Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS For the last few days I've been in a funk. I'm not depressed - just not too enthusiastic about anything. I've been sick for the last few weeks, but am feeling a lot better, although not 100%. I'm wondering if that's adding to my woes. Also, things at work are not great and I shutter just getting up in the morning knowing what I have to look forward to during my work day. I'm even not at all interested in going to DL this weekend for the charity walk. It just seems like too much trouble. This is not like me at all. Anyway - I was just wondering what my LP buddies do to make it all better when you're just not quite yourself?
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I've been in a funk too, but I know it's because my daughter got married on Saturday. After all the planning, and all the fun of the weekend, life seems a little dull. We'll be at DLR in 4 weeks so I do have something to look forward to. When I feel this way, I try to do something positive, some kind of exercise, try to make a to do list with really simple things on it so I have the thrill of crossing it off, maybe go outside and breathe some fresh air. But I must admit, that I'm still in my robe and jammies on the couch, as I type this. So I guess, I'll go get dressed. =0)
Originally Posted By murfsmom When I feel down i call my granddaughter Jaynie, she makes me laugh and gets me out of my bad mood right away. Another way is to think about all the positive things in my life and try not to dwell on the bad, I'm learning to do that more and more. Maybe doing the walk this weekend will be just what you need,seeing all the families holding pictures of loved ones that are really sick or have passed away, children in wheel chairs and etc. really makes you grateful for what you have. And I'll be there sunday , I can see you smiling already !! LOL ((( hugs)))
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Booze.>> Works for me! Not too much though... I've always been really depressed the day after I drink too much. But just enough to mellow you out works pretty well!!
Originally Posted By LuLu Maybe the weather of the last few days has contributed to your blahs too. Since you posted this morning, the sun's come out and it's just *phenomenal* here! Can you get outside and take a walk? I used to love to walk on the beach in Playa when I moved here from AZ, leaving my boyfriend behind. That was always my favorite thing. Get a little sun, it's so emotionally and physically healing!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I find the overall economy, and the malaise that goes along with it, and the huge drop in my personal income, has really taken a toll on me. Ugh. Yes, we have our health. And I have a wife who loves me. But man... It's kind of overwhelming sometimes.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt BOOZE!!! get some exercise!! that works for me, a good sweat always make one feel better
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I was also thinking that it might be the change in weather. I really dislike exercising and yard work yet find that it's "mind cleansing" to pull weeds or take a brisk walk. Come in the house, take a shower and get cleaned up and get on with my day. or maybe some disco music Gloria Gayner was just on The View and sang "I'll Survive"
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS See, I knew I could count on you guys. You made me chuckle. I now know I need to get boozed up in the garden while belting out disco tunes and be grateful I'm not Jim in Merced
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I like Diet Mt Dew and Tanqueray. That gives me caffeine and liquor.
Originally Posted By murfsmom See, I knew you could do it !! Jaynie just text me to say hi, and she said to say"JEEELLLLLOOOOO" to you !!
Originally Posted By ophellia HHHmmmm, when I'm too far to go to DL I do all of the above...you never know what you'll find on a walk about do you? Yesterday I bundled up, took my coofee cup filled with my Bloody Mary of Fire,grabbed my camera and headed for the beach...stopping to garden in the now empty vacation homes along the way...when I got to the beach I saw 2 Bald Eagles feeding at the shoreline!!! I posted a pic on our new website www.nehalemriver.com in the Gallery section there HHHmmmm Mt Dew and Tanqueray?sounds good!
Originally Posted By crazycroc When I am feeling down and low, I like to take a moment and reflect on everything that's positive in my life. I am well-endowed. I have my health. The chicks dig me. Puppies like to lick my face. Babies smell nice. Rainbows are pretty. My wife is hot. I am wealthy beyond anyone's imagination. Yep...me.
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 I'm been down since about March when I became unemployed. Sometimes it's hard not to become really depressed but here's what helps me: *Pop some popcorn and watch a good movie. *Call a friend you haven't talked to in a while. *Spend some time with family. *Spend some time in nature (I'll either walk down to the beach or go to a local park or something). *Been going to Disneyland a LOT. Not just because I have the time and people to go with and it's something to do since my fiance took pity on my bored self and renewed our passes but because it's a good place for taking your mind off things. It doesn't always do the trick but it helps.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <and be grateful I'm not Jim in Merced > You're not the first person to realize that!
Originally Posted By tashajilek Its ok to be sad sometimes and hard to get over it. For me when i am really sad and kinda in a funk its almost like i am unhappy with life. Sometimes you might need to change things in your life that will better you. Every day in my job im like why am i here lol and i hate it. Sometimes things just get better but sometimes making a positive change is good. Most important know you have friends and family who love you and will always be there to help. I also think there has been a really nasty cold going around that has lasted weeks i am one of those unfortunate souls who found this out. Make sure you take time for youself to relax and be alone.
Originally Posted By murfsmom Today is" Grouch Day" !!!!! so everyone can be cranky, mean and grouchy, but just for today !!!!!!!! LOL
