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Musings Musings Musings: New Feature: Weekly Round-up

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Sunday, February 21, 2010. New Feature: Weekly Round-up. When I was recovering from ppd I found myself looking for some sort of online community for ppd sufferers like Stirrup Queens. Had created for those struggling with infertility. I couldn't find one. Since then I've found Postpartum Progress. Which is creating a space for good information and support for those with perinatal mood disorders. Along with passing along important research, info., and support, the site also includes a blogroll. Writes abo...

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If I Had Not Believed: About Heidi

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Sunday, February 17, 2008. I'm a woman of many apparent contradictions. I have a wonderful life in many respects. I have a wonderful husband, wonderful family, wonderful friends, and a job that I love. I've been incredibly lucky. Questions, doubt, and depression are not intellectual or theological questions for me. They're right here. Right now. I hope that by opening up my wounds to share with you, I will be able to encourage you that you are not alone in whatever pain and darkness you are facing. I...

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If I Had Not Believed: Grasp

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Saturday, January 17, 2009. Today is one of those days when the depression is very present. I don't have anything to be depressed about, but it is here nonetheless, joining forces with the herxheimer exhaustion, fogging my too-tired imagination. Why do I feel that I can't accept His embrace today, sitting here in my normally aching body and too-often depressed mood? I played the piano today, and then I didn't play. I always forget how much life there is, how much ache, how much beauty in music. Whom then...

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If I Had Not Believed: While Waiting, Afraid

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Thursday, March 20, 2008. While Waiting, Afraid. O Thou who art my quietness, my deep repose,. My rest from strife of tongues, my holy hill,. Fair is Thy pavilion, where I hold me still. Back let them fall from me, my clamorous foes,. From crowding things of sense I flee. And in Thee hide. Until this tyranny be overpast,. Thy hand will hold me fast. What though the tumult of the storm increase,. Grant to Thy servant strength, O Lord,. And bless with peace. Posted by Kelly Sauer. March 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM.

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If I Had Not Believed: January 2009

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Saturday, January 17, 2009. Today is one of those days when the depression is very present. I don't have anything to be depressed about, but it is here nonetheless, joining forces with the herxheimer exhaustion, fogging my too-tired imagination. Why do I feel that I can't accept His embrace today, sitting here in my normally aching body and too-often depressed mood? I played the piano today, and then I didn't play. I always forget how much life there is, how much ache, how much beauty in music.

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Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy: June 2012

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Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy. Because stereotypes were made to be broken! Or, at the very least, explored. . . Monday, June 11, 2012. Mirthful Monday: Hugh Jackman Style! For some reason, I find Hugh Jackman singing this song uproariously funny. Enjoy! Or if this is more your style, enjoy! Thursday, June 7, 2012. Thoughtful Thursday: The Power of Quiet. I recently finished reading Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking. Food for thought, hmm? Bipolar Di...

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Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy: February 2013

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Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy. Because stereotypes were made to be broken! Or, at the very least, explored. . . Sunday, February 10, 2013. Heart Monsters: Easiest Valentine's Day Craft EVER. Okay, so the Zoloft must be helping because I've come up with several fun things to brighten up our February. But we're having fun, so I'm okay with it. We can always clean up later, right? This project would be no fun if you had to wait for glue or try to manage a glue gun. 2) Choose two large-ish hearts ...

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Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy: A somewhat depressing update.

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Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy. Because stereotypes were made to be broken! Or, at the very least, explored. . . Wednesday, January 23, 2013. A somewhat depressing update. So remember a while back when I was all, "Oh, my depression is so well-managed right now. . . I can finally focus on other things. . .blah, blah, blah. . . I'm so well-adjusted, blah, blah. . ." well, that was only sort of true. But there have been some long dark nights. That seems to be the theme of this post.) but I'm h...

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If I Had Not Believed: February 2008

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Thursday, February 28, 2008. Good Days and Bad. It's hard not being able to count on anything. I can't make plans or have goals because I just don't know what I'll be capable of doing tomorrow, or the next day. It's depressing; in fact, it may be one of the biggest sources of my depression right now. And then, going and doing that, not worrying about goals or plans or "have to's.". I want to have goals, lists, plans. I want to see my life going somewhere. Though I've always eschewed the idea of a...Being...