tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post4284993633275023282..comments2024-03-28T22:28:47.257-04:00Comments on TRAVEL WITH THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:)): DARE I DRAG THE āDā WORD OUT OF THE CLOSETAl Bossencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-49087238254394245172013-08-13T15:07:57.667-04:002013-08-13T15:07:57.667-04:00Loved that last photo of Pheebs!Loved that last photo of Pheebs!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-30559821170723265862013-08-13T00:54:47.714-04:002013-08-13T00:54:47.714-04:00I understand what you are saying. Having Pheebs i...I understand what you are saying. Having Pheebs is a great help and I understand that as well. Now that Russ and I don't have a dog, we will have to concentrate on helping each other when one of us has dark days. Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-1715506941185304192013-08-12T22:13:37.301-04:002013-08-12T22:13:37.301-04:00I didn't read all the comments so I apologize ...I didn't read all the comments so I apologize if this was already mentioned. <br /><br />So many people still don't understand that depression is caused by a physical problem. Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It has to do with serotonin which affects the receptors in the brain. Life experiences (loss of a loved one, a job, etc.) can trigger the chemical imbalance in the brain which then can cause depression. This chemical imbalance can also run in families thus some families have the propensity towards depressions that may come "for no reason." Some levels of depression (mourning) may just take some time to get through and heal. Some people may need medication to help them get through these times and other may need to take medication for most of their lives. People who believe there is a stigma to having depression are ignorant and need to be educated. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01992212864602994056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-7292118816953637702013-08-12T18:43:48.252-04:002013-08-12T18:43:48.252-04:00Thank you so much for talking about it. There are ...Thank you so much for talking about it. There are so many of us who suffer from depression and have tried lots of different things to combat it. Sometimes it just takes over and there's not a whole lot you can do and hope it passes....Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-27303406580452272462013-08-12T17:48:40.289-04:002013-08-12T17:48:40.289-04:00I get depressed sometimes, and I think for me it c...I get depressed sometimes, and I think for me it comes with living alone and not talking to people on a regular basis. But you sure don't dare mention it to a doctor unless you want pills. The docs are quick to jump on it. You're right though, everyone suffers from it at least once in a while and in varying degrees. You can't "think" your way out of it.<br /> Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-73660460669865471982013-08-12T16:02:23.589-04:002013-08-12T16:02:23.589-04:00You're not alone, Al. I've gone up and dow...You're not alone, Al. I've gone up and down on the same roller coaster. It's good that you can write about it, and I hope the cloud lifts once health issues pass for you and Kelly, and you can resume enjoying your lives. Health issues can be overwhelming. Without anything to look forward to or a purpose, it's easy to become disinterested in everything. Once your purpose to return to Congress becomes a reality, I really hope it helps you. If not, I hope you'll see a professional to help bring light back into your life. Hugs to pheebs. Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-16083778715174596252013-08-12T12:29:42.624-04:002013-08-12T12:29:42.624-04:00Well written. I think we all have had some experi...Well written. I think we all have had some experience with this illness, some of us more than others. The important thing it that one recognizes it. We all deal with it in our own way.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-76251215617732573872013-08-12T11:04:06.793-04:002013-08-12T11:04:06.793-04:00Oh boy, do I ever understand the "D" wor...Oh boy, do I ever understand the "D" word. This past year I have been wallowing around at the fringes of it. I do know that the Doc can give you meds for it...I have a daughter who has been on them for 13 years..She became a new person when she began taking them. Better living through Science, my friend. Don't be afraid to ask for help...please.Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-58150024745864753592013-08-12T10:03:48.441-04:002013-08-12T10:03:48.441-04:00As you said almost everyone suffers from periods o...As you said almost everyone suffers from periods of depression. I had my times but as I have gotten older they are less of a problem rather than more. That is a good thing because as we get older there are enough other things affecting us that adding depression to the mix is not helpful. Good luck fighting your battle. edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-39000391375992739082013-08-12T09:44:18.106-04:002013-08-12T09:44:18.106-04:00Your courage and honesty about episodes of depress...Your courage and honesty about episodes of depression is of great comfort to others who are similarly afflicted. Thank you for being open about it.<br />Box Canyon MarkBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-41843857829768078852013-08-12T08:55:45.390-04:002013-08-12T08:55:45.390-04:00Our furry dependents are good therapy. I have suff...Our furry dependents are good therapy. I have suffered from anxiety in the past...meds do help too! <br /><br />Awesome pictures Al. You sure have a talent for photography. The frog in the water is awesome! And as usual...The photos of Pheebs are too! Nothing like a doggie face.Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-81609336951419501932013-08-12T08:20:18.657-04:002013-08-12T08:20:18.657-04:00Thank goodness for Pheebs and her pet therapy! Our...Thank goodness for Pheebs and her pet therapy! Our furry friends are so much more than just pets. Thank you for speaking out on this condition and giving it a voice.<br /><br />Metamorphosis LisaMetamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-40196185633578610852013-08-12T08:14:35.945-04:002013-08-12T08:14:35.945-04:00What a great picture of Pheebs!!!!
