tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post9180509278235306870..comments2024-03-22T07:29:41.391+00:00Comments on Jayne Ferst: As the world falls downJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-22852657859370259432011-09-29T14:18:32.626+01:002011-09-29T14:18:32.626+01:00A big heartfelt thanks to everyone that commented ...A big heartfelt thanks to everyone that commented on this post. xJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-6918139611376086012011-09-28T20:39:31.491+01:002011-09-28T20:39:31.491+01:00Look after yourself, Jayne. Do whatever you need t...Look after yourself, Jayne. Do whatever you need to do. It's a beautiful world, but only if you feel well enough to notice.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-7026481624636405512011-09-28T14:27:33.399+01:002011-09-28T14:27:33.399+01:00This post described my own bouts so well. I call ...This post described my own bouts so well. I call mine black dog, like Churchill did. He circles just as you described. I agree with Maggie May and Speedwriting. After a 2 year bout of black dog, college is amazing and has put such a smile on my face. The trick is keeping anxiety at bay too. Look forward to meeting at mid-term.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-65524813648514083642011-09-28T02:14:03.348+01:002011-09-28T02:14:03.348+01:00I'm so glad you're on an up now. I can rel...I'm so glad you're on an up now. I can relate so much to your post, chipping away at those boulders is a daily battle - keep going.Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810638337124194629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-58726940863186945402011-09-26T16:10:16.885+01:002011-09-26T16:10:16.885+01:00Seems as if so many of us writer-types deal with d...Seems as if so many of us writer-types deal with depression on some level... sure hope you are pulling up--there's not too much worse than those nose-dives...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-31304359979471165402011-09-25T11:44:52.700+01:002011-09-25T11:44:52.700+01:00Yes I do believe artists are as Maggy May say, are...Yes I do believe artists are as Maggy May say, are more prone to bursts of joy and burts of sadness/melancholy. Artists are sponges. Every emotion is soaked in from this world and sips out and you don't always chose the way it's going to sip out. Thanks for sharing it with us.L.A Speedwinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734240100355616049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-11216196423763179712011-09-23T20:43:35.564+01:002011-09-23T20:43:35.564+01:00I'm so sorry sweetie. Sometimes ya just have ...I'm so sorry sweetie. Sometimes ya just have to take some baby steps to climb outta the hole.<br /><br />My heart and prayers are with ya.<br /><br />God bless and have yourself a fantastic fall weekend. :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-39241398763507210492011-09-22T20:13:50.420+01:002011-09-22T20:13:50.420+01:00I love your description of depression but I know o...I love your description of depression but I know only too well what it is like. <br />I think artistic people are prone to it in some form or another. Maybe we have to feel things so intensely, otherwise we wouldn't be able to express ourselves.<br /><br />Glad the break did you good. Hope the good effects last a long time.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-45458258126439247542011-09-22T16:12:57.198+01:002011-09-22T16:12:57.198+01:00Depression is horrible, but I hope this helps:
htt...Depression is horrible, but I hope this helps:<br />http://i.imgur.com/5LdZT.jpg<br />It's the link to the Oxford comma cartoon. I hope it makes you smile!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-15226907145145279702011-09-22T14:12:52.144+01:002011-09-22T14:12:52.144+01:00Sometimes, it's great to take those breaks. I ...Sometimes, it's great to take those breaks. I know I really need them. I suffer from depression as well and I know that writing helps me get out of it so I need to keep going and to keep going I need those breaks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-66988845433868835912011-09-22T13:34:10.201+01:002011-09-22T13:34:10.201+01:00LIsts. That's what invariably helps me when I...LIsts. That's what invariably helps me when I get overwhelmed. From "narrowing the exposition in chapter 3" to "brush teeth, feed the cat".<br /><br />It doesn't make me feel less depressed, but when I cross them off I feel I have a better sense of accomplishment.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-35383778628228555762011-09-22T10:55:21.193+01:002011-09-22T10:55:21.193+01:00No wonder you fell in love with words again - if t...No wonder you fell in love with words again - if this sentence of yours has anything to go by ... "Although if you are prone to depression it never exactly goes away – it circles your perimeter fence and waits for an unwary sentry'.<br /><br />By the way, I can totally relate to your post. Kindred spirits. Enough said.<br /><br />Take care of 'you'.Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-2424843390588893752011-09-22T02:24:32.420+01:002011-09-22T02:24:32.420+01:00Glad you're chipping away at those boulders. ...Glad you're chipping away at those boulders. Keep it up and keep writing.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-51936868559371646112011-09-22T01:40:20.419+01:002011-09-22T01:40:20.419+01:00HI Jayne
