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Azur,
This is well-written, as usual. Unfortunately for me, I feel like I understand "where you're coming from". I'm not down or depressed at the moment, but I've been there. It seems to come and go for me, depending on different little triggers here and there.
Also, I agree with you about how we are our own bosses. I've always liked that funny little phrase. Although it was coined several years past my time, I love using every opportunity I get to tell someone, "You're not the boss of me!". It really hits the spot, when we say it and mean it, doesn't it? Thanks. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on September 4, 2006 at 4:40 PM
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Take Care!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on September 4, 2006 at 6:46 AM
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Azur, false dawns are always followed by the real dawn soon enough.
We'll be with you to see that light.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on September 4, 2006 at 6:11 AM
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Azur
I am sorry to hear you are feeling so badly! Depression sucks...I have been there. I hope you come out of yours soon!
posted by
FactorFiction
on September 4, 2006 at 6:08 AM
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Azur
I appreciate reading honest writing like that. Depression can sometimes be like a squeezing force that gets rid of the trivial and outmoded stuff. I am sure that its not all bad at all. But we all feel we could do without it, this is true.
posted by
Jomei
on September 4, 2006 at 12:29 AM
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posted by
Ariala
on September 3, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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It is what it is, that's for sure.
I think it's quite important to be able to know when we aren't feeling quite right rather than to not be aware of it. Hope you find a way to be un-depressed soon.
posted by
Julia.
on September 3, 2006 at 12:15 PM
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You have always been a strong person, with great advice for everybody else.
I am so sorry you feel this way, but I am glad that you can talk about it......sometimes the strongest of people need others too.....and I am here for you always...if you ever need a shoulder or even a rant......
Take care My Special Friend
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 3, 2006 at 12:04 PM
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What you're feeling
could be a phase of the recovery process. You've been fighting health demons and survived, and like surviving after any massive black thing, the shadows still fall from time to time. The earth is turning. The sun has moved south again, and will move further before the equinox. Actually, that's not right -- the sun hasn't moved, it's that the earth has tilted. You need those tears. You'll be okay.
posted by
Pat_B
on September 3, 2006 at 8:24 AM
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It takes a longer time to solve one's own problems. Someone else might give fresh insight into a situation and be of assistance.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on September 3, 2006 at 4:50 AM
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Good luck with the job!
And I really hope you get to feeling better emotionally very soon!
posted by
Jemmie211
on September 3, 2006 at 3:29 AM
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Azur
I have recently came out of a long depression.
I wish you peace and stregnth........I wish you smiles, laugher and joy.
here is some sunshine for you today.
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on September 3, 2006 at 3:24 AM
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Azur
You're in a tough line of work. I admire your tenacity and professionalism. You show everyone here that dreams do come true for us writers. I, for one, am grateful for your visits and keen observations. You have a lot of support here, notwithstanding the petty bickering.
posted by
avant-garde
on September 3, 2006 at 3:03 AM
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Hope the depression passes!
posted by
Tanga
on September 3, 2006 at 2:01 AM
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Terpgirl30, I am glad you found me again
I commented on you soon after you returned and wondered if you didn't realize it was me. There are two sides of the coin, two halves of the moon and this post represents the black side. It is not all black.
Yes, I still love to talk about writing and journalism. Good to see you
posted by
Azur
on September 2, 2006 at 10:52 PM
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I'm sorry you are feeling so down these days,
but I'm so glad I found you. I left for several months, and when I came back, I went looking for MayB. Couldn't find her, and I was sad. We'd exchanged lots of interesting information on those in the trenches of writing can know.
Don't ask me how, but I just go that you've switched your name. I can't tell you how happy I am to find you!
I'll be stopping in regularly in the future.
Kim
posted by
terpgirl30
on September 2, 2006 at 10:27 PM
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Azur
I am sorry for your depression luv. I know about it, and cope with it from time to time, but now that I am more physically occupied life seems better anyway.
That is what I wish for you as you struggle for that peace that does come from within as you put it. I'll have you in my prayers my friend
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 2, 2006 at 9:28 PM
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Love and peace to you, Azur...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on September 2, 2006 at 8:21 PM
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Azur
good afternoon to you . thinking deep while read your post .
posted by
Rosetree
on September 2, 2006 at 8:15 PM
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Azur, I hope things turn around for you soon. It's got to be hard putting
so much effort out and getting no return, but you've probably been here before and as you said, you haven't hit a wall. You've got inner strength and I admire that.
I don't entirely subscribe to Eleanor Roosevelt's much-quoted phrase, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" because I think that given enough negative reinforcement over time, with no positive reinforcement, even the strongest, most well-balanced souls will lose some confidence. However, it's good to be realistic, which, ,although it is often confused with negativism, I believe is the most truthful way of looking at things, rather than a Pollyannaish head-in-the-sand attitude. Something will come through for you, you have the irons in the fire.
posted by
Blanche.
on September 2, 2006 at 6:47 PM
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