tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post6370446233667298334..comments2024-01-15T18:17:40.412-05:00Comments on The Pensive Pen: Achievements & DepressionAlexandre Saint Pierrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04762481896322212429noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-56917427249417378062019-11-20T23:12:44.983-05:002019-11-20T23:12:44.983-05:00hmmhmmdonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066144842786874096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-17637098695034739212019-05-10T10:59:42.127-04:002019-05-10T10:59:42.127-04:00I was checking this wonderful blog on and off or q...I was checking this wonderful blog on and off or quite some time, hoping for a new post to come up. This is really saddening and I hope the best for you. Love from Turkey.Taner Aybarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306966453273764070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-73989342573207734702019-04-20T06:54:21.037-04:002019-04-20T06:54:21.037-04:00A neurosis is a fixed emotional disturbance pervad...A neurosis is a fixed emotional disturbance pervading the whole personality. Some neuroses, for instance, are obsessive-compulsive reaction, hysteria, phobia, hostility, neurasthenia, chronic depression, etc.<a href="https://cbdreamers.com/cbd-oil-for-anxiety-and-depression" rel="nofollow">her latest blog</a><br /><br />Amyy Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945118188924045556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-3025590461244066372019-04-03T17:00:52.020-04:002019-04-03T17:00:52.020-04:00I'm glad it was helpful. It can be so challeng...I'm glad it was helpful. It can be so challenging to learn to value your own needs and wants, especially in a society that values achievement so highly, and even more especially in a volunteer organization where there is always more to be done. But you can't continually give to others if you don't take time to recharge and nurture yourself. Really self-care can be a generous act, by making sure you have something to give. I've found yoga actually very helpful in teaching patience and acceptance of yourself.<br /><br />Good luck to you in your journey! I hope you find your joy again.<br /><br />(And sorry! Responded to the wrong comment at first.)Cecilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175605046666189534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-20045909268311761862019-04-03T17:00:09.779-04:002019-04-03T17:00:09.779-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cecilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175605046666189534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-89907192923809475522019-04-03T15:24:09.438-04:002019-04-03T15:24:09.438-04:00Thank you. I'm working on the self-care. I'...Thank you. I'm working on the self-care. I'm working on being able to accept that not "accomplishing" anything of "substance" during a day, and instead relaxing, napping, playing a game, etc. is good. I'm trying to change that mindset around needing to accomplish things, and/or think of self-care as an accomplishment in its own right.<br /><br />Thank you for commenting. I'm really glad to hear my posts have been helpful for you.<br /><br />Your reply has been helpful to me as well.Alexandre Saint Pierrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762481896322212429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-53394591341556911512019-04-03T15:21:05.790-04:002019-04-03T15:21:05.790-04:00Best of luck on finding your balance as well. I...Best of luck on finding your balance as well. I'm not happy others find themselves in the same place, but it does sort of help to know that I'm not unique in my struggles.Alexandre Saint Pierrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762481896322212429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-77217090312170937572019-04-03T14:35:06.989-04:002019-04-03T14:35:06.989-04:00In addition to therapy and medication, I've fo...In addition to therapy and medication, I've found being gentle with yourself is really important. If all you do some days is take a nap, that's ok. Having a good self-care routine can be really helpful too, whatever that looks like to you. For me, bubble baths, hot tea, walks, petting my cats, and cleaning the house make me feel a lot better.<br /><br />In regards to peerage, I am not a peer, but have watched peers burn out after elevation. I think elevation forces a big jolt to your motivation. You work towards an external goal for so long, that after you get there, it can feel like "what's left?". I think getting back in touch with the original reasons you enjoyed the hobby can be helpful, by doing things just for fun. Do whatever makes you feel excited, even if that's not SCA things right now. Working towards a peerage can be hugely draining, and you have to re-fill the well of enthusiasm and energy. A peer once told me her favorite PLQ is balance, and that stuck with me.<br /><br />Also, long time admirer, first time commenter :) Your blog has been a huge source of inspiration for me, and I refer new calligraphers to it all the time. Thank you for putting this out there!Cecilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175605046666189534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-83576240947606225532019-04-01T19:13:57.745-04:002019-04-01T19:13:57.745-04:00Wonderful words. I still re-read my Pelican book t...Wonderful words. I still re-read my Pelican book to reassure myself that I was worthy enough to be elevated. J C Ronsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246386218511302545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-87407891552122326702019-04-01T14:36:38.172-04:002019-04-01T14:36:38.172-04:00I completely feel you on this. I could have easil...I completely feel you on this. I could have easily written this entire post. I was elevated and fell apart. I've been getting help for a bit over a year but the struggle is real. I placed too much emphasis on completing projects hoping that would bring joy. I'm still a maker of things but far less these days. The SCA is a great outlet for that need to create but a struggle as well. I still hoe to find a balance some day and maybe rejoin lost friends in the society.<br />Ercc Glaisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594580462827365991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229444931421417703.post-78340247235974678112019-04-01T12:38:51.698-04:002019-04-01T12:38:51.698-04:00I feel this one in my soul.I feel this one in my soul.Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627661590771055089noreply@blogger.com