tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post1602129153069107147..comments2024-03-18T05:10:27.463-06:00Comments on Pat Veretto's Frugal Living Blog: Don't Worry... Be HappyPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-29583580052141133142008-08-14T20:38:00.000-06:002008-08-14T20:38:00.000-06:00Absolutely, hallie. By the same token, please no j...Absolutely, hallie. By the same token, please no judgment against those of us who do not want to take medication unless it's necessary. You might have missed this line: "the every day variety of blues that many of us face..." <BR/><BR/>I was not talking about serious depression that is a physical condition.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-26973754633399704102008-08-14T19:21:00.000-06:002008-08-14T19:21:00.000-06:00Longtime lurker here (love the blog) but I wanted ...Longtime lurker here (love the blog) but I wanted to add my two cents. I've done all the things you've suggested Pat and I deal with my mood swings naturally. However, I think this kind of post stops people from seeking the help they need. Everyone can jump on the bandwagon -- yes, pharma companies and doctors are addicting us to a lot of expensive and harmful drugs -- but look, there is a lot Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-50967063697760843182008-08-08T11:54:00.000-06:002008-08-08T11:54:00.000-06:00You're so right, Betty Ann. Mood swings are NATURA...You're so right, Betty Ann. Mood swings are NATURAL. They're part of life and there's nothing wrong with being sad when the situation calls for it. There IS something wrong with hiding out behind mind altering drugs - prescription or not.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-69319574892606216212008-08-08T09:24:00.000-06:002008-08-08T09:24:00.000-06:00P.S. You know my parents both were addicted to Val...P.S. You know my parents both were addicted to Valiums; and I think that prevented them from dealing with their REAL ISSUES. Numb yourself instead?? <BR/><BR/>And what is wrong with being SAD if something happens. The sadness strengthens you; ......and if you stay numb you stay in LIMBO.. never quite healing... reaching the LOW.. and then Going Back and UP; and knowing what triggers the sadness/Ms Hen'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844440761689489376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-46828552466150428902008-08-08T09:21:00.000-06:002008-08-08T09:21:00.000-06:00Pat......well said.....people are taking mood alte...Pat......well said.....people are taking mood alternation medicine more and more easy. <BR/><BR/>I know some NEED it.......but once I was 'talking' and so many women mention they were on this or that. <BR/><BR/>And I've been told to go on PMS medication many times. NO thanks.. maybe PMS might make me a bit edgy; but that edginess is a natural kind; and with age (47); I learned to be aware of NOT Ms Hen'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844440761689489376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-84129613622335252312008-08-02T12:23:00.000-06:002008-08-02T12:23:00.000-06:00Don't forget Wal-Mart has $4.00 prescriptions. My...Don't forget Wal-Mart has $4.00 prescriptions. My husband was taken by ambulance 2 months ago and I have Aetna BUT like ALL insurance we have limited protection (I pay $400.00 a month for this!!) <BR/>Our ambulance bill is over $600.00 which comes out of my pocket! But at least we saved on the prescriptions!<BR/>At least though we are covered!!! <BR/><BR/>Want to get rich quick? Count your <BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-12282026642672351042008-08-01T11:11:00.000-06:002008-08-01T11:11:00.000-06:00Sounds like you know what I'm talking about, too, ...Sounds like you know what I'm talking about, too, Terre! It's good to hear from you again.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-71514724497143399692008-08-01T09:53:00.000-06:002008-08-01T09:53:00.000-06:00Hi Pat! I agree with you. I had two doctors tell m...Hi Pat! I agree with you. I had two doctors tell me that I needed to quit my current job because it stressed me out. The stress resulted in high blood pressure and increased anxiety.<BR/><BR/>After hearing the second doctor restate the obvious, I made it my goal to find a new job. After 2 months of intensive job hunting, I start a new job involving more writing!<BR/><BR/>By the way, thanks for Terre Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16297862849907344535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-64479808639632089032008-07-31T16:44:00.000-06:002008-07-31T16:44:00.000-06:00Thanks, Leanne, and thanks for the mention on your...Thanks, Leanne, and thanks for the mention on your blog. :) I so understand what you mean about a bad day (wish mine had rain in it, though!).Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5460131713224869765.post-86584168350952326192008-07-31T13:27:00.000-06:002008-07-31T13:27:00.000-06:00I'm completely with you on this one. I'm actually...I'm completely with you on this one. I'm actually part way through drafting something based on a similar idea. We go through life so quickly we never have a chance to take stock of what we actually have rather than what we want and in the end we rarely accomplish anything worthwhile living in the fast lane.<BR/><BR/>Brilliant post. Thank you for a different perspective.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340429187911872470noreply@blogger.com