tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post1293612262687803882..comments2023-09-11T10:53:35.290-05:00Comments on When a Shrink Gets on the Couch: stay at home depressionshrink on the couchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-87634039366748080732010-05-27T15:24:15.621-05:002010-05-27T15:24:15.621-05:00trying -- thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad...trying -- thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad my post rings a bell with you, or not glad exactly, but feel relief that by posting my experience, some other SAHM feels validated. <br /><br />interestingly, this post is one of the most frequently searched. i.e, "SAHM and depression" tends to pop up numerous times as a search term. <br /><br />this tells me you and I are far from shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-92170353559493807872010-05-27T12:42:30.718-05:002010-05-27T12:42:30.718-05:00Similar to what you mentioned, I am experiencing a...Similar to what you mentioned, I am experiencing a deep sadness (punctuated by many moments of joy) about how my life is shaping up right now. We moved several months ago, and I had to give up the idea that I'd be able to return to work after my child-care leave. Now I'm at home with the kids and feeling guilty for wanting to get back to work. I'm not sure I'd be happier at Trying to Embrace Itnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-38549155632606103342010-01-03T15:49:11.466-06:002010-01-03T15:49:11.466-06:00Thank you, Anonymous.Thank you, Anonymous.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-15455080339615135242010-01-02T14:35:54.111-06:002010-01-02T14:35:54.111-06:00Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your ol...Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-77590597976567355572008-02-06T13:16:00.000-06:002008-02-06T13:16:00.000-06:00yes, it was definately *my* experience, and I know...yes, it was definately *my* experience, and I know it is an experience shared by many. on the other hand I have several friends who love being home with their kids full time and never want to work. So its all about the individual.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-44639046775058910232008-02-06T07:48:00.000-06:002008-02-06T07:48:00.000-06:00All the way through your post i wanted to comment ...All the way through your post i wanted to comment on one particular thing, but then you said it at the very last line :)<BR/>"I was happier working and I believe my kids are better for it, too."<BR/><BR/>Finding a good fit for yourself isn't only important because you need balance in your life but also because your kids are better off when you're a happier parent. <BR/>I'm sure some sah parents Radical Remindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155472776262393597noreply@blogger.com