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“Elephant in the room” is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss.i.e Me, and my “illness”I Write about my struggles with depression, Aspergers syndrome and anxiety. If you have questions, please ask. I like to think this blog is a little reminder to anyone who ever feels alone or hopeless that you are not the only one.
Hello, lovely human! I wanted to follow your blog since we both deal with bouts of depression and anxiety! It’s not so lonely when you have friends in the blogosphere who can understand what you’re going through.
Stay awesome & keep blogging,
Bri
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🙂 Thank you! I have met so many great people blogging about mental health, its been a fantastic thing to do!
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I’m glad this has been a tremendous support for you! 🙂 Keep up with the writing. It definitely gets us through the darkest of moments.
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Thank you for liking me post A warm welcome to a new guest Author, joannr7..and her first contribution..Am I What They Think I Am. This is a special project that I jope will grow nad grow, and it has been a pleasure to welcome a new quest Author aboard
As Bri says, there are so many of our voices around, and it is good when we can speak to and help each other to get through the dartk days, and really understand
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Your blog is wonderful and brave! 🙂 I also love that little elephant graphic!
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Thank you very much! The graphic was created by a fantastic reddit user on one of the free art comission feeds! 🙂
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That’s awesome!
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Hi Elephant,
The subject matter of your blog hit home with me. I thought I’d share this with you, http://www.elizabethmoon.com/writing-depression.html
Please continue to tackle such a tough issue head on.
Mike
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Thank you very much, that’s such an interesting article! So relateable!
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Hey fellow MH blogger, thanks for liking my recent post 🙂 Am about to read yours now as promised!
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I really appreciate the metaphor you use here. I’ve only recently become more outspoken about my darkness, depression, anxiety, etc.. And they always look at me like I have three heads when I mention that sort of thing. Thanks for the like and I look forward to reading your blog (and if you enjoy my poetry I’d love it if you subscribed 😛 )
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Hi. I was only too happy to tell anyone and everyone who would listen about my depression. It seemed that the more I tried to explain the experience to others I got more clarity for myself. One thing became a self evident truth to me. I tried to commit suicide in 1999 and I realized that I didn’t want to die only to stop living with the pain. I diligently take the medications I am prescribed to ensure I never again plunge into that terrible abyss. I do have days when I’m depressed but never allow myself to sink. If I find the medications are not having a positive effect I go back to visit the psychiatrist to discuss other options. I NEVER want to go back to that dark dark place again. Anyone who is willing to share experiences of depression is, in my mind, a hero! Thanks for being you
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Thank you very much 🙂
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thank you for this.
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Thank you for liking my PMDD Post. I will be following your blog as depression is a big part of
dealing with PMDD. :o)
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Thank you! I will look forward to more posts from you to!
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I enjoy reading your blog and can certainly relate. I am new to blogging, just a few days into it. I appreciate you reading the part of mine that you did and hope you will continue to. My thoughts are very unorganized but maybe I will get better at blogging. I look forward to your future posts. It is surely encouraging to know I am not alone in this type of thing. Best wishes.
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Thank you very much 🙂 I to will follow you. Looking forward to reading your posts!
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I’m only new to blogging but I really appreciate you liking my post, keep writing about your mental health experiences. I’m not feeling as alone as I was yesterday
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Thats great to know! 🙂 I understand, I felt very alone to and then I found such a fantastic community on here!
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I came across this blog while trying to find parents of kids with Aspergers. Psychologist doing ADHD testing blind-sided us and said he thinks our 7-year-old has it (even though he is very talkative with people). I struggle with depression and anxiety myself, so it’s nice to find another blogger I can relate to. 🙂
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I hope you can relate 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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I love your logo! Thanks for the like.
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Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking a post
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It seems that this is a very safe place to discuss depression. Thank you for your words.
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Thanks for liking my post! Your blog deals with some very difficult issues and I think it’s so important to talk about mental health in an open and honest way.
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Even though it may be true that we’re all one–and I believe it is–in some ways everyone’s pain is unique, and this is what makes us feel lonely at times. I wish you the best in your ventures and hope you find happiness and satisfaction. Thanks also for taking the time to read and like my blog piece. I really appreciate it.
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Thank you for liking my poetry on my blog: WordMusic. I can see you have the sensitivity to totally understand what I am on about.
Brent Kincaid
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Thank you for visiting 🙂 I very much enjoy your poetry.
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What is impressing me is your strength and your honesty. They will help you in all the right ways.
Thanks for dropping by my blog: WordMusic. I appreciate it.
Brent Kincaid
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Thank you for liking my blog. Although I usually blog about writing I had to mention this time how depression can so easily stop you in your tracks in all walks of life. I will keep an eye on your blog from now on. x
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its very rare to find someone who understands that mental illness is for real…i wish i could be as courageous as you and be honest in my blog…sending love from my side of the world… 🙂
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Thank you for following my blog. In some way we are all elephants in other people’s room.
