tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post978499254546340743..comments2023-10-02T07:31:05.131-06:00Comments on Sagebrush and Serendipity: I Am Not DefectiveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-27742422557020937372009-04-28T10:48:00.000-06:002009-04-28T10:48:00.000-06:00This is an amazing description. Thank you for sha...This is an amazing description. Thank you for sharing. I hope that is only the first step towards being very happy!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252114894311470243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-50482414828156338872009-04-23T10:44:00.000-06:002009-04-23T10:44:00.000-06:00What a beautiful, inspiring post. Thanks for shari...What a beautiful, inspiring post. Thanks for sharing. Good for you for taking care of yourself.Janssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178196211079230972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-82912364171972586832009-04-06T16:26:00.000-06:002009-04-06T16:26:00.000-06:00I didn't comment on this when I originally read it...I didn't comment on this when I originally read it because I didn't quite know how to deal with such an honest portrayal...of me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for pointing it out. And helping me know it's not lazy, it's depressed, and it's ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-895344220234714392009-04-02T23:59:00.000-06:002009-04-02T23:59:00.000-06:00You are not defective Darlin. You are the kindest,...You are not defective Darlin. You are the kindest, sweetest, sometimes quirkiest, bravest, most wonderful and caring person that it has been my pleasure to call a friend for the last, what... 7 or 8 years now. I'm crying like a little girl just thinking of all you've had to go through with this for so long (but I always was a bit of a Nancy). Sweetie, if a little chemistry makes your world a better place to be in, then GOD BLESS CHEMISTRY. I'm so happy that you've found this out and taken this step and so sorry I'm not close enough to give you a decent hug but know that I love you and think of you often. -JPettyBureaucrathttp://pettybureaucrat-jb.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-70990691826619598022009-04-02T09:49:00.000-06:002009-04-02T09:49:00.000-06:00Well - they've all said it and I'm going to join i...Well - they've all said it and I'm going to join in the chorus because it's so true: you are not defective, you are human, and you are not just surviving this life - you are THRIVING. Which is so very important a distinction. I'm so happy for you, that you've taken these steps, to talk about it, to share your story. You'll never know how many people you're helping by doing that. You've written about a very scary subject in such a clear way. I really appreciate that.<BR/><BR/>You are so brave. You are also brilliant, creative, kind, generous, sensitive, strong, wonderful and certainly most certainly not defective in any way.Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543385560164099748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-38332458957175866262009-03-29T17:29:00.000-06:002009-03-29T17:29:00.000-06:00This was amazing. YOU are amazing.This was amazing. YOU are amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-14767455027916924452009-03-29T17:18:00.000-06:002009-03-29T17:18:00.000-06:00YOU ARE AMAZING. and so, so not defective. what a...YOU ARE AMAZING. and so, so not defective. what an inspiring post. thank you so much for writing it, for sharing it. you should be so, so proud of yourself for taking steps to make yourself better. depression isn't your fault, it's not something you did - and would you feel bad for taking allergy meds each day to stop yourself from getting a sinus infection? it doesn't mean you're defective; just that we're all human.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287792370490363047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-82291363959794608092009-03-29T13:07:00.000-06:002009-03-29T13:07:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing, this was a wonderful post. ...Thank you for sharing, this was a wonderful post. I am so glad you have good people to help you in these trying times. Be patient with your Self, and don't beat your Self up. Also, I may not know you in person, but your blog persona totally kicks ass, and I'm sure your person persona does too.Animanoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610944006859589421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-15296074829450231832009-03-29T08:25:00.000-06:002009-03-29T08:25:00.000-06:00Oh honey. You are the opposite of defective. You a...Oh honey. You are the opposite of defective. You are HUMAN. And you are taking care of yourself. That is the most constructive, responsible thing you can do.<BR/><BR/>I'm really glad that the lexipro is working for you. You should feel proud that you could take the leap in that direction, that you could put all that second-guessing aside and figure out what you need to do for YOU, and ultimately that's what's best for everyone you care about, too.