tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post4726467763680755907..comments2023-12-23T08:33:56.895+00:00Comments on JuliaCrossland: Monday Morning RamblingsJulia Crossland Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-33342286858916874822015-11-24T19:49:36.437+00:002015-11-24T19:49:36.437+00:00Hi Julia,
I have never left a comment on a blog be...Hi Julia,<br />I have never left a comment on a blog before but I felt I had to let you know that you're not alone in feeling like you do! I used to be a runner, but then I started to have terrible hot sweats, up to twenty four in a day and found that I no longer had the energy to run and workout or to work on my allotment, now a days it's hard to even get out of bed in a morning, it's not something that people like to talk about, and people who aren't suffering in the way you are can't understand what you are going through, I just thank goodness that I can absorb myself in crafting and keep busy that way, and at least the weather is colder and I'm not so hot!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-16887315451947976652015-11-19T11:37:30.984+00:002015-11-19T11:37:30.984+00:00Wonderful!Wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-11745264995464243102015-11-18T19:04:36.200+00:002015-11-18T19:04:36.200+00:00I used to feel this way too Julia, though I no lon...I used to feel this way too Julia, though I no longer get depression. I found that always looking up at the sky, rooflines, trees etc. very helpful, together with the medication. Acupuncture was another tool that worked for me. Be well dear girl. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-66421436802346523352015-11-18T09:37:55.968+00:002015-11-18T09:37:55.968+00:00Hartslove, I am so grateful to you for your kind w...Hartslove, I am so grateful to you for your kind words, they have touched me. Sending love and gratitude to you.<br />Julia xJulia Crossland Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-58481008633140272352015-11-18T09:37:11.445+00:002015-11-18T09:37:11.445+00:00Small steps...yes, I think this is an important th...Small steps...yes, I think this is an important thing to remember. Go gently yourself, sending love and thanks for your honesty.<br />Julia xJulia Crossland Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-36373457123662707482015-11-18T09:36:25.860+00:002015-11-18T09:36:25.860+00:00Thank you so much for your kindness Mary.
Julia xThank you so much for your kindness Mary.<br />Julia xJulia Crossland Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-62324695627112319622015-11-18T09:36:06.922+00:002015-11-18T09:36:06.922+00:00Thank you so much for your words Ariadne, so much ...Thank you so much for your words Ariadne, so much truth and wisdom, thank you.<br />Julia xJulia Crossland Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-24358140394405667722015-11-17T18:09:23.906+00:002015-11-17T18:09:23.906+00:00Oh yes, I can relate in some ways. I rely on my g...Oh yes, I can relate in some ways. I rely on my go-to scriptures and old prayer notes I jotted down in various notebooks. Also, walking around the block or looking out at the sky or leaves as you suggest helps when my mood is low or body is fatigued. Julia, I come back to your site for the quiet joy and realness the comes from your art and sharings. Your work delights me. Whether there is a new post or not, just to scroll through your gallery or past posts is a mood booster. So thank you! Take good care, and I am glad you describe the studio near the river, because I can go there in my mind by reading and viewing the photos. When I feel emotionally worn, if someone in passing gives a kind comment or smile, I feel gratitude but I also feel like I could break out in tears! And that is when I realize my hormones are being wonky! Peace and deep joy to you. Alexine in MarylandHartslovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071061000392088617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-68406345570881454772015-11-16T21:08:56.848+00:002015-11-16T21:08:56.848+00:00I wanted to add my thanks, too. I have struggled w...I wanted to add my thanks, too. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for over twenty years. I have had long periods of wellness in between the bad spells, and mostly I manage things in an OK way. Recently, it's been really hard to get by and I'm finding it difficult to see the way out. Your post reminded me that there are good things in my life, I just need to make myself remember and focus in them more. So, I'm putting the phone away for the rest of the evening and I'm going to have some sofa time with my husband and my dogs. Be kind to yourself, Julia, and take small steps xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027103981866553335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-52584858567809978132015-11-16T19:05:11.682+00:002015-11-16T19:05:11.682+00:00Know that you are not alone....sending you peacefu...Know that you are not alone....sending you peaceful whispers of supportMary Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297863310280329903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-51352281983772103572015-11-16T14:51:38.563+00:002015-11-16T14:51:38.563+00:00I am 50 and things like that and some worse have h...I am 50 and things like that and some worse have happened all this time. It seems it's the toll women pay for getting older. But we also get more mature and learn to appreciate more things in life and I like that. Computers have made our world easier but more difficult too. Imagine our grandmothers not having time because they had to struggle with so many chores at housework because there were no machines around. It's just our decision to leave the computer off and do other things. That's why I try to put a lot of things in my schedule that are not computer related. I prefer it that way. You will feel better I am sure. Keep smiling! I love your work.AriadnefromGreece!Ariadnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758280304985620260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-30652477092808715142015-11-16T12:36:56.997+00:002015-11-16T12:36:56.997+00:00Dear Jenny, thanks so much for your message. I he...Dear Jenny, thanks so much for your message. I hear you, I think I feel guilty when I have these struggles, given that I have so much in life to be happy about! Have a lovely day, love Julia xxxJulia Crossland Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882769819060746645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096921570548041500.post-68459185387173329612015-11-16T12:33:04.975+00:002015-11-16T12:33:04.975+00:00So sorry you're not feeling your best. I'm...So sorry you're not feeling your best. I'm in my late 40s, and every now and then I feel just the way you describe. And it seems so silly when I have so much to be grateful for! But we are human, and I do think everyone has these times. I'm trying to come up with a list of things that restore some sense of equilibrium.....yoga definitely, candles, losing myself in a good book, a walk.......hoping you feel better soon, you are definitely not alone! Jenny xJennyhttp://www.twocraftybrownies.comnoreply@blogger.com