I was lucky with it. I went on hormone replacement therapy when I was going through menopause in my middle 40s Almost taking it for 15 years reading bad press about it went off of it. Fortunately I was fine, but I can still remember the feelings of confusion out of balance and More depression than usual. It definitely sucks.
Yes, anxiety/depression is a monster, it is a bitch. It’s almost like the boogie man when you were growing up, but more real, even dangerous to some. You run, but once it finds you it seems there’s nowhere to hide. And the worst part, so many don’t understand what we’re dealing with.
Hello Jane. Whatever it is you're going through, remember you have friends who care. This poem is so full of melancholy sadness. Don't stuff or bury the painful emotions. They will only grow that way. Face them, feel them, and then let them go ... until next time. You have friends, lean on us.
Jane, all I can say anxiety/depression thank God for Zoloft
Yes, doesn't always work. I blame hormone hell at this part of my life. I know that's not all
I was lucky with it. I went on hormone replacement therapy when I was going through menopause in my middle 40s Almost taking it for 15 years reading bad press about it went off of it. Fortunately I was fine, but I can still remember the feelings of confusion out of balance and More depression than usual. It definitely sucks.
Thanks Kathleen. I've been on hrt for 2 years and now I have to cut back due to medical issues. Tapering isn't fun 😕
No, it’s not. I understand Jane.
Excellent photo to introduce this !
Yes, anxiety/depression is a monster, it is a bitch. It’s almost like the boogie man when you were growing up, but more real, even dangerous to some. You run, but once it finds you it seems there’s nowhere to hide. And the worst part, so many don’t understand what we’re dealing with.
Nicely done, Jane, nicely done
Thanks so much, Ken. I wish it didn't exist, but sadly it does for many
maybe the answer is to stop running https://open.substack.com/pub/smizzo/p/if-youre-mentally-well-youre-mentally?r=5mptqo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
https://open.substack.com/pub/janedeegan/p/encounter-with-the-anxiety-monster?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=pgla0
Try reading part 2 where I don't run.
https://open.substack.com/pub/janedeegan/p/encounter-with-the-anxiety-monster?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=pgla0
Part 2
Hello Jane. Whatever it is you're going through, remember you have friends who care. This poem is so full of melancholy sadness. Don't stuff or bury the painful emotions. They will only grow that way. Face them, feel them, and then let them go ... until next time. You have friends, lean on us.
Anxiety has been a monster I've been running from my whole life, there are times it gets better then there are triggers and hormonal shifts.
Thanks for your concern. I'm thinking of making a part 2 where she stops and faces the anxiety monster
If anyone can do it, Jane, you can.
Thanks, CJ
You’re welcome, Jane.
Sending love, dear Jane. 🤍💙🩷🧡
Thanks, Rea
Love this Jane 😊
Thanks! I think I'll have a part 2 when she faces the anxiety monster 👻
What do you think?
I really like that idea
Thanks, Ken. Maybe I'll have part 2 where the Boogie Man is faced 🤔