Does anyone have else difficulty starting a weblog? Maybe that's the reason this will only be my 2nd blog ever. That will change soon enough. I know that most of you in our class don't know me at all. And who could blame you. So here I am. My name is Michelle. I'm from a small town in SD. I came to UMN on a spur of the moment thing I guess you could say. Since I've been here I feel like I've been walking around wearing a mask and not letting anyone in and not really experiencing my life. But I feel so blessed right now. I have everything I've been wanting the past 3 years. But I'm not happy and I don't know why. It's like seeing and living the bright side, but not being able to feel it. I'm not good at asking for advice and I figure what an easy (although embarassing) way to do so. I've suffered from depression for the past 3 years and now I can finally not be ashamed. It could happen to anyone, b/c it's just a chemical inbalance right? Does anyone have any previous experience with depression? And what are your opinions on the matter? I really enjoy the people in our class, even though I don't know all of you well. And I would appreciate anyones input.
Michelle,
Its Tonna, your peer-review partner in class. I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling a little out of place. I am also dealing with depression. I have sevre depression, and seasonal depression. I get really bad in the fall-winter-spring time. You may have figured out that I have anorexia and I have been suffering with it for 3 years. I was days away from dying in April of 2003. I have been in and out of the hospital for the past three years, and have not been able to find my inner self again. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of. Many people deal with all different types of depression, and the only thing that matters is that we/those who suffer get better. We need to find the right help to make us want to journey along in our life. I have not found that point yet, but I am glad you have. I will be going into intesive treatment soon and will hopefully be able to overcome this eating disorder and to WANT to continue to live my life.
I agree that our class it great. I actually feel comfortbale in this class, and I like these blog things. It enables us to know more about eachother and get to know one another on a different level. I hope we can talk more about this or about anything!
If you ever need anything, PLEASE come to me. I am an easy person to talk to and I really enjoy talking to others. Take care!!