tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617590846825685957.post2150027585400919750..comments2023-11-24T02:53:38.343-06:00Comments on The Path to Frugality: My journey towards mental healthMarthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15943812281623696381noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617590846825685957.post-56421618360315543812013-04-14T12:00:36.584-05:002013-04-14T12:00:36.584-05:00From age 14 until 34 I fought depression with meds...From age 14 until 34 I fought depression with meds, without meds, with therapy and without therapy. I had two nervous breakdowns (untreated) that lasted for a few months each. I did the best I could under the circumstances. I was blessed to have the depression lifted from me about age 35.<br /><br />However, at around age 45 I began having major panic attacks each evening. I remember my husband coming in from work and having to sit on my hands to keep from screaming my head off in pure panic. I didn't let on to him what was going on because he had enough pressure from his job (he's a paramedic) and didn't need to hear my sagas each evening. However I was fortunate to find info on the web that helped me understand I was in the throes of periomenopause. I found a supplementary product that quelled the worst of the anxiety/panic attacks. After a couple of years, I felt strongly that it was time to come off that supplement, which I did. No more major panic attacks.<br /><br />With my history of depression etc. and the history of suicide in my family, I am very mindful of the need to seek help when and where available. I am so glad that you have found your way! Awareness of depression and mental health has a long way to go be made less a stigma and more of a health issue that can easily be remedied with medication, therapy and time, just like any other illness.terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617590846825685957.post-1518010734714685782013-04-07T10:10:40.333-05:002013-04-07T10:10:40.333-05:00I lost my father about a year ago and I am also go...I lost my father about a year ago and I am also going through some perimenopausal issues. I've been to my OBGYN to test my hormones which affect anxiety and depression also. I am a teacher and work full time but I am also trying to fit in some new routines like exercising and eating better to help me through some tough times. Good Luck to you and thanks for sharingmidlifemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633918051409885996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617590846825685957.post-60830327869813085742013-04-04T21:38:07.937-05:002013-04-04T21:38:07.937-05:00Hi Martha,
I really enjoy your blog but have never...Hi Martha,<br />I really enjoy your blog but have never commented before. I take Lexapro too. I feel like it has helped me with my anxiety a lot, hopefully you will have good results with it. The good thing is it does not make you a zombie or change who you are, it is a fairly mild drug I believe. Good Luck!<br />RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617590846825685957.post-49772536264623524232013-04-04T08:39:06.701-05:002013-04-04T08:39:06.701-05:00I really can not understand the block that means t...I really can not understand the block that means that people do not realise that the mind can become ill just as the body can. We all get run down and physically tired, we get cold sores, acne, dandruff, heat rash and so on.I have suffered with depression and used medication and prayer along with excercise and took up new hobbies. I am well at the moment. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.com