tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post3794864796706616777..comments2023-10-24T02:52:22.990-05:00Comments on Downdogs and Deadlines: Writing The Crazy OutJennifer Williams-Fields http://www.blogger.com/profile/07955385618601546524noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-27004694979954751772015-10-10T08:37:04.495-05:002015-10-10T08:37:04.495-05:00I intermittently suffer with depression. I bet all...I intermittently suffer with depression. I bet all those bloggers who don't seem to get writers block or have demons struggle just as much as we do somedays! Exercise is how I clear my head. It doesn't always work straight away, but a few days of intense physical exercise can help break through a rough patch, and all that blood rushing about sometimes gets the writing ideas flowing too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-2990801735215708132015-10-08T16:05:20.704-05:002015-10-08T16:05:20.704-05:00Don't pull away from friends. The devil wants ...Don't pull away from friends. The devil wants you isolated. You need to surround yourself with people who will lift you up. And I doubt you are the downer person every time.<br />Welcome to the IWSG!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-83878290524283102982015-10-08T11:49:21.816-05:002015-10-08T11:49:21.816-05:00Living in turmoil is enough to make anyone crazy. ...Living in turmoil is enough to make anyone crazy. I can't imagine trying to raise six kids by myself. I would feel completely overwhelmed. The two I have keep me busy enough. And no, I don't think you're a hypocrite. Everyone has bad days when they don't feel happy. Don't give up or be too hard on yourself. Try to find a way to give yourself some TLC. You deserve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-36050450237095233912015-10-08T01:32:23.349-05:002015-10-08T01:32:23.349-05:00Hi Jennifer!
Single mother to six kids! No wond...Hi Jennifer! <br />Single mother to six kids! No wonder you sometimes get down from all the demands on you! Not to mention responsibilities. I'm surprised you find any time to write. <br /><br />I've struggled with depression too, but somehow I've always pulled through. I've found that nature helps me to clear my head and often helps me climb out of the doldrums. Music too! <br /><br />I could never shut down the negative tapes playing in my head until I got help and ultimately went on medication for depression and anxiety. It was life-changing for me!<br /><br />I really like what Murees Dupé wrote (above). Hang in there and don't give up! Write when you can, and be kind with yourself when you can't! Most of us do the best we can given the circumstances, so sometimes we need to cut ourselves a little slack! Take care! Hugs to you! <br /><br /><br /><br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-26147395653569922862015-10-07T15:24:32.546-05:002015-10-07T15:24:32.546-05:00I suffer from depression too. I have good days and...I suffer from depression too. I have good days and bad days too. I don't think you are failing anyone. You have a lot on your shoulders. You're a mom for starters, which is a tough job. I don't' have kids, but I have a mom and I admire her for still putting up with us. Do what you can. Take time for yourself, which I know can seem impossible. Do whatever you need to to make yourself feel better. For me, its staying away from people. That's how I recharge my batteries. The quickest way to depress me is put me in a crowd. <br /><br />If writing out your thoughts helps, do that. If you want to have a good cry, which I have done, go for it. There will be times when you just want to stay in bed and not do anything, but don't give up on yourself. You are a good person and you do deserve to be loved and taken care of. You do deserve good things. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089753435429700179.post-79791241009548929942015-10-07T12:07:40.988-05:002015-10-07T12:07:40.988-05:00I feel ya. I'll go through months where I won&...I feel ya. I'll go through months where I won't even pick up the pen and I'm literally having to drag myself out of bed. I haven't been officially diganosed (because my doctor sucks) but I'm fairly sure it's a mix of bipolar depression. I'll have high energy months, too, where I get TONS of stuff ton, then back into that pit for a while. It sucks.<br /><br />Writing is solitary, but if you need it you can always find someone to talk to!<br /><br />- Madilyn Quinn @ <a href="http://shereadsanddrinks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">NovelBrews</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com