tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post6979872007782762046..comments2024-01-09T02:09:03.122-05:00Comments on Ashley Quite Frankly: A ConfessionAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09830109486291771097noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-78535034475472725652008-01-28T12:56:00.000-05:002008-01-28T12:56:00.000-05:00Hi Ashley! I took Effexor for 6 years for general ...Hi Ashley! I took Effexor for 6 years for general anxiety and panic attacks. (The BHE made me go on it when I stopped leaving the house after 9/11.) It literally changed my life. I never knew what it was like to go to bed every night not terrified that I wouldn't wake up in the morning. I had spent my whole life before then in a permanent state of fear. I thought it was part of my personality. But that's BS; nobody should have to go through life like that when there are effective medications. My life would have gone a very different way had I not found a drug that worked for me. I feel like I owe my current happy life to Effexor. Now that I am off it I know how to deal with panic attacks, know that they are not "premonitions" and know that they won't kill me and they are not part of who I am. They are just a chemical quirk, nothing more. They have no power now. Sorry for the long post; it is a subject close to my heart. I'm so glad it is working for you! love, fluffyFluffy Windoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315221943031401138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-41834494781721119282008-01-28T11:59:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:59:00.000-05:00you suck ass... HILARIOUS (read: not)you suck ass... HILARIOUS (read: not)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-87803597371261298542008-01-28T10:18:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:18:00.000-05:00Ok there seems to be 2 paths I can take here - adm...Ok there seems to be 2 paths I can take here - admit I too am on meds or be a troll....Hmmm, since I haven't been prescribed any meds (I personally prefer to self medicate with wine and making my children's lives hell. Although there are some indications that perhaps I should consult with my doctor about some meds to tone down the level of inappropriateness. Plus I saw a new TV commercial for a drug that lets people poo regularly - maybe I should try that?) I guess that only leaves me the troll route. Lets try:<BR/><BR/>You suck, you jackass. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, that's not working for me. We all know I worship at your SALWG feet. <BR/><BR/>On a serious note, huDge props for coming out of the closet :D. I know its hard to admit you need help - what's harder is not realizing it at the time. I probably should have been on some heavy duty anti depressants during my divorce but I never realized things were that bad until things got better. Perhaps you will inspire someone to realize that the stigma is no longer there and allow them to seek the help they need. That would be a good thing, no? Perhaps, if more women were willing to say that they aren't supermom, we wouldn't feel like failures when things don't go right. So kudos to you and all the mom's who have brought this out into the open.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447905804174563374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-18529347163960521992008-01-27T21:03:00.000-05:002008-01-27T21:03:00.000-05:00I heart Celexa. It allows me to not feel so OVERW...I heart Celexa. It allows me to not feel so OVERWHELMED. And when I don't take it regularly, I feel like I'm perpetually under a big black cloud.<BR/><BR/>Kudos to you for writing about this.Sarahvizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257891014401157085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-61093947378753312542008-01-27T18:09:00.000-05:002008-01-27T18:09:00.000-05:00Celexa here... My description: Makes me feel like ...Celexa here... My description: Makes me feel like I can deal with the world, not that the world is dealing with me.AFRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240942361330902385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-23863753922769694642008-01-27T14:03:00.000-05:002008-01-27T14:03:00.000-05:00Oooh... a troll! It sounds like you're not the on...Oooh... a troll! It sounds like you're not the only person who could use some happy pills, Ashley!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850825844277186930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-68741756173999278842008-01-27T11:22:00.000-05:002008-01-27T11:22:00.000-05:00OMG, Ashley is NORMAL! That cannot be. ;) :P I am ...OMG, Ashley is NORMAL! That cannot be. ;) :P I am a Zoloft user! I went 4 days without it by accident and I was ready to commit myself or find youth sized straight jackets with a velcro wall.Cinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665015700592712052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-33111213912005578732008-01-27T11:02:00.000-05:002008-01-27T11:02:00.000-05:00Seriously.. I, too thought you were going to menti...Seriously.. I, too thought you were going to mention the lesbian route you were taking (and was Oh-so-excited).<BR/><BR/>I tried Lexapro once, not for me.. the stupid M.D that prescribed them OD'd me.. gave me a BAD reaction and for that, I can't take Tylenol without fear of a side effect.. however, if that never happened, I'd be all over the anti-anxiety meds and lovin' it, I am sure.<BR/>Good for you for recognizing and getting help for your craziness.<BR/><BR/>And to the stupid ugly good-for-nothing troll.<BR/>Get a life, bitch. You are lame.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't going to even acknowledge its presence but I love shit like this too. I too, just wish it was a little more witty.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845322113064042399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-4288018249850398502008-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:002008-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:00Meds that is it? I thought it would have been some...Meds that is it? I thought it would have been some really good juicy gossip like you were having another little kid, now that would have been some funny shit I can only imagine how great the posts would have been. I still luv ya meds and all. Oh yea and a new troll I can only wait to read the stuff.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392706956841158519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-89754681312133721142008-01-27T08:48:00.000-05:002008-01-27T08:48:00.000-05:00I've never understood why there's such a stigma at...I've never understood why there's such a stigma attached to mental health. If you have a headache you'd take aspirin and this should be no different. Good for you for being brave enough to tell your story. I'm sorry that you have to deal with anonymous commenters.