Teetering

jmo531 · Dec 20, 2005, 03:03 AM

again. Do you ever feel like this life is just a dream? Or do you ever wonder if this is actually reality? See this is how my %#@&#! up brain works. Teetering

Dec 20, 2005, 04:47 AM

Im teetering with you

Myzen · Dec 20, 2005, 06:25 AM

Hi Jen,

Gosh, your question could be answered in a personal way, or it could be the start of some serious philosophy!

In my view, a lot of people get started in a study of philosophy from a personal crisis - life becomes so weird and frightening that they ask the questions that philosophers down the ages have struggled with.

For instance, Plato himself asked your question - "Is life just a dream." By various ingenious arguments he concluded that we are asleep now and we wake up when we die.

I wouldn't recommend reading Plato if your feeling fragile, but it might be some comfort to know that so many people have been down the road before us. World literature is full of existential anxiety. I felt better when I realised that so many bright and intelligent people have been where I am; it kind of made me feel like one of them.

People used to say to me, "You think too much." Well, I'm not the only one. There are quite few of us!

Cheers, M

hillbunnyb · Dec 20, 2005, 12:45 PM

Me too.

BlueFaith · Dec 20, 2005, 02:20 PM

I feel like that sometimes, too, Jen. Teetering

It's confusing and scary. I hope it passes very, very soon. I'm here if you need me.

Love, Jenn

jmo531 · Dec 21, 2005, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. Just feeling overwhelmed thats all. Relatives in from out of town, Christmas. I feel like I can not be me with them here. Meaning, I cant take a nap in the middle of the day if I need too. I cant hang out in my PJ's all day. Although I am glad to see family.

I just sometimes feel like I am in a dream world.

Huggles

Dec 21, 2005, 11:31 PM

i have those same feelings, j.

CJR520 · Dec 22, 2005, 07:15 AM

This is such a hard time of year for so many. Look what we do to ourselves! I often wonder why more families don't just get together for outdoor activities during the nice weather, and just stay at home for the holidays. The stress is just getting overwhelming these days. Hang in there!!

JustBen · Dec 22, 2005, 09:55 AM

That question has sparked much great thinking, as Myzen pointed out. I know how overwhelmed you feel. It's been hellish with my family this year. My wife and I have both been sick for the past week or so and we're just coming out of it--no tree, no decorations, lots of shopping to get done, nothing wrapped, nothing baked, nothing cleaned. Just gonna put my head down and do as much as I can.

jmo531 · Dec 23, 2005, 12:06 AM

Dec 23, 2005, 12:23 AM

SleepsWithButterFlies · Dec 23, 2005, 01:22 AM

(( jmo )) wear your PJ's with a robe say you have the flu and take a nap

Fuzzybear · Dec 23, 2005, 02:14 AM

growly hugs
Fuzzy

Mystry · Dec 23, 2005, 04:43 PM

I give all my strength to you Jmo531 and just know that you are in my prayers...

Mystry

jmo531 · Dec 24, 2005, 03:46 AM

Awhhhh, thank you Mystry. Welcome to PC, BTW. I appreciate your support Teetering

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Felt a little better today. Was very busy in the morning. Grocery store, vet appointment and we had a family get together at 3 pm. I snuck in a 1.5 hour nap. Much needed. Got home from family get together and Paulie (new pup) was yelping. He got some shots today. His little butt was sore. He is sleeping now. I guess I should be too.

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