Comments on: World Suicide Prevention Day

By: Ms. Terri

Ms. Terri — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:25:49 +0000

Nice post. Jill Pilgrim recommended I give you a read. She flattered me by telling me that my posting reminds her of yours – honest. It was a huge compliment.

My mental health story can be found over at Pilgrim Congress, and although it’s rather tongue-in-cheek, I can completely relate to both your and her stories. (http://pilgrimcongress.com/2009/10/the-birth-of-mental-illness/)

And there’s much more to the story, but I haven’t quite gotten there as far as writing it all out.

I also have To Write Love On Her Arms as a Social Vibe sponsor on my site. Love it.

By: ohhayitskk

ohhayitskk — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:41:42 +0000

great entry. i loved it, and i can totally relate, particularly to the weirdness of realizing i needed help. i hid my anxiety disorder for so long and so well, that no one, even a therapist or two, realized how bad it had really gotten. it got to the point where i was having panic attacks constantly, and i was miserable, but for a long time, i was too proud to get help.

then i did, and now i’m soooo much happier and at ease. and medicated. wooo.

By: Juley Robarge Woods

Juley Robarge Woods — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:08:10 +0000

Amy,
You are fantastic. I could imagine how hard it was to accept that you struggled with depression because everyone viewed you as happy-go-lucky.
I am glad you are doing way better, and thanks for reminding people to care and get help.

By: Ari

Ari — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:10:37 +0000

Wonderful post! Thank you ! It took me years to finally admit to my family that I was depressed – it took an suicide attempt before I could. I still have problems telling people when its happening – my bf has been great at trying to convince me that “we’re all a little crazy.” Friends and family have been the best “tool” I have in dealing with it.

By: Kimwithak

Kimwithak — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:09:52 +0000

This is a great post. As someone who has been through the same things you have, I appreciate you speaking up about it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:04:16 +0000

I love that you shared this & I honestly did not know they had a day reserved for this (which I think is wonderful). I got help myself a little over two years ago. I can finally hold my head up high and from heart say life IS worth living & I am happy! My bff said to me at the time, “you may not be able to believe me now but, there IS light at the end of the tunnel” – I didn’t believe her but, she was right. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you for keeping it so real on your blog – I don’t know you personally but, I think you are a pretty amazing person from everything I have read.
Have a wonderful day full of all the beautiful things life has to offer!

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:10:40 +0000

Thank you for sharing!!!!! Depression is definitely difficult to deal with by everyone involved!!

By: Mighty Mouse

Mighty Mouse — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:15:09 +0000

Oh Amy, I had no idea! It makes my heart sad! I’m glad tho’ these days are far, far better for you!

By: Lollygagger

Lollygagger — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:57:12 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story and reaching out to others and being an advocate for preventing suicide. It’s awareness and compassion like this that help break that stigma that is unfortunately attached to mental illness.

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