tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post7938759361293158381..comments2023-04-12T10:21:37.195-04:00Comments on Calamity Jen: The Not-So-Great DepressionCalamity Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00089505327332329817noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-11484811724092788442011-06-27T09:10:28.802-04:002011-06-27T09:10:28.802-04:00I've told you once and I've told you twice...I've told you once and I've told you twice and I'll tell you a million more times if you like - You're Amazing. xoxoxHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979896448183348883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-6993106463938612472011-06-10T11:17:23.816-04:002011-06-10T11:17:23.816-04:00Thank you, ladies and gents!
To the new mom of a ...Thank you, ladies and gents!<br /><br />To the new mom of a four-month-old (I'm not sure whether you're Shorty or the Munchkin), I am so glad that my post has helped you somewhat. I peeked at your blog to see where you live and I thought that this might interest you: http://www.texashealth.org/116761.cfmCalamity Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089505327332329817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-11057380523335670182011-06-10T10:56:38.350-04:002011-06-10T10:56:38.350-04:00Suddenly it dawned on me that Kai would someday be...Suddenly it dawned on me that Kai would someday be wriggling out of my grasp rather than wailing for me to pick him up. I realized that I would miss this someday. That was a turning point for me. <br /><br />--These words just screamed at me!! I am a first time mom of a now 4 month old. I love this little man with all my heart, but every night he just screams and screams and refuses to sleep....As I sat on the phone with my mom last night, in tears because the baby was crying and there was no end in sight, "this too shall pass" is what she spoke to me...I am so sorry you have had to go through this, but I am glad to know I am not alone!!!Big Daddy, Shorty and The Munchkin plus two morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359464153929930810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-21541596824202271142011-06-10T09:39:59.076-04:002011-06-10T09:39:59.076-04:00Jenni, you wrote "I used to read voraciously,...Jenni, you wrote "I used to read voraciously, but it has been ages since I have found myself truly absorbed in a book."<br /><br />Yet you still know the word voraciously. BRAVO! <br /><br />MikePonlyyumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296881273738088213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-24724059640171922172011-06-10T07:44:51.559-04:002011-06-10T07:44:51.559-04:00WOW!
Open and honest and soul baring. I'm hopi...WOW!<br />Open and honest and soul baring. I'm hoping that going through the HUGE effort of writing all of this onto paper (computer!) will help even more. What a task this must have been but what a blessing that you are keeping your head above water now and that your maternal instinct has kicked in.<br />I really can identify with your writing about feeling trapped and that your life was over. I went through the same thing when I was twenty one. I already had two children and truly felt that life was not worth living. I didn't tell anyone because that's not what you did back then so I struggled every day. Eventually I came out of it but I can totally identify with your feelings. I would spend hours contemplating death.<br />I wish I had words of wisdom for you but it seems that you're working well at healing and doing what you have to do to take care of yourself.<br />It's not easy and this must have been hard to write...<br />Big hugs to you xoxoxoxameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-58658207664715431832011-06-10T00:15:28.152-04:002011-06-10T00:15:28.152-04:00Ah yes, I can relate to this post in so many ways....Ah yes, I can relate to this post in so many ways. Different journey (cancer rather than childbirth) but the symptoms are so similar. Thank you so much for conveying how the very smallest hiccups in the day-to-day can paralyze and how the smallest improvements can help an overall outlook. Keep putting one foot in front of the other for a lack of a less cliched phrase. Big hugs to you and thank you for writing this post. xxooKrankihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462291033293033179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-67259810768188626962011-06-10T00:11:57.181-04:002011-06-10T00:11:57.181-04:00Your story sounds so similar to mine it's frea...Your story sounds so similar to mine it's freaky. Though the darkness you describe is not something I experienced, your history... Has ADD or ADHD ever been brought up? My obsessed organization was one of my many adaptations, which suffered greatly from lack of time once kids entered the picture. I was treated -- unsuccessfully and frustratingly -- for depression, knowing that I'd be happier if only I could get myself together and be more productive. Meds that took away the stress didn't make me more productive, and ultimately made me feel worse about not caring.mrtlhttp://blog.mrtland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-86176570601919581252011-06-09T22:17:24.920-04:002011-06-09T22:17:24.920-04:00You know how when you get on an airplane and they ...You know how when you get on an airplane and they go through the safety procedures, and they say that in an emergency, you should put your own mask on before assisting others? That's what you've done. <br />Keep it up, girl. I love that you're looking up instead of down. <br />Thanks for your post. Most people won't put themselves out there like that. Oh, and I really like your dad.rysseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891942132758765112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-36212721752312107192011-06-09T16:24:05.921-04:002011-06-09T16:24:05.921-04:00I know it sounds cliche, but admitting there is a ...I know it sounds cliche, but admitting there is a problem is the biggest step in trying to help fix that problem. Been there, done that with the serious depression (not the PPD) and if you just ignore that there is a problem things just get worse. Speaking up about it helps others realize they are not alone. This is super brave and very powerful. Thank you for sharing. Also, hugs, Twin!Cathttp://beyondelsewhere.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-61232809249332157412011-06-09T13:00:49.568-04:002011-06-09T13:00:49.568-04:00Jenni, I've just had a chance to read this pos...Jenni, I've just had a chance to read this post and your previous one. I want to give you a HUGE hug! I'm so glad you are doing much better. You are such a strong woman, even if you don't feel like you are. You are an inspiration to many, and I'm glad I could help you in your journey in any way I did - with tubes of whatever you need, any time. ;)libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697285118756210287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-38172397904095646852011-06-08T23:31:30.384-04:002011-06-08T23:31:30.384-04:00Being brave enough to share is therapeutic as well...Being brave enough to share is therapeutic as well. <br />DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-85259633169817503522011-06-08T20:08:11.265-04:002011-06-08T20:08:11.265-04:00Oh, dearest Jen, this is an incredible post. I can...Oh, dearest Jen, this is an incredible post. I can't thank you enough for speaking so openly and honestly about this painful issue. I have battled depression, too, and I know that denial only makes it worse. You make tremendous points here and I can't thank you enough for sharing. I wish you all the best!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25006006.post-85841760582328457342011-06-08T08:47:24.944-04:002011-06-08T08:47:24.944-04:00Jenni, your post made me cry. But in a good way. ...Jenni, your post made me cry. But in a good way. Thanks for helping me realise that I'm not alone, fighting this demon called depression. We share so many similarities that in a strange way, it's somewhat comforting. Sending you many hugs.Depressed Momhttp://talesofadepressedmom.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com