Comments on Quiet Like Horses: If Only Swiffers Came in Industrial Strength

Another beautifully written post. So sorry to hea...

2009-10-18T18:27:51.178-07:00

Another beautifully written post. So sorry to hear that Alan isn't getting any better with the depression. Wish there was something I could do to help you. Have the doctors given him a different medication yet? I know how hard it is, and how helpless the "other" feels. Hang in there!!!

depression does get us all, doesn't it? you'll do ...

2009-10-15T18:04:30.599-07:00

depression does get us all, doesn't it? you'll do well sobrina. just keep your mind stronger than your skin, your soul tougher than your sole. am sure allan is also trying. :)

Hang in there, darling! You're a tough girl. I'm...

2009-10-15T11:47:39.996-07:00

Hang in there, darling! You're a tough girl. I'm sending a hug your way, and some ice cream, too! Ice cream always makes me feel better, at least for a little bit! ~Lynn

I wish there was an easy way to make everything sh...

2009-10-15T09:30:35.111-07:00

I wish there was an easy way to make everything shiny for you...

Thanks all for the very, very sweet comments -- a ...

2009-10-15T09:15:23.939-07:00

Thanks all for the very, very sweet comments -- a very nice way to start my Thursday. And for those of you who've experienced depression in any form, I will let you know when I find the swiffer to fix it. They invented the Internet, I'm sure a depression cure is coming soon! (fingers crossed)

Wow - I've read two posts on depression today (bot...

2009-10-15T09:01:31.458-07:00

Wow - I've read two posts on depression today (both of them written beautifully). Perhaps I need to look more closely at my clinically depressed husband (he takes the pills, but that's not a cure-all)...

I think Chloe hit it on the head. Men don't talk t...

2009-10-15T08:11:48.784-07:00

I think Chloe hit it on the head. Men don't talk things out and are always looking for a fix. There is no fix to Cancer. Keep your strength up so you can keep pulling him back up too! You are a fantastic girl;-)

What an amazing post. You are right, there is no ...

2009-10-15T07:00:09.125-07:00

What an amazing post. You are right, there is no easy fix.

The best things in life are never easy...Hang in t...

2009-10-15T06:37:19.020-07:00

The best things in life are never easy...Hang in there! I love how you start talking about one thing and bring it around to something else. Very cool!

Hi there. I'm a new follower. My heart goes out to...

2009-10-15T06:31:45.014-07:00

Hi there. I'm a new follower. My heart goes out to you. It sounds like you and the very nice man that you live with are experiencing obstacles most people in their twenties don't have to face. I've battled depression and anxiety my entire life. Trying to stay out of the pit right now, in fact, and I have nothing like cancer to blame. When I've been in the hole, what I've needed most from my companion is simply their love and presence. And a guilt-free pep talk every now and again. Hang in there, dear. This too shall pass.

I hope that kitchen will get cleaner soon... Hang...

2009-10-15T04:53:54.750-07:00

I hope that kitchen will get cleaner soon... Hang in there *hug*

Oh, you are such an amazing writer. Do you know t...

2009-10-15T00:30:34.683-07:00

Oh, you are such an amazing writer. Do you know that? I always love staying up late at night and seeing what you post. ♥

Depression is hard. So hard. It's even worse, I think, with men. Because most men are fixers, and they want an EASY FIX, and there is no "EASY FIX" to depression. As you said- there is no Swiffer cloth to sweep it away. It is much more taboo in society for men to talk about depression or even treat their depression. It is the toughest of all cookies, if you ask me.

Just hang in there with this, lovely lady. ♥