Battling depression this week...

I hate to post this...I've worked so hard to move beyond feeling this way. Chemical imbalance??? Maybe...I had my car packed for a solo camping trip to Lake Erie, had hired a pet/house-sitter, but have cancelled it. I seem immobilized.
Now that my summer school classes have ended, and although I was accepted into the grad school program, I seem to have relapsed into my funk. Dwelling once again on the failed relationship I posted about. That seemed to be the be-all end-all for me in attempting a relationship, and so I'm now struggling with attempted contentment alone. I'm isolating myself agoraphobically, I admit. Telling myself to just "get out" do something...go fishing, ride a bike, go to the gym, but I still revert into my shell. I'm even considering returning to counselling...Blah..yadda, yadda, yadda.
Hey, maybe tomorrow will be better.
seeker

Hi seeker,

Gosh, I'm sorry you've slipped down. IMHO going off on your own might not be good if your feeling wobbly; better to talk to your friends here at PC.

You mentioned your counsellor; are there any 3d support groups near you? I know some support groups can be a bit grim, and then others can be really good. It depends whose in them I guess.

Last night I was listening to a life coach on a US online radio station, and she had some contacts for life coaches around the country. Maybe that kind of proactive help would be good? Just a thought. I found that just listening to the callers was uplifting and made me feel better.

Anyway, I'm off to have a look at your artwork on ebay; can't promise that I can afford to buy it though!

Good thoughts, M

PS - Just got back from ebay. Having recently been to Venice, your work reminds me of renaissance art, particularly the portraits. It's good stuff, and you have so many satisfied customers!

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so sorry your having a hard time right now...I too have found myself slipping but I have been talking to my T a lot about my feelings and it helps "some" but they do not go away...I agree it was good you did not go alone on your camping trip when you feeling like this...good choice on your part....
I would like to know how to see your art work on ebay...that would be cool to see it...how do I do that?
hang in there...we are hear to listen to you and I am thinking about you and wishing you the best...

Ahhhhhhhh Seeker - sorry you are in a "funk". I know u were looking forward to your trip , but like already said, perhaps going off alone right now wouldnt be the best idea. (We have nice rocks and stuff where I live - shorter trip too .....come on over ! )

You ran into a real jerk with that guy - not YOUR fault ! Living alone HAPPY sure beats the heck outta living with someone and being miserable (ie - ur marriage). Dont give up yet on finding someone - u aren't "over the hill" !!

Get moving, dont allow yourself to hold up in your house, go to the air conditioned library, or to a movie ! (Be careful about stripping tho )

Post away - be u up or down - you have friends here!

Thanks, friends!
After a good night's rest, and no caffeine this morning, I am feeling a marked improvement!
I do think caffeine affects me adversely, and so I'm going to try to wean myself from it...Hard to do, since I't an "addiction" for me.
Thanks again, y'all are the best!
Seeker

Just an update:
I'm glad I cancelled the camping trip, but now I am leaving tomorrow for Louisville to visit my daughter and the twins. (Hey, "summer's here and the time is right for dancin' in the streets!").
Love to all here,
Seeker

Good choice.

Cheers, M

have fun with your daughter and your grandchildren....wishing you safety on your trip...
take care
Hope

Great to hear you are feeling better ! Enjoy your trip, and be safe !