[drunksunflower]

This isn't really a real rant ... nothing is particularly wrong.

But I would just like a bit more - I don't know - OOOMPH. That is the only way I can think of to describe it.

Yesterday (Sunday) I just stayed in bed - what a waste of a day. Well, I was hungover as anything, but I could not even be bothered getting out of bed for food. I read a report but cotton wool head meant I had to get up early today to write it up. Dumb.

I don't know, I just need a bit more 'go' i guess.

Today just feels like a performance - and I have a 2.5 hour focus group to run tonight. ARRRGHHHHHH. It is totally thinking on your feet and I am scared I will mess up.

How do other people get energy when you really really need it?

[Juliana]

If you find some OOOMPH, can you please share it with me?

I have had a serious lack of energy for quite a while now. I can barely recall what OOOMPH feels like. I know I miss it, though. SSRIs perk some people up, but they just slow me down. Lexapro does wonders for my anxiety, but it drains all my OOOMPH. Celexa did the same thing. I can drink 6 cups of coffee in a day and not feel a thing. Caffeine has no effect on me.

I'm sure you'll do fine at your group tonight. I always manage to put on a good show in those situations. Once you're actually there, and in the moment, you'll probably be fine. Thinking about it in advance is usually the most draining part.

[drunksunflower]

Thanks

I have more ooomph than pre Celexa I think. But I don't know if I have enough ooomph to do a good job.

My research is some marine ecology stuff and well before this I was a bit of a boat jargon virgin - it is always hard to translate it while you're thinking on your feet when you are unfamiliar with the area!

I hope it goes okay. Although groups of guys in their 30s and 40s are usually pretty good when you obviously are not that au fait with the subject matter.

My one exception was a group of rum drinkers when I was doing Captain Morgan research. One lot turned up drunk ... :>

[drunksunflower]

And you will be the first to receive any excess oomph :>

[Juliana]

You have more ooomph on Celexa? It's amazing how differently these drugs affect people. Celexa helped with my anxiety, but I called it my "inertia pill." I was lucid and had enough energy to do my job, but I was much less energetic and clear-headed than before I started taking it.

Is there any chance that tonight's group will be drunk like the Captain Morgan crowd?

Thanks for the offer of any extra oomph you find. I'll keep an eye on the mailbox... and if I find some, I'll share with you too. LOL.

[drunksunflower]

Yes I definitely do ... More concentration too. And less I am going to run out of the room crying every five seconds :>

Haha they damn well better not be intoxicated ... Although as I've been informed, alcohol and boating just naturally goes together ...

The last one I was in another city, with my client, and it was honestly a huge challenge ... it felt like a bunch of schoolboys ...but it was immensely valuable and the campaign that came out of that project is awesome (I love seeing results!).

Now I am going to go look for some Ooomph to de-Meh.

:>

[silver_queen]

It's not quite the same but if you watch Typhoo tea adverts you might get some extra 'OO'

http://getanoo.typhoo.com/tvadverts.php

[Direction]

Wish I could give you some! Or bottle it.

I think I'm having a bit of too much oomph! Cycled right into hypomania. Went to bed at midnight up by 6 and at work an hour early. With incredible amounts of energy.

My anti-anxiety medication I took at noon seems to be squashing a bit of it.

Just a few days ago I was in the pits and needed that bottle of oomph. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrr!

[drunksunflower]

haha SQ and Direction.

Less un-oomphy today, brain working a bit better

I also went to bed by midnight and woke up by 6 but I just have %#@&#! sleeping patterns atm. I didn't have the energy to start work that early - lol.

Feel free to bottle some of your ooomph, it sounds fantastic :>