tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.comments2023-05-22T10:19:07.174-05:00O My Soul, why so depressed within me?omshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01935751473333579050noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-65145660148551154152012-05-02T06:01:55.531-05:002012-05-02T06:01:55.531-05:00I wonder how you managed to have 3 children instea...I wonder how you managed to have 3 children instead, owning a dog is much easier than owning kids. Plus, concerning that pooh issue all you have to do is train her, and if she is eating her own pooh it is because her diet is meesed up and her body needs protein. it is not blossom's fault it is your fault, you can not abandon your kid just because he steals your food or run from the house !!!!!Porcupinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840370822310391247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-20268681230537537112012-01-31T09:48:57.590-06:002012-01-31T09:48:57.590-06:00its called owning a dog. you shouldnt have gotten ...its called owning a dog. you shouldnt have gotten one if you didnt want the responsibility. its like being mad that your children messed in their diaper and then "have to clean it up" regardless, im glad you gave her to a home where her behaviors are understood..hollyhttp://www.facebook.com/hollibombnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-76945788597069733332010-09-21T21:04:11.163-05:002010-09-21T21:04:11.163-05:00If you had cancer you would go. If you needed hea...If you had cancer you would go. If you needed heart surgery you would go. Why not go now? The illness has a different name, but the destruction to yourself is/can be the same. Yes, relationships do take time to build, but every run starts with a small step. Don't fear and don't listen to the Evil one who wants to see you hurting and destroyed. Oh, and yes I realize this mostly law, but the law is what points us to the gospel. You have a spiritual physician, now go and make the start with your mental physician. Our Lord will be with you even there and this is part of what it may take for your life to be a High Doxology. <br /> Go in peace dear brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-81518556030947329792010-09-21T16:04:56.580-05:002010-09-21T16:04:56.580-05:00If depression were simple, finding the right thera...If depression were simple, finding the right therapist would be simple. The fact of the matter is that it is a complex disease that may go into remission, but is never completely cured. It's a scary thought, but once you accept it, things feel a little better not because the task is hopeless, but because the task is manageable. Part of that is finding someone that can help you with the lows and the highs of the disease. It's a team effort, really. There is the therapist who helps you talk through and work through the psychological aspect of the disease. There is the md who helps work through the physiological factors through medication, and then there is the pastor, who helps through the spiritual. If you want to conquer the disease and not let it conquer you, all three must be in place. It's important to find one you can trust, who can actually help you out and not just fill your plate with psychobable that sounds good but is worthless. It's hard and it takes work, but any disease of the body after Gen. 3 takes work to tame. As the diabetic, the person with hyperthyroidism, high cholesterol, or hypertension.CAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029178529853093945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-54554217091111245392010-09-21T15:45:34.644-05:002010-09-21T15:45:34.644-05:00I never thought I would spend time with a psycholo...I never thought I would spend time with a psychologist. When I became depressed I was so miserable that I knew I had to get help somewhere. Friends listen, but a good psychologist listens AND can help you see your life more objectively, give you tools to cope with what's happening. Now that my depression has lifted (praise God!) I can see how important the hours I've spent with a therapist were. I saw everything my life from inside a dark hole. The therapist saw my life in a larger context and helped me understand the effect depression had on my thoughts and feelings.<br /><br />It's worth the effort. It may take a few tries, or a few sessions to establish a helpful relationship. It is worth it. God be with you.Mrs. Pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903714560827794373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-8347719011259928122010-07-12T15:27:25.182-05:002010-07-12T15:27:25.182-05:00Dear OMS,
I used to follow your blog and fell awa...Dear OMS,<br /><br />I used to follow your blog and fell away about 8 months ago. I was fighting anxiety, depression, and irritability for about 5+ years. I was misdiagnosed with depression/anxiety/ptsd/etc. and tried a number of SSRIs but none of them really worked for me. Some made me far worse. Earlier this year, I finally got a diagnosis of Chronic Lyme disease. It fit all of my emotional symptoms plus the exhaustion, lethargy, problems with sleep, loss of ability to multi-task, and multiple other symptoms. I am now in the process of fighting the real cause of my symptoms and it has made a big difference.<br /><br />If you are not getting relief from your meds, you might want to consider looking into Lyme disease. I found out the hard way about Lyme and what it does as it continues to disseminate in the body. Unfortunately Lyme has become highly politicized and I cannot stress enough that you will need to see an ILADS trained doctor. There are few doctors who recognize the myriad of symptoms and are trained to treat Chronic Lyme. A large number of Lyme patients have been sick for many years prior to their finally being correctly diagnosed. The most common misdiagnosis is depression/anxiety/etc.<br /><br />If you think looking into this would be a good idea for you, I recommend a good doctor trained by ILADS: http://www.ilads.org Here is a listing of state Lyme Disease Support groups who should be able to recommend a good doctor in you area: http://www.lymeinfo.net/support.html Another good website is: http://www.lymenet.org You are also welcome to contact me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-2737546727154933222010-05-12T12:43:32.078-05:002010-05-12T12:43:32.078-05:00:):)Mrs. Pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903714560827794373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-42164904610820426962010-05-09T14:41:45.924-05:002010-05-09T14:41:45.924-05:00Thank you for sharing this
