[Rose76]

Originally Posted by Buffy01

I’m glad that everything has worked out.

Nothing has worked out.

[Rosi700]

Originally Posted by Rose76

Nothing has worked out.

I'm sorry Rose!

[Rosi700]

I am OK. Feel that it is helpful to have some items that I observe. Since I am observing, I want to do it well, so it is motivating to me. Today I have voluntary work at my plan.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Rose76

Nothing has worked out.

I just meant that the episode was over.

[Buffy01]

I been feeling really awful about myself.

[Rose76]

Still in the dumps. All I want to do is lie down.

[ghostfox85]

Im so depressed, its hard to function

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Rosi700

It's a program for keeping one's house clean with minimal effort. I like her "morning ritual" and "go to bed ritual". The rest I want to do in my own tempo, not hers. Neither do I want all her e-posts.


FlyLady.net

I watch a lot of cleanmyspace on YouTube that gives different ways to clean healthier.

[Buffy01]

I been feeling depression especially lately no matter what I do to feel better.

[Soupe du jour]

Hello Everyone! I've been struggling with some depression and anxiety (and stress) for a while now and am hoping to find a safe feeling place to give/receive some support. My diagnosis is bipolar disorder, but I'm hoping members in this forum are willing to welcome me. The bipolar forum is not comfortable for me at this time, not that it doesn't have many great members there.

I feel bad that my extreme stress is making my husband's worse. He's a comparatively "imperturbable" type person, but I'm not so much. I've been catastrophizing a lot lately, seeing only the worst case scenarios in everything. Today Hubby has to go into the city to talk to a woman we're having business with. We decided it best for me to stay home. Not just for my sake, but for his, as I can get too riled up with anger and frustration. Hubby is already unsettled by the situation, but perhaps more a result of my ranting. I feel bad about that. It can be so hard for me to curb, when I'm feeling unwell.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

Hello Everyone! I've been struggling with some depression and anxiety (and stress) for a while now and am hoping to find a safe feeling place to give/receive some support. My diagnosis is bipolar disorder, but I'm hoping members in this forum are willing to welcome me. The bipolar forum is not comfortable for me at this time, not that it doesn't have many great members there.

I feel bad that my extreme stress is making my husband's worse. He's a comparatively "imperturbable" type person, but I'm not so much. I've been catastrophizing a lot lately, seeing only the worst case scenarios in everything. Today Hubby has to go into the city to talk to a woman we're having business with. We decided it best for me to stay home. Not just for my sake, but for his, as I can get too riled up with anger and frustration. Hubby is already unsettled by the situation, but perhaps more a result of my ranting. I feel bad about that. It can be so hard for me to curb, when I'm feeling unwell.

Hang in there. You’re doing amazing well under the circumstances.

[Rose76]

Last evening my episode of depression simmered down. Today I feel pretty normal, which is a big relief.

Now - if I can maintain this for some reasonable stretch of time - like a few weeks, at least. That would be pretty good.

I joined a nearby gym today. I have to regain some fitness. I really went downhill this past year.

[Rosi700]

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

Hello Everyone! I've been struggling with some depression and anxiety (and stress) for a while now and am hoping to find a safe feeling place to give/receive some support. My diagnosis is bipolar disorder, but I'm hoping members in this forum are willing to welcome me.

Welcome! I am sorry to hear that you struggle so much!

[Rosi700]

Originally Posted by Rose76

Last evening my episode of depression simmered down. Today I feel pretty normal, which is a big relief.

Now - if I can maintain this for some reasonable stretch of time - like a few weeks, at least. That would be pretty good.

I joined a nearby gym today. I have to regain some fitness. I really went downhill this past year.

Glad to hear! Physical exercises are always one of the good ingredients in fighting depression.

not great, I have to admit

no sleep, lots of pain, not much motivation, sat here wondering what it would be like if dogs went meow (for some reason, probably out of bordom)

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Rose76

Last evening my episode of depression simmered down. Today I feel pretty normal, which is a big relief.

Now - if I can maintain this for some reasonable stretch of time - like a few weeks, at least. That would be pretty good.

I joined a nearby gym today. I have to regain some fitness. I really went downhill this past year.

Sometimes we just need a little inspiration.

[Buffy01]

I wish that I could feel good about myself and my life. I’m tired of feeling depressed all the time.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by ghostfox85

Im so depressed, its hard to function

They say that the holidays can make depression feel worse.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Rosi700

Welcome! I am sorry to hear that you struggle so much!

Sometime we just feel this way

[Rosi700]

Good morning! I think this will be a good day. I have learned a lot about depression and was able to turn the situation around this morning (from thinking "I will not be able" to "I will be able").

I have only planned for a few "things" to do this day, visit grocery shop + posting Christmas cards. The rest of the day I will relax with Netflix while the washing machine does the washing job and the dishwasher will do it's. I have counted the days to Winter Solstice.

In four days the sun will "turn". The top of darkness is in only four days. Oh what a relief, slowly, slowly life will get back to normal ...

Winter solstice | Definition & Diagrams | Britannica

[Rose76]

I was not really out of my depressive episode. It came right back. I'm not feeling awful, but I'm not feeling okay either. I feel very isolated.

[Rosi700]

Originally Posted by Rose76

I was not really out of my depressive episode. It came right back. I'm not feeling awful, but I'm not feeling okay either. I feel very isolated.

I am sorry to hear about your sufferings, Rose! Take it easy and only do what you are able to do. Do not try to stretch your energy more than possible. Tell yourself that it is OK to be depressed and not able to do all the Christmas preparation. You are OK to us here on the forum. I am sure that everyone here only wish that you take care of yourself with regard to nutrition and drinking water. If you don't have the energy to go out, order your groceries (easy to make dinners). You know; the two last weeks I have bought only dinners to heat. They cost more, but I will try to make a budget after New Year, where I save the extra money needed in the dark December, during the whole year. Please take it easy, Rose, let yourself rest. I don't know if you have a therapist or even need one, but maybe you ought to look out for somebody who can talk to you (or play a game with you, drinking coffee together or something else), Red Cross, a local church or something .... Many places they even make an alternative Christmas for people feeling alone.

[Rosi700]

My fourth Sunday of advent has been OK so forth.

[Buffy01]

I been feeling really awful today.

Feeling depressed now.