tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post7358040089476142779..comments2023-06-29T02:25:59.476-06:00Comments on Redhoodoos: DiscouragementRedhoodooshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18166935111744243313noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-78964974763257668912008-11-28T01:28:00.000-07:002008-11-28T01:28:00.000-07:00After going thru a major depressive episode this s...After going thru a major depressive episode this summer I learned the value of letting others help me-this even included my hubby, mom and dad and kids. Amazing how their strenght helped me back. I am also a hospice Rn and just want to let people know that depression is real and not just a phase we can talk ourselves out of. There is so mamy resouces out there for help and counseling and many of them thru our faith. I learned the hard way that just picking someone from an insurance directory was not a smart idea. Keep your friends and the gospel close to you and good luck:)rich and stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699230317244431070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-46668462961463589252008-11-27T15:42:00.000-07:002008-11-27T15:42:00.000-07:00I love the tricks and things that you have learned...I love the tricks and things that you have learned to get your through these times. Holidays always tend to bring up unsettled moments in time. I have to just literally detatch and sometimes treat it as if I am an outsider looking in, or being invited to participate. Truly, it is much easier to look at it that way and everyone is so much happier. I too, have tricks that I use for coping with the holidays and old family drama.tiki_ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514668932799794084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-5420820845012523572008-11-25T12:29:00.000-07:002008-11-25T12:29:00.000-07:00Where have I been? How did I miss this post? I k...Where have I been? How did I miss this post? I know a little too well what you're going through. It seems just when I start to think I've got things under control, that little depression demon creeps back up and bites me.<BR/>Yours words have encouraged me, and I hope you realize that you're not alone, and we're all here for you!<BR/>(And I'm glad to hear the pre-Thanksgiving dinner cheered you up!)Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03380959865544480160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-25760978417377805402008-11-24T14:06:00.000-07:002008-11-24T14:06:00.000-07:00Coming from your less-than-spiritual friend, my wo...Coming from your less-than-spiritual friend, my words of advice are to seek support from those you love and try to look at the good things in your life. That's what has typically worked for me in the past, although every day provides a different and sometimes daunting challenge to deal with. Do your best to keep negative people out of your life - you don't need them. And if you do have to deal with them, don't let them bring you down. <BR/><BR/>And when all else fails, fall back on Napoleon. <BR/><BR/>Hey JLW, can I borrow your chapstick? My lips hurt real bad! Gosh!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089289808004613615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-88061980783681590442008-11-24T09:31:00.000-07:002008-11-24T09:31:00.000-07:00We are all discouraged from time to time. Some of ...We are all discouraged from time to time. Some of us more often than others. But with our faith planted firmly in the pure love of Jesus Christ, we can overcome these feelings. <BR/><BR/>When I feel blue I go for a run. There is something about the pounding of my feet that gets the blues out of my system. <BR/><BR/>But that is not for everyone. I understand that. I do believe that working out your body will help your mental health. <BR/><BR/>I like what MB said about being a child of God. That is the bottom line. Love to you. mchellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12147206338960374125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-57899003612961778932008-11-23T21:31:00.000-07:002008-11-23T21:31:00.000-07:00I know this discouragement demon all too well. It...I know this discouragement demon all too well. It is Satans biggest tool with me... I feel insecure, then get all discouraged... its a slippery slope from there for me. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you have to fight this demon too. <BR/><BR/>One thing that has really helped me is a quote that I actually wrote in my scriptures when I was really struggling... it says, in short, "I must never forget that I am a child of God..." I will email you the rest.<BR/><BR/>Sorry you are having a rough go... We all love you, and think you are wonderful.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255980370281345632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-29146990513868002452008-11-23T21:16:00.000-07:002008-11-23T21:16:00.000-07:00(((Hugs))) to you my friend!! Discouragement can ...