tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post3838388289528747065..comments2024-03-25T19:55:04.611-07:00Comments on Beauty From Ashes: I'm (Not) Fine: A Candid Chat About Anxiety and StressGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-44085436950569153452017-07-14T10:51:49.668-07:002017-07-14T10:51:49.668-07:00Thank you Kathy! It sounds like I am very much li...Thank you Kathy! It sounds like I am very much like your daughter with the super-empath-feeling over-responsible for the well-being of others thing. I don't ask people that I don't know how they are doing because they'll tell me and it is always something horrible that's going on in their lives and I feel like I've been hit by a Mack Truck after wards...so frustrating! I will be praying for her and you and your husband as you help her through this season!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-83944234860647199972017-07-12T08:27:11.629-07:002017-07-12T08:27:11.629-07:00No need to reply (I've commented on 2 other po...No need to reply (I've commented on 2 other posts already today ;-) I just wanted to send you HUGS from Ohio. I truly enjoy your posts and appreciate the time and energy it takes to create and write (and sew and design and be cheerful...)<br />My daughter has anxiety and we have always called her a super-empath - feeling over-responsible for the well-being of others. It's sometimes hard for her to understand her own state of mind, let alone for us to understand. All we can do is be there for each other and let her know we are the mama and daddy and can take some of the load off her mind. And to be kind to herself (yourself) and take the time you need to be you. Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985702024707805018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-90456382692727591982017-07-10T13:16:54.955-07:002017-07-10T13:16:54.955-07:00Dearest Val,
You can't know how comforting and...Dearest Val,<br />You can't know how comforting and lovely your words are to me! I would love to get a hug from you right now!!! It has been a really tough road and will continue to be so for a while until I can get this adrenal fatigue under control, but people like you who love me and send me words of encouragement are so precious. You are a wonderful friend and a great inspiration to me! I loved spending time with you in Port Townsend! Maybe one day we'll be up there together again!! I hope you are going something to help you knee!! You are too wonderful to be kept down!!<br />Blessings and love to you dear friend!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-73869140741947198992017-07-10T13:11:46.530-07:002017-07-10T13:11:46.530-07:00Isn't it interesting how much similar so many ...Isn't it interesting how much similar so many stories like ours are? And also, I need to apologize for just now getting back to you...I had another "break down" of sorts after our anniversary party and have been drowning in quick sand again. But I figured out that I have adrenal fatigue and am working of fixing it! I wonder if that is perhaps what you are suffering from as well? Please just take care of yourself!! And I loved your "creative and pretty on the outside but a hot mess on the inside"! That is how I feel!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-68283714141883522872017-06-17T08:38:44.430-07:002017-06-17T08:38:44.430-07:00Gina, I just remembered awhile back I had tried to...Gina, I just remembered awhile back I had tried to leave a comment here with my cell phone but couldn't get logged in. So I decided to wait until I could get on my computer but forgot. <br />I had all kinds of thoughts and hugs I was going to send you but now can't remember what they were. But You have been such an inspiration to me that I feel so much love for you, and it hurts me so much to hear of what your life has been like. Greg is so good to keep supporting you, as you say in all your craziness. I can't say I've had as hard a time as you have but I have had anxieties that I finally had to ask for help with. Its hard for me to ask for help, and then sometimes it's too late (referring to my bad knee at this time). But I'm glad that you are being open and ARE asking for help. If I could I would be there hugging you right now and yelling at people to help this lady. You are a treasure and needs to be taken especially good care of. <br />I will continue praying for you and send you truly heart -felt wishes that this will be resolved and your strength and self confidence come back in hundred-fold. <br />Love and hugs, ValTime Traveling in Costumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353351035426201805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-84438855014329510162017-06-05T20:26:21.928-07:002017-06-05T20:26:21.928-07:00Hi Jenn!!
