23T15:32:00.000-05:002007-06-23T15:32:00.000-05:00Ash,I've been there and I know exactly how you fee...Ash,<BR/>I've been there and I know exactly how you feel. It's awful! I, too, have struggled with those who believe that it's because I am not spiritual enough, or haven't sought God enough to put an end to it. Trust me, I have. The only good thing that has come out of it, is that I have had to lean on Him much harder and trust Him much more! How can that be bad?? :-)<BR/>I have taken medication for 4 years and am sure that I could have used it years before, even during my time in Motown. It's just such a hard thing to admit and seek help for. Especially when you have to try various ones before you find the one that finally works. But, even with the meds, I still have bad days. It is such a struggle!<BR/>This past fall, there was a 3 month period where the only time I got out of bed was to eat, go to the bathroom, work, and church. And I admit that I didn't really even enjoy those things. I could have stayed in bed endlessly and it wouldn't have been enough. <BR/>I will most definitely be praying for you! I know I'm far away, but if you ever want to talk, I'm here. You can get my number from Katie...don't want to leave it on here. Or, email me at mjmwvu@comcast.net.<BR/>Love ya... Megan :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com