Sounds like you are on a roll now.. and t...HI Jayne<br />Sounds like you are on a roll now.. and that doing what you love really sits well with you and changes your whole perspective.. <br /><br />You know I've had a year full of indecision.. started with one really bad decision and seems I can't trust my own judgement now.. haha.. but you are so right about the no decision just being a form of paralysis...<br /><br />Best thing I did was go to europe for 5 weeks. but now I'm home I've noticed I'm back to indecision again.. bugger..<br /><br />Have a lovely week and lovelier weekend.. ciao xxx JulieJulie@beingRUBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-80553295339745573742011-09-21T21:33:48.312+01:002011-09-21T21:33:48.312+01:00Looking back through my blog posts over the past y...Looking back through my blog posts over the past year and half, I noticed posts about self-doubt, frustration and suffocating constantly pop up. Depression really chaps my ass, but it's something I've dealt with for a very long time. I expect it now. Taking a walk or getting peace & quiet for an hour makes it more bearable. <br /><br />It's good to hear you found the positive curve of the cycle. Enjoy it!Laura M. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118305776404765529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-67928731174099024842011-09-21T20:06:06.107+01:002011-09-21T20:06:06.107+01:00Glad to hear you've got the fire back, Jayne! ...Glad to hear you've got the fire back, Jayne! It's true that sometimes all you need is a little break. :)Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-1814881711742928892011-09-21T19:32:23.258+01:002011-09-21T19:32:23.258+01:00Depression never really goes away, is so true. It ...Depression never really goes away, is so true. It lingers, waiting to encircle you again, but I think you have the right idea, chipping away a little at a time. <br /><br />I go through spells too where I am a total recluse and it takes a toll. I'm glad you were able to take a break and start feeling better. Hopefully that's a platform for more. 8)Ava Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14396315936946338742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-38292455763232738682011-09-21T19:28:44.437+01:002011-09-21T19:28:44.437+01:00Little breaks are important for the body and the p...Little breaks are important for the body and the power of silence for the mind. That's just me though. <br /><br />Keep going with your writing.Debbie Coopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935744781017341500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-42865083829232686672011-09-21T18:15:01.664+01:002011-09-21T18:15:01.664+01:00I suffer occasionally as well. I let myself wallow...I suffer occasionally as well. I let myself wallow for a couple of days and sit listening to music while playing mindless games like Diner Dash. Then I slap myself into doing something productive. <br /><br />Also, now living with The Man is helpful, he whips me into a good mood rather quickly.<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling better now!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-31347647908904720962011-09-21T18:06:43.263+01:002011-09-21T18:06:43.263+01:00I'm so sorry you suffer from it. I have severa...I'm so sorry you suffer from it. I have several loved ones who do, and I know what a mammoth of a life obstacle it can be. Glad you got a little down time.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-61883096032009282092011-09-21T17:03:07.737+01:002011-09-21T17:03:07.737+01:00Breaks from the routine are so restful, aren't...Breaks from the routine are so restful, aren't they? Sometimes I just take a day and it makes me feel so much better!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-17426387080095928242011-09-21T16:20:33.338+01:002011-09-21T16:20:33.338+01:00Yay for breaks from the everyday!! Good for you!!!...Yay for breaks from the everyday!! Good for you!!! Glad you got your writerly mojo back too!!<br /><br />I just know you'll keep dem bad boulders away with your pen and your amazing words!!<br /><br />Yay! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-38205046952628764342011-09-21T15:57:01.310+01:002011-09-21T15:57:01.310+01:00I know what you mean with depression. I don't...I know what you mean with depression. I don't suffer from it, but many people in my family do. And they're on medication for it.<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to get some work done despite the pit. And I'm glad you seem to be feeling a bit better :)Giles Hashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772067878017549159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-8314872392181806542011-09-21T15:41:09.414+01:002011-09-21T15:41:09.414+01:00It sounds as if you took a break at the right time...It sounds as if you took a break at the right time and it healed your soul a bit.I like my time alone with nature, it provides that same energy I need to maintain well. I get restless if I don't get out regulaly.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507901142971459084.post-35431588509069070802011-09-21T15:03:01.335+01:002011-09-21T15:03:01.335+01:00"depression never exactly goes away – it circ..."depression never exactly goes away – it circles your perimeter fence and waits for an unwary sentry."<br /><br />I can relate to this.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.com