tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post222356420251265044..comments2024-03-13T07:08:24.695-04:00Comments on Cob Jockey: Getting Through DepressionJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-43856033570527428382013-11-16T10:30:10.802-05:002013-11-16T10:30:10.802-05:00Wow, thank you for sharing. I had no idea! Mine ...Wow, thank you for sharing. I had no idea! Mine did not get that far, thankfully. I haven't cried once since I started taking Vitamin D and also got a light box. Nick told me that up to 50% of women in an irregular time zone area (which Indiana is in) have SAD, so you and I are not alone. I'm glad you made it through and also glad you and others shared your stories, I feel so much less alone.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-56072179811163542392013-11-16T10:28:55.751-05:002013-11-16T10:28:55.751-05:00I think so, and I am definitely feeling better aft...I think so, and I am definitely feeling better after this week. it's been good! Thanks!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-4559754919894937572013-11-16T10:28:35.243-05:002013-11-16T10:28:35.243-05:00Thanks. My boss is pretty good, and one of the re...Thanks. My boss is pretty good, and one of the reasons I haven't left where I am for something higher up the career chain.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-82291440874331520452013-11-16T10:28:11.226-05:002013-11-16T10:28:11.226-05:00Thank you. I'm exploring the options and they...Thank you. I'm exploring the options and they seem to be working so far.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-50337113873722659902013-11-14T19:46:37.444-05:002013-11-14T19:46:37.444-05:00It is great that you are open and talking about it...It is great that you are open and talking about it. I struggled with depression a great deal in my 20's and then severe post partum depression after my second daughter. If nothing else know you are not alone. You are doing things right in working your way through it. I also get mild seasonal depression about 2x's a year. By first recognizing it and second talking about it, it will help you greatly in finding the steps you need to take to get through it. The scariest time, in looking back, is when I was in such a deep depression I couldn't even recognize what was happening to me. And it sounds like you have a great support system and from your couple recent posts that you have been going better.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-73762526751700398692013-11-13T07:25:55.007-05:002013-11-13T07:25:55.007-05:00Hope this week off is helping lift your spirits - ...Hope this week off is helping lift your spirits - horses have a way of healing souls. You have been thru months of stress while your husband looked for a new job. And maybe that is now catching up with you - even though you have reason to celebrate. Nothing wrong with talking with a doctor and choosing an option to help. Keeping you in my thoughts!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-56134817781739610402013-11-11T11:07:05.332-05:002013-11-11T11:07:05.332-05:00Your boss sounds incredible. I'm glad you'...Your boss sounds incredible. I'm glad you're able to take some time and take care of yourself now. You're a strong woman to keep your life together for the past couple of years. Here's to a brighter tomorrow.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-19004318382133922342013-11-11T10:25:25.740-05:002013-11-11T10:25:25.740-05:00Depression, and SAD, sucks. IT REALLY SUCKS. But t...Depression, and SAD, sucks. IT REALLY SUCKS. But the good thing is that there are a lot of options as far as treatment goes, and it is, thankfully, seasonal. But it still sucks. Hang in there, friend. Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-78420614818006924292013-11-10T19:22:53.351-05:002013-11-10T19:22:53.351-05:00There are a couple of things you can do for season...There are a couple of things you can do for seasonal depression that does not involve meds. I know a lot of people do not want to go that route so I hope you find something that works for you! Time with the pony will sure helps, I know it helps me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-36783765985253362672013-11-10T16:25:34.325-05:002013-11-10T16:25:34.325-05:00I will, thank you so much for the offer. I'm ...I will, thank you so much for the offer. I'm looking into a couple of different options based on the fact that it appears to be seasonal. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-11584072898867187712013-11-10T16:24:54.689-05:002013-11-10T16:24:54.689-05:00Thanks. Planning on it. Connor always brings a s...Thanks. Planning on it. Connor always brings a smile to my face, more pony time!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-29912733160834328292013-11-10T16:24:27.759-05:002013-11-10T16:24:27.759-05:00Thank you so much. I am beginning to think that t...Thank you so much. I am beginning to think that this is unusually bad SAD, and I'm looking into a light and vitamin D, as well as more barn time in the sunshine. My transition to a state in which the sun doesn't rise until 8:15am in fall/winter hasn't been easy, but it's also never been this bad before.