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Across the Fence:  A Note on Depression; pinkroses  |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 12:15:56 PM
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Ladies,
Many of us suffer from depression from one time to another.
I suffer from deep, deep depression .
Sometimes, it last for months and months.
I have gone for help.
It seems it only last for awhile and then it is back.
My comment.
Though we all may suffer from time to time;
it isn't good to shut oneself off from the world
I have a tendency to do this.
Dutchys' thread got me to thinking much about depression.
Depression wants to keep us from the things we enjoy the most.
Things that brings comfort to us.
Things that bring us happiness and a way to let the stress out.
I suggest that if you suffer from depression go to your family doctor and talk to him or her.
Often times it is a medical condition we aren't aware of.
Mine goes back to my childhood things that happened.
from my diseases and conditions I suffer now.
From the stress I have to endure and cannot escape or get away from
There was a while I wouldn't post here eighter .
I find however; that if our sisters here know that we are depressed they will help us ,
That is what "farm --girls" are known for is Helping one another in their time of need.
so , dear Sisters.
Don't shut yourself off from us.
If you are in pain, depressed , or what ever.
Share,
We are here for you.
I know many of you feel this way too.
Anyways.
That is my feelings on this subject.
Depression is a awful thing to have to go through alone.
Hugs to you Dutchy and all who are suffering from this terrible thing.
hugs, and love Sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
432 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 3:34:16 PM
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My mother suffered from depression for years without realizing what it was. She is now 83. She would hide away by herself, didn't have many friends and I now realize as an adult that made it worse. Let your feelings out whatever they may be. Here is a safe place to "vent" because there is no judgement, we only want what is best for each other.
Give thanks to yourself everyday for all the wonderful things you do! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 4:56:52 PM
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THANK GOODNESS for such a wonderful and caring group of women on this blog! Hurray for the farmgirls!! God bless 'em!
Melody |
Edited by - melody on Mar 07 2009 4:57:34 PM |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 5:23:14 PM
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My friend Nancy Jo spoke very highly of the farm girls. I finally decided to try to get to the site and to see what it was all about. I am so glad I did. Reading the blogs was only a part of it. It is just nice to read about everything people posted every one is so nice and non-judgemental. It really is a wonderful and caring group of women. Depression is a serious medical condition my son suffers from it, at times it just breaks my heart. Hugs to all
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
dianebcarterhotmailcom.blogspot.com |
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Farmgirlheart
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Valerie
Los Angeles
California
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 5:51:29 PM
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| Jere here Sheila! I am nearly 27 and have had anxiety and depression since I was seven. I remember wanting to die when I was little. I even stopped eating when I was nine because I became afraid of eating and that I would choke no matter what I was eating. It all got the worst when I was eighteen. I started having panic and anxiety attacks. I started therapy and after a while anti-depressants. They both helped to get me through a lot. I still suffer from anxiety and depression but no where near as bad as it was then. I can see the bouts of depression coming and sometimes they are REALLY hard to get rid of. It has taken me so long to feel like I can live my life. MaryJanes farm and all the connection of the sisters is a big help. I also assist a girl scout troop, as well as doother stuff like stick around with good people who love me and support me no matter how dark things may get. It can be sooo hard to give a hoot when all you want to do is crawl intoa whole and disappear but there are people who care and understand! We are here not just for ourselves but for eachother!!!#9824; |
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Farmgirlheart
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Valerie
Los Angeles
California
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 5:52:30 PM
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| hmmm, i have no idea what that number at the end of my comment is! oops! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 6:12:47 PM
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Isn't it great that we have such a wonderful warm supporting net for those times when we falter a bit or need that extra support.
In all honesty- that is one of the reasons that this forum is so special to me. I know I get down and I am sure it is a form of depression. I just lose all motivation and have a hard time getting things done, but my mind still wants to get things done full speed ahead. That conflict can be really hard at times.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 7:16:29 PM
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I feel the same way Alee- I have been on since Dec'08 and MJF is as special to me as my dear family and my church family. I can't believe how close I feel to the farm girls here.
Depression is so serious and I hope I speak from all of us, that we ARE here for each other in anything that one needs- hugs and prayers to all that suffer!
Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
1564 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 06:08:56 AM
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It is so heartwarming to read all these posts and I know that Dutchy feels this too. Depression is a killer, (I know from experience). I have suffered from it for many years and I had a big tendancy to isolate myself. I got off my antidepressants and have actually been doing better. I joined a group of neighbor gals and with their support and God's I feel a lot better. The hardest part for me (and often still is )is reaching out to others, that is why this forum has been a God send. It has pulled me out of my shell and opened up an entire new world of friends. I have met almost none of these women in person; yet at the drop of a farmgirl hat they support, encourage, send love and prayers to warm all farmgirl hearts. This place has made me 'get moving again'. Thank you, ladies!
