tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post6013273794387828632..comments2024-03-27T07:54:49.283-04:00Comments on DEAR PAPERLICIOUS: 31 Days of Gratitude: Day 24Joan Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-56422448497312650722017-08-28T03:53:56.686-04:002017-08-28T03:53:56.686-04:00Thanks for sharing this Joan. I got goosebumps all...Thanks for sharing this Joan. I got goosebumps all over my body reading this. We have a family member who suffered a long time of severe depression, he is fine now, and it feels like a miracle that he is, when I look back at just how ill he was. You have such an amazing ability to communicate. Love reading your thoughts. Hugs ♥<br />Hanneliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096111914338746843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-31131482862412206202017-08-27T21:49:34.696-04:002017-08-27T21:49:34.696-04:00Thank you for sharing ... I have no doubt it will ...Thank you for sharing ... I have no doubt it will help someone ... and thanks for being you.SmilynStefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803913506632383364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-11453978686734928532017-08-27T12:16:44.841-04:002017-08-27T12:16:44.841-04:00Thank you for writing this. You are one very amazi...Thank you for writing this. You are one very amazingly wonderful woman.Diana Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679055447041475703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-67058424825680368842017-08-26T23:49:21.021-04:002017-08-26T23:49:21.021-04:00Oh, Joan ... what a heart wrenchingly beautiful po...Oh, Joan ... what a heart wrenchingly beautiful post. Your courage to share this story helps to tear down those walls of stigma towards mental illness. The more people share their experiences and what has helped them crawl out to the other side, the easier it will be for others to find their way to help. I am so very glad that you found Meg and Dr. M and that you 'beat it', as you said. <3cards by carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851467783840798076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-8794949966391257532017-08-26T15:24:38.453-04:002017-08-26T15:24:38.453-04:00You could write my name in this story. I too was ...You could write my name in this story. I too was drugged beyond recognition to the point where I have lasting effects on my body to this day. But Dr K came to the rescue for me and said, "you have a coping problem. Do the homework or I won't see you. If you do your homework I'll get you off all the meds and you'll be fine." The other dr and hospital said, "don't take your meds and you'll be back in here." 30 yrs later, I've not seen that part of the hospital. Glad there was a Dr M in your life and Dr K in mine. Pray there are more Dr's out there for those that need them. And you're right, keep trying till you find the Dr that will help you. luvhymnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000076647270345198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-23780049737707930622017-08-25T12:31:38.984-04:002017-08-25T12:31:38.984-04:00don't know how to respond to such a story. eve...don't know how to respond to such a story. everytime i come to your blog i get something different. cards, jokes, stories that make me cry. you NEED TO WRITE A BOOK. just do it. I bet you have some amazing stories in there. thank you for writing thisBev Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-12378186298823399982017-08-25T12:19:13.538-04:002017-08-25T12:19:13.538-04:00Who can explain depression and why does it snowbal...Who can explain depression and why does it snowball the way it does? You've painted a pretty clear picture of its effects, but one can never truly understand unless they've been there. I've never been that far into its murky depths and I'm sorry to hear you went through it for so long. It sounds like the meds possibly kept you there longer than you might have been otherwise, but again, who knows? Thank goodness for Dr. M and Meg. Thank goodness for you for sharing your story and giving hope to others.Leslie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242569371751832426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-84120856592489950202017-08-25T11:37:05.025-04:002017-08-25T11:37:05.025-04:00Dear Joan, If anyone thinks less of you for sharin...Dear Joan, If anyone thinks less of you for sharing your story then they need therapy and lots of it. We have to get past stigmas placed on any form of mental illness and treat it in whatever way that is needed. Your story is important and will help many feel empowered to seek healing. I admire and appreciate you so much and wish you the peace and joy you so richly deserveTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361379867887100381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-42921354540909336042017-08-25T11:34:16.473-04:002017-08-25T11:34:16.473-04:00The only thing I can think of to say is THANK YOU,...The only thing I can think of to say is THANK YOU, Joan. Your story is a wonderful way to help others. Blessings from a higher power to you.Jeanne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057481326878503381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-22321761087457044982017-08-25T09:47:12.967-04:002017-08-25T09:47:12.967-04:00Thank you for your courage in sharing your story. ...Thank you for your courage in sharing your story. There are many people hiding their pain so that they "look good " and are "accepted". I am so very glad that you persevered. You are a blessing. Thank you. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239606345954121388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-16074798298310452342017-08-25T07:52:37.350-04:002017-08-25T07:52:37.350-04:00Wow. You're a great storyteller and this one i...Wow. You're a great storyteller and this one is one of your best. Congratulations on beating the odds and making it in spite of Dr. B! Thank heaven for Dr. M & Meg! And thank you for being so brave to put it all out there. Tough stuff.Lezleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588031682313767580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-28858171513921986462017-08-25T07:40:15.299-04:002017-08-25T07:40:15.299-04:00You're a brave one, Magee ... bravo, Joan. I l...You're a brave one, Magee ... bravo, Joan. I like you even more. I've walked that endless sidewalk, and found the road back again - bless you, and Meg, and Dr. M.<br />MI Card Everyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200280765111026506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-17399277689835628922017-08-25T07:29:40.564-04:002017-08-25T07:29:40.564-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. I have a simila...Thank you for sharing your story. I have a similar story myself. And now my husband, who is a cancer survivor, is suffering with depression but won't address it. vdoyle8https://www.blogger.com/profile/08702074167178288533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-55838894398112161902017-08-24T14:45:11.058-04:002017-08-24T14:45:11.058-04:00thank God for people like Dr M and Meg in your lif...thank God for people like Dr M and Meg in your life. so glad for a happy endingSamanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-71965020344139131142017-08-24T13:04:17.458-04:002017-08-24T13:04:17.458-04:00This story touches me with your vulnerability. Th...This story touches me with your vulnerability. Thank you, just thank you.jenni1sthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635834302625705612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-72192165732944194002017-08-24T12:47:14.186-04:002017-08-24T12:47:14.186-04:00thanks. I hope it helps. thanks. I hope it helps. Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-43357341650279710282017-08-24T12:06:58.715-04:002017-08-24T12:06:58.715-04:00Tricia, thanks for taking the time to say this. No...Tricia, thanks for taking the time to say this. No fear!!! Well, ok, fear is normal, but you can do this. So happy you got good help. Good luck with the job!! Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-55487506217387092902017-08-24T11:51:31.116-04:002017-08-24T11:51:31.116-04:00I think it was me that needed this Joan. I am jus...I think it was me that needed this Joan. I am just coming out of that type of depression with the help of a fabulous doctor. I actually applied for a job last week and feel hope (which is such a blessing!) that I just might be well enough to start to resume normal life. Thanks for sharing your story and for living your life with joy. And thanks for the comment about the heart thing in comparison. I struggle with fear of the future and that really helps me to know that perhaps I'm stronger than I think I am. You are such an encouragement to me!Tricia Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234452777402519933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-87165966254763125362017-08-24T11:41:29.739-04:002017-08-24T11:41:29.739-04:00seriously joan. i'm sharing this with a friend...seriously joan. i'm sharing this with a friend in the hopes it helps her. thank YOUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com