Hi Rona: Thanks for your honest & true story. The allopathic medical system used to say that depression wasn't a 'normal' part of the perimenopause/menopause years (whatever normal means!).
But my friend & I knew differently, & as time went on, it became clear that many other women agreed. We're so much more sensitized to everything now that all our circuits are re-wiring themselves (per Dr. Northrup). We feel an urgency to fix the things that aren't right about our lives...& to do it right now! We don't suffer fools gladly.
Now the medical system acknowledges that depression can be a part of these mid-life years. It's validating at least.
Hello BoomerGirl: I appreciate this article by Korky Vann. Grief is not something to 'get over'. Everyone heals at their own pace. Yet, like everything else in our society, grieving is supposed to happen quickly, and on a timetable. I agree, the geographic isolation from loved ones and support systems deepens the pain experienced by many people.
EllenBesso (anonymous) says...
Hi Rona: Thanks for your honest & true story. The allopathic medical system used to say that depression wasn't a 'normal' part of the perimenopause/menopause years (whatever normal means!).
But my friend & I knew differently, & as time went on, it became clear that many other women agreed. We're so much more sensitized to everything now that all our circuits are re-wiring themselves (per Dr. Northrup). We feel an urgency to fix the things that aren't right about our lives...& to do it right now! We don't suffer fools gladly.
Now the medical system acknowledges that depression can be a part of these mid-life years. It's validating at least.
Ellen Besso
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On Dueling with depression
March 8, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
EllenBesso (anonymous) says...
Hello BoomerGirl: I appreciate this article by Korky Vann. Grief is not something to 'get over'. Everyone heals at their own pace. Yet, like everything else in our society, grieving is supposed to happen quickly, and on a timetable. I agree, the geographic isolation from loved ones and support systems deepens the pain experienced by many people.
Ellen Besso
Navigate Your Mid-life Maze
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On Coping with grief may be lonely, ongoing task
March 7, 2008 at 9:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )