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for cards to help me beat depression

6 weeks ago I made this same wish for my mom and the response changed her life. It gave her the strength to get better and now she is able to go back to work. While trying to get my mom the best help I could I didn't see how bad my own depression became(It is a a family genetic disorder for us). Many days I dont get out of bed or change clothes. My mom is trying to work so I have hid it from her and always tell her I am up to something fun, but she has always been my main support. I go to the doctor, the therapist and my job as a nurse which I love. The increase dose of my antidepressants made me gain 10 more lbs which doesn't help my desire to get out of the house. I don't have any children and I am not married. Because of that, most days (especially holidays) are very sad. I just can't find much to be happy about.I saw how my moms eyes lit up as the cards came in and I am hoping that I can get better with the support of this community.A coworker told me yesterday to just "pull myself out of it" I wish it was that simple. I have had controlled depression since I was a teenager but trying to help my mom with no family support really brought me down more. I have always been a strong woman (I've been a trauma nurse for 18 yrs and served 8 years in the Army) So I'm not sure why this time seems particularly harder to bounce back from. I want to get better so I can go back to doing activities with my mom and my friends. Thank you for helping me.

Wish Info

  • Posted: Apr 18, 2009 3:35 pm
    Granted: Apr 24, 2009
  • Member: ltdawnrnrn
  • Member Since: Mar 18, 2009
  • Hero: 14 times
  • Wishes Granted: 2 times
  • City: Calera
  • State: Alabama
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Want
  • Wish is for: Self
  • Category: Card Wishes (Codes, Coupons, Stickers)
  • Cause:
  • Views: 702
  • Comments: 8
  • Follows: 2

44 Accepted OffersLast offer 48 months ago

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  • ldmhayes 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Send me your info and I'll be more than happy to send a card.

  • jon2009 48 months ago - Accepted!

    I've also walked in your shoes. I'd love to send you a card. I'm glad to see the outpouring of so many other heroes to be there for you. I'll keep you in my prayers.

  • BuzyB 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Please send me your address as well as a E-address if you have one. I have walked in your shoes.

  • JessM 48 months ago - Accepted!

    I'd love to drop you a line. Please send me your contact info. Include your email address if you'd like to be e-mail pen pals. I can never have too many friends! I suffered from depression a few years ago and luckily I was able to get through it pretty quickly and with the help of friends and family. I'm always afraid I'll end up back in it though. I'm praying for you. Can't wait to get your address!

  • SammysPAWS 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Dawn: I would love to send a little something your direction as a thank you for helping me get LOTS of cards to my very special parents. Please send me your full name and address. Thanks again! ~~~ BIG HUGS ~~~ Cathi

  • HopethruJesus 48 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card. Please send your name and address. God's Peace!

  • cdryden1 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Depression is so incredibly tough! I would love to send you a card. Please forward info. and, remember, you have lots of people who care about you.

  • chamorita1 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Unfortunately, diagnosed depression is not something someone can just shake off and move on and I'm sorry you are going through this. I'm sure it's hard. I would love to send you a card along with all the other WUAH hero cards and I hope they speed along your recovery. Please send your info.

  • susied 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Love to cheer you up....you have no idea what seeing those cards in the mail can do for you....I am someone who wished for good thoughts about my coming surgery and they made me feel So loved and cared for.....end me name & add info....I want to give back!

  • pappuka 48 months ago - Accepted!

    bless you for caring for others.please send address.

  • teelschool 48 months ago - Accepted!

    I'll cheer you up and will send card and trinket.
    Pls send name and address.

  • chrisrb 48 months ago - Accepted!

    we would like to send card please send info,Thanks C&C

  • patriciarose 48 months ago - Accepted!

    Hi, I would love to send a card. I live in the UK so it will take a few days, but if you don't mind that then please let me have the address. With love. Patriciarose.

  • songmanmel 48 months ago - Accepted!

    can send a card-God Bless

  • tanyah 48 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card, please send me your mailing address.

  • crystal312 49 months ago - Accepted!

    can i send a letter? I've also gonna through depression well pst pardum depression
    asap add pleaz

  • cheftiger 49 months ago - Accepted!

    please send me your info... I know all too well the feelings of depression and would love to help you on the road to recovery

  • JesusSaves22 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card. i know what you are feeling b/c after i had my son in 2007 i had bad postpartum depression. i felt awful and like a horrible mother but it is ok you will get through this with the help and support of others and of God. pm me your address so i can get the card in the mail. and keep your head up high you are a very special person never forget that!

  • JoyfulinMaine 49 months ago - Accepted!

    That nurse who told you to "pull yourself out of it" should be ashamed for herself. Telling someone who is depressed to get over it is telling someone who needs gall bladder surgery to operate on themselves. Depression is a physical illness of the brain due to an imbalance of brain chemicals. I have dealt with depression for years and my suggestion to you is to keep up the therapy, expecially talk therapy. If one medication doesn't work, try another. Things didn't change for me until a psychiatrict suggested that I take a higher than normally accepted dose of Effexor. The accepted dose was only the accepted because they really didn't know high one could go. Well, going higher was what I needed. So, what I am trying to tell you is there is hope. Youjust have to try to hang on and keep trying. You will find what works eventually.

    If you send me your address, I would be happy to send you a card.

  • Deb2000 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send a card and maybe be inspirations for each other to lose weight!

  • 46sko 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would be glad to send you a card. Send me your info.

  • DLOUJEAN 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send a card. Please pm me with your info. God bless.

  • charliesmom 49 months ago - Accepted!

    Would be happy to send a card. Please send me address

  • stewartmaml 49 months ago - Accepted!

    Would love to send a card, please pm me your info

  • jstdee523 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I'd love to send a card. Please send me your address.

  • candlelite 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would be happy to send you a card. Please send the info.

  • Pumpkinfields 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a little cheer! Please PM me your address.

  • agirlyoudontknow 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card. Just send your info :)

  • ruralroute3 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would be happy to send you a card. Please send info.

  • momof1autisticson 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card. Please PM me your info. HUGS

  • gidget1959 49 months ago - Accepted!

    hi send your info

  • bingle1962 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I have the same problem as you in dealing with chronic depression. I applaud your efforts to reach out. please pm me yuor address so I may send a card.

  • funshine 49 months ago - Accepted!

    Please pm your address so I can send a card.

  • bc314 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would be happy to send you a card. Please send info.

  • 5710k 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send a card. Please send info

  • rjd573 49 months ago - Accepted!

    Would love to....we all need a little "pick me up" some time. Get me your info

  • smilne1 49 months ago - Accepted!

    Would love to send you a card, please send me your address.

  • CraftyGardenerTN 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card to brighten your day along with a letter about myself and my own dealings with depression. Blessing to both you and your mother.

  • debbie1959 49 months ago - Accepted!

    please send me your info and i would be glad to send u a card and share a little bit of my own story to smiles things will get better debbie1959

  • riveroaks 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would like to send an ecard whats your email?

  • poodlelover 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would love to send you a card.
    I was a nurse, still have active license, but I'm a housewife now. I was in the Army also.

    I know how it is to suffer from depression.
    You just can't 'get over it'. Our hormones does play a large role for us females. Also, being in the 'caring field' (no matter how we love it) we 'take on other's people stress'. Unbeknownst to us, it affects us internally. Even though we think it does not because we feel gratified from helping others.
    Please PM me the addy where I can send your card too.

    If you ever like someone to talk too, please contact me.

    Take care.

  • HurtN4CertN 49 months ago - Accepted!

    I would be more than happy to send you a card . I know how it is wne medication packs the pounds on . It only adds to the yuckiness. Please send me your address

  • JesusSavedMe 49 months ago - Accepted!

    You can count me in to send you a card too! I love the mail, and your mom's right, it can really brighten your day! Just send me your address! Lisa

  • mamalamb47 49 months ago - Accepted!

    Of course you can't just "pull yourself out of it"...I certainly hope it wasn't a nurse who told you that...if it was she doesn't seem to be very well-informed. I would love to send you a card to lift your spirits....we all need a little help now and then and when you have clinical depression you need it even more. Please send info and I will find a cheery card for you...hugs, Sue

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ltdawnrnrn 48 months ago

No one could ever know the feeling I had when I came home after an awful day at work yesterday to find my mailbox FULL of brightly colored envelopes. I realized at that moment that if so many people cared enough to take the time out of their day to send me a prayer, wish or caring word, that I owed it to myself to get better. I called my doctor to discuss new medicine and had a long talk with my family and friends about how I needed their support so I could stop hiding how bad things were in my life.I walked the dog today, have not done that in months. She was actually worn out when we were done but we were both happy to see the sun outside. I am truly blessed by every one of you!!

Watchman 49 months ago

I don't know what controlled depression really means nor would I tell anyone who has it anything insensitive. There are circumstances for many people that just cling because that person allows it to do so. Faith is a way to gain control of ones life if that is truly want one wants to do. You care for others and have neglected yourself which is not how it works. When any of us care for other people, we must learn what keeps us from sinking. Gaining weight should not take you into a deep funk. You have control over that! Cards are a temporary fix. What happens when the cards stop coming? Take a good long look in your mirror and ask the person you see, "what do you want from life?" Then begin to journal your answers. Ask yourself this question every day until you feel the right response deep in your soul. Then and only then will you realize that you are "loved by an awesome God!" He made you beautiful. He made you for you!

IsabellasMommy 49 months ago

I would love to send you a card please send me your info.

momof308 49 months ago

I am sorry to hear what your going thru please if you ever want to talk feel free to message me. : )

SusanKA 49 months ago

Please send your address. Best wishes to you and your mom.

ckirkman 49 months ago

Have you talked to your Dr? Maybe your meds need to be changed or adjusted. Since at least part of depression is as you know chemical imbalances, maybe a med change can make a difference for you. Also try to get outside into the sunlight at least some every day. As hard as it may be at first to even get out of the house, force yourself to. If you don't want anyone to see sit in the backyard. The sun can make a difference too.

debdeb 49 months ago

I had depresion n i went on a dating sight to fine a guy n i did .Now im happley married n got reid of my depresion.Gl too u.Have a great day deb

riveroaks 49 months ago

Can I sent you an Ecard? Do you have email address?
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