tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post8851660491805458873..comments2023-10-24T01:57:00.641-07:00Comments on Dal, Hel & Bel: Not a lot of Light in this PostHelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-47131966446988307472010-09-22T06:37:19.484-07:002010-09-22T06:37:19.484-07:00Hel, It is great that you have told us, and we'...Hel, It is great that you have told us, and we'll do our best to encourage you and listen when you need to talk (or blog). <br />It would be very wise for you to also see someone (a GP) for a baseline checkup on arrival in the US, even if you are feeling fantastic. Give them a written history, discuss strategies(make a plan), and book appointments for follow up in 1 month and 3 months time. Calendar "ask Hel about depressive symptoms" reminders on your husband's mobile/calendar too. If you start to slide you want to have assistance early, before you are really in trouble. <br />Also, don't forget that sometimes anti-depressants aren't enough, plus the dosage/prescription often needs considerable tailoring. Don't be afraid to push for additional assistance or to change strategies. And give your heart a voice too.<br />Love<br />MiriamMiriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279382945620938430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-48004915563128453932010-09-22T05:17:47.767-07:002010-09-22T05:17:47.767-07:00love ya buddy and hope this move brings many good ...love ya buddy and hope this move brings many good times and new adventures for your happily ever after in the making (thats happily ever after all the stuff that goes with marriage disclaimer thingy ) <br />:)<br />anyway what am i trying to say here??<br />just that im thinking of you guys and sending love across the miles.cant wait to read all about what ya doin and the dinner from down under blog !! :)<br />i put another post on my Yum blog..its going to be huge haha<br />love ya stax<br />hugs n smiles<br />bron<br />xxBron Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556712272367625491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-6868858287676806632010-09-21T16:45:50.755-07:002010-09-21T16:45:50.755-07:00All the best Hel. Stay strong! xxxAll the best Hel. Stay strong! xxxPetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460731579480527794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-12688557519349547802010-09-20T12:55:03.265-07:002010-09-20T12:55:03.265-07:00I think it's totally NORMAL to be scared to mo...I think it's totally NORMAL to be scared to move, even if you are moving across town, which is clearly not what you're doing. The fact that you're aware of the depression is a pretty huge first step. Have Dal help you watch for certain things. . . give him triggers that you think are past the point you should be, and make him send you to the dr. if you get that far. But being self aware is going to be huge.<br /><br />Also, there are a lot of us over here that are pretty darn glad you're coming, even if we don't live down the street. And you WILL make new friends. You guys can't help it.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036077720306782145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-84959632820093303792010-09-20T12:32:20.769-07:002010-09-20T12:32:20.769-07:00Let me give you these words of comfort. Americans ...Let me give you these words of comfort. Americans LOVE Australians. I knew this before we moved here, but didn't realize to what extent until we were actually living here. You are going to be a celebrity! And not just because you are Australian but because you are an amazing person too. It will be fun if we can catch up at some point while you are here. Until then, good luck with your big, no, HUGE move and all the best:)Kim Krokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913396219421742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-66011270741481819172010-09-20T09:34:25.156-07:002010-09-20T09:34:25.156-07:00Depression isn't a sign of weakness, Helen. A...Depression isn't a sign of weakness, Helen. And you are very likely to face a bout of it over the next few months, so it's wise of you to plan ahead. I'd talk to a doc as soon as you reach AZ and try to keep ahead of it; once it's on top of you it's that much harder to tame.<br /><br />Change, fatigue, loss, responsibility for others - they all contribute to depression, and you're going to be facing all of them in the days and weeks to come.<br /><br />It's not weakness. It's life. And you're a smart lady.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532225334730948057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057509926604303961.post-48441071245217005662010-09-20T07:50:01.726-07:002010-09-20T07:50:01.726-07:00I understand this because I felt some fear in our ...I understand this because I felt some fear in our recent move too. For me, personally, focusing on my family and attending to their needs and helping them get settled has helped to not focus too much on my own anxieties. Good luck. You can do this.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.com