tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post5612277185936729935..comments2023-10-31T07:33:28.753-07:00Comments on Book Review Blog: Now I'm giving away Chasing Lilacs by Carla Stewart!Edgy Inspirational Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15907754905383023615noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-5118724442098680282010-06-27T16:32:03.706-07:002010-06-27T16:32:03.706-07:00and the winner is...
Windy Cindy!!!and the winner is...<br /><br />Windy Cindy!!!Edgy Inspirational Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907754905383023615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-16329580009189953462010-06-25T23:08:19.782-07:002010-06-25T23:08:19.782-07:00I've worked with someone with severe depressio...I've worked with someone with severe depression, but no one in my close circle of family & friends suffers.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<<br /><br />bloggyig at gmail dot comAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149104443973276022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-54522019550896894762010-06-24T09:18:09.738-07:002010-06-24T09:18:09.738-07:00My aunt suffers from depression. This book is a c...My aunt suffers from depression. This book is a close subject to me. I would love to read this book.<br /><br /><br />jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)comNickolayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560860094482367821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-63360435129360501822010-06-23T20:24:28.453-07:002010-06-23T20:24:28.453-07:00In my childhood, my mother suffered from depressio...In my childhood, my mother suffered from depression. Well back then the doctors just said it was her nerves. For the sake of not knowing what else to call it, that's what the doctors always said. She went to the doctor several times and he finally said that if she came to him one more time, he was going to admit her to a hospital. I'm glad that never happened.She is better now, but I too Patsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-61400848879325510152010-06-23T18:51:44.748-07:002010-06-23T18:51:44.748-07:00A couple close relatives of mine suffer from depr...A couple close relatives of mine suffer from depression. However, the effect on my life has been minimal due to the fact that they live in a foreign country. If nothing else, their struggles with depression have made me more aware of the condition.<br /><br />Please enter me in this giveaway!<br /><br />saemmerson at yahoo dot com<br /><br />Sarah ESarah Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01556058668318955371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-19021603451341989752010-06-23T03:22:35.353-07:002010-06-23T03:22:35.353-07:00I used to suffer from depression and was even admi...I used to suffer from depression and was even admitted into the Psych ward two years ago- my pre Jesus life.<br /><br />The day the Lord touched me I was totally freed from all medication and treatment.<br /><br />And I only know one medicine for depression-the Word of God- everytime I feel some issue or thought ready to bring me down i start reading the book of Psalms. Starting from Psalm 1, byEsther Miriam Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831127035881045884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-49734241020521713242010-06-22T18:51:56.057-07:002010-06-22T18:51:56.057-07:00One of my very dearest friends suffers from depres...One of my very dearest friends suffers from depression. It's hard because one day she can be up and then the next day, so down that she wishes she didn't feel anything anymore. I try my best to be there for her and listen and offer my love when it's needed. There are days when she makes me feel so very sad for her.<br /><br />mryward(at)yahoo(dot)comMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997960073314577995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-63626474504452188402010-06-22T17:01:42.663-07:002010-06-22T17:01:42.663-07:00yes i have and had to make a life changing decisio...yes i have and had to make a life changing decision because of it thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot netmindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596007480680945208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-33863220216742529072010-06-21T13:48:20.070-07:002010-06-21T13:48:20.070-07:00Thankfully, no one close to us has had severe depr...Thankfully, no one close to us has had severe depression, but we have two people that my wife has on her side of the family that have mild depression and with drugs they are doing fine. Thanks for hosting this review and also giveaway. <br /><br />steven(dot)capell(at)gmail(dot)comSteve Capellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408847885210693607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-82213779956659073952010-06-21T13:19:49.205-07:002010-06-21T13:19:49.205-07:00I really appreciate that you tackle subjects like ...I really appreciate that you tackle subjects like this that others might shy away from, Michelle. No need to enter me for Carla's book, as I already have it here in the pile. I'm looking forward to reading it, as I, too have struggled with depression. So, in fact, have 4 straight generations in my family. God is so good to help us through, which involves prayer, the Word, and yes Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-30792204441087997382010-06-21T12:22:23.704-07:002010-06-21T12:22:23.704-07:00I have sufferred from depression, have taken meds ...I have sufferred from depression, have taken meds and been a recluse especially after my husband died in 2001. I write in a journal now and write short stories for and about family and friends. I'm an avid reader and have started writing reviews for Good Reads and Library Thing. I also found about the author blogs and enjoy reading them. Now I am better except some nights, still.<br />Thanks rbooth43https://www.blogger.com/profile/13397822821356862700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-69958930495958686752010-06-21T11:32:46.054-07:002010-06-21T11:32:46.054-07:00Yes, my husband suffers from depression and anxiet...Yes, my husband suffers from depression and anxiety/panic attacks. It is very trying sometimes when he has an episode. to cope, I meet with his counselor and because she is married to someone who has a similar condition, she has been able to give me many tips on how to handle. The first thing I had to learn was not to take his condition personally. Because he likes time to himself when he hasMarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405209107317825203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-3399090250431349732010-06-21T10:30:12.815-07:002010-06-21T10:30:12.815-07:00wow, as you know l was extreamly depresed for a fe...wow, as you know l was extreamly depresed for a few yrs due to my circumstances... l took meds and struggled daily for awhile. l still struggle from time to time. sounds like yet another good book! Percy ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-69151420923380821452010-06-21T09:52:58.307-07:002010-06-21T09:52:58.307-07:00Actually, I am the one who has suffered from depre...Actually, I am the one who has suffered from depression and <br />anxiety since childhood. I take <br />two different medications and have <br />had therapy off and on for years.<br />I regret the stigma that is still<br />attached to mental illness.<br />Thanks, Cindi<br />jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]comwindycindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094662150428102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-6067099276020887172010-06-21T09:43:19.594-07:002010-06-21T09:43:19.594-07:00wow...no, i don't believe that i have...
