Comments on: Dealing With Life? Yes and No http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/ A blog about mental health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Emily http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4603 Emily Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:57:31 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4603 Take care, Liz. Take care, Liz.

]]> By: Sherry http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4602 Sherry Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:41:35 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4602 Liz, Thinking of you from NH. I know you can ride through this adjustment. You've built your own safety net. You're an engaging and likable person who has built many friendships online and--I'm sure--off. We like you, we really like you! And we're here for you. Sherry Liz,
Thinking of you from NH. I know you can ride through this adjustment. You’ve built your own safety net. You’re an engaging and likable person who has built many friendships online and–I’m sure–off. We like you, we really like you! And we’re here for you.
Sherry

]]> By: Kristin Bell http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4601 Kristin Bell Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:31:14 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4601 I'm so sorry things suck right now. I'm glad you have your cute/sweet puppy with you though! I think the sweater is adorable and will help keep her/him warm!!! Here's a saying from the 1970's for you: Keep on Truckin'! lol But seriously, hang in there. I totally understand the TV thing too...most people complain about how it rots your brain, but if it wasn't for the TV I'd probably stare at walls and think terrible thoughts all day long!!! At least when I watch TV I get out of my own head a little. :) Man, I hate it when things suck ass! :( Try reading LOL Cats for fun...it might help to cheer you up a little! And, get in as many cute fixes as you can!!! I’m so sorry things suck right now. I’m glad you have your cute/sweet puppy with you though! I think the sweater is adorable and will help keep her/him warm!!! Here’s a saying from the 1970’s for you: Keep on Truckin’! lol But seriously, hang in there. I totally understand the TV thing too…most people complain about how it rots your brain, but if it wasn’t for the TV I’d probably stare at walls and think terrible thoughts all day long!!! At least when I watch TV I get out of my own head a little. :) Man, I hate it when things suck ass! :( Try reading LOL Cats for fun…it might help to cheer you up a little! And, get in as many cute fixes as you can!!!

]]> By: Becca http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4600 Becca Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:49:16 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4600 Clearly, the most salient aspect of this story is that a dog is made to wear a cute sweater. I think it's only fitting to lecture the author. I don't even know what this post was about... I'm too incensed. (In other news: there's always Netflix.) Clearly, the most salient aspect of this story is that a dog is made to wear a cute sweater. I think it’s only fitting to lecture the author. I don’t even know what this post was about… I’m too incensed.

(In other news: there’s always Netflix.)

]]> By: Eya http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4599 Eya Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:17:53 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4599 "fight" not "find" against my natural tendency to isolate myself “fight” not “find”
against my natural tendency to isolate myself

]]> By: Eya http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4598 Eya Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:16:31 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4598 Hi I moved into my own little place for the first time more than a year and a half ago. And then my tv died and I didn't replace it. I am prone to depression. Anyway now I love it. Having the best kitty ever helps. I think you will soon adjust and will like living alone. Especially cause you can be with your Hannah! I got Netflix for when I really want to watch something. There is awesome public radio here. I started taking some college classes at night and do a lot of reading. The only downside is I have to find against my natural tendency to isolate myself but I did that even when I had roommates. and roommates take a lot of time and emotional energy. Hi
I moved into my own little place for the first time more than a year and a half ago. And then my tv died and I didn’t replace it. I am prone to depression. Anyway now I love it. Having the best kitty ever helps. I think you will soon adjust and will like living alone. Especially cause you can be with your Hannah! I got Netflix for when I really want to watch something. There is awesome public radio here. I started taking some college classes at night and do a lot of reading. The only downside is I have to find against my natural tendency to isolate myself but I did that even when I had roommates. and roommates take a lot of time and emotional energy.

