tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post5595789973661880146..comments2023-08-01T10:26:10.092+01:00Comments on The Postcolonial Rabbit: No Worries: for Depression Awareness MonthThe Postcolonial Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-40766197036395111102012-10-26T13:42:36.307+01:002012-10-26T13:42:36.307+01:00I can't just normal comment for some reason. F...I can't just normal comment for some reason. Firstly, this was such a well written, brave and open post. I'm most impressed at your ability to put it out there. So to speak. Secondly, thanks for your ever so kind comment on my sweary baking post. Now I want to write a f*&%ing cook book! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018752871250031380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-3409971223283470152012-10-25T22:00:31.332+01:002012-10-25T22:00:31.332+01:00The rabbit sniffs and gives the Monkey big virtual...The rabbit sniffs and gives the Monkey big virtual hugs for the time being, storing up real ones for the next time one of them ventures north/south x The Postcolonial Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-32799212319825219282012-10-25T21:59:13.360+01:002012-10-25T21:59:13.360+01:00Ah Kaz, I also do not have words. I'm just tha...Ah Kaz, I also do not have words. I'm just thankful I have such dear, supportive friends like you to help me help myself get through. Here if you need to chat, as always xxxThe Postcolonial Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-41636153791943124432012-10-25T21:57:37.789+01:002012-10-25T21:57:37.789+01:00Dear Cathy,
I can only thank you in return for yo...Dear Cathy,<br /><br />I can only thank you in return for your reply! It's reassuring to know it will be behind me one day. Thanks for your lovely, warm words xThe Postcolonial Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-63428159903487453062012-10-25T21:55:24.900+01:002012-10-25T21:55:24.900+01:00Thanks L - we've travelled along for so many y...Thanks L - we've travelled along for so many years now, I do feel you know me in ways some do not. Your words really touched me and made me weep a bit (good tears!)<br /><br />I remember you saying this was your demon years ago - and I've always admired your honesty and bravery in battling with it. You're a gobsmackingly beautiful woman (you do know that right?) so I hope things get back on kilter for you soon xxxThe Postcolonial Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-44177066916103012312012-10-25T21:49:35.170+01:002012-10-25T21:49:35.170+01:00AGW - you know, it wasn't until I read your de...AGW - you know, it wasn't until I read your description of "perfectionist tendencies" that it actually clicked that I have them. I really do not fit into a typical perfectionist mould in many ways - but I do tend to perfectionism in some areas. Why are we so harsh on our selves? I'm trying to be nicer to me, and I hope you can be too (mostly because you're lovely!) xThe Postcolonial Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-63568481495909064222012-10-25T21:46:05.046+01:002012-10-25T21:46:05.046+01:00Thanks Leanne - I wanted to make it readable and n...Thanks Leanne - I wanted to make it readable and not too miserable so that means a lot xThe Postcolonial Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264728770572661572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-40807586227258278012012-10-13T19:33:16.242+01:002012-10-13T19:33:16.242+01:00I identify so much of what you've written, but...I identify so much of what you've written, but this sentence particularly stood out for me: <br /><br />"I want to say to them: look, it’s not that my life is filled with worries – it’s that my life is all about the worrying."<br /><br />Oh yes! I know exactly what you mean. <br /><br />And you're also absolutely right, accepting that it's ok not to be ok is such an important step. It's taken me years and years to realise this.<br /><br />I thought this was such a lovely and beautifully articulated post, thank you for doing so. I think I may come back and read it over from time to time.wonky_monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350002483830686210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-49053935029670872672012-10-13T08:41:15.581+01:002012-10-13T08:41:15.581+01:00That was very brave, and a very moving post. Perf...That was very brave, and a very moving post. Perfectionism and I are old friends. You're not alone Naz, and you will get through this. There's so much I'd like to say but I can't seem to put it into words. Menopausal brain day... Take care xxKaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-16287419455007234452012-10-12T16:58:31.648+01:002012-10-12T16:58:31.648+01:00A wonderful post. I've been reading your blog ...A wonderful post. I've been reading your blog for a while now (on and off) and never commented before, but I always enjoy it - so well written, on great topics, and you have such great style. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing. It does remind me of myself many years ago, before I stepped off the treadmill and stopped tying myself in knots... You are right. It is ok not to be ok. And once you can accept that it's much easier just to be... whether that is being ok or not, without overthinking it. Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-44818976570430655762012-10-11T22:23:46.543+01:002012-10-11T22:23:46.543+01:00First of all- well done. A very brave post.
We al...First of all- well done. A very brave post.<br /><br />We all have health problems with some part of our body; with my husband it's his stomach, my dad his heart. The brain is a part of your body and sometimes it struggles to chug along happily so gets sick.<br /><br />Just because you can't see the illness doesn't make it any less legitimate; if someone had a broken leg, you wouldn't ask them to run. If someone is having mental health issues then R&R and time out is needed.<br /><br />My issues manifest as eating disorders. Right now I'm hating myself for putting on a little weight and my brain is saying starve yourself= thin. It would seem the rational part of my eating department has gone on holiday so for the next few weeks I'll eat healthily and hope that their return is swift.<br /><br />I hope that with time you'll start to take control of the worries you have. <br /><br />That part about worrying you're not perfect? Well, you are, dammit. And you have your own daemon to prove it. <br /><br />xxxxx<br /><br />Mrs Cavalierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674891202522264091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-31661394248003221802012-10-11T22:13:46.045+01:002012-10-11T22:13:46.045+01:00Thanks for such a brave post. I don't have GAD...Thanks for such a brave post. I don't have GAD but I do have a long history of depression, perfectionist tendencies and appallingly low self-esteem so I can empathise. I've spent my whole life trying to be better and beating myself up mentally for not being good enough (according to my own standards). Take care of yourself x agirlinwinterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176271184746250169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281628592870279021.post-52132695674989453732012-10-11T22:10:57.300+01:002012-10-11T22:10:57.300+01:00This was an amazing read, thank you so much for ha...This was an amazing read, thank you so much for having the courage to put it out there! xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15110959456221326131noreply@blogger.com