Comments on: Recovering from Depression: My Writing Journey

By: Mary Latela

Mary Latela — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:59:13 +0000

Laila, I’m so happy that life is better now. I did write to you in February because of my strong belief that healing is possible only when professional help and self-determination work together, a little at a time, moving you forward. Depression and other ailments can pop up again, but having the tools AND the helpers to assist you through the darker times, is wise and wonderful. Like all writers, you are learning that nothing worthwhile happens in a flash, and everyday is a new beginning. Best!

By: Charon Marie Graham

Charon Marie Graham — Mon, 25 May 2015 19:20:44 +0000

Good for you honey. You made it through. Keep resting yourself well. Congratulations on your book.

By: Sandra Gustafsson

Sandra Gustafsson — Tue, 19 May 2015 07:21:12 +0000

Thank you for sharing this.

(I recognize the most, I’m just on my way back.)

By: Dyane Harwood

Dyane Harwood — Sat, 16 May 2015 20:57:15 +0000

Dear Laila,

This is a very inspiring read – I’m so glad you got through that stagnation period, to say the least!

As a longtime freelance writer diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 37, writing has helped me immeasurably. Aside from completing my book “Birth of a New Brain – Healing with Postpartum Bipolar Disorder” (to be published by Post Hill Press in Fall, 2016) I blog. The blogging community has been wonderful and I’ve “met” many encouraging bloggers who live fully with bipolar disorder.

Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

I wish you the very best,
Dyane

p.s I’m tweeting this link as many of my followers live with bipolar disorder and will relate to the depression

By: Mary Latela

Mary Latela — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:54:41 +0000

Dear Laila,

Getting to the point of wanting to suicide means you need to act NOW to get medical help. Writing a book, writing a grocery list, leaves unattended the core issues which caused the severe depression. I hope that you are taking care of yourself, so that you can be calm and strong in your writing. Mary L

By: Tabatha

Tabatha — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 21:46:34 +0000

Great blog. I am bi polar and haven’t been able to work proper hours in decades. But writing, that I CAN do 🙂

By: Turtleberry

Turtleberry — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:47:49 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story. I understand it well. I am often asked why I don’t leave my job and write full time. It is great when writing can be the thing that helps you heal and not the thing you whole life depends on. I am glad things are working out for you!

By: tracy

tracy — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:43:34 +0000

this is me, i have just read my life.

By: Carolyn Lepage

Carolyn Lepage — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 05:23:38 +0000

Dear Laila,
Thank you for opening up about your experiences and describing your humanity, thus allowing others to experience their own. This is the intimacy of reading that meets that need to know we aren’t alone in our difficulties. From an objective pov, it seems depression gave you and your writing greater depth. I have found this about mine too, as painful as it is to endure, it pushes me, eventually in new directions. So has reading your essay. I thank you for that.

By: Angela Zemp

Angela Zemp — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 10:10:40 +0000

Your story really touched me. I have been like this for years, since I was 16, in fact. For some people, socialising at work and play is a joy. For me it has always been something to be feared, endured, and even rehearsed, on the occasions when there was no way out! Slowly, through the years, I have learnt to recognise the signs of my depression/introverted-ness, and deal with it before it controls me! Found that writing has given me an escape valve for all the less positive feelings I have absorbed over the years. Wish I had discovered this when I was 16, all those years ago! Loved your article, thank you for sharing your story. xx