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Hi and Hello!
I took a hiatus from blogging starting last fall.
For over a year I've been struggling with a number of symptoms which at first appeared to be due to the concussion from my epic fall. After a series of evaluations and tests, it turns out the issue was not a brain injury, but rather mental illness.
My lack of blogging (and decline/sporadicity in reading others' blogs) has been due to anhedonia. That is is a common symptom of depression, where you lose interest in things that normally bring you joy, such as hobbies. So its a good sign that I'm looking to get back into blogging and other things that I know make me happy.
I left off on the blog preparing for mine and Hannah's first horse trial together. We had a great time and even earned a pretty pink ribbon. :) Here's a few photos and below are the videos.
My lack of blogging (and decline/sporadicity in reading others' blogs) has been due to anhedonia. That is is a common symptom of depression, where you lose interest in things that normally bring you joy, such as hobbies. So its a good sign that I'm looking to get back into blogging and other things that I know make me happy.
I left off on the blog preparing for mine and Hannah's first horse trial together. We had a great time and even earned a pretty pink ribbon. :) Here's a few photos and below are the videos.
I'd like to give a special thanks to Karen of Not-So-Speedy Dressage whose friendship and support has been invaluable. Go check out her blog for a fabulous Dr. Schacht clinic recap! I'll be writing a recap as well sometime soon.
welcome back Sarah! it's so great to get an update!! i had heard that you were doing well through the grape vine - but so cool to read from you directly and see the videos! You and Hannah look fantastic! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Emma!!
DeleteWelcome back!! :) I'm glad I am friends with you on FB so I could continue seeing your horsie adventures even though you left :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much L!
DeleteWelcome home! I'm so glad you have a better understanding of yourself and that you have rejoined us in the land of blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly Nicole
DeleteWelcome back! Your blog was one of many that inspired me to start mine. I am looking forward to your adventures.
ReplyDeleteThank you ESS! That is so neat that I helped inspire you!!
Deletewelcome back and glad to hear you are on the mend! I am looking forward to many more updates from you!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Kaitlyn!
DeleteWelcome back Sarah! You guys looked great at the HT! We have so very much in common I'm happy to ahve another horse blog friend in solidarity:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Niamh, I really appreciate knowing others have struggled and gotten through.
DeleteWelcome back Sarah! I'm so glad you've decided to return to blogging -- I've missed you <3
ReplyDeleteYou and Hannah look great -- congrats on an awesome HT!
Awww thank so much Tracy! <3
DeleteWelcome back! I'm happy to hear you are doing well, and I'm looking forward to more Hannah updates! You guys look great in those videos!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Carey!
DeleteSo good to have you back!
ReplyDeleteThank you, its good to be back. =)
DeleteWElcome back :) :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you have been taking care of yourself <3
Thank you!!
DeleteI'm so glad you're back to blogging! I definitely missed you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Beka!
DeleteYay, you're back! I totally understand about depression and not doing things you love. I'm glad you did something about it - I had similar issues after a wreck, and it didn't help that I already have depression. So I get it, and I'm just happy happy happy to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lindsay. It has been comforting to know others experience what I am going through. <3
DeleteI was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. So good to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much SB. <3
DeleteYou already know what I think, but I am glad you're back as well. I didn't mention this the other day, but one of the boarders over at Castle Rock said something like, "There was a gal here who used to write a really good blog called Eventing in Color. She even remembered your blog's name. Your online presence was noted and missed. :0)
ReplyDeleteI'll be at Castle Rock on June 7th for a lesson. Maybe we can get together for lunch. My bff might be with me, but she loves lunch with horsey friends!
=) Thanks for sharing that! So neat that someone knows my blog!
DeleteWelcome back to blogging!
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