(((Hugs))) to you my friend!! Discouragement can creep in during the best and worst of times. I know how you are feeling...just don't let the past get you down. When I feel that doubt, discouragment or overwheling ugre to run and hide from the world and all of my mistakes....I stop and take stock of the blessings in my life and remember to live in the present moment. It has taken me many, many years to learn that lesson. So again (((HUGS))) to you. Have a lovely evening and a wonderful week. <BR/><BR/>( I have been trying to catch up on my blog reading today and my computer is so darn slow...talk about discouraging!!! )DesertHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299030668463978206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-58067992603285521092008-11-23T20:46:00.000-07:002008-11-23T20:46:00.000-07:00Joseph Smith had a LOT to be discouraged about and...Joseph Smith had a LOT to be discouraged about and so when the Savior said that to HIM it made me feel like a heel for all the whining and complaining I do. Thanks for the video. I LOVED it. Very inspirational. It is easy to be discouraged. We all experience trials and hardships and feelings of loneliness or regrets. It's easy for me to get on my pitty pot when I think about things I struggle with...being a working mom, having a child with a mental illness, living in a small hut under 1600 SF, dealing with an ex-wife who hates me and makes life VERY difficult, etc., etc., the ONLY way I can counteract that discouragement is counting off the blessings I DO have in my life. That hymn "Count Your Many Blessings" I love cuz it's sooo true. It doesn't discount what I'm discourged about, but it helps me refocus. And also it helps sooo-sooo much to have sisterhood and friends in my life who love and support me and reaffirm that I'm a GREAT person! We all are divine! It also helps to have a great cry to my Heavenly Father in prayer. I haven't met you yet, but I feel a kinship with you and can't wait to meet you next Friday for lunch. Is that still one for people? Have a great Sabbath day! You're amazing!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071466392412822366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-46852906237508301162008-11-23T20:00:00.000-07:002008-11-23T20:00:00.000-07:00Thanks for this. Discouragement just crashes in on...Thanks for this. Discouragement just crashes in on me-- sometimes with good reason and sometimes for none at all. Laughter helps me the most. And sometimes cheap novels like Twilight. Sorry, those weren't very spiritual answers!<BR/><BR/>Hey! I found your crashed car in my yearbook!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-24016413457894384542008-11-23T17:59:00.000-07:002008-11-23T17:59:00.000-07:00Usually when I get discouraged I just let it build...Usually when I get discouraged I just let it build and build till I explode. My house and family go to pieces, I get all resentful and get really emotional. <BR/><BR/>To be honest, I don't know what I do to get out of it. Lately, it's been blogging. If I can get it out of my system and get a little sympathy, I can just move on. But I admitly haven't gone through anything to tough in my life. (Which scares me to death. I REALLY don't want to know what my big thing is going to me.)Wonder Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286006629537084653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-47367101727371603632008-11-23T15:12:00.000-07:002008-11-23T15:12:00.000-07:00Ah, Jodester. This is so timely for me right now....Ah, Jodester. This is so timely for me right now. Especially the 'stuff I thought I left in the past' part. I recently found out that someone I am connected to is also friends with my husband's ex. A person I've never met but have such resentment toward. <BR/><BR/>I thought it was all in the past but this odd connection brought up old feelings etc. Especially when the connection was raving "Oh, she's such a good person". I could barely keep my mouth shut. But I did.<BR/><BR/>I've spent waaayy too much time rumination on that which cannot be changed. Discouraged. <BR/><BR/>I need to follow your example. It's really the only way to not be drown by past struggles. Forgiveness is the only way forward.<BR/><BR/>Cheer up, my friend. I know of many of your struggles and I'm so proud of how well you've managed them. It isn't easy but it is worth it.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300459671364768442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061434319310525569.post-40359204843947801752008-11-23T14:38:00.000-07:002008-11-23T14:38:00.000-07:00Discouragement and I go hand in hand at this time....Discouragement and I go hand in hand at this time. With the economy so bad I don't see how we are just going to "pop" out of it. I see the very real chance that my home could very well run thorugh our hands like sand and find ourselves homeless if something doesn't happen. It can be hard and make your heart pound with sadness. Do you know what helps me? Prayer and a ginormous sense of humor. Hubby and I have started praying our personal prayers day and night of course, but we also pray before we open the store and again when we close up for the night. It helps us. I feel the Savior standing near taking my burden from me and helping my heart to feel lighter. The very thought that a scripture could come to mind in your time of need is truly a testament to how far you have come. Hang in there Red and know...you are not alone. We are here!!!tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089105047115114848noreply@blogger.com