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170500094049647497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-36020647833159204222009-03-27T17:53:00.000-06:002009-03-27T17:53:00.000-06:00You are not defective. You are so brave to put thi...You are not defective. You are so brave to put this out there. Although I wish we didn't have to call acknowledging an illness brave. I'm so glad that you are getting the help that you deserve. And maybe the more people who are open and honest about depression as a disease, the more likely that others who really need help will get that help. Good for you! (In the meantime, I'll try to ignore how much I overrelate to your story.)Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-65092568101805972472009-03-27T14:29:00.000-06:002009-03-27T14:29:00.000-06:00This was a beautiful read, and I just wanted to le...This was a beautiful read, and I just wanted to let you know you're not alone. I'm going through a similar dark night of the soul, and the cycles of self-denial and self-blame are probably the hardest habit to break. If you ever want to get together over coffee and share experiences and methods of healing, I'm here for you. You know my number ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-5878431435749710772009-03-27T12:58:00.000-06:002009-03-27T12:58:00.000-06:00I know so many people that I wish would read this....I know so many people that I wish would read this. It describes them so well, and the things I try (probably too subtly) to tell them: I think you are truly depressed, I think you are a wonderful person, I want you to be happy again, I think there is a way you can be happy again if you will admit that you are in fact unhappy. You described your situation with clarity, and I am so happy that you have gained perspective and have found some freedom from this depression by facing it, naming it, and taking steps to heal your body. Good for you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141742419364168878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-24172087505830581252009-03-27T12:37:00.000-06:002009-03-27T12:37:00.000-06:00Hey there...You are such an amazing person... I gu...Hey there...<BR/>You are such an amazing person... I guess it is normal to want to seem "normal" Believe me I have been there too.... OUr last year in SIngapore I started having bad anxiety attacks.... I thought I was having a heart attack and couldn't breath during them.... I have also had a bought of postpartum depression -- I know depression is a reality -- not just something in people's heads. I rarely even admit it to people that these things have happened to me.... I guess I want to appear strong even when I am not. <BR/>I think you are showing how strong you really are by posting this. I am glad things are getting better... and I am sure they will continue to do so. I love ya T!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747985101011477923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-55225296403443753182009-03-27T11:58:00.000-06:002009-03-27T11:58:00.000-06:00This is one of the most clear and methodical descr...This is one of the most clear and methodical descriptions of what it's like to get depression I've ever read. Hats off for writing it, and thank you. Good luck, and hugs.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-34007088136997651052009-03-27T11:46:00.000-06:002009-03-27T11:46:00.000-06:00You are not defective. You cannot be. We all have ...You are not defective. You cannot be. We all have issues, demons we must face, and how we face them, whether through therapy, exercise, meditation, medication... it doesn't matter. I mean, it does matter to the individual and it is very important but the method that helps you face your demons does not make you defective. The fact that you are facing them makes you strong and makes me very proud of you. Thank you so much for writing this. I needed to hear about this today.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276521619492097822.post-39762408237525447182009-03-27T11:32:00.000-06:002009-03-27T11:32:00.000-06:00Artemisia, I couldn't agree with you more: You are...Artemisia, I couldn't agree with you more: You are not defective.<BR/><BR/>You are a wonderful, gracious, kind, funny and beautiful person. I'm so happy that you are starting to realize this depression isn't YOU, and that you're NOT a lazy person. And I'm so happy and honored to know you and consider you a friend (a friend who needs to live closer to me - ha!).<BR/><BR/>I hope your treatment works for you. This is a big first step, and I'm so happy the combination of medication and therapy is helping you realize this small part of you (in the grand scheme of things) does not define you as a whole. {big hugs}<BR/><BR/>(Also, would a lazy/anxious person agree to drive around two complete strangers she knew only from the Internet, including one who would make you stop the car so she wouldn't vomit on your seats? Nope!)Pickles and Dimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552386798256895855noreply@blogger.com