thank...wow...no, i don't believe that i have...<br />thanks for the opportunity to read this fabulous book :)<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-3990240962169290152010-06-21T06:52:56.399-07:002010-06-21T06:52:56.399-07:00I guess I'm lucky, I don't know anyone who...I guess I'm lucky, I don't know anyone who has suffered from depression. The book sounds really good. Please enter me. Thanks!<br /><br />ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)netAnita Yanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351832793019965161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-36819877063838546122010-06-21T06:11:43.679-07:002010-06-21T06:11:43.679-07:00Michelle, Thank you for the great review and espec...Michelle, Thank you for the great review and especially your take on the mental issue aspects of Chasing Lilacs. I agree with the comments here that it is still a weighty issue today, and I pray that each of you who have family members with depression or if you struggle with it yourself, that you continue to seek the best help available. There are so many more choices of treatment today and many carla stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06668815291865738037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-48244443057980516292010-06-21T03:43:33.684-07:002010-06-21T03:43:33.684-07:00All four of us suffer from depression in the famil...All four of us suffer from depression in the family, so this hits home with me. It's tough!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-11696192454804537642010-06-20T12:49:25.137-07:002010-06-20T12:49:25.137-07:00My daughter has clinical depression. Most of the t...My daughter has clinical depression. Most of the time, she copes very well, but there are times when she needs a little boost. She sees a psychologist on a regular basis, which is a huge help to her, and she does take medication when necessary. There have been times, however, when it's been very difficult for my son and me as we have been the brunt of her anger during severe depression bouts.LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049897327581610278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-34630689210190307802010-06-20T11:43:06.459-07:002010-06-20T11:43:06.459-07:00Hi - I just wanted to let you know that I posted y...Hi - I just wanted to let you know that I posted your link on my blog under Teen/Adult Reviews. My blog is for kids and their parents. Ages 0-14/15. I'd love to have you follow me when you get a chance. I'm sure I'm going to learn so much from reading your blog.<br /><br />Several of us have been discussing YA books on my blog (see the current post and comments) and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11389095466274228251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-34937479047880169662010-06-20T11:23:43.321-07:002010-06-20T11:23:43.321-07:00It runs on my Father's side of the family, and...It runs on my Father's side of the family, and has hit all us kids at one time another. As for living at home, it was like living with a 'dry drunk.' It's the main reason I'd love to win this book. Please enter me.<br /><br />desertrose5173 at gmail dot comLindahttp://www.onedesertrose.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-22472092487362338792010-06-20T10:43:34.756-07:002010-06-20T10:43:34.756-07:00Sounds like a good book Michelle. I enjoy stories...Sounds like a good book Michelle. I enjoy stories that have a lot of depth to the characters. My 17 year old cousin suffered from depression, however no one knew until it was to late. He ended his life during his senior year in high school. I'm sure there were warning signs that his parents could have seen, but they were having their own problems at the time. It's been close to Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25827171.post-52008929429314424102010-06-20T09:32:01.849-07:002010-06-20T09:32:01.849-07:00Oh wow, what a "close to home" subject! ...Oh wow, what a "close to home" subject! I suffer from depression and have been in a "battle" lately whether to take or not take medication. Taking meds won out, once again! There is such a stigma still attached to mental illness that sometimes people are afraid to take the stuff! But I have finally accepted the fact that I will have to take medication the rest of my life!Janet Thompsonhttp://janetstreasures.comnoreply@blogger.com