tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post7469354035619159809..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Getting back to the normUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54737504091506725712016-07-28T09:26:14.921-04:002016-07-28T09:26:14.921-04:00@The JEn...I rexently started taking an oral proge...@The JEn...I rexently started taking an oral progesterone prescription because I also noticed my PMS symptoms had become severe. I was recently diagnosed with PMDD and that's when I started Progesterone. I take it on days 15-25 of my cycle. It helped so much. In my research, I've read that as we age, our hormones can change, particularly in the 35-40 age range there are some significant Longtime Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889221497271885784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82651975402168184162016-07-27T10:36:01.106-04:002016-07-27T10:36:01.106-04:00And neither of you have any idea of what I have ex...And neither of you have any idea of what I have experienced. As a matter of fact, I have experienced depression -- after our son passed away. So I am speaking as someone who made a HUGE effort to do things and move on with my life and got past the depression.LoriUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265236304799855177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-17180583564244920192016-07-26T21:41:43.054-04:002016-07-26T21:41:43.054-04:00Thank for being so honest and for sharing. it is ...Thank for being so honest and for sharing. it is not always easy to discuss mental health issues, but I think we as a society can benefit by understanding that depression is something so many people experience, and through no fault of their own. Thank you!<br />Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666355190488941199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45720752698913748282016-07-26T18:08:11.594-04:002016-07-26T18:08:11.594-04:00Thank you for being so open and honest about your ...Thank you for being so open and honest about your struggles -- it has really been helping me, knowing that I'm not alone!!<br /><br />**Question: how do you recover from a vacation? I'm still getting my runs in, but I'm not in control of preparing my meals -- so I'm not eating as well as I should be eating (too many carbs, too few fruit/veg).PointFiveKoreanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996926972036922990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75716743693911182002016-07-26T13:45:35.612-04:002016-07-26T13:45:35.612-04:00He's determined to be just like the other cats...He's determined to be just like the other cats--younger, thinner, and more agile--for sure ;)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62877011434056177342016-07-26T13:44:59.878-04:002016-07-26T13:44:59.878-04:00I went again first thing this morning, and it real...I went again first thing this morning, and it really set my mood for the day--I felt great! I think you should get the new shoes you need ;)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38176327406455798562016-07-26T13:43:57.758-04:002016-07-26T13:43:57.758-04:00Chandler is seriously the most laid-back cat EVER....Chandler is seriously the most laid-back cat EVER. He loves attention! He's getting up there in age, now (he's 13)--but he just gets more and more cuddly. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54534289925862662352016-07-26T13:42:26.648-04:002016-07-26T13:42:26.648-04:00Thank you, MaryAnn! It's so helpful to read th...Thank you, MaryAnn! It's so helpful to read the supportive comments as well. Depression is a very common illness, but since it's uncomfortable to talk about, we feel more alone than we should. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25669090695973718792016-07-26T13:40:10.354-04:002016-07-26T13:40:10.354-04:00I just made an appointment yesterday for my annual...I just made an appointment yesterday for my annual physical, so I will ask about the hormones. Interestingly, I NEVER used to get PMS symptoms, and just over the past six months of so I've noticed that I've been having bad mood swings at particular times of the month. So, maybe my hormones are changing, and contributing to the depression. Thanks for mentioning that!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33870376372487135702016-07-26T13:37:28.280-04:002016-07-26T13:37:28.280-04:00It's been helpful for me, too! Usually some re...It's been helpful for me, too! Usually some readers can relate when I write about depression, and reading the supportive comments helps me to feel less alone. I'm sorry that you're going through it as well!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11117655175353788312016-07-26T13:35:48.901-04:002016-07-26T13:35:48.901-04:00That rescue story is so sad (and so happy at the s...That rescue story is so sad (and so happy at the same time)! I am so glad that you happened across him when you did. It was truly meant to be :) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44857101714255004932016-07-26T13:27:46.341-04:002016-07-26T13:27:46.341-04:00Interestingly, I don't think it helped. I'...Interestingly, I don't think it helped. I'm glad I tried it, because "faking it til I make it" is exhausting sometimes! I had thought it was a whole week, but after looking at my calendar, I realized it was only four days. Regardless, I think it's better to force myself to do the things I don't want to when I'm going through a tough time. I had a great day yesterday Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81693628937024144392016-07-26T13:23:14.189-04:002016-07-26T13:23:14.189-04:00Ironically, LoriU, at the time you posted this com...Ironically, LoriU, at the time you posted this comment, I was at the state park with my boys so that Noah could catch Pokemon and Eli could try out a new fishing pole. But I guess that doesn't count unless I post about it on my blog.<br /><br />Thank you, Jennifer, for the support. I think it's hard for people who haven't experienced it themselves to understand how debilitating it canKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-69468771778633515222016-07-26T12:55:38.397-04:002016-07-26T12:55:38.397-04:00Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of your li...Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of your life. I too have been struggling and have noticed that since I had my daughter there have been more dips to depression than before. I have noticed a hormone connection and have made some changes to my BC and add a natural progesterone cream at certain times. you may want to consider getting your hormones checked, those levels can really make an The JEnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603283695433919705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48534192423386988932016-07-26T11:42:44.791-04:002016-07-26T11:42:44.791-04:00I'm not sure it's fair to assume anything ...I'm not sure it's fair to assume anything about her life based on the small parts she allows us to see. This is not about wallowing in her own feelings....this is a clinical disease that she is handling the best she knows how. Different things work for different people and unless you're a doctor, there's no need for you to tell her how to get through this tough time. And there&Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020467421579165253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52148482518759445702016-07-26T11:26:03.154-04:002016-07-26T11:26:03.154-04:00Have you considered when you feel this way maybe m...Have you considered when you feel this way maybe making more of an effort to do things with your sons? Take them on a hike, or to the city swimming pool or a local lake to fish or canoe, or to a local museum....it just seems like you stay home too much and wallow in your feelings, and I can't imagine it is good for your sons to see you like this all the time.LoriUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265236304799855177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23205005486425749822016-07-26T09:44:23.365-04:002016-07-26T09:44:23.365-04:00I also appreciate when you talk about your mental ...I also appreciate when you talk about your mental challenges. It makes me think about myself and how I'm handling my own. I think some of your best posts are about your tough times and what you were thinking and what you've tried to get through it. We all know that life isn't perfect, and I love the way you try to vocalize that.MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368492483907273098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30491450033907318532016-07-26T09:03:42.313-04:002016-07-26T09:03:42.313-04:00Its nice to read that someone that I admire goes t...Its nice to read that someone that I admire goes through the same mental challenges I do. christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454459222157343377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52500047310158780912016-07-26T08:55:23.366-04:002016-07-26T08:55:23.366-04:00Ugh, I love Chandler. Chubby kitties really are th...Ugh, I love Chandler. Chubby kitties really are the best! Like my husband's cat (who we unfortunately have to keep at his parents, she's pretty old) but she's so chubby and just the best snuggler! <br /><br />Sounds like you have a fun week ahead!! Have a great time! Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-18367504317062930702016-07-26T08:41:44.918-04:002016-07-26T08:41:44.918-04:00I think I am the same with running....I moved last...I think I am the same with running....I moved last week and just couldn't fit it in. And then the excuses came after not running for awhile. It's too hot. There are too many hills in my new neighborhood. I need new shoes. Well, I went yesterday, and it made me feel better and want to run again. But, i really do need new shoes.....msweberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349519341361312804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-20227984339669341992016-07-26T08:15:38.770-04:002016-07-26T08:15:38.770-04:00Oh Chandler, you are so cute <3Oh Chandler, you are so cute <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-85153948885679693392016-07-26T07:49:06.306-04:002016-07-26T07:49:06.306-04:00awwwww - that is the same kitty bed we bought for ...awwwww - that is the same kitty bed we bought for the new addition to our house. He is a rescue kitty from the side of the road. We found him about to walk into the street and his eyes were sealed shut - at first I thought someone had glued his eyes shut, but it was a terrible sinus infection that had made his eyes leak and stick together. Vet guessed he was maybe 6 weeks old when we got him, tweetsweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469703948859691901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-22997961439947147722016-07-26T03:50:02.569-04:002016-07-26T03:50:02.569-04:00I LOVE that Chandler squeezed in there! It's a...I LOVE that Chandler squeezed in there! It's adorable!!! chubby kitties are the best, right?! (Even though I want them to be a healthy size!)<br /><br />I am curious as to how you felt during and after your week of just "sitting with" your feelings/your week off? Did it feel better? Worse? Same? Did it feel like a break? It sounds like it felt good to have the goal of re-starting Emily Heizer Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483149630816603197noreply@blogger.com