For my children the OCD worsens during stressful times [and lets face it this season certainly is!] the two are so intertwined it’s hard to unravel.
Best wishes

i have NO DOUBT that you are worth loving. hang in there.

I’m sorry you’re feeling so down right now - this time of year can be so stressful even without OCD so I’m sure it’s got to be even worse for you. I hope you’re feeling better soon.

There’s a world of difference between bad and sick, hun. You’re one of the sweetest, most loving gals I’ve been so lucky to meet in my blogging life. You’re generous and giving, and that’s probably what makes it all so hard. What you’re going through is directly at odds with who you are and the kind of person you want to be. Depression = Self-Absorption. Been there…am there…I know that aspect of what you’re going through. It’s so hard to fight it. My best moment was writing a list of what makes me happy, and focusing on those things. Because although it shouldn’t be, it’s so easy to forget. You’re loveable and you’re loved. Wish you weren’t so far away because I’d love to give you a hug right now!

You’re A WONDERFUL, AMAZING, POWERFUL, INSPIRING person, mother, and friend! Hope the blue skies come out soon!!!

Don’t worry, everyone gets the bloggin blahs once in a while. You probably have more fun Christmas things to do right now anyway!

I wish I could reach through your screen and give you a big hug!! I know I’m new to your blog, but from what I’ve seen of you, you’re wonderful! ***HUGS***

i am sorry you’re not feeling good right now! i have a Christmas package coming your way, though! Maybe that will help a little bit. If only I could get your address..

I Love you. I am glad your children inspire you to take on a bit of an outside perspective. Because obviously the people around you love you for a reason.

Hi Summer - I’m sorry you are feeling down. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope it passes soon - I hope so. Take care, Kellan

Hey Summer… I actually came here to thank you again for the gift card. It came in the mail :) I’m so sorry that this is something you are struggling with. Hugs to you! Here’s hoping that tomorrow is a better day for you!

Merry Christmas
If there was anyway for me to help you, what would it be?
I will do what I can and what I can’t do someone else will. Put it out there. Ask, it shall be given.
Also, what do you want for Christmas?
Lots of Love, Pam

Well Pam, since you asked, I want a Wii.

HA, like that’s gonna happen! :P

I’m sorry you have to deal with this at all, but especially now. I’m sending a big cyber hug and hopes that tomorrow is better!!

I just read all the comments and completely agree with all the great things said about you. I know I can’t claim to know you super well, but everything I remember about you as a kid falls into these categories:
Creative
Talented
Musical
Tender-hearted
Great friend

I can certainly relate to the anxiety and depression parts of your condition and so I know that while sincere compliments do help warm you up, they also make you feel even a little more anxiety because you feel like you have to live up to the compliments. So I WON’T tell you that I kind of think you are Wonder Woman, haha… But I WILL tell you that you’re gorgeous inside and out and always have been. And I mean that from every tiny cockle in my heart.

It’s not you, it’s the OCD. Nothing you haven’t heard before, I’m sure, but it’s true. Hang on to that.

I think the thing that helped me most was to have a cry it out time and a laugh with a couple of friends. There is nothing like laughing to make you feel like you might one day have joy again.

If you’ve recently changed your nursing patterns, you might be facing a change in your hormone levels. They just have to readjust themselves.

Have a lovely holiday, and let me know if there’s something I can do for you besides calling in the WII fairy godmother;)

I’m sorry that times are rough, but always know you are of course worth loving! I hope your lovely little ones can help pull you up again–Merry Christmas and thanks for the yummy recipes!

Thanks for all the supporting words. Deep down I know I’m an ok gal but knowing and feeling it are two different things.

Things are happier today.

Hey,
I want you to know that although I don’t comment as much as I used to, I still read your posts everyday. I’m sad that you had a hard time, but glad that you are doing better. Your OCD recipe posts were great, btw. Don’t ever apologize for being who you are and doing the best that you can. You are simply just wonderful. And I don’t even really know you! But what I’ve read and heard and seen, you are amazing.
Love to you…
cheryl

(Sorry I’m late on this one, I was gone most of yesterday) I’m super glad to hear you’re doing better today. Yeah, knowing and feeling are two different things. And feelings can be so powerful, too. But if you can have the “knowing” grounded in reality* it can be a huge weapon against the OCD, depression and panic having total control.
*Reality: You are a wonderful, loving, intelligent, good, hard-working, creative, funny, lovely, good-natured person that I love and cherish. There aren’t many people that I know as well as you, and I say those things with 100% surety that they’re true.

Thanks for the heads up on the Wii. I hope now that you asked for it, you will receive. Like I said, If I can’t get it for you…someone else will. Well alt least we can dream. If I happen to get two, I’ll send you one.

Hey Summer,
Today at luch when santa came by my table I asked him for a Wii for you and a Wii for me. He actually made it sound unlikely that either of us would get one from him, but I did get the word out. I did tell him that I had to ask for a Wii for you because since you had been naughty you couldn’t ask for one for yourself. I hope that is okay. Love Pam

I’m glad your kids help you feel loved. When I’m going through my worst periods, I have to ask my husband for reassurances many many times in a day–”Am I a bad person?” “Am I a loser?” “Am I a failure?”

You’re not alone in this…

I’m so sorry you are down and blue.

You are a child of God, and he loves you.

And yes, I understand completely about that little leech you have attached to you at all times. She’s sucking the energy out of you, right? It to shall pass.

Oh summer! I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I think my husband thinks I am literally the only person on earth that gets down, and I tell him that it’s a woman thing, and he just doesn’t believe it. It’s hormones. period. Hahah, I mean period like the punctuation mark, no pun intended, but yea, that too!