Comments on: Stranger In The Mirror http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/ Thoughts and Fiction of Bobby Revell Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:27:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: panel discussion on mental health and blogging http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17390 panel discussion on mental health and blogging Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:26:14 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17390 [...] a post from my blogging friend revellian: i have a lot of blogging friends who suffer depression, ptsd, addiction recovery and a myriad of [...] [...] a post from my blogging friend revellian: i have a lot of blogging friends who suffer depression, ptsd, addiction recovery and a myriad of [...]

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17035 Revellian Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:30:54 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17035 Hi Selma! Sometime last year, I lost most of my depression friends once I was no longer depressed. Many really helped me out, so it was beneficial to a point. Yes...this is the new me also. It's like I just refuse to feel bad. In some ways it's indifference, but I cannot allow the world to weigh me down. Congrats on the NEW YOU!!!! :smile: Hi Selma! Sometime last year, I lost most of my depression friends once I was no longer depressed. Many really helped me out, so it was beneficial to a point.

Yes…this is the new me also. It’s like I just refuse to feel bad. In some ways it’s indifference, but I cannot allow the world to weigh me down. Congrats on the NEW YOU!!!! :smile:

]]> By: Selma http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17034 Selma Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:23:26 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17034 I hear ya. I am loathe to post on depression anymore for the reasons you have mentioned. It is not good to begin to crave the supportive comments. Sometimes I don't recognise myself in that mirror anymore, but I remind myself it is not a stranger - it is the NEW me!! I hear ya. I am loathe to post on depression anymore for the reasons you have mentioned. It is not good to begin to crave the supportive comments. Sometimes I don’t recognise myself in that mirror anymore, but I remind myself it is not a stranger – it is the NEW me!!

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17027 Revellian Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:20:32 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17027 Hi Debbie! I for one don't eat hardly any processed foods and I eat no corn syrup laden foods (like candy, sodas, fruity pebbles, etc). Overall, I still doubt depression is caused by food (maybe in a small percentage of cases). Processed sugars are worse than saturated fats in my book. I drink coffee occasionally, but not every day. I drink it black. My main beverage is unsweetened green tea (cold or hot). It took years to get used to, but it's my favorite and I drink it everyday...by the gallon LOL! :mrgreen: Hi Debbie! I for one don’t eat hardly any processed foods and I eat no corn syrup laden foods (like candy, sodas, fruity pebbles, etc).

Overall, I still doubt depression is caused by food (maybe in a small percentage of cases). Processed sugars are worse than saturated fats in my book.

I drink coffee occasionally, but not every day. I drink it black. My main beverage is unsweetened green tea (cold or hot). It took years to get used to, but it’s my favorite and I drink it everyday…by the gallon LOL! :mrgreen:

]]> By: Miss Moneypenny http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17024 Miss Moneypenny Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:33:21 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17024 Hi Bobby! Some Food for thought... Considering caffeine is the most common mood-altering drug on the market, I wonder how much caffeine affects our perception like health versus depression. Some believe Americans suffer health problems due to our diet of processed foods versus natural foods. And, some believe American Depression is caused by processed and manufactured foods since the refined ingredients kill the nutrients that our brains need to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Apparently, food preservatives and other chemicals cause sickness, leave toxins in our bodies, and reduce the nutrients needed for healthy living. Although some meat and vegetables may have unhealthy chemicals in them, the nutritional benefit alone makes them a better alternative to processed foods. Hi Bobby!

Some Food for thought…
Considering caffeine is the most common mood-altering drug on the market, I wonder how much caffeine affects our perception like health versus depression.

Some believe Americans suffer health problems due to our diet of processed foods versus natural foods. And, some believe American Depression is caused by processed and manufactured foods since the refined ingredients kill the nutrients that our brains need to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

Apparently, food preservatives and other chemicals cause sickness, leave toxins in our bodies, and reduce the nutrients needed for healthy living. Although some meat and vegetables may have unhealthy chemicals in them, the nutritional benefit alone makes them a better alternative to processed foods.

