How is everyone?

Hi Melissa,

When somebody dies, that we know, I think it can really effect us. Plus you weren't feeling well. I get depressed sometimes when I am sick. Not much you can do to entertain your thoughts when you don't feel well.

Hopefully with work, things will get better. You will have something to focus on. I hope that you have a good day.

Not so nice here weather wise, snowing, wind. The sun tries so hard to peek out.... I got to go to town and pick up some scripts and a couple of things. It will do me good to get out as much as I want to stay in today.

Thanks for posting. The forum has been a bit slow the last few days. Hopefully it is because people are enjoying the weather and such...

Hugs, Karen...

Don't work at the moment. But thinking about trying again this summer. I worked about five years ago for a summer. That would be Christmas money I guess... Comes in handy, but I can't tolerate in the winter.

I think it snowed all night but will probably melt today.

Think about learning mindfulness. mindful.org is a site that you can learn this on. It really helps with over thinking and worry. I hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...

Karen- The winter makes us all feel worse, with the cold, less outings.. you can't do much really..
I do some mindfulness now and again, but with work and lectures, I do not find so much time, darnit lol..
How do you spend your day? Maybe even do some volunteering, I used to do some volunteering last summer at a library, it helped for me.. because I was out of a job, and I was getting bored with all the time I had at hand.

Hi Pitmom, thanks for answering :) I think depression (Seconds relapse for me and harder and longer each time I am realizing) always takes a part of me that I can never get back from..
Yes, a sense of melancholy, that's right.
I was sick in bed... thinking.. then this girl died.. I was shocked and made me realize that life is soooo short (she was only 22) but then you know, you still don't switch that darn thing on, and say hey, im ready to live my life, i am no longer going to live unhappy and dwell on my feelings... I am going to enjoy life to the fullest.. Wishful thinking. wish it worked like that!
I hope you are having a better day Pitmom and im sorry you're back on medication, but it's better to take medication than having to suffer continuously without them. May I ask what kind of medication do you take?

Happy Turtle,

Would you like to let us know how your days have been going?
I am tired, also...
Hope you feel better Turtle, your words give me courage!
Many healing thoughts your way too

xxxxx

Savruby,

glad to hear from you. Losses always make us sad and think about mortality. However, realize that life is a gift and everyday is a blessing, try to enjoy each one as they come.

I don't think there are any 'normal' people in this world. Only people that admit that they have stuff and those who stuff their stuff. I was a stuffer for years! It by far healthier to deal with the problems that deny.

Karen is right mindfulness is a good coping skill. Gets me through a lot of tough days.

HAPPY Turtle. I hope you are feeling perkier soon. I hate it when the batteries are on low.

Peace
Trina