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-36774685643471691292013-11-10T16:23:18.585-05:002013-11-10T16:23:18.585-05:00Thank you for everything, seriously!Thank you for everything, seriously!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-10317395102780876912013-11-10T16:23:07.749-05:002013-11-10T16:23:07.749-05:00I can't imagine feeling this way for that long...I can't imagine feeling this way for that long, I'm glad you made it through. Wow. Thanks for the support.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-4093880311123301012013-11-10T16:19:55.678-05:002013-11-10T16:19:55.678-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your family, nobody sh...I'm sorry to hear about your family, nobody should have to feel like that. I keep hearing Vitamin D, so I bought some today. Fingers crossed!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-25618095051637246622013-11-10T16:18:01.886-05:002013-11-10T16:18:01.886-05:00Thanks, I know you have been through some rough pa...Thanks, I know you have been through some rough patches too, it means a lot.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-54037214044375211812013-11-10T09:16:06.350-05:002013-11-10T09:16:06.350-05:00Enjoy your week off with your pony! Depression is ...Enjoy your week off with your pony! Depression is so hard to talk about and is something not everyone understands. Sorry to hear about your struggles and I hope that Conner can help with them :) <br />If it continues, there are many options (I work in the mental health field, please ask any questions if you have them). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-1425715800117809162013-11-10T01:16:58.628-05:002013-11-10T01:16:58.628-05:00So very sorry, depression is a difficult and hard ...So very sorry, depression is a difficult and hard to understand place to be. Here's to a great week off!redheadlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736154763329900177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-40800130615101724182013-11-09T22:22:52.359-05:002013-11-09T22:22:52.359-05:00Ah, Jen you are not alone. It gets better, but for...Ah, Jen you are not alone. It gets better, but for me it has been slow. Take joy in your family, friends and animals.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-77344596842730101942013-11-09T20:55:24.502-05:002013-11-09T20:55:24.502-05:00Sorry to hear you've been struggling with depr...Sorry to hear you've been struggling with depression, and glad to hear that you have folks in your corner supporting you. It's a rough time of year for this kind of thing, too. I hope the world starts to look a bit brighter very soon. If not, there really are some pretty useful approaches to treatment -- individual mileage may vary re: the various options, but please know that you _do_ have options if you should decide you want 'em.<br /><br />Best of luck!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237668899993749427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-55561503422667890382013-11-09T20:54:38.891-05:002013-11-09T20:54:38.891-05:00Very sorry. You will pull through this and get bac...Very sorry. You will pull through this and get back to enjoying things to the fullest. (hugs)<br /><br />Love the new banner!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884053627728391449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-56091757062821848772013-11-09T20:16:10.997-05:002013-11-09T20:16:10.997-05:00Went through something similar several years ago. ...Went through something similar several years ago. It lasted about a year and a half. Awful. *hugs*Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609268980526224486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-72470654398683662612013-11-09T19:33:49.941-05:002013-11-09T19:33:49.941-05:00I'm sorry too. We've been dealing with de...I'm sorry too. We've been dealing with depression in my family unit this summer and it's been rough. The only takeaways I can offer is that Vitamin D and St. John's Wort have really helped. Enjoy your week off work and I hope you're feeling better!SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-41747106685313385002013-11-09T18:05:12.982-05:002013-11-09T18:05:12.982-05:00I'm sorry you had to experience that kind of d...I'm sorry you had to experience that kind of depression, it can be very hard to explain to people who have never been depressed and like with a lot of stuff you just work your way through it. *hug*L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-76425255750342917742013-11-09T17:55:10.906-05:002013-11-09T17:55:10.906-05:00I'm sorry you have been stuggling with depress...I'm sorry you have been stuggling with depression but it sounds like things are heading in the right direction. Enjoy your time off! Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.com