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com FG #377 |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 12:56:25 PM
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Sheila, you hit the nail on the head. That is exactly what depression does to you it wants to make you isolated and alone and pretty much can destroy your life. You gave the best advice ever to Dutchy and all the farmgirls. Stay on here stay involved it helps so much. Just as much it helps to talk about it and face it head on. Even if getting up and moving is the last thing you feel like doing, do it anyway!!! The movement and excerise is one of the best things to chase depression away!! Also get outside breath the fresh air, dig in the dirt just get very involved with nature, it is one of the best medicines there is.
Hugs MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 1:12:41 PM
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This is so appropriate for me. I've had anxiety/panic disorder/depression since 17 but I remember worrying and having issues back at the age of 3. I'm also slightly OCD. BUT I choose to not dwell on them. I am on medication 10mg paxil but it doesn't do much. This is the first winter in YEARS that I didn't have the seasonal depression. I am the best when the weather is warm and sunny. I tend to avoid some things because of anxiety but the depression I have found my own ways to cope. It's funny how they all seem to go hand in hand. You girls are not alone! I'm here for ya. I just tend to surround myself with the people and things that encourage and uplift me. I too feel like some days it'd be easier to not be here with anxiety, but that is not my choice. :) I also seek strength in God. I have leftover issues with my father, but I realize I can only control myself and how I deal with it. You girls feel free to message me if you need a lil boost. XO I too agree staying involved in something anything helps. Mary Jane funny how you said about digging in dirt. That is what my family prescribed for me at 17 and I have since then kept my lil therapy garden :) It's big now. It makes me smile.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 1:49:38 PM
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You know, thanks Sheila for this topic!! This afternoon a church friend asked me along for a long walk in the woods with her dog. I didn't feel like going but I went anyway, and guess what it did me the world of good!!
My sweet neighbor H., gave me a wonderful little present today: She had bought a little silver heart charm with the Jewish sign CHAI, meaning HELP. She had written a little poem to go with it and she said that she would help me get past this. That is why she gave me the charm. I love it and am wearing it right now.
Thanks gals for the wonderful advice, also on my own post. I will be back, don't worry. It is just these past few days were SO hard. Also church service this morning, hard but SO appropriate as well. It felt good to be there.
Lot's off hugs from Marian
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 1:51:16 PM
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I was just thinking how it is also great that you can come on here and say "This is what is going on in my life and in my head right now" and you know the farmgirls are going to non judgemental and really supportive. I think a lot of depression can really be helped by talking, but then we get locked up thinking "Oh husband/friend/family doesn't want to hear about it or they have their own problems." But I feel like the love and support of the farmgirls is a lot like a mother's love- no matter how much love is needed- there will always be enough to go around. The farmgirls can "take it" so to speak.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 1:56:17 PM
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I agree Alee, it is sometimes SO hard. I mean my brother lives in Thailand, my bestest girlfriend in the whole wide world lives in the USA and my cousin in Canada. That is ALL the family I have left. I can talk to my neighbour and friend A. but there still are SO many things they don't know about and I can only talk to my brother about those things. And since he is not always available (his foot problems keep him away from the puter often) it is SO hard to talk to someone, and then I feel so darned alone and lonely.
But coming here and just knowing that y'all just are able to pray for me (and others too) that helps!!
I NEED to talk to my dr. soon about my meds, think I need other ones, stronger because the ones I have now just don't do anything anymore.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 2:02:23 PM
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Dutchy
I am glad you got out and went to church and the poem and your friend helped
I know it must be hard with your family so far away from you.
But, we are here for you when you need us.
Keep us up dated on you health.
Good luck with the doctor.
Hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 2:04:22 PM
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Yall know something
I almost didn't post this thread after reading it several times.
What with what I go through with depression.
Then , I realized that that is exactly what the depression thing wanted me to do ; not post
I am glad it seems to be helping some.
We all need someone to listen to us at times.
hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Farmgirlheart
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Valerie
Los Angeles
California
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 10:35:11 PM
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| The responses are so amazing and real. I think Alee had it right when she said "we can take it." i think we are all strong women and this site reminds us were are not alone and we all face scary and uncomfortable stuff, but we don't have to let it destroy us when we have sucha good support system! |
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