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Hey, I’ve just started blogging and I’m thankful to know I’m not alone. I wish I could be more honest with myself, and maybe start to heal instead of hating every move of mine. Thank you.
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thank you for liking my post. i can’t wait to read more from you.
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Yes, I am one who feels alone, isolated due to my mental illness, and my inability to “snap out of it”, as so many people say to me.
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Aw, I don’t see my comment? I really hope I’m not double-posting!!! I hope you don’t mind, but I nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. I put the questions and instructions on this page:
https://innerdragon.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/acceptance-of-the-sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award-nominations-questions/
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Thank you for liking my blog post on creating. I have poked around Elephant In the Room and found myself to be right at home.
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Thank you for liking my blog! It is a noble cause to remind those that suffer that they are not alone. Keep up the good work!
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Hello, thanks for liking my latest post! Your blog looks very interesting. Hope we can stay in touch.
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I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a “Blogger Award”. I really enjoy your blog. If you want to know what it is all about, check out my latest blog, about my award.
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Thank you very much 🙂 I will work on this now!
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Hello. Thanks for liking my post today and well done on your blog. May you stay positive in your battle. Regards, eLFy. 🙂
p.s. the thing I like about your Elephant symbol is the heart in the middle. People forget that the heart is at the centre of all our emotional thinking.
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Thank you very much for stopping by. And thank you, my logo was created by a really nice guy on Reddit, he makes such fantastic logos!
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hello 🙂 I came to your blog because you liked my post, Okey Not Okey. I went through your blog and found out that you too, suffers from bouts of depression. It happens to me and hits me really hard. I just wanna say, you’re doing a great job staying alive and keeping a beautiful blog! Lots of love ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you for your kind words 🙂
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Great title for your blog. It caught my eye and I’m glad because I’m looking forward to reading it.
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Hi,
First of all: I love the way you start each of your posts.
Second of all: I admire you sharing your experiences.
Third of all, I want to let you know that I’m going to be a huge fan of yours so prepare yourself to see lots of my comments in your next posts.
Best wishes,
Giulia x
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Thank you, I always appreciate comments 🙂 It means a lot to know that people are reading! It is very hard to write about mental health but I think it gets easier. 🙂
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Hey, I find your blog inspiring and nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger award. Check out details here: https://thatanxiousmom.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Always reassuring to see someone else with depression and anxiety, reminds me it’s real. Stay strong! (Also glad you like my blog)
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🙂 Thanks for checking my blog out to!
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Thank you for liking my post, ‘The Task”. I love the whole concept of the ‘elephant in the room.’ I have PD and I am that elephant it seems wherever I go. And with my PD comes the extra gifts of depression and anxiety. I look forward to reading your post. I’m going to follow you as it is essential that we support one another. Thanks and I will see you in cyberspace.
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🙂 Very true! it is essential that we work as a team to stop the stigma and support each other!
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Your blog looks really interesting and I look forward to reading more. I too suffer from anxiety and depression. I relate to a lot of what you have written. I have a ten year old autistic son who is my whole world! ♥ One day at a time…
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Thank you for liking my blog. This is a very brave blog–and, you have one of the best creative titles for it I’ve ever seen! Take care.
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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I love the picture of the elephant with the maze. Very symbolic. So accurate.
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Hiya,
Just to let you know I’ve nominated you for the ‘Creative Blogger’ Award:
http://wp.me/p2Bwoz-kg
Charlotte 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😀
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HI! I have selected the Elephant for the Encouraging Thunder Award !
See the post Here. You can copy and paste the badge from the post.
http://gentlementalannie.com/2015/05/06/the-encouraging-thunder-award/
Much Love,
Annie
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Thank you so much.
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Great work, keep putting it out there, I feel the same way, and it is good to know you have support out there from our blogs. People who care
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Hey there, thank you for stopping by my blog and liking my post 🙂
I suffer from depression, that’s why I know how hard it can be do deal with every day life. No matter where you are now, please never forget that you aren’t alone 😉
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You’re doing a good thing with this blog and I’m sure that your honesty and candor makes a huge difference in people’s lives.
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Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Hi, Thanks for liking my post about ‘view from the bottom of the well’ book last week. I suffer from depression, anxiety and ocd and have only recently felt confident enough to admit it to anyone (online or in person). Your blog helps me feel more confident in admitting it and not feeling so embarrassed/ashamed as I have done so for so long. Keep it up:)!
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Love the metaphor. Thanks for the visit earlier. Stay strong and creative.
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Elephant in the room, your blog is currently included on our Actually Autistic Blogs List (anautismobserver.wordpress.com). Please click on the “How do you want your blog listed?” link at the top of that site to personalize your blog’s description.
Thank you.
Judy (An Autism Observer)
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