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Therapist Heal Thyself
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Therapist Heal Thyself Depression can be crippling, and deadly. Five million Americans suffer from depression each year. Over 50 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from major depression. If one includes alcoholics who are depressed, this figure rises to over 75 percent. Depression affects nearly 5-8 percent of Americans ages 18 and over in a given year. This year I became a part of that statistic. Those who know what I do for a living may be scratching their heads wondering why, Myelin, a licensed mental health therapist with years of extensive training in psychology would succumb to this illness. Chances are you are vulnerable too. Depression isn't always something that is immediately recognizable--"Bam! You are depressed!" For me, it was a culmination of stressors that required me to make changes I was not ready to make. One of which was giving up running, a hobby I adored and loved. My body decided to retaliate. When your body is used to getting intense endorphins produced from years of running which suddenly get turned off, it throws your dopamine and serotonin out of whack. Add to that a peppering of other life stressors and that can spell disaster. My colleague tried to pull me out of it by roping me into going on a girls trip to Eureka Springs over the summer. I blogged mostly about the good stuff. What I didn't blog about was the combination of alcohol-fueled "socializing" and the unexpected broken toe pushed what was supposed to be a fun, relaxing vacation into the depths of darkness and despair. Yes, despair. As in suicidal thoughts. Plans. All that goes with it. Looking back, on my prior blog post, I realize what a facade it was. Boundaries. To hell with boundaries. There are too many people on this site reading these blogs that are struggling in silence. For those of you that are, pull up a chair, I am here for you, friend. Well, it's been months of soul searching and inevitably reaching out to my doctor and other professionals in the mental health community. With the help of medication, talk therapy and of course my furry companions Roxy and Tank, the fog is finally starting to lift. Every time I log on this site, I wonder will this be the day that I delete my profile? Casual hooking up is no longer my thing. Blogging seems to be giving the site a reprieve. For now. I have been on a 14-month sexual hiatus and have no inclination on breaking it. Then I think about my upcoming trip to Chicago in December and I think I just might.  With much love and affection to all. Myelin source:https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1034 |
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Myelin, my friend, Thanks for raising awareness to this debilitating condition. All too often this is still a taboo topic. And I understand what you have been going through. From the distance I send you lots of positive thought and energy. And keep up your running! That helps too. Hugs and kisses!
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I am glad to see that you have returned. I was surprised that you needed to give up working out. I know some day that I will face that decision and just hope its many year away. I hope that your therapy continues to work.. Click Here To Read A Hot Erotic Story: When A Woman Meets A Stranger Part 1 of 4
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Myelin, thank you for posting this. I too have had boughts of depression in the past. It can hit ANYONE, and people thinking to themselves, well, that means you're just weaker than me, because I don't suffer from it is frankly BS. Everyone can be susceptible depression. So please, hang in there. And if you ever need anyone to talk about it, please feel free to stop by my blog, say hello and leave me a private message on my blog post. I would be more than happy enough to talk to you and help you though it and listen if needed or a shoulder to cry on. With that said, I see you are taking a trip to Chicago this December. If you would like, I live in the area and would love to meet a fellow blogger. We could hang out and chat, or even get dinner one night. Again, I know you are not in the mood for random hook ups, and that's ok. No pressure. I would just love to meet a fellow blogger from here and chat, and give you a big hug when we meet.  Who can you call on to save the day? Why none other than... Agent 
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hang in there...even the greyest of days will pass
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Very sorry to hear that you've had some serious issues but its encouraging to hear that you're getting help and doing better. We seem to think that mental health professionals are immune to any type of issues such as that. Ha! We forget that they're all human and susceptible to the same issues as any other person. Glad to see you back. We've missed you.  Pagan  Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!
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You've reached out to the right people and I'm so glad the fog is lifting 
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as a health professional and a person who watched my mother battle depression from my birth until she took her life at 75 after 15 attempts at suicide over 20 years .I will add a caution .the cause of depression has been identified by researchers in the last 9 months ,anti depressive drugs do not treat the cause they force cells that are damaged to do what they cannot do well at a higher pace .they just cover symptoms they do not heal anything .after 20 yrs of using them my mothers brain would no longer respond ,it was burned out and she went into psychosis .The cause of depression has been identified as malnutrition and toxicity effecting the mitochondria of brain cells .the cells cannot produce proteins or energy properly thus causing the symptoms A holistic approach is needed combining changing lifestyle , nutition , de toxing the body and environment and stimulating blood flow and antioxidant activity . There is hope and help but major change is needed support is needed to help that change . best wishes and better health to all .
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I'm glad you're seeing the light at the end of your tunnel. My thoughts are with you, it run in my family so while I don't suffer firsthand, it's still... firsthand. Have the best of time in Chicago!
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One of the mail culprits is cortisol. Stress makes cortisol go through the roof. If dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin is depleted and cant balnce the increse in cortisol, that person is in serious trouble. Cortisol acts as a hormone of resignation. We accept our situation as inevitable and sink even further into despair. One herb that can reduce cortisol and help people with depression/ anxiety is aswaganda(indian ginseng). Google "Ashwaganda for Anxiety Ancient herbal remedy for modern life stress" to read Psycology Today article. Also read upon GABA. Glad you are feeling better. "Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.”― Immanuel Kant .
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best thing for depression is to try to talk to someone before it is too late
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Myelin I am happy to see you back and adding to your wonderful blog. I am very sorry to read that you have been battling depression. I am gratified that you are taking positive steps to recover from it. Remember, your readers benefit from your blog. You provide a valuable service to all of us and we love you for it. My featured post this week: Pulling Fantasy Sex Out of My Ass.
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I wish you health and happiness! “Life is available only in the present moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh Come and read my blog! Become a watcher! veryfunnycple64 
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Glad to see you back. Sorry you got fogged, though, and that there's a fog to clear away. Hopefully it keeps clearing. Smart as a horse and hung like Einstein.
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use the blog, not the site. write as you did today....as you can see, it touched many of us deeply. i have never hooked up from here. but i have found people who listened and responded with intelligence and warmth. it has meaning for that alone, eh? You cannot conceive the many without the one.
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Very sad and debilitating disease. Fortunately there are several avenues to get help. Hope all is well. J
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Me too. I'm pleased you're feeling better. Become a member now and get a free tote bag.
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Doctors have found convincing evidence that low doses of ketamine, might represent a genuine advance in treating depression. American Journal of psychiatry Abstract Objective: Pharmacotherapy to rapidly relieve suicidal ideation in depression may reduce suicide risk. Rapid reduction in suicidal thoughts after ketamine treatment has mostly been studied in patients with low levels of suicidal ideation. The authors tested the acute effect of adjunctive subanesthetic intravenous ketamine on clinically significant suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder. Conclusions: Adjunctive ketamine demonstrated a greater reduction in clinically significant suicidal ideation in depressed patients within 24 hours compared with midazolam, partially independently of antidepressant effect. "Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.”― Immanuel Kant .
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Hang in there sexy lady!! Depression is a monster but it can be defeated and you sound strong enough to beat it!
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Hope you are feeling better. I miss reading your blog. Always a great read!! J
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Good looking pups!
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Hoping you are well. Anything done half-heartedly will net you an equivalent result. ~CH
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Oh honey, I'm so sorry to log on and find that you've been struggling. I hope you find the therapy you need so that you can feel like your old self again. Best wishes from an admirer.
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