Comments on: Coming Out about Depression http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/ Empower. Challenge. Advance. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:12:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ricky Spears’ Blog » Blog Archive » Hey! I’m not Depressed! :-) I Have ADHD! http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-88883 Ricky Spears’ Blog » Blog Archive » Hey! I’m not Depressed! :-) I Have ADHD! Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:34:42 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-88883 [...] of you will remember the post I wrote last year where I came out about suffering from Depression. I never provided any updates about my condition after that [...] [...] of you will remember the post I wrote last year where I came out about suffering from Depression. I never provided any updates about my condition after that [...]

]]> By: rickyspears http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-86691 rickyspears Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:08:15 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-86691 Marci - Thank YOU for sharing YOUR story! I really need to do an update to this post. Here's a short preview though. After working with a clinical psychologist, it turns out I'm not suffering from depression after all. I have ADHD instead and that appears to be the root cause of my problems. I'm also treating that by instilling new coping mechanisms (and God's help) instead of using pharmaceuticals. Keep hanging in there. We're almost home now! :-) Marci – Thank YOU for sharing YOUR story! I really need to do an update to this post. Here’s a short preview though. After working with a clinical psychologist, it turns out I’m not suffering from depression after all. I have ADHD instead and that appears to be the root cause of my problems. I’m also treating that by instilling new coping mechanisms (and God’s help) instead of using pharmaceuticals.

Keep hanging in there. We’re almost home now! :-)

]]> By: Marci http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-85316 Marci Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:37:06 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-85316 Thanks for sharing your story ... I can identify with everything you shared. As a Christian I thought that admitting I suffer from depression and anxiety issues was a hard thing to do. After all, Christians aren't supposed to suffer from 'mental issues', right? Well, I finally admitted it to myself and to God. With His guidance I am dealing with it and trying to heal with healthy eating, physical activity, time in the sunshine, herbs, supplements, meditation, prayer ... the only drug I was willing to try was xanax and I only use that to sleep and it works well. Drugs have SO many side effects and none of them are good. But you gotta do what you gotta do and everyone's path to healing isn't the same. I still have depression, mood swings, anxiety, panic, anger and frustration issues that are way out of proportion to life's challenges. One day I hope to manage it and perhaps overcome it. If it doesn't happen here, at least I know I won't be suffering in heaven! Thanks for sharing your story … I can identify with everything you shared. As a Christian I thought that admitting I suffer from depression and anxiety issues was a hard thing to do. After all, Christians aren’t supposed to suffer from ‘mental issues’, right? Well, I finally admitted it to myself and to God. With His guidance I am dealing with it and trying to heal with healthy eating, physical activity, time in the sunshine, herbs, supplements, meditation, prayer … the only drug I was willing to try was xanax and I only use that to sleep and it works well. Drugs have SO many side effects and none of them are good. But you gotta do what you gotta do and everyone’s path to healing isn’t the same. I still have depression, mood swings, anxiety, panic, anger and frustration issues that are way out of proportion to life’s challenges. One day I hope to manage it and perhaps overcome it. If it doesn’t happen here, at least I know I won’t be suffering in heaven!

]]> By: rickyspears http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-64640 rickyspears Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:25:49 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-64640 Marek - I usually do begin my day with some time meditating on the scriptures. In fact, I produce the Christian guided meditations on the Mindful Worship web site (www.MindfulWorship.com). A couple months ago I also attended a seminar on Centering Prayer which is probably a little closer to what you're talking about. I've tried that some, although not every day for an extended period of time. Perhaps I'll be able to discipline myself to do it more regularly at some point. Thanks for the encouragement! Marek – I usually do begin my day with some time meditating on the scriptures. In fact, I produce the Christian guided meditations on the Mindful Worship web site (www.MindfulWorship.com).

A couple months ago I also attended a seminar on Centering Prayer which is probably a little closer to what you’re talking about. I’ve tried that some, although not every day for an extended period of time. Perhaps I’ll be able to discipline myself to do it more regularly at some point. Thanks for the encouragement!

]]> By: Marek http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-64349 Marek Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:26:40 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-64349 Hi Ricky, have you tried some form of daily meditation? Hi Ricky,

have you tried some form of daily meditation?

]]> By: rickyspears http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-56715 rickyspears Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:30:26 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-56715 Rita - Thanks for stopping by and for your words of encouragement! Have a great week! Rita – Thanks for stopping by and for your words of encouragement! Have a great week!

]]> By: rita http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-56469 rita Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:14:48 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-56469 Ricky - isn't it a relief when you finally realize what's wrong, and then you can give it to God to see his healing work? Just reading about my diagnosis was a huge turning point, as well as experiencing the first time affects of an anti-depressant. I finally saw another way of life, another way to live, without tears, without chronic anger and sadness. Good luck on your journey. Just be thankful every day that you are on it! Some people don't even reach that point. I fought it, just like you did, felt embarassed, weak. So, welcome to the club, and thank God you joined!! Ricky – isn’t it a relief when you finally realize what’s wrong, and then you can give it to God to see his healing work? Just reading about my diagnosis was a huge turning point, as well as experiencing the first time affects of an anti-depressant. I finally saw another way of life, another way to live, without tears, without chronic anger and sadness.

Good luck on your journey. Just be thankful every day that you are on it! Some people don’t even reach that point. I fought it, just like you did, felt embarassed, weak. So, welcome to the club, and thank God you joined!!

]]> By: Ricky Spears’ Blog » Blog Archive » Exercise: What’s Currently Working for Me http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-51081 Ricky Spears’ Blog » Blog Archive » Exercise: What’s Currently Working for Me Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:37:03 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-51081 [...] Coming Out about Depression 21 [...] [...] Coming Out about Depression 21 [...]

]]> By: rickyspears http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-51054 rickyspears Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:51:08 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-51054 Augusto - Thank you for your prayers. I count you as one of my best friends and I excited about the new capacity in which we get to work with each other. Your input in that group has already helped me greatly with this. I look forward to growing with you more! Augusto – Thank you for your prayers. I count you as one of my best friends and I excited about the new capacity in which we get to work with each other. Your input in that group has already helped me greatly with this. I look forward to growing with you more!

]]> By: rickyspears http://rickyspears.com/blog/2010/06/coming-out-about-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-51053 rickyspears Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:48:22 +0000 http://rickyspears.com/blog/?p=378#comment-51053 Vicky - You're absolutely correct that once you experience this, you begin to empathize with, and better understand, others--not just those who are dealing with it, but I think people in general. It's probably one of the reasons you can understand and relate so well to your employees. :) Thanks so much for commenting and encouraging me! Vicky – You’re absolutely correct that once you experience this, you begin to empathize with, and better understand, others–not just those who are dealing with it, but I think people in general. It’s probably one of the reasons you can understand and relate so well to your employees. :)

Thanks so much for commenting and encouraging me!

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