tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post4229155937534931991..comments2024-03-28T11:01:04.401-04:00Comments on Speak of the Devil: On Rare Occasions I Can Be SeriousWilliam Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-14523504647954337092015-01-29T14:27:42.674-05:002015-01-29T14:27:42.674-05:00Really great post, William. I know how it goes too...Really great post, William. I know how it goes too. Luckily I've learned how to control it very well, thanks to therapy. It's definitely something that has to be pushed back constantly. I really like what you said about resolve. That's exactly how I've remained healthy in regards to depression...by firmly resolving to never get to that low point where it becomes overwhelming. Krisztina Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083709968500243900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-4057927816298115082015-01-24T07:52:33.919-05:002015-01-24T07:52:33.919-05:00Good for you to come so far and be able to talk ab...Good for you to come so far and be able to talk about this, William.<br />(I'm partial to Beethoven myself)<br />We all suffer, from time to time, with depression. It get so deep that for some help from a therapist is the best answer.<br />Have a good day, my friend!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-27124063112995794202015-01-23T01:07:29.415-05:002015-01-23T01:07:29.415-05:00Asking for help
Getting rid of toxic people (Well,...Asking for help<br />Getting rid of toxic people (Well, maybe not getting rid of them but getting them out of your life<br />Walking through the fear<br /><br />It's a good combination. Hard to do it all at once but with practice it becomes more natural, and you can hear the music better.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-38580332857361775432015-01-23T00:03:35.007-05:002015-01-23T00:03:35.007-05:00Depression really is an evil beast. I like the bla...Depression really is an evil beast. I like the black dog comparison. I've seen it take out so many people in family, especially those close to me, and it's so hard to deal with sometimes. I'm grateful you're doing better!<br /><br />Cannibalistic groundhogs, lol!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-54164470905210649842015-01-22T13:57:25.088-05:002015-01-22T13:57:25.088-05:00No, thank you.No, thank you.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-3977581927770172442015-01-22T00:59:56.669-05:002015-01-22T00:59:56.669-05:00I try not to talk about my problems too much espec...I try not to talk about my problems too much especially with the x but that said...... to not speak or talk about or to someone makes anything more important than it is. And it grows to overtake everything.<br />I am happy to see that you can and did meet what ever is toxic head on.<br />Good for you !<br /><br />cheers, gayleangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-87012908146031162052015-01-21T23:14:30.071-05:002015-01-21T23:14:30.071-05:00Yes, yes and yes, a thousand times yes to this pos...Yes, yes and yes, a thousand times yes to this post. I too am getting to the point of asking for help, but it's one of the hardest things to doJoanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-57931023387094365082015-01-21T19:46:21.009-05:002015-01-21T19:46:21.009-05:00The old saw about getting back on a horse when thr...The old saw about getting back on a horse when thrown definitely applies. The other is a much harder fight that many people lose. Keep your fists up and enjoy Beethoven! Hugs.Mari Collierhttp://www.maricollier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-47954612508483654322015-01-21T19:40:18.829-05:002015-01-21T19:40:18.829-05:00My fear of heights extends to even being in a car ...My fear of heights extends to even being in a car going over a bridge. I understand, I DO! <br />Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-83544771619852015882015-01-21T17:27:15.888-05:002015-01-21T17:27:15.888-05:00@Lowell: these days heights suit me just fine.
@N...@Lowell: these days heights suit me just fine.<br /><br />@Norma: it's been a hard lesson to learn.<br /><br />@Kelly: that's true.<br /><br />@Eve: it's been awhile since I've read that one.<br /><br />@Cheryl: I have.<br /><br />@Whisk: thank you.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-61291390240194020272015-01-21T15:37:13.066-05:002015-01-21T15:37:13.066-05:00Thank you for sharing this with us. Well done, and...Thank you for sharing this with us. Well done, and I also enjoyed the cannibal bit. Funny. And true, we can't always be serious.<br /><br />Great post The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-29920264285217513492015-01-21T13:37:50.648-05:002015-01-21T13:37:50.648-05:00We definitely can't do it all and must at time...We definitely can't do it all and must at times reach out for help. Sounds like you've come to an understanding of yourself that has made you stronger.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101939218861758437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-3753244952848989392015-01-21T12:56:08.954-05:002015-01-21T12:56:08.954-05:00Recently read Jack London's White Fang, as you...Recently read Jack London's White Fang, as you already know and he talks about silence on the tundra feeling tangible so I know what you mean about air and fear and phobias. Very creative writing and I hope you remain a friend through my climb. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-35935399241516918282015-01-21T12:49:07.115-05:002015-01-21T12:49:07.115-05:00No, it's not a sign of weakness at all. The st...No, it's not a sign of weakness at all. The strong ones are the ones who ask for help and are able to push through because they got help.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-80254806244707523952015-01-21T10:43:55.193-05:002015-01-21T10:43:55.193-05:00It shows how much progress you've made that yo...It shows how much progress you've made that you can write about it in such a public manner; I can remember a time when you couldn't talk about it at all. You've come so far, my friend. I'm proud of you.<br /><br />Too often, we put up with people or situations in our lives that are toxic. I learned the hard way that you sometimes just have to walk away.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7630295318214379308.post-66338940157998269792015-01-21T06:16:39.289-05:002015-01-21T06:16:39.289-05:00This is a beautiful account of your journey and yo...This is a beautiful account of your journey and you're right on in every way. Thank you for sharing such intimate details. I've a fear of heights and have long ago learned I don't need high places so I don't go there. Ever!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.com