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17001 Revellian Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:38:15 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17001 Thanks Isabella! I would be honored. I've had the same experience with friends based on common experience. Sometimes those friendships fizzle when you grow and move on. For crying out loud, I just wanna be regular friends and have more than just one facet. It's wonderful when that happens. I'm glad you moved on from your abusive husband...it's extremely difficult. By the way...you have a really deep blog--both complex and simplistic :smile: Thanks Isabella! I would be honored. I’ve had the same experience with friends based on common experience. Sometimes those friendships fizzle when you grow and move on. For crying out loud, I just wanna be regular friends and have more than just one facet. It’s wonderful when that happens.

I’m glad you moved on from your abusive husband…it’s extremely difficult. By the way…you have a really deep blog–both complex and simplistic :smile:

]]> By: isabella mori http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-17000 isabella mori Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:29:30 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-17000 wow, there is so much "meat" in this post! it reminds me a bit of the time after i had gotten rid of the not-so-great (=abusive) husband. slowly, i realized that many of my friendships with women were based on our common experiences of loser spouses. i had to completely reinvent my relationships. i'm going to be on a panel at the northern voice blogging conference where we'll discuss blogging and mental health. what you bring up is something that i'll mention, if it's alright with you. wow, there is so much “meat” in this post!

it reminds me a bit of the time after i had gotten rid of the not-so-great (=abusive) husband. slowly, i realized that many of my friendships with women were based on our common experiences of loser spouses. i had to completely reinvent my relationships.

i’m going to be on a panel at the northern voice blogging conference where we’ll discuss blogging and mental health. what you bring up is something that i’ll mention, if it’s alright with you.

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-16999 Revellian Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:01:30 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-16999 You're so sweet Teeni! I think of it as "tough self love". I realize many folks need the empathy and a shoulder to cry on--they aren't out of the woods yet. But some are addicted to it as it goes on for too long. Others just give up. If you give an animal food, they will eventually stop hunting for themselves and grow dependent. I feel totally different that I did last year. Big hugs to you too! :smile: You’re so sweet Teeni! I think of it as “tough self love”. I realize many folks need the empathy and a shoulder to cry on–they aren’t out of the woods yet. But some are addicted to it as it goes on for too long. Others just give up.

If you give an animal food, they will eventually stop hunting for themselves and grow dependent. I feel totally different that I did last year. Big hugs to you too! :smile:

]]> By: teeni http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-16997 teeni Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:55:53 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-16997 The thing that stood out for me in this post was your realization that all the sympathy/empathy from commentators was actually detrimental to your health. I think it is easy for people to succumb into a victim role when those things happen so it is really important to take a step back and realize that people mean well but you can't allow that to happen. It's a weird dynamic that means well but doesn't always work out that way. Anyway, I'm glad you realized it and that it made a big difference in your mental health. Big hugs to you! The thing that stood out for me in this post was your realization that all the sympathy/empathy from commentators was actually detrimental to your health. I think it is easy for people to succumb into a victim role when those things happen so it is really important to take a step back and realize that people mean well but you can’t allow that to happen. It’s a weird dynamic that means well but doesn’t always work out that way. Anyway, I’m glad you realized it and that it made a big difference in your mental health. Big hugs to you!

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2009/01/27/stranger-in-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-16989 Revellian Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:10:05 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=2198#comment-16989 Hahaha...I am merely a student Evelyn--learning from you and everyone else. My opinions change daily (on purpose) because I believe writers are the most opinionated people on earth. Once an opinion is chosen, it seems to be a detriment not a positive thing. We both win! :smile: Hahaha…I am merely a student Evelyn–learning from you and everyone else. My opinions change daily (on purpose) because I believe writers are the most opinionated people on earth. Once an opinion is chosen, it seems to be a detriment not a positive thing. We both win! :smile:

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