Comments on: What constitutes a cure?

By: Custancia

Custancia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:09:00 +0000

I think there’s a real catch 22. We’re brought up, encouraged, to be competent, independent women. But then we have to learn the hard way that actually “no woman is an island” (Ok paraphased a bit!) and that we do need other people. But by then, recognising that we need them, and being able to ask for help is a really big, hard thing to do. And that being able to do that makes us proper grown up, competent woman.

And you’re right – sometimes just being clear that something is wrong, and making the decision to get help because something needs to be different means you’ve turned the corner.

I’m glad you’re starting to feel better. I hope you get the help you need, if you still need it.

By: radical mama

radical mama — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:27:00 +0000

I think it’s very freeing to acknowledge that sometimes we just can’t do it all. Because then you don’t have to, right? But ice cream… that is good medicine.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:02:00 +0000

This makes great sense to me. I’ve been looking at my own anxiety and admittedly mild depression more closely these past few months…noticing the patterns. And one thing has come clear–admitting that I’m overwhelmed and need a hand really does make it light years better. If only I can remember to do so before I’m spiraled down too far, which again, I admit that in comparison to a lot of others isn’t so far. But it’s not my best and I don’t feel well…

Ice cream definitely helps.

So glad you posted this.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:24:00 +0000

Ask for help….?

I find that really hard to do. It drives my friends and family crazy, but after 11 years with just my kids and me, I’m used to having no one else but me being the the person where the buck stops. I’m glad that you’re feeling positive. It’s always a good feeling.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:30:00 +0000

My kids do that too – they always perk up at the doctor’s. It makes me think that taking them to the doctor is merely symbolic.

Glad to hear that things are getting better and there is an inkling of help around for you. Mine arrives next week, from South Africa, and I can’t wait.