tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post3212125046547527215..comments2023-10-15T06:19:21.613-07:00Comments on Fill Your Well: my mental illnesskimbirdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933291126592725297noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-7265032174410178382011-03-06T15:35:19.761-08:002011-03-06T15:35:19.761-08:00Kim, thank you so much for being so candid, open, ...Kim, thank you so much for being so candid, open, and honest in this post! I'm in a clinical psych doctorate program and could not be a louder cheerleader for you right now, as you bravely and forthrightly write about your experience with OCD. I could see you as being a valuable member of NAMI or a similar advocacy group, given how eloquently you shared everything. Based on all the supportive comments that others have left here, it is so clear that you're touching others with your story. Your ability to communicate your experiences is such an amazing and powerful gift!Oh, My Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13939580074038829920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-71091895855125129242011-03-03T18:02:53.133-08:002011-03-03T18:02:53.133-08:00I know how hard your struggle to get through a day...I know how hard your struggle to get through a day must be. Mom and I talked when you were little and we wondered about OCD then. It was really obvious in a few ways, like when you would get something on your hands...and that was as a baby. But no compulsion will ever make me feel any differently about you. I love you and i always will! And BRAVO to you for releasing yourself from the need to keep it a secret! Hugs to both you and Dannon.spacey jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15875642773840093211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-9885176844156154222011-02-28T23:24:11.793-08:002011-02-28T23:24:11.793-08:00You are so brave to talk about this publicly. Whi...You are so brave to talk about this publicly. While I don't think I make my life out to seem perfect or something it's not on my blog, I totally shy away from the really hard issues. And I understand what you mean about being frustrated when people say things like "Oh yeah, I have that too"--I have had severe generalized anxiety disorder since I was a kid (though I'm very lucky that medication has it mostly under control now), and it makes me crazy when people say "Oh my god I totally had a panic attack"--I know I should just accept that people don't really understand it, but it's hard when they really don't get the depth of it.<br /><br />It's really inspiring that you shared all this, Kim--thank you. <3Claire Kieferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794131643377703649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-81013511705650658042011-02-28T13:07:50.769-08:002011-02-28T13:07:50.769-08:00I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles with OC...I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles with OCD. I can't imagine how difficult that must be on a daily basis and I also understand that it's beyond your control. I am glad you shared your struggles with us; think of how many people you are helping just by discussing it openly. I would never undermine the severity of the situation and I wish you all the best. <br /><br />I'm also glad you found such a loving and supportive hubby to help you through. *HUGS*mypixiebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135461083810124483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-59434640950520931252011-02-26T22:19:24.083-08:002011-02-26T22:19:24.083-08:00Hi! My name is Marjorie..this is my first time on...Hi! My name is Marjorie..this is my first time on your blog. I just wanted to tell you that this is an honest and well-delivered post about a condition you are living with. I read it thoroughly, truly "listened," and felt your pain. Even more so, I felt your strength. <br /><br />You are a wonderful person. I'm glad I found your blog.marjorie rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739074518448056723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-11963544267778944342011-02-26T21:27:40.864-08:002011-02-26T21:27:40.864-08:00Kim, it is really inspiring that you share this in...Kim, it is really inspiring that you share this in your blog and truly informative...i commend you for taking the time to share something so personal! your posts always bring a smile to my face and this was no exception. XOXO.Pilarhttp://www.awanderlustlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-49500909752700094582011-02-25T14:20:35.794-08:002011-02-25T14:20:35.794-08:00oh girl. it is brave of you to be honest and let ...oh girl. it is brave of you to be honest and let it all hang out. life isn't 100% easy and perfect for any of us! and it is nice when folks are honest and can admit reality on their blogs!drollgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098844996589898590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-66679965529892263382011-02-25T01:33:26.540-08:002011-02-25T01:33:26.540-08:00beautiful writing! i dont know a lot about clinica...beautiful writing! i dont know a lot about clinical OCD, so this was really eye opening. i'm sure it took some guts to share, but thank you for doing so. your spirit to overcome these challenges is truly inspiring!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449700636230416200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-82470649551146611392011-02-24T21:05:08.999-08:002011-02-24T21:05:08.999-08:00Your honesty is very inspiring to us all and I'...Your honesty is very inspiring to us all and I'm very happy that this blog is a way to chronicle all that is beautiful in life and as a means of liberation and empowerment. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-20456163810866121262011-02-24T19:49:54.612-08:002011-02-24T19:49:54.612-08:00I LOVE You for being so honest about your struggle...I LOVE You for being so honest about your struggles with OCD. I am so so so sorry that you have it, but I am also glad that your 'case' isn't as bad as other peoples! You are such a strong woman and you're very brave for being so honest, open and raw. <br />PS I am so happy that you found the Mister too, I bet he helps a lot! :)Anna Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648343210267266340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-5343603514631350182011-02-24T19:12:44.336-08:002011-02-24T19:12:44.336-08:00Kim, I know we've just become acquainted, but ...Kim, I know we've just become acquainted, but in that short time, your blog has become an instant favorite. Thank you for finding the strength to share this with your readers. I am glad I got to know more about what makes you so unequivocally you.Kayla Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290658489564992879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-85228081177167540352011-02-24T18:46:04.605-08:002011-02-24T18:46:04.605-08:00my friend has OCD, and i didn't know this abou...my friend has OCD, and i didn't know this about her for a couple of years. i hate how there are so many opportunities that she misses because of this illness.Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-77460662716463529402011-02-24T17:51:48.846-08:002011-02-24T17:51:48.846-08:00Suddenly your apartments make so much more sense t...Suddenly your apartments make so much more sense to me. It's like a part of me is saying, "Oh, THAT'S who Kim is." You are rounder and deeper to me now, and I understand you better. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12885644202778987934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-65546052552323268322011-02-24T17:48:02.463-08:002011-02-24T17:48:02.463-08:00Thank you for sharing this. As someone with a depr...Thank you for sharing this. As someone with a depression (a whole different mental monster), I understand how hard it is to talk about these things, especially with the stigma society has towards mental illness. Thank you, you writing this is helping me gain the courage to talk to friends and family who don't know about my problems and who I am scared to death to tell about this.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062667063830645113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-57638783090509395402011-02-24T16:52:09.679-08:002011-02-24T16:52:09.679-08:00This is really brave of you to share with your rea...This is really brave of you to share with your readers. Thanks for teaching me more about OCD.Miss Kindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088250706844858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-71512779521333706972011-02-24T15:55:08.564-08:002011-02-24T15:55:08.564-08:00Kim, thank you for your candid honesty. I am grat...Kim, thank you for your candid honesty. I am grateful to have learned more about OCD as well. It is perfect for us readers to hear that life is not sunshine and rainbows, because it isn't for anyone. I hope now, that you'll feel more balance between your blogging life and everyday life. We all love you the same. :)Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895897273203447659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-88338601734503570452011-02-24T15:49:12.807-08:002011-02-24T15:49:12.807-08:00Thanks for sharing Kim. You're right, we far t...Thanks for sharing Kim. You're right, we far too often act like everything is perfect in the blogosphere because this is where most of us come to be positive, but we should be honest with one another too. I would never have known that you had OCD or how much of a challenge it has been in your life. Would you mind if I asked about how you deal with OCD in your every day life? As a future educator I'd love to know how to help my future students who do have OCD (not just the straight pencil phenomenon that is far too often called OCD). <br /><br />PS - Your elephant photo is too funny!Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955140065239375078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-53301367884154685372011-02-24T14:52:41.120-08:002011-02-24T14:52:41.120-08:00I really liked this post, your honesty was amazing...I really liked this post, your honesty was amazing. My brother suffered from OCD for 6 years, and it was so hard to see him going through that. It's nothing like you see on tv. <br />Thank you so much again for being honest, you sound like such a strong person. xoxoKaylia Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520507919873990733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-20220326921535686682011-02-24T14:08:29.756-08:002011-02-24T14:08:29.756-08:00I love you for this! Thank you for sharing this i...I love you for this! Thank you for sharing this incredibly difficult illness. Your husband loves you very much I can tell. I know I can't say much in a comment but this post just makes me want to grab some hot chocolate together and talk for hours.Tiffany Kadanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887874943048853535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-74238191702377678292011-02-24T12:37:20.746-08:002011-02-24T12:37:20.746-08:00Kim you are sooo brave sharing all this with us an...Kim you are sooo brave sharing all this with us and we ADORE you for it! <br /><br />Don't ever be shy about talking on your blog about you!! and all of you.Deidrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993934232617420348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-65257449059117203142011-02-24T12:26:07.683-08:002011-02-24T12:26:07.683-08:00thank you SO MUCH for sharing with us, and i'm...thank you SO MUCH for sharing with us, and i'm glad that i was able to help in your decision to be honest. xoxoxolynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645245177126161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-77721837170535434642011-02-24T12:14:21.253-08:002011-02-24T12:14:21.253-08:00Thanks you for sharing that. I think the media has...Thanks you for sharing that. I think the media has made light of OCD but living with it is the pits. I had a friend who was and it took some perspective on my part to understand.Anyway, thanks for sharing your story. Peace.keishuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425697524293318047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-3448521238296063632011-02-24T11:16:53.164-08:002011-02-24T11:16:53.164-08:00We all struggle with things in life yet not everyo...We all struggle with things in life yet not everyone is willing to talk about it / put it out there. Thanks for sharing your struggles with OCD with us, your honesty is completely inspiring!Alicia Lundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820705704789737677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-86771026748102285412011-02-24T09:52:13.476-08:002011-02-24T09:52:13.476-08:00Thank you so much for being so open about your lif...Thank you so much for being so open about your life. It helps us feel like we are not alone!<br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184792681608290132.post-52782786389992747652011-02-24T09:43:40.554-08:002011-02-24T09:43:40.554-08:00Thank you for sharing, and being honest about all ...Thank you for sharing, and being honest about all you have to deal with. you are inspirational.chels.e.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03126455522040531681noreply@blogger.com