Depression Hit Me Hard

Depression and anger hit me really hard right after Christmas.....even before everyone left. I feel so unappreciated, used up and angry at many members of my family. I get so tired of them criticizing me or just not paying any attention to me. I don't mean in the sense of their not listening to me but rather it feels like they don't notice me or talk to me. I see mind games going on and don't know why some of them do that crap.

I'm worn out! I need a vacation with someone who gives a rip......right now I feel like I would have trouble finding that person. I can't afford a vacation, anyway.

I hope these feelings passes soon because I was doing so well before these darn holidays hit. Can I skip them next year? What would my family say? Right now I don't care.

Thanks for listening to me ramble about the depression that is making me miserable at the moment. I would advise myself and anyone else to do something nice for myself.....talk positively to myself....get interested in something.....and etc. Those things aren't working for me yet!!! Maybe this rant will help.

I hope things get better for you now that Christmas is over.

(((((((( ozzie )))))))))

I'm sorry you're feeling depressed, ignored, under-appreciated. I hope you feel better ozzie!

Ignored? Me too!

Worn out? Me too!

So... this weekend is just for me.

Feeling worn out can make me feel more depressed so I'm reserving judgement about that and for now I"m calling it way too tired. After I pamper myself and rest up, I'll re-think it.

Yes, you should feel free to skip holydays. If your family can't be nice to you you should find a way to detach yourself emotionally. You can't wear yourself off in the name of traditions!

The best of luck

Ozzie ramble all you want we're here for you as you have always been here for us, YES if you want to skip next year DO IT
Angie

I hope you feel better soon! Families can be so difficult
((((((((((((( ozzie ))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ozzie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I am sorry this holiday has been so hard for you. Families are just so difficult. I hope things improve soon.

BB

Thanks everyone. I'll write more later. Right now I just want to crawl into bed and sleep. I feel so fat from all the food lately. ugh!

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It didn't happen to me this year, but you and I have been through the same things. Know what I would do? I'd tell dear hubby I was going to be gone all day then I'd get me a hotel room and sleep ALL DAY. Maybe even watch a movie in bed. If you hadn't rested enough, I'd call him and tell him I'd be back MUCH later and don't wait up!

Then next year, I'd skip the holidays with any family; maybe just your kids. So there!

Oh! And I'd eat nothing but the best veggies and fruit... sorta to clean out all that yucky food from your system. Uh Humm! That's what I'd do!

Those are good suggestions. (((((((((((Tomi)))))))))))) Our city issued a boil order the day after Christmas which added to my stress since I still had extra family members here.

I need to follow thru with eating well to counteract all the sweets and heavy foods I've eaten this past week.

Thanks as always for your help and support.

Good to have you back Ozzie!

Here here, I second the motion!! a day in bed or in the hotel pool or hot tub or a nice meal out...and tell everyone in home you will come home when they have cleaned it up. Give you a call, till then, byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I also ask for cash, it is a no no i know, but after christmas sales are a great way to do something for yourself without feeling guilty!!!!!

hugs and good luck on the new year!!

N-O is the most powerful word in the English language!!! Use it to it's full potential!!!!

Melanie

Thanks a bunch Sky. It's good to see everyone.

Hi Melanie and thanks for the reminder of using the word NO. Sometimes I have a tendency to say yes too often and then feel angry after I have. I did get a nice Kohl's gift certificate for Christmas and shopping sounds like a great idea.