tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post6783569360430872703..comments2023-12-11T23:17:39.356-08:00Comments on The Klonopin Chronicles: Pomp and CircumstanceThe Klonopin Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000707731307885384noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-39260906539346394902013-10-05T23:33:06.182-07:002013-10-05T23:33:06.182-07:00Kids of bipolar moms can really be amazing, she sa...Kids of bipolar moms can really be amazing, she says, wiping tears and remembering many conversations with her own 16-year-old son.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220368993000947868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-71836168674446977362013-10-05T23:10:40.167-07:002013-10-05T23:10:40.167-07:00My mother was no-polar, manic/depressive. She was ...My mother was no-polar, manic/depressive. She was my best friend. I grew up being her care giver and nurse and never knew about her disorder until just before she died at 52 years old. My life and her life were pretty awful at times, I never knew anything was wrong, except, my family told us kids that she was ill. At different times we had to live with family or friends when she was getting treatments in the hospitals, shock treatment therapy. I can only hope and pray that medicine and science can help to hurry up to make a monumental change in helping anyone that is suffering through any of this and any other disorders. Walking life on a Hightower is exhausting! Hugs Love and Hope! Sweet Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000840427365320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-56464691119774658832012-09-21T09:47:52.482-07:002012-09-21T09:47:52.482-07:00Oh, Klonnie. Ummm, yes, thanks for the tears. Glad...Oh, Klonnie. Ummm, yes, thanks for the tears. Glad I decided to read this when I'm probably pms-ing AND I forgot to take my meds yesterday AND I had a rough-ish morning with MY daughter, who, like you put it so well, is the reason I stand a chance.<br /><br />Seriously???? Now I'm really crying.<br /><br />Okay, I'm not gonna type anymore but this is beautiful and so are you and so is your kid. Beautiful.Jennifer Isa Workinprogresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861293223511781748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-17267142703997694382012-06-23T13:39:51.434-07:002012-06-23T13:39:51.434-07:00What a wonderful post. I can so relate.What a wonderful post. I can so relate.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266551798783003920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-66734665768051940072012-06-19T07:32:49.914-07:002012-06-19T07:32:49.914-07:00I so relate to this. Now I know I am not the only ...I so relate to this. Now I know I am not the only one that feels this.OCalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979462004210242437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-15243262050877610042012-06-11T06:33:06.001-07:002012-06-11T06:33:06.001-07:00Thank you for writing this. I don't feel so a...Thank you for writing this. I don't feel so alone. I even cried a little while reading it because it hit so close to home.Gywnhwyvarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422088532645587598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-66474241199686828572012-06-11T05:10:55.508-07:002012-06-11T05:10:55.508-07:00Wow! My souls sister. I wish someone had explained...Wow! My souls sister. I wish someone had explained my feelings to me years ago, now at 50, I'm just starting to figure out my 'why's" and realize that, I'm ok. Really. And so NOT alone in this journey. Thank you for sharing.~Chavygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137875089733080279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-71806956644495663502012-06-11T04:29:14.470-07:002012-06-11T04:29:14.470-07:00This.This.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16162439031516344085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-19341505556589809912012-06-11T03:22:27.319-07:002012-06-11T03:22:27.319-07:00Your writing spoke directly to me and I am gratefu...Your writing spoke directly to me and I am grateful now to discover I amnot the only one...Linnnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885653925191972041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-46158375601304359052012-06-10T23:39:38.071-07:002012-06-10T23:39:38.071-07:00Me likes!Me likes!Rowdy Reignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420988998519640687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-58445185954611587842012-06-06T17:16:42.409-07:002012-06-06T17:16:42.409-07:00Beautifully written! And bravo to both you and yo...Beautifully written! And bravo to both you and your daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-83218186057360423092012-06-04T20:25:15.652-07:002012-06-04T20:25:15.652-07:00This is an amazing post, Mina. This hits home...h...This is an amazing post, Mina. This hits home...hard. My mom is on medication now but she somehow got through my childhood without a single mg. I was dropped off for events a lot. She couldn't handle them...only I never understood why. I do now and I would give anything to go back to age 18, pat her back and tell her I understand. I know I wasn't as understanding as I should have been. What an amazing young lady you have raised. Beautiful.Blissfully Discontentedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328192637420062626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-75542778492464410962012-06-04T18:35:39.948-07:002012-06-04T18:35:39.948-07:00I have never read a blog that so accurately depict...I have never read a blog that so accurately depicts what I go through when I am facing a crowd situation. This was an amazing post thanks for writing it. Your daughter sounds wonderful, it sounds like she was raised well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059292520644253185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-23649248926338749712012-06-04T08:52:20.589-07:002012-06-04T08:52:20.589-07:00Another beautifully written post, Mina. I know we&...Another beautifully written post, Mina. I know we're not that close online, and that we don't know each other at all IRL, but I feel such a strong connection to you. Especially when you write. It's almost like you're in my head. <br />Although I still haven't been to a therapist since I posted that one time on your group wall, I am starting to suspect that klonopin might be something that could benefit me; because if that's what you take for the issues you talk about, then it's pretty likely that we have the same problem and possible solution. <br />Does that make sense? <br />Thank you for writing and sharing your beautiful mind with us. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-88465045670495217742012-06-04T08:38:40.177-07:002012-06-04T08:38:40.177-07:00Been here so many times...so many times. My child...Been here so many times...so many times. My children are getting older now and they see the rising terror on my face when no one else would recognize it. They know when to throw the protective cloak out and help me be visible but invisible. I empathize and thank the universe for my children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-55596355959038460822012-06-04T07:13:10.335-07:002012-06-04T07:13:10.335-07:00As I read this, I can feel it. Partially because o...As I read this, I can feel it. Partially because of how you write, with grace, eloquence and honesty. Partially because I can feel the anxiety. Your daughter is amazing and so are you. Thank you so much for sharing.The Brady Bunch on Crackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527717790747186006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-64100723324782904852012-06-03T14:35:00.480-07:002012-06-03T14:35:00.480-07:00Thank you, Mina, for sharing so eloquently and hos...Thank you, Mina, for sharing so eloquently and hostestly. And like the other comments, I must echo "Well done!" on the parenting!Sandandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324066931646768614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-76194302966891373832012-06-03T12:52:56.733-07:002012-06-03T12:52:56.733-07:00I so very much love the way you write. Your daugh...I so very much love the way you write. Your daughter sounds like a lovely mix of intelligence and compassion, you've done a great job and congratulations on her graduation!Viva La Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694795440192245072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433738082974955694.post-25981872484319003842012-06-03T12:29:37.168-07:002012-06-03T12:29:37.168-07:00Wow, you seriously do have an awesome daughter. M...Wow, you seriously do have an awesome daughter. Maybe she's an old soul in a young body. You're very lucky, but also, you had a hand in her awesomeness, so GOOD JOB!!!Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703706442361431532noreply@blogger.com