I am so grateful that there has been a push to take mental health issues out of the closet. I’ve been depressed for probably my whole life but it expressed as a simmering anger just below the surface which was such a struggle in daily life. Finally when I sunk a bit lower I knew I was depressed and sought help. What do you know? It helped with both my conventional symptoms and with that underlying anger that I had to fight against all the time. Life is so much better for me and everyone around me. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
@scanzaroli
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lizzie. Thank you for sharing. I am a provider in a refugee family clinic and while it is very rewarding, I also feel, after 9 years in this clinic, stress and burnout. It can be overwhelming at times, and there aren't many people who understand. It was refreshing hearing you share your experience. Thank you. And of course, love your ambitious knitting, Wow
@knittysixx5106
Жыл бұрын
It is important to chat about these things, especially as physicians it can be very difficult to admit what FEELS like weakness (but isn’t). Merry Christmas
@cearamichalowske
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the discussion at the end. Sincerely, a knitter who finds life much more manageable with the help of antidepressants and ADHD medication
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
🤍🤍🤍🤍
@jasmynepierre9168
Жыл бұрын
Huge thank you for your vulnerability about taking care of yourself and asking for help. Appreciate you and your beautiful knits and soul too :)
@adelewatters4078
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for openness about your mental health issues and how you have addressed them. You didn't need to do it but I'm sure what you have said will help many of your viewers. Happy Christmas and happy knitting!!
@clairedeare1139
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous knits. Hope the kitties recover well. Thank you for sharing mental health talk- it’s so important we talk about these things openly. I too take mental health medication and had that negative perception, but the medication makes a huge difference and enables me to be a better version of myself for my loved ones. You’ve got this. Much love x
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
That’s a lovely way of putting it Claire. Thank you for watching 🤍
@jennifermugridge3152
Жыл бұрын
Yes, totally agree, Claire…I take anti-anxiety med and am trying to convince my 18 year old son to consider it. It doesn’t change who you are, just gives us a clearer mindset to respond to life in a healthier way. Love to you, from an American expat in Chester, UK!
@mandycoker2074
Жыл бұрын
I just love that zipper with the lovely blue/green wool of the sweater. The zipper really makes the green shine.☺
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love it too 🤍
@annmorris6732
Жыл бұрын
Love the sweater for your Dad and the concept of rotating the knitted Christmas gift! And, I love the perfectly courageous person you are! Most people have an incredibly hard time taking their own advice. As a doctor, taking your own advice indicates the depth of your character. Lucky the patient who has you for their doctor!! Wishing you peace, joy, and extensive knitting this holiday season. Ann 😊 🧶
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ann for your kind words 🤍
@balancedskein
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea to rotate sweater gifts every year! This year I've knit my mom a cardigan. Next year I think I'll knit a pullover for my brother.
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
It definitely helps keep it enjoyable and keep the gift knit overwhelm at bay 🙈
@helil1234
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another brilliant episode! And well done for bringing up mental health at the end. I feel that as a doctor and a gp, you are one of the important corner stones of the local community and set a beautiful example for people :)
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Heli 🤍
@slkendall85
Жыл бұрын
Ooo, the spot sweater by Anne ventzel can be made with a variety of mohair colours and is a bit more complex than stripes
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
I like that pattern! But I have a fear of colourwork 🙈
@continentaldriftknits
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same with that gradient of blue/greenz
@wattlewoolastridpurins6486
Жыл бұрын
As always, I love hearing about your makes and your process, but I am so glad to hear your honesty and vulnerability over mental health and medication. I have gone up and down on medication for a few years and I can honestly say it has saved my life, but the stigma was hardest to overcome, not the habit of taking medication. My own GP also takes medication and was one of the best people in my life to help me approach this, because she could support me from a medical and a personal experience base. It's actually one of the reasons I've stuck with her for so long, because she is so supportive from a real background, not just theoretical.
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🤍
@kristinm3729
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience re: anxiety and meds. xo
@continentaldriftknits
Жыл бұрын
Thx so much for sharing at the end, it’s a big step for you especially when you had such different expectations for GP land. I know that feeling and the feeling that you ‘should’ be able to cope as you are an intelligent woman who counsels this everyday. But sometime you’ve just gotta say it’s ok. You are still a dedicated GP and will service your patients wonderfully and with more insight and compassion yourself. Merry Christmas and I hope you are enjoying a calm and relaxing break now ❤
@SW-cu6bw
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely vlog! I have accidentally come across your channel today and also subscribed' You have been great company for the last hour. I am glad that as a doctor you have addressed the issue of your own struggles and the fact you realised and recognised you needed some help. There are some of us who sometimes need the intervention of mediction during times when we struggle. I was on Citalopram for ten years and it helped me stabilise my mood swings from being up and down all the time. Did you know that you can get special post surgery babygrows for dogs, but I am not sure if they do similar for cats. Now off to watch some of your earlier videos. Big hugs from the Norfolk side of the country.
@keikoparker4532
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a lovely episode and thanks for sharing at the end.
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
🤍🤍🤍
@KarolinesKnits
Жыл бұрын
You’re the most wonderful doctor I know ❤
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
You’re a wonderful friend 🤍
@mk5076
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing your mental health thoughts. I struggle myself on and off again. The First time starting meds was indeed a big step. however, they are making me a bit more „ME“ again and help that ecerything is not bothering me sooo deeply. You are very brave!! Hope you can find some restduring your holidays. Merry christmas ❤️
@EricaGeurts
Жыл бұрын
Love your podcasts. Sending you a big hug. Really appreciate each and every person who works in the health and support sector of our community 😘
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Erica - that means a lot 🤍
@susanbradley69
Жыл бұрын
Sound advice. I wasted years with anxiety, and stressed about the taboo surrounding mental health issues. Very wise to get help if it's possible.
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
🤍🤍🤍
@Hannah-ks2kc
Жыл бұрын
When our dog has had surgery my mum has made him baby grows and he’s tolerated them very well xx
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Aww! Well our Molly has somehow mysteriously managed to shimmy out of her babygrow….so the battle continues
@MikiCrespo
Жыл бұрын
I just got your pattern First Cardigan 💚 hoping to cast on by Christmas. So excited 🎄💚❤️🍒 beautiful ring 💍
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support! ✨
@marciahighsmith4820
Жыл бұрын
Mental health issues are so hard. It's hard to ask for help. But as you have found it helps to talk, and take the meds.
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
🤍🤍🤍
@lmrharper3586
Жыл бұрын
We luckily didn’t need the cone on either kitty, she was pretty tired the first 2 days and slept them away.The boy had a weird reaction and ran around the house leaping and jumping off things like a crazy cat until 1 o’clock in the morning (of the day they came home) He crashed around 1 am and slept for a long time.I was home for the week so I managed to watch them close enough to keep them from licking her wound. Wish Id thought of a baby gro. We call them onsies.
@Kyaravp
Жыл бұрын
Im knitting on a felix pullover in peruvian highland wool by filcolana and im so so so happy to hear perilla is the lighter weight version of it cause i absolutely love this yarn! Cant wait to see what you'll design with it too! :)
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
It’s swatched up beautifully with a strand of mohair 🤍
@sarahlovesdonuts9601
Жыл бұрын
Gift knitting is so stressful. Could you imagine not only having to craft knits, but clothes to keep your family safe from the cold. I hope that you have a good rest.
@kerryvincent3643
Жыл бұрын
Love your sweater, Lizzie! Congratulations on your engagementa
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