I have so missed you in IG!!! But I t...Hi Jenn!! <br />I have so missed you in IG!!! But I totally understand walking away from social media. I had to turn to IG instead of Facebook as there is no where near the amount of drama on IG...just lovely pictures! I hope that one day you will return to IG as I LOVE your images!! I'll be praying for you and your struggles and yes, thank you Jesus that you are our King!!<br />Blessings and prayers to you!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-12410538606437105432017-06-05T20:24:14.422-07:002017-06-05T20:24:14.422-07:00Thank you so much sweet Bonita! I greatly appreci...Thank you so much sweet Bonita! I greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers for peace with this anxiety. I was doing better, but this past week have been plunged back into the cycle. I so can't wait for life to slow down. I may have to give a hermit's life for a while! I am so sad that you too have experienced anxiety attacks as they are really no fun!!<br />Blessings to you and I am totally enjoying your Thailand (I think that's were you are?) pictures!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-84138458505044099722017-06-05T06:13:46.356-07:002017-06-05T06:13:46.356-07:00Hmmm. You're living my life. I have also com...Hmmm. You're living my life. I have also come to the conclusion that anxiety and depression have been my bed fellow all my life. Only now the symptoms are stronger and last longer. Reaction to menopause? I don't know. <br />Like you, I once went to the emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. The doctor decided it was my acid reflux but I now know it was anxiety. I am getting more and more dangerously high blood pressure readings when it used to be the lowest end of normal. I don't eat less...I eat more because food sedates me and sugar helps keep me moving because I'm tired from crappy sleep. <br />My two biggest stressors...work (specifically two co-workers whom I have nick named Lazy and Crazy) and an adult child who who is waging his own war against anxiety and depression. I'm his primary off load. He makes himself feel better by off loading on me. Which in turn ramps me up. He needs more help than I am qualified to give him and yet he refuses to go get it. The idea that there is something wrong with him (other than "life and people suck") makes him anxious and depressed. <br />Thanks for sharing. It is good to know I am not alone in the costuming world-trying to be creative and pretty on the outside but a hot mess on the inside. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258975065148826345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-86974241877312947352017-05-31T11:24:59.263-07:002017-05-31T11:24:59.263-07:00Oh Gina,
Long time reader, long-lost IG friend (Co...Oh Gina,<br />Long time reader, long-lost IG friend (Country Mouse City House). I resonate with your words...commiserate with your struggle. I recently made the difficult decision to walk away from social media too for similar reasons, and that's ok. It's ok to be human. I'm so glad you shared and got that off your heart. I hurt for you, but I love that we have sisterhood in Christ that can get us thru crazy weird messy life. Prayers friend. You've so already got this...He makes Beauty from Ashes!<br />JennAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296988952876079386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-28257306498183351932017-05-30T00:50:13.668-07:002017-05-30T00:50:13.668-07:00I've experienced anxiety attacks, and they are...I've experienced anxiety attacks, and they are not fun... No where the amount or level of which you speak, and my only thoughts are prayers for you to find the peace of mind and body that you need to be released from this place. Many hugs, and I pray you have the strength to keep on smiling through the bad days. xxx, bonitaLavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-13577507071779064452017-05-23T22:03:19.360-07:002017-05-23T22:03:19.360-07:00Dear Crystal,
Thank you so very much for replying...Dear Crystal,<br /><br />Thank you so very much for replying and for you lovely words of encouragement! I apologize for taking so long to get back to responding...I had a major anxiety attack almost right after I wrote this post and am just now feeling like I can write back to people. I am so sad that you too have struggled with this issue. It is so not a fun thing is it? It is so debilitating and horrid when you feel like that bear is at your door! I hate it so much. I am so hoping that after this latest mountain is conquered that I can find a more natural way to deal with the anxiety and lack of seratonin. I am so looking forward to being "me" again!!! With out fear and panic!!!!! Thank you also for including Colton in your comment! That means so much!<br />Blessings and healing to you!<br />g Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-69748590105566439952017-05-23T21:58:55.736-07:002017-05-23T21:58:55.736-07:00Dear Sarah,
First I am so sorry that I am just get...Dear Sarah,<br />First I am so sorry that I am just getting back to you. I got pulled back into a pretty severe attack almost right after I wrote this post and just couldn't bring myself to open the computer and reply. I will be praying for you and your son and his anxiety and possible depression. It is so painful watching your beloved children go through what you know and feel they go through. Writing about this and bringing it to light was my little way of letting others know they are in no way alone and there is help. I'll be praying for your anxiety attacks and those of your son!!<br />Blessings, love and hugs to you my dear!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-61703132515211941812017-05-23T21:56:15.741-07:002017-05-23T21:56:15.741-07:00Dear Carol,
Thank you for your lovely words! And ...Dear Carol,<br />Thank you for your lovely words! And for reminding me that I don't owe people anything where the blog is concerned. I need that reminding every once in a while! And thank you for your lovely compliment! It means a lot!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-59022752770832322212017-05-23T21:54:57.917-07:002017-05-23T21:54:57.917-07:00Dear Anneliese,
