tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post5401881980005809064..comments2024-03-25T09:56:16.164+00:00Comments on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure: The Darkness We Need To Make Visible - Lucy CoatsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-74757722137745613562014-08-21T08:52:49.058+01:002014-08-21T08:52:49.058+01:00Yes, while the media reaction to Robin Williams...Yes, while the media reaction to Robin Williams' death has been more sensitive than has often been the case, there's a lot of hot air around 'why didn't he get help!' and 'don't be weak like him, seek help!' in media and social media. The reality is that if he made it to age 63 he probably sought a lot of help. Depression or bipolar is seldom fixed by one course of drugs or therapy; it's often a lifelong burden.Anna Bowlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-9006671847801720742014-08-20T14:00:14.605+01:002014-08-20T14:00:14.605+01:00I know that when the beast is there he tries to bl...I know that when the beast is there he tries to block your ears to the sounds of people showing how much they love you. If you can beat the beast on one thing, let it be that, so you never forget how you are loved and how important that is.Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847390687632715336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-26374779792926113542014-08-20T11:08:30.318+01:002014-08-20T11:08:30.318+01:00I know that beast too, Lucy, he slunk around throu...I know that beast too, Lucy, he slunk around through most of my teens, twenties and thirties, but since then, thank God, he's kept away. Other people talking and writing about it is vitally important to help those who are in that space feel less alone and perhaps also less crazy. Power to you, speaking out - attitudes may change, but for now it still feels generous and brave. Jenny Alexanderhttp://www.writinginthehouseofdreams.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-8253271951057139452014-08-20T07:29:00.214+01:002014-08-20T07:29:00.214+01:00Wholly concur - and you sent me a copy of Darkness...Wholly concur - and you sent me a copy of Darkness Visible when I most needed it. Thanks and mega-hugs, lovely Lucy xx<br />Stroppy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-21511202833426547872014-08-19T14:37:25.886+01:002014-08-19T14:37:25.886+01:00This is such a moving and brave post, Lucy. I have...This is such a moving and brave post, Lucy. I have been there too and it helps to see things put so clearly. For many people, the Black Dog is never too far away but maybe the next time yours visits, you'll know that you're not alone, and that people do understand what you are going through.Pat Walshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-22282516417101491852014-08-19T11:24:24.495+01:002014-08-19T11:24:24.495+01:00I deeply appreciate your candour, Lucy. I wish I c...I deeply appreciate your candour, Lucy. I wish I could do battle with your Beast - sadly I am wrestling with my own bog-monster at the moment. Thank you, fellow traveller.K.M.Lockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540392557430776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-20920629434183605652014-08-19T11:11:26.050+01:002014-08-19T11:11:26.050+01:00Thank you for writing.Thank you for writing.Joan Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763862159032836768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-8394263771256889632014-08-19T10:53:26.091+01:002014-08-19T10:53:26.091+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Transformed Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555387064150595008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-5678871063323169852014-08-19T10:52:45.835+01:002014-08-19T10:52:45.835+01:00Thank You Lucy. Depression is a condition that has...Thank You Lucy. Depression is a condition that has visited me and I have ben able to look after myself in those lonely times. I understand Robin Williams, moment of final despair, the demons were eating him alive. Many people go to this stage and it needs to be understood its like dying of cancer of the heart and mind. I dislocation from the soul where hope is lost still in pandora's box.Transformed Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555387064150595008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-38834922284024047852014-08-19T10:15:57.313+01:002014-08-19T10:15:57.313+01:00Thank you for that post Lucy, all strength to you....Thank you for that post Lucy, all strength to you...Damian Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186889040243262544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-38195703079971162752014-08-19T10:07:06.405+01:002014-08-19T10:07:06.405+01:00Excellent piece, Lucy. Thank you. Excellent piece, Lucy. Thank you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685269144505056460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-27022521672751319532014-08-19T10:03:00.502+01:002014-08-19T10:03:00.502+01:00Thankyou Lucy, I understand a little, having at le...Thankyou Lucy, I understand a little, having at least once in my life experienced the awful darkness and terror of depression. Thankfully it has not revisited me, but I will never forget. Katherine Langrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529700103932422873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-89584739798024175372014-08-19T09:06:20.993+01:002014-08-19T09:06:20.993+01:00Styron's book isn't one I've come acro...Styron's book isn't one I've come across before so thank you, Lucy. <br />A helpful and inspiring post.Penny Dolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386668303428008498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-28579674110642536402014-08-19T07:52:02.606+01:002014-08-19T07:52:02.606+01:00thank you for having the courage to speak out abou...thank you for having the courage to speak out about that dark world Lucy - no, I don't understand it but I hope I can at least empathise with those who experience it catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-36900350597737934992014-08-19T07:36:26.774+01:002014-08-19T07:36:26.774+01:00This is very moving and interesting, Lucy. Thank ...This is very moving and interesting, Lucy. Thank you. I hope the Beadt stays away from you ....and yes, that is one splendid book!adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826710558292792068noreply@blogger.com