]]> By: suzy http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4597 suzy Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:44:02 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4597 hope you get to feel better soon! i know exactly what you mean, i'm once again living alone now that my husband is away on a contract and it has totally disrupted my routine...i feel spacey and, just like you say, like my world is just out of focus...it's a really horrible feeling and i don't quite know what to do with it, i haven't been on any meds for a while now, but i feel like it might be the solution if i can't get it together soon:( why are you alone, tho, if you don't mind me asking...and if you ever actually answer these comments:) hope you get to feel better soon! i know exactly what you mean, i’m once again living alone now that my husband is away on a contract and it has totally disrupted my routine…i feel spacey and, just like you say, like my world is just out of focus…it’s a really horrible feeling and i don’t quite know what to do with it, i haven’t been on any meds for a while now, but i feel like it might be the solution if i can’t get it together soon:(
why are you alone, tho, if you don’t mind me asking…and if you ever actually answer these comments:)

]]> By: solitarygoat http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4596 solitarygoat Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:56:10 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4596 Congrats on the new place. You aren't alone as you might sometimes feel. Becoming acclimated to my new diggs took much longer than I care to admit, though I have, and its good. New things always take time to adjust to, yet the benefits are usually exponential. I'm taking Prestiq and am trying to maintain. You're an inspiration and I love reading your column. As a side note...that poor dog ..hehe As Carter said, "we're with you, Liz" Congrats on the new place. You aren’t alone as you might sometimes feel. Becoming acclimated to my new diggs took much longer than I care to admit, though I have, and its good. New things always take time to adjust to, yet the benefits are usually exponential. I’m taking Prestiq and am trying to maintain. You’re an inspiration and I love reading your column. As a side note…that poor dog ..hehe As Carter said, “we’re with you, Liz”

]]> By: Sue http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4595 Sue Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:39:00 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4595 Liz: I hope that you are feeling better. Renovating and moving into a new house triggered a such a big major depressive episode for me. A 3 month episode, that I now have only begun to see the light of interest and optimism. That good old/new expensive Effexor- Pristiq has been my lifeline and I have hung on like hell. I know what changes to routine and familiarity can do even with the most considered preparation. I hope your Seroquel kicks in fast. Hannah is so cute. Dress her in a monkey suit if it makes you smile. Liz:
I hope that you are feeling better. Renovating and moving into a new house triggered a such a big major depressive episode for me. A 3 month episode, that I now have only begun to see the light of interest and optimism. That good old/new expensive Effexor- Pristiq has been my lifeline and I have hung on like hell. I know what changes to routine and familiarity can do even with the most considered preparation. I hope your Seroquel kicks in fast. Hannah is so cute. Dress her in a monkey suit if it makes you smile.

]]> By: Carter http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4594 Carter Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:25:33 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4594 We're with you, Liz. We’re with you, Liz.

]]> By: Suzanne http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4593 Suzanne Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:54:56 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4593 Congratulations on the move. Sorry the adjustment is taking its toll on you. Living alone does take some getting used to. Just wanted to let you know, though, you shouldn't be putting Hannah in sweaters or any other kind of clothes. It interferes with the body language that she needs to be able to communicate to other dogs when she is out, and it also interferes with the smell mechanism that lets other dogs know where she is in the pack hierarchy. I have a white fluffy dog I would love to dress up from time to time, but once I heard this reasoning, it made sense to me that I should not. Best of luck getting settled. Congratulations on the move. Sorry the adjustment is taking its toll on you. Living alone does take some getting used to. Just wanted to let you know, though, you shouldn’t be putting Hannah in sweaters or any other kind of clothes. It interferes with the body language that she needs to be able to communicate to other dogs when she is out, and it also interferes with the smell mechanism that lets other dogs know where she is in the pack hierarchy. I have a white fluffy dog I would love to dress up from time to time, but once I heard this reasoning, it made sense to me that I should not. Best of luck getting settled.

]]> By: erin http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2009/03/20/dealing-with-life-yes-and-no/comment-page-1/#comment-4592 erin Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:09:56 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/?p=2861#comment-4592 cutest dog ever! (next to mine of course) cutest dog ever! (next to mine of course)

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