tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post5902773696058514332..comments2024-01-09T00:22:26.440-08:00Comments on Seams Odd, Louise: Mental Health Awareness WeekAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-91284683854917329822016-06-07T11:36:52.535-07:002016-06-07T11:36:52.535-07:00And me you, let's hope that at some point we m...And me you, let's hope that at some point we meet in real life too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-65715405147844798322016-06-07T11:35:30.318-07:002016-06-07T11:35:30.318-07:00Thank you for such kind friendship. So happy to ha...Thank you for such kind friendship. So happy to have met you through sewing. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-67552139542724258762016-06-07T11:33:23.270-07:002016-06-07T11:33:23.270-07:00That is such a good point. I often think my husban...That is such a good point. I often think my husband should get a medal when I am down! A lot of the time there is nothing wrong that can be fixed by conversation but just having company and friendship works to help through the black times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-87092420142423221262016-06-07T11:30:16.985-07:002016-06-07T11:30:16.985-07:00That's exactly the thought behind the awarenes...That's exactly the thought behind the awareness week. It's such a great initiative.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-26699312068661117002016-06-07T11:27:39.189-07:002016-06-07T11:27:39.189-07:00Thanks Helen, really felt it was important to spea...Thanks Helen, really felt it was important to speak openly. Glad so many understand. Thank you xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-78907317613692691172016-06-07T11:26:10.903-07:002016-06-07T11:26:10.903-07:00The sewing community are so understanding, I love ...The sewing community are so understanding, I love how we all have time and love for each otherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-80164235027430305932016-05-30T09:21:54.862-07:002016-05-30T09:21:54.862-07:00An inspired post and I think highlighting your own...An inspired post and I think highlighting your own battles is very brave and shows extreme strength. I am very glad that you have found sewing a mediative experience and fellow bloggers, IG'ers and IRL sewing buddies are helping you enjoy the here-and-now joy of making things. I am glad to have found you via MMM last year!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12402428532932369775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-336427229963279232016-05-20T23:13:38.067-07:002016-05-20T23:13:38.067-07:00I am not surprised you suffer depression, for some...I am not surprised you suffer depression, for some intuitive reason...takes one to know one, I suspect! Sewing is just the most marvelous distraction - it gets you focused on something, it gets you up and moving, all positive ways of tackling the dark dog when he is having a nibble. Sewing gives you something to look forward to - again, this helps to counteract the negative pull of depression. Glad to hear you have worked out ways of getting through the dark patches.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-29611167054719511632016-05-20T14:16:19.853-07:002016-05-20T14:16:19.853-07:00Thanks for sharing, Louise, and for being so brave...Thanks for sharing, Louise, and for being so brave. I have a close friend and a sibling who both suffer from depression, and what I find difficult is that I don't know what *is* the right thing to say (although clearly I know not to ask what it's about), and I think being more open about mental health would also help those of us floundering about hoping not to get it wrong! XxHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-8753925412128943012016-05-20T00:02:31.113-07:002016-05-20T00:02:31.113-07:00Thank you for trusting us and sharing your story -...Thank you for trusting us and sharing your story - I agree that it is important to talk about mental health and that the more people do, the better equipped we will all be to respond and support each other. Take care Jx (silverbellsandcockleshells)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447655257194669254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-89412149158457019792016-05-19T07:30:12.578-07:002016-05-19T07:30:12.578-07:00Such a great post Louise, every word really resona...Such a great post Louise, every word really resonated with me. I am always amazed at what a wonderful supportive community we have, just through the shared love of sewing! xxjustsewtherapeutichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823805197086866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-80170987229714633182016-05-19T05:48:22.593-07:002016-05-19T05:48:22.593-07:00Thank you for sharing Louise. I tread the same pat...Thank you for sharing Louise. I tread the same path and knowing fellow travellers who understand is some thing I really value. A great post xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-25233808641201986502016-05-19T05:43:15.731-07:002016-05-19T05:43:15.731-07:00Perhaps I should add a caveat- don't sew with ...Perhaps I should add a caveat- don't sew with chiffon when in a bad mood! And yes here's to great friends made through the ability to sew!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-57227146583689323782016-05-19T05:41:52.415-07:002016-05-19T05:41:52.415-07:00And I you lovely lady, odd isn't it how far ap...And I you lovely lady, odd isn't it how far apart we are and sewing has brought us together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-39792068341439324392016-05-19T05:40:50.519-07:002016-05-19T05:40:50.519-07:00So many of us find peace and solice in craft. Than...So many of us find peace and solice in craft. Thank you for your good thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-28702860142706223712016-05-19T05:39:47.527-07:002016-05-19T05:39:47.527-07:00Glad you liked it, hurrah for sewing and indeed an...Glad you liked it, hurrah for sewing and indeed any creative or physical activity that helps us clear our minds. And of course the very act of prayer and raising your sights too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-30413357088246238272016-05-19T05:37:14.775-07:002016-05-19T05:37:14.775-07:00Wouldn't that be marvellous!!Wouldn't that be marvellous!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-17578890207942530842016-05-19T05:36:09.055-07:002016-05-19T05:36:09.055-07:00Surprisingly it was okay to write, the doubts set ...Surprisingly it was okay to write, the doubts set in when I pressed publish!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-86151019432521590232016-05-19T05:35:18.557-07:002016-05-19T05:35:18.557-07:00Nor I, but it is so common I felt the need to talk...Nor I, but it is so common I felt the need to talk about it and mention that most people will suffer from it at some point in there lives. The more we all know this the better services must become in dealing with it. Thanks for your kind words. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-79772029026220125012016-05-19T05:33:45.973-07:002016-05-19T05:33:45.973-07:00Thank you for writing Louise. I am glad to count y...Thank you for writing Louise. I am glad to count you among my virtual sewing friends.MaciNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757493782473211428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-69760083956368580222016-05-19T05:33:27.960-07:002016-05-19T05:33:27.960-07:00Thank you for writing Louise. I am glad to count y...Thank you for writing Louise. I am glad to count you among my virtual sewing friends.MaciNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757493782473211428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-2116297552655992972016-05-19T04:13:51.612-07:002016-05-19T04:13:51.612-07:00This is a very courageous post Louise. I like your...This is a very courageous post Louise. I like your description of sewing as zen-like. I mean not always, sometimes it's really frustrating, but, when you do get in the flow of something it's pretty amazing! The amount of friends made through sewing is really something wonderful isn't it?!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183395919767332073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-60581100692509692012016-05-19T00:05:29.654-07:002016-05-19T00:05:29.654-07:00Great post. It is so true that sewing is therapeut...Great post. It is so true that sewing is therapeutic. Wishing you all the bestCatherine Dazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286784668307559391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-56480229426388647112016-05-18T21:53:41.125-07:002016-05-18T21:53:41.125-07:00Thanks for this important post. I have suffered wi...Thanks for this important post. I have suffered with depression during stressful situations so I know how you feel. My therapy is sewing (of course), walking and praying - these all help me to cope. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491778193889232162.post-61489676440234495022016-05-18T21:17:46.757-07:002016-05-18T21:17:46.757-07:00What a great post - thanks Louise. Sewing is one o...What a great post - thanks Louise. Sewing is one of those things where you can just lose yourself for hours - so valuable to so many people for so many reasons. In fact, thinking about it, we should be able to get our fabric by prescription! ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com