Comments on: She Says: Being Healthy Through a Frown

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:51:31 +0000

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this, and I can strongly relate at the moment. Without going into specifics, is it a stomach problem that you’re suffering from? I’ve been seeing doctors and undergoing tests for a year now and the first thing they wanted (and may still be what they push as the only solution) is to go on a type of antidepressant that *might*, as a side effect, lessen the pain, but also causes a whole bunch of other, less desirable side effects like weight gain. It’s the aspect of gaining weight *out of my control* that bothers me so much, particularly when I’m very, very against this particular medication in general.

Hang in there. I hope it’s only temporary.

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By: holly

holly — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:54:38 +0000

i read your blog, but have never really commented much before – however, i think it is incredibly brave and incredibly helpful to share what you just did. your honesty is refreshing, and YES – it is easy to be happy when life is good, your weight is under control and things are normal. hang in there ms. heather – you will get there again

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By: Jasmine (Sweet and Fit)

Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:53:24 +0000

hi there – I know I don’t comment very often at all, But i read your blog all the time. I’m sure you would have shared this info if you wanted to, but is there any chance that the medication you are taking about is predisone or steroids? I only ask because I have to take that and it makes me puff up like a blowfish – its absolutely crazy, I know exactly how you feel. No matter how many times people tell me to just love myself becasue I am beautiful no matter what – it won’t sink in because I can’t get over how gross I feel, and thats what its all about anyhow… I really appreciate you sharing this because it seems like so many bloggers don’t share enough about weight maintenance struggles and always post how much junk food they eat, it can be realllly discouraging. best of luck – and please don’t quit blogging!

By: Andrea (Off Her Cork)

Andrea (Off Her Cork) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:53:55 +0000

Do we not love Mama Pea?! Goodness, what she wrote is spot on and I second everything! And I’m glad you wrote this because I appreciate bloggers who are up front, honest, and keep it real. Not everything is rainbows and sparkles! Life just is not that way and I thank you for being open about that.

I’m sorry you are going through all of this because you’re right it does suck. Are you able to look into alternative medicine at all?

By: Marianne

Marianne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:51:04 +0000

Heather, hang in there. No one should expect you to be happy and up beat all the time – we’re all human, and we all go through slumps. Putting on a facade for your blog isn’t worth the stress. I’m sorry that you have to go through whatever medical treatments you do – I know it can be frustrating to try and find the right solution (if there is one) to whatever problem it is that ails you. The body is so complex, and everyone reacts differently. Remember that is is temporary, and hopefully you and your doctors can figure it out.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:40:49 +0000

Sorry you’ve been struggling lately. I’ve been going through some stuff recently too, and I often have a lot of time being a perky and happy blogger. But Mark’s right: if you ARE a good blogger, people will love you for being “real” and trusting them enough to open up.

By: Kath

Kath — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:06:12 +0000

Sorry to hear you’re going through rough times Heather Hugs from NC

By: Whole Body Love

Whole Body Love — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:17:44 +0000

I really appreciate your honesty. I have had similar issues with medications, though that was years ago. Being a “health blogger” doesn’t make you immune to real feelings, emotions and frustrations. That’s important for readers to see.