tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post1142624003664424046..comments2023-10-10T06:51:06.002-07:00Comments on megan camille: part 2: getting helpMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446417961676422054noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-2367113644684743792012-10-03T13:11:13.709-07:002012-10-03T13:11:13.709-07:00Sooo I just barely saw this because of your previo...Sooo I just barely saw this because of your previous post linking to this. I actually have a LOT of questions about depression and was wondering if you could {possibly} e-mail me about this? amandanielsen8@gmail.com. <br /><br />I'd text you, but I don't want to put my number all over right here! haha. I am actually extremely grateful I came across this because I think it was an answer to silent prayers.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />AmandaAmanda Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730445996277619629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-8787653083951205042012-07-04T12:12:57.535-07:002012-07-04T12:12:57.535-07:00When I got engaged to my now husband, Bob, I was s...When I got engaged to my now husband, Bob, I was struggling with undiagnosed PTSD and had been for most of my life, but had never gotten help for it. Bob wasn't sure how to approach me about it either, but one night I had quite the breakdown, so the following day he tenderly made suggestions and supported me in whatever ways I needed. I went into the BYU counseling center that day and started seeing a therapist. She was exactly the person I needed to get help from! It was definitely an uphill battle at first, with depression and emotional scarring surfacing frequently, but the healing came soon after. Not only that, but I finally began to see myself and the world accurately. That all began three years ago. Today, I'm finally myself. Not only that, but I <i>love</i> myself (which is a first for me!). I wish I'd understood just how beneficial therapy can be. I would have sought that kind of help so long ago! But I''m thankful I found it sooner than later. Thanks for sharing your story. It always reaffirms my own when I learn of someone else's success in overcoming something so consuming. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570817096583241300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-78461116577065659962011-11-20T01:07:47.784-07:002011-11-20T01:07:47.784-07:00Hi. I just wanted to say thank you for this post, ...Hi. I just wanted to say thank you for this post, I've only just found it! I start counselling on Tuesday and I feel exactly the same way. I know that I should be happy and I put a happy front on but I don't feel happy. I'm nervous about it but I know at the same time that this is what I need and what my boyfriend needs me to do. Thank you!<br /><br />MacGirl xx<br /><br />www.macgirlsadventures.co.ukMacGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430805344093014629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-39513987855027374892011-08-29T20:21:45.535-07:002011-08-29T20:21:45.535-07:00Hey Karen!
I hope you see this since you don'...Hey Karen! <br /><br />I hope you see this since you don't have an email listed... But I really want to answer your question! I've gone to a couple of different therapists (because of scheduling conflicts and things) and all of them have suggested to NOT put me on medication. The main reason being we (the therapist and I) both felt that it wasn't so much a biological problem that needed medication as it was that I needed to learn a new way to live and learn new tools to incorporate into my life. We didn't want to mask the problem with medication that we felt like I wasn't at the place that I needed. Although I do believe some people greatly benefit from it, we just both didn't feel right about it for me. I hope this makes sense and answers your question... And more importantly I hope you see this!! Maybe I'll write an actual post about it :) <br /><br />Thanks for reading and I'm SO happy they have been helpful! That means a lot! <br /><br />MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446417961676422054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-52976861218475250312011-08-27T13:34:01.411-07:002011-08-27T13:34:01.411-07:00Hi Megan,
I have been reading your blog for a whi...Hi Megan,<br /><br />I have been reading your blog for a while now and I love it. These posts have really been helpful to me and I thank you for them. I know this is a personal question so there is no need to answer but on top of going to therapy, do you take a depression prescription as well? I have been going to a therapist for a couple months now and he has suggested I take an anti-depressant but I'm not sure what to do. Any advice? <br /><br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-33494935906128499842011-08-20T09:24:35.622-07:002011-08-20T09:24:35.622-07:00Thank you for being open with your mental health. ...Thank you for being open with your mental health. I know so many of us struggle and hold it inside and the success stories are never shared. I hope that your story will inspire others to better their own lives :). Being open is a sign of humility, and not only helps us to progress more quickly but can inspire others to better their own lives. Love you girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-10877823876856111822011-08-18T09:26:08.638-07:002011-08-18T09:26:08.638-07:00Very touching and inspirational!Very touching and inspirational!Melody Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335131349969100557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-22668857541535028092011-08-17T13:26:01.476-07:002011-08-17T13:26:01.476-07:00Keep up the good work. I went to a therapist for m...Keep up the good work. I went to a therapist for my anxiety and it worked and I am doing so much better. Take care of yourself. New follower.Mommy Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14016498338534458441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-6174041881679630882011-08-16T23:05:16.100-07:002011-08-16T23:05:16.100-07:00That first step into the counselor's office wa...That first step into the counselor's office was hard, but worth it for me.<br /><br />However, I'll be honest...I didn't feel relief after my first visit. It was several days later, but at least the relief came.Autumn @ Autumn All Alonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01656425235020831354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-78211415850742989632011-08-16T19:35:09.245-07:002011-08-16T19:35:09.245-07:00I completely agree! I have been going to therapy f...I completely agree! I have been going to therapy for 3 months too! It's been one of the best decisions i've ever made. It's not for the same reason, but it's still helped so incrediby much. I feel like I'm finally starting to see the person I want to be :) I'm so happy for you to be making progress! Taking care of yourself is so important!Alexis Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078793693594634917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-41460290083030481472011-08-16T13:25:44.746-07:002011-08-16T13:25:44.746-07:00Thanks for doing this, Megan!Thanks for doing this, Megan!Jessica Sebastianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976893055386296400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-44230614037718425992011-08-16T10:25:17.305-07:002011-08-16T10:25:17.305-07:00I think as Latter-day Saints we put a lot of press...I think as Latter-day Saints we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be perfect, but we need to remember that it is because we are imperfect that Heavenly Father sent His Son for us -- and because He loves us, even with those imperfections. Thanks for sharing these last two posts. It really is nice, especially here in "perfect" little Provo, to know that there are others who struggle sometimes too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907527972751644393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214888787184795220.post-38050985497990471572011-08-16T08:06:41.414-07:002011-08-16T08:06:41.414-07:00I've been going to counseling since march and ...I've been going to counseling since march and it has been so good for me!! Just like you said, how you felt weightless after you go. I feel that way still after I go. I have been dealing with anxiety more than depression. But they are both equally hard and draining. <br />Husbands are great, but at the same time we can't always depend on them to help us get thru. I'm learning that right now. To depend less on my hubby and more on God. Which is so hard!! My hubby can say calming words to me and rub my arm when I feel anxious. Lol but it's always a process. Just like living our Christian walk, that is never complete. <br />I appreciate your honesty with this blog. Makes me want to share more on mine. :-)GingerPeachThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154330018214721853noreply@blogger.com