Comments on: Journey to Recovery

By: Journey to Recovery Update

Journey to Recovery Update — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:59:20 +0000

[...] been over a month since I posted my first Journey to Recovery post. I had meant to write sooner but just haven’t had the energy or anything new to talk [...]

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:47:44 +0000

I know I never talked about this, but I was definitely dealing with what’s referred to as prenatal (perinatal – whatever you want to call it) depression. It was some rough stuff, so much so that I never want to be pregnant again. That being said, *hugs*, know that you are going to make it through this and if you ever need anyone to talk to, you have my e-mail.

By: Ksenia

Ksenia — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:55:44 +0000

Hi, I only just found your blog via pinterest on art journalling topic. I have to say, you are a one beautiful person, you have two adorable people in your life (and there is a reason you have them) and you have a beautiful blog. I love you photos a lot. Think about it.
Now, depression. I have never had a long term depression and you may say I will never understand you and you’ll be right. But I have seen it. There 2 pieces of advice that really work (heard them from a coach). Now, I am not giving you any advice, but read.
- 1 – find your comfort and keep calm. then take it slow to expend your boundaries. I mean very very very slow.
2 – accept your self and your depression and anxiety and feelings. after you do – love them, with all your heart try to love them. they make you unique, they are part of you, they are your inner music. listen to this music and love it/. Dance to this music. Literally dance to it, to your own inner music, not boombox. Do it a lot. Draw it. Can you draw music? Try.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:48:59 +0000

Okay, I’ve never dealt with depression or panic attacks… I may not be the person to talk about this, but I was really touched by what you’ve written. I believe that you’re a very strong person, even just because you’ve written about your journey. Most people hide behind masks, pretend to be someone they are not. But you are not afraid of who you are and I believe this is the first big step to recovery.
What I wanted to tell you that you are not alone anymore. You have a loving boyfriend and an absolutely adorable baby and they both need you 100%. Do it for them. Forget yourself, forget your bad feelings in the morning, forget your anxiety and insecureness and do everything for them. Let them be your guiding light.
I hope you feel better already!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:49:09 +0000

You are so brave to share your journey to recovery. It can be extremely difficult to find the right help and the perfect medication combinations and dosage, so it is good that you are being open about it from the beginning so we can all cheer you on! Whatever you do, don’t give up! It could take up to two months for some medications to really show the difference in your life you are looking for! Sending you hope, ease and truth! With hugs, Leigh.