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861456596855714776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-83888657869609693222008-01-27T07:17:00.000-05:002008-01-27T07:17:00.000-05:00Dear Ashley's wannabe troll,You suck ass. Get som...Dear Ashley's wannabe troll,<BR/><BR/>You suck ass. <BR/><BR/>Get some original material and make sure it's funny. We are accustomed to a certain standard of entertainment around here. You are certainly not making the grade.<BR/><BR/>We want a good troll. Someone witty not this wannabe that only says suck ass. <BR/><BR/>PS.<BR/>You make the rest of us anonymous posters look bad. <BR/><BR/>We're just too lazy to log in. You're just too stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-70405092908746827222008-01-27T07:08:00.000-05:002008-01-27T07:08:00.000-05:00Seriously? I got off my lazy arse and got a fresh...Seriously? <BR/><BR/>I got off my lazy arse and got a fresh cup of coffee for this? Where's the juicy confession? Geesh what a let down.<BR/><BR/>PS. <BR/>Some of us may have maxed out on the allowed dosage for celexa and our MD suggested we get ourself a psychiatrist. <BR/><BR/>I don't know anyone like that. Just saying I heard it over at BBC.<BR/><BR/>Stop judging me, I voted already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-62847679547126107972008-01-26T23:35:00.000-05:002008-01-26T23:35:00.000-05:00Better living through pharmaceuticals! I am a hap...Better living through pharmaceuticals! I am a happier person while on Zoloft (Lexapro made me feel like I was in a coma - completely flat affect). Working out a lot helps too. Then there is chocolate. Throw in an occasional visit with a therapist. Add it all up and all is right in my world. I know many people who would benefit from meds but see it as a weakness. I'd rather be weak and happy than strong and miserable, thank you very much. <BR/><BR/>And your troll is boring. No originality at all. I hope it is just getting warmed up and will really bring on the good stuff soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-69226015608238960702008-01-26T23:19:00.000-05:002008-01-26T23:19:00.000-05:00I'm on Effexor, too. It's great! I didn't think ...I'm on Effexor, too. It's great! I didn't think I had a problem, but once I started taking it, my whole world changed. I'm so much less stressed out. My doctor said that since I'm doing so great, he wants to talk about taking me off of it soon, but I really like the way a feel now, so I'm going to have to tell him no way.Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597822422886281763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-54207445537372953692008-01-26T22:37:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:37:00.000-05:00When I was in grad school I found myself needing s...When I was in grad school I found myself needing some anti-depressants. It was really hard for me to go to the doctor and then I was given Prozac. I cried so hard because I thought I was crazy. But one month after I began to take the meds, I felt alive again. I was on them for a year (though not Prozac b/c I was allergic). Sometimes I think I should be on them again but life's not quite as bad as it was then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-71651602462848486492008-01-26T22:27:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:27:00.000-05:00Meds rock. And anonymous is something lower than ...Meds rock. And anonymous is something lower than a loser. If she has something to say she can put her name on it.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310167742699434598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-20924545983435498042008-01-26T22:18:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:18:00.000-05:00maybe they don't comment because your blog sucks a...maybe they don't comment because your blog sucks ass?<BR/><BR/>I don't NEED to feel important, unlike you. How old are you anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-31428119315826622882008-01-26T22:16:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:16:00.000-05:00LMAO. Well, aren't you a turd? Please do continue ...LMAO. Well, aren't you a turd? <BR/><BR/>Please do continue to comment. I cannot get some of these freaking people to leave comments to save my life. At least hate mail will give me more comments to publish. <BR/><BR/>And I'll be helping make a troll feel important. That's nice of me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436571420215943287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-25145481450994079772008-01-26T22:14:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:14:00.000-05:00oh please. you know it bothers you and because it...oh please. you know it bothers you and because it does I will continue to comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-39810265073175557152008-01-26T22:09:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:09:00.000-05:00I'm on it too; at first it made me extremely sleep...I'm on it too; at first it made me extremely sleepy; I actually fell asleep on the job and got in car accident; but now I adjusted to the dosageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-74453940465049191372008-01-26T22:08:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:08:00.000-05:00You know what's really sad and needy? Posting anon...You know what's really sad and needy? <BR/><BR/>Posting anonymous nasty comments on blogs of people you supposedly don't even like. <BR/><BR/>Talk about attention whore. <BR/><BR/>I do like comments though and my readers do like stupid people, so if it makes you feel special and important, carry on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436571420215943287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-13725077557746513792008-01-26T22:07:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:07:00.000-05:00It's pretty funny in a pathetic sort of way when s...It's pretty funny in a pathetic sort of way when someone takes the time to comment to let you know you suck, then they come back again as if you care. You know, anonymous, you are free to not read this site or any others that suck in your opinion.<BR/><BR/>Back to Ashley... Everyone I know takes pills. No shame in it at all.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341337725349264318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-18883013862040446052008-01-26T22:05:00.000-05:002008-01-26T22:05:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569249141385290276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-52972694890809599722008-01-26T21:57:00.000-05:002008-01-26T21:57:00.000-05:00I forgot to say, you think you are being funny by ...I forgot to say, you think you are being funny by making fun of being an attention whore and needy but it really is sad and shows your extreme insecurity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-82924482298322488802008-01-26T21:54:00.000-05:002008-01-26T21:54:00.000-05:00your blog still sucks assyour blog still sucks assAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com