Comments on: Depression: A Mountain or a Molehill?

By: J.R.

J.R. — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:14:10 +0000

Another great piece. This one hit close to home on more than one level. The funny thing about the Universe is that it has this incredible way of keeping an effortless, natural balance. I also struggle with the depression after adventures and I can concur that it is no picnic. While I’ve had more than my fair share of summit views, adventure, and overall “playtime” with this spinning rock I always long for more when I’m in the eventual downtime mode for recovery. Somehow though the Universe has worked with me and created this cycle of random journeys and eventual recovery/downtime/work mode afterward every few years like some surreal Mayan cycle. LOL. I say hop on the comet when it passes through, enjoy the ride, and cherish as many as you’re blessed to be given. It is the trap of the restless daydreamer, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s been almost 2 years since my last great adventure and I’m pre-planning for whatever it is that is coming my way next as we speak. I can’t wait until your next comet comes back around and we all get to hear about how magnificent the ride was.

By: jen laceda

jen laceda — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:13:59 +0000

Tammie…it’s a molehill you can easily conquer. So, where’s the next adventure? Mt. Kilimanjaro? Everest? Can’t wait to find out for you!

By: Clay Mama

Clay Mama — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:54:21 +0000

The let down can be great…stay busy…and tell me you didn’t eat that! It was on another table and you casually asked if you could take a picture??? I know you didn’t eat it…oh my..you did eat it…I can see you dipping in the catsup. Hmmm….well, once can be enough. LOL

By: Helene

Helene — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:17:40 +0000

Thanks for sharing – I know exactly how you feel. I trained for a whole year to climb Mt Rainier, it was so incredibly hard AND we even had to turn around within arm’s reach of the summit because we got caught in a horrible storm. I was depressed for weeks after that. What did I do? Ate a lot of good food, and then dove headfirst back into my hobby of whitewater kayaking to find another challenge. Being addicted to challenges brings some ups and downs, but then again there are worse things you could be addicted to. I absolutely love your writing. Keep up the good work!