Thank you so much for your lovely...Dear Anneliese,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely words of encouragement and love! They truly have helped during this latest anxiety attack I have been suffering. Thank you also for your prayers and thoughts!<br />Blessings to you!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-6046952866442143832017-05-23T21:53:54.642-07:002017-05-23T21:53:54.642-07:00Thank you so much Quinn for your comments and your...Thank you so much Quinn for your comments and your hugs! I truly appreciate them!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-39220457569385228612017-05-23T21:53:22.500-07:002017-05-23T21:53:22.500-07:00Thank you so much for commenting Amy and for your ...Thank you so much for commenting Amy and for your friends who suffer from this, I thank your for supporting them! They really and truly need it!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-35234372611323567172017-05-23T21:52:34.371-07:002017-05-23T21:52:34.371-07:00Dear Dee,
Thank you so much for writing! After I...Dear Dee,<br /><br />Thank you so much for writing! After I get over this latest mountain and I feel that I can get off the meds, I plan on doing a lot of testing. I will keep your suggestion of antibodies in mind! I did go paleo for a while and that did nothing... I don't eat sugar so that isn't the cause either. And for your next message I will have the thyroid checked as well. I also have a wonderful chiropractor who will help me with the more homeopathic way of dealing with this.<br />Thank you again!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-28517124408291101582017-05-23T21:49:40.243-07:002017-05-23T21:49:40.243-07:00Dear Lindsey,
Thank you so much for writing! And...Dear Lindsey,<br /><br />Thank you so much for writing! And you are welcome!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-85851443015787071842017-05-23T21:49:03.495-07:002017-05-23T21:49:03.495-07:00Dear Elaine,
Thank you so much for your loving wo...Dear Elaine,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your loving words of encouragement and thank you for sharing with me as well! And for your hug! Sorry that I am just getting back to you...I suffered another anxiety attack almost right after I wrote this blog and just couldn't get back on the computer, but please know that your words greatly touched me!<br />Thank you also for including Colton in this!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-1688003964337472062017-05-13T07:41:47.208-07:002017-05-13T07:41:47.208-07:00Oh, my dear Gina, I was crying as I read this (whi...Oh, my dear Gina, I was crying as I read this (which was double fun because I read it at work!). Thank you for sharing your struggles. These conversations are so important. Your story about the peach canning is so familiar, I had a similar episode... absolutely nothing going on that required anything more the usual amounts of stress that one might apply to, say, getting the dishes done, yet my body was convinced there was a bear on the doorstep and PANIC RIGHT NOW NOW NOW NOOOOOWWWWWW!! (bear metaphors brought to you by my therapist, a lovely woman who has watched me cry out my body weight)<br /><br />I don't see any shame in seeking out treatments that work. My doctor is reluctant to put me on drugs for a variety of reasons (that I agree with - I'm willing and able to seek out other methods, this may not be true for you or others) but if they work, they work! We should be working towards our healthiest and best selves, and if drugs are the only way to get our bodies to stop fighting us, then that's the route to take. <br /><br />So many hugs of support and commiseration. I hope you and Colton both find the things you need. <3Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962746282460467913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-87397440240468419902017-05-12T08:14:45.765-07:002017-05-12T08:14:45.765-07:00I'm so glad you shared this - thank you so muc...I'm so glad you shared this - thank you so much for writing about this! I deal with bouts of anxiety from time to time and lately they have been getting worse due to issues with my oldest son (he is autistic and also is suffering from anxiety/ possible depression so is seeing a therapist and psychiatrist for that). It's hard to talk about this topic but awareness definitely needs to be raised - if for no other reason, than that people who may be experiencing symptoms of this will recognize it for what it is and know that there is help available and no shame for feeling this way! Hugs and love - I hope you are feeling much better soon! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-79826560230860448822017-05-11T23:56:05.307-07:002017-05-11T23:56:05.307-07:00I enjoy reading your blog and I owe you thanks for...I enjoy reading your blog and I owe you thanks for that. But you don't owe me anything. The fact that you have given me enjoyment does not mean you are responsible for continuing. <br />Go take care of yourself first (or you can't take care of anyone else) and then your family. The rest of the world can wait.<br />PS thanks for all the enjoyment you give to me and others.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-53763420348338987522017-05-11T18:53:14.604-07:002017-05-11T18:53:14.604-07:00Dear Gina,
My heart just absolutely breaks for yo...Dear Gina,<br /><br />My heart just absolutely breaks for you. If I was any better with words, I would love to express how deeply your brave words, struggles and message to carry on have resonated. You and the family will be in our daily thoughts and prayers. <br /><br />Best and warmest wishes from across the country,<br />Anneliese :)Anneliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599491060500377688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-31848178378726341552017-05-11T17:47:42.659-07:002017-05-11T17:47:42.659-07:00Many hugs Gina. I hope you are able to find the re...Many hugs Gina. I hope you are able to find the rest you need in every way.<br /><br />Best,<br />QuinnThe Quintessential Clothes Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13291041428539466457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-62441808783215563802017-05-11T15:49:24.034-07:002017-05-11T15:49:24.034-07:00My thoughts are with you. Although I don't my...My thoughts are with you. Although I don't myself suffer from anxiety, I do have friends and loved ones who do. My support is to try to understand and be there if they need me. Sending you strength from Arizona. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009644457428422589noreply@blogger.com