mpThank you for sharing this<br />mpMrs. Pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903714560827794373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-818842197096199152010-04-29T09:09:05.889-05:002010-04-29T09:09:05.889-05:00I am completely and utterly addicted to caffeine, ...I am completely and utterly addicted to caffeine, both coffee and diet coke. I managed to go off of it cold turkey for about a year when I was on disability, but then fell off the wagon. I was much more relaxed and less anxious. PToddPeperkornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170734854932272327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-73586334751834737682010-04-14T08:48:33.329-05:002010-04-14T08:48:33.329-05:00The most conscious thing I do is reverse the mask....The most conscious thing I do is reverse the mask. Whereas I use to wear a mask to hide from others and even myself, now I use the mask to protect those around me. But obviously not very well.omshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935751473333579050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-40140525175806419732010-04-14T05:30:19.894-05:002010-04-14T05:30:19.894-05:00Great post, thanks!Great post, thanks!Renacementohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03952600704630862361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-15560032927555773422010-04-13T10:15:45.838-05:002010-04-13T10:15:45.838-05:00THAT is a very hard situation. Controlling yoursel...THAT is a very hard situation. Controlling yourself in public, bringing intense feelings home where you are safe, and then venting them in a way that is not hurtful. Let me know if you figure out that part.Mrs. Pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903714560827794373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-11750281509024628882010-04-08T10:13:33.594-05:002010-04-08T10:13:33.594-05:00Routines are so helpful. Having to think is hard; ...Routines are so helpful. Having to think is hard; doing until you can think is good. Good for you.Mrs. Pastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903714560827794373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-19754348317422315472010-03-11T08:56:09.800-06:002010-03-11T08:56:09.800-06:00That is a good hymn. We recorded it for Time Out ...That is a good hymn. We recorded it for <a href="http://lutherantimeout.org/2009/10/time-out-episode-35/" rel="nofollow">Time Out Episode 35</a>. We're up to 56 episodes now, and you're welcome to check it out!Dan at Necessary Roughnesshttp://danatnr.myopenid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-47606386813159616882010-03-12T11:05:52.178-06:002010-03-12T11:05:52.178-06:00Thanks. I will.Thanks. I will.-omsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-67778864343226410152010-03-13T19:22:06.535-06:002010-03-13T19:22:06.535-06:00As the wife of a man who has been severely depress...As the wife of a man who has been severely depressed, I say BRAVO! Married to someone suffering from depression is a very, very hard place to be. Attention from the man I love is one of the things I need the most.<br><br>Your wife is lucky to have a husband who understands that.<br>mpMrs. Pastorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17903714560827794373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-88813854462351859652010-03-22T09:57:57.150-05:002010-03-22T09:57:57.150-05:00Amen! I'm so glad it is of benefit to you and...Amen! I'm so glad it is of benefit to you and your sheep.<br><br>-DMRTodd Peperkornhttp://lutheranlogomaniac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-86143807758052285382010-03-22T10:24:25.919-05:002010-03-22T10:24:25.919-05:00That little poetry volume by the pastor in Canada...That little poetry volume by the pastor in Canada has some of the additional stanzas that are sacramental. I'll try and find you the link.Todd Peperkornhttp://lutheranlogomaniac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-77003965059914966912009-07-20T10:03:20.544-05:002009-07-20T10:03:20.544-05:00Thank you, dear pastor, I needed to read that toda...Thank you, dear pastor, I needed to read that today!CAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029178529853093945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-68316612577076575502009-07-20T10:07:48.316-05:002009-07-20T10:07:48.316-05:00Thank you for posting this! I had this very diffi...Thank you for posting this! I had this very difficulty last night in taking my medication. Now, I have to admit to feeling a little foolish. Thank you for putting it so simply!CAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029178529853093945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-29537372368196144132009-07-22T18:19:15.095-05:002009-07-22T18:19:15.095-05:00You are welcome. And thank you for the comment.You are welcome. And thank you for the comment.-omsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-71016966962471192222009-07-25T21:18:47.995-05:002009-07-25T21:18:47.995-05:00What a great blog! What great books! I look forw...What a great blog! What great books! I look forward to reading and learning...toddpeperkornhttps://openid.claimid.com/toddpeperkornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-51186259366535139492009-07-26T08:05:10.177-05:002009-07-26T08:05:10.177-05:00I started running myself -I'm 42. I like how i...I started running myself -I'm 42. I like how it gets me high even long after I finish. It also subdues the ego or as I refer to him- "The soul's bodyguard". Running allows me to achieve a clean state- a place to fall in love with the paraclete.<br>Ed.CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-32335424541430660232009-07-26T14:53:34.186-05:002009-07-26T14:53:34.186-05:00Nice list! May you be richly blessed in all. I gav...Nice list! May you be richly blessed in all. I gave up on my list and burned it --- except for one item: Marinate in the gospel daily. :)Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14176618449804756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737222539778437962.post-39824154982359002412009-07-27T23:52:30.514-05:002009-07-27T23:52:30.514-05:00What an incredibly difficult thing for pastors! Y...What an incredibly difficult thing for pastors! You want to demonstrate compassion, but not at the expense of your own life. How do you strike the balance?toddpeperkornhttps://openid.claimid.com/toddpeperkornnoreply@blogger.com