You should use...What a great picture of Pheebs!!!!<br /><br />You should use this pix as your header.PatBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904393778660045028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-35951927076636063752013-08-12T05:43:51.625-04:002013-08-12T05:43:51.625-04:00Soon you will be heading back to Congress and the ...Soon you will be heading back to Congress and the southwest you so much love and I bet that big D with go to the wayside.<br />We are so looking to another to our southern migration again as well.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-56369139500438533072013-08-12T02:50:06.176-04:002013-08-12T02:50:06.176-04:00Thanks for the combine on tracks picture. I have n...Thanks for the combine on tracks picture. I have never seen that before and I have never seen such large combines. Great pic's. Compared to your daily activity, I must live in a comma. I am content in life and as long as Kathy is happy, I am also. <br />I do wonder how you afford all that gas by the liter for those wonderful jeep rides. It has been low clouds and rain up here in Alaska for about a week now. It makes for good book reading weather. ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-26115210195507680622013-08-12T00:16:32.866-04:002013-08-12T00:16:32.866-04:00I know exactly what you are talking about ... mirr...I know exactly what you are talking about ... mirror image.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-19119527907449940692013-08-12T00:03:50.335-04:002013-08-12T00:03:50.335-04:00 I bet as soon as you get the wheels turning, thin... I bet as soon as you get the wheels turning, things will start looking up. Hang in there, this too shall pass.Fred Wishniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202729882810916759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-74255396781671387972013-08-11T23:57:25.785-04:002013-08-11T23:57:25.785-04:00Good for you that you have the courage to bring th...Good for you that you have the courage to bring the lurking giant out into the light of day. Each one of us who has fought the giant who would squander our lives must find their own way to fight the battle. Carry On.. I look forward to you posts.klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-31615353645070496782013-08-11T23:35:41.574-04:002013-08-11T23:35:41.574-04:00You are so very talented. I know you might not th...You are so very talented. I know you might not think it will help, but there are some very good meds available. You don't have to become a zombie. Talk to your doctor.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-47033191127055388472013-08-11T22:46:21.081-04:002013-08-11T22:46:21.081-04:00Lack of sufficient sunlight on my skin sends me in...Lack of sufficient sunlight on my skin sends me in a downward spiral of depression within two days. It is a tough opponent in this fight for a good life. Good luck on handling yours.Barney, The Old Fat Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242837062100545160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-41579757983247841952013-08-11T22:05:59.692-04:002013-08-11T22:05:59.692-04:00I'm curious about the salt mine. Is it under t...I'm curious about the salt mine. Is it under the lake? or is it inland and the salt is transported to the port to load on the lakers? I guess there is also the possibility that they pump out salt water, and let the water evaporate. Is the lake water at all salty?Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159288023048032948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-33659417453602669192013-08-11T21:46:30.607-04:002013-08-11T21:46:30.607-04:00some would say only the weak suffer from depressio...some would say only the weak suffer from depression but then there are those who are 'strong' and still have those 'dark days'..writing is good therapy!!<br />that and precious Pheebes! she can turn a frown upside down!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-57468119133881809112013-08-11T21:37:50.617-04:002013-08-11T21:37:50.617-04:00I had that exact Ford Galaxy! You made my day!I had that exact Ford Galaxy! You made my day!DeeBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285983988049210263noreply@blogger.com