Seems like the general feeling is overwhelmed and depressed. Is it both or are we depressed because we feel overwhelmed? Is it the weather?
I fight those feelings all the time, but am doing alot better by just dealing with my life one thing at a time. I have to fight to not let too many things in to my head at one time. I get real stressed out because there doesn't seem to be any way I can accomplish all the things I "have" to do, yet still have time for the things I "want" to do.
Seems like the everything is rush, rush, hurry, hurry and I hate it, but find myself getting caught up in it, a lot of the time, any way.
I fight those feelings all the time, but am doing alot better by just dealing with my life one thing at a time. I have to fight to not let too many things in to my head at one time. I get real stressed out because there doesn't seem to be any way I can accomplish all the things I "have" to do, yet still have time for the things I "want" to do.
Seems like the everything is rush, rush, hurry, hurry and I hate it, but find myself getting caught up in it, a lot of the time, any way.
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Re: Depressed or overwhelmed?
Tue, April 5, 2005 - 6:36 AMWhile I am tempted to answer "yes" to your question (depressed or overwhelmed?), I believe that my feeling of being overwhelmed stems from my depression.
It's difficult for me to separate the underlying depression from the circumstances. I have been out of work for the past three months, which is a significant concern because I am the single mom of two daughters and also because I am quickly running out of money. Wouldn't *anyone* be depressed in such circumstances?
Even though I now have all this time on my hands, the tiniest household tasks (such as washing the dishes or folding the laundry) have me *utterly* overwhelmed. I have to go food shopping later this afternoon before I pick my daughters up from school, and already I am dreading it.
So I have been spending much of my time lately escape napping.
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Tue, April 5, 2005 - 6:49 AMYes, Denise, any one in your shoes would certainly be depressed and you've every right to be. I wish there was something I could do to help. I guess the best I can do is to just tell you, I'm here for you.
Lisa
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Tue, April 5, 2005 - 7:31 AMDenise, i am so with you. This is how I feel all the time.
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Tue, April 5, 2005 - 10:09 AMDenise, you explained exactly how I have been feeling. I also have chronic pain and health issues, as well as being out of work and a single mom, so yeah, I get overwhelmed and I can't seem to function. I veg. A lot.
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Tue, April 5, 2005 - 9:59 PMGosh Denise I didn't know it was like that for you. It's so easy to get in a damper mood. I know I hear ya my friend.
I would give anything just to have kids. They are in my life everyday and I love them I just wish I had my own. The part that depresses me is finding a man to give me children. I'm much too young now but I obsess over the fact that there is no one. Why do I do this? Even no matter how many people say I'm pretty or smart or funny, somehow I just don't believe it and you know why, it's because Only women tell me that not men. But really what about all the negative things about me like being overweight, and being very sensative, and having minor acne problems what about that? Guys don't want that they want flawless and perfect, I mean why not it's their life why not want something more. I don't blame them. -
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Wed, April 6, 2005 - 1:37 AMdenise. i know its a diff thing do but can u just trust existence that it will take care of you and your daughters dunno how but it defintely does and will
and jenna how can u expect anyone to love u when u yourself don't love urself , and as far as i know no one is flawless and no one is perfect, i wud say just accept urself n once u are settled with yourself , centered , calm and when u know that nothing can disturb u then think of having kids. -
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Wed, April 6, 2005 - 10:53 AMI guess no one will really love me then because that is how I truly feel and how everyone else feels even though they are acting too nice to admit it. It's just reality mite and it hurts. -
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Wed, April 6, 2005 - 10:45 PMJenna....... If I wasnt attached..... ;P and I cant believe you dont have guys falling all over eachother to take you out on the town! Have A good nite.
P.S. I'm not being "nice" I'm being serious!
Laterz ~christopher~
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Thu, April 7, 2005 - 6:02 AMI tend to agree with Mite and Lobo. I've had a lot of experience in the depression area. It has taken me years and lots of practice to not sink into the "dark" hole of depression and to learn to love myself. I even got to the point of not being able to look in a mirror because there wasn't a "perfect" person there. My counselor made me look in the mirror at least twice a day. It was really, really hard. But after doing it for awhile, it got easier and easier. It helped me to see that the person there wasn't so bad after all. The more I learn to love myself, the more people can love me. Does that make sense? The point is that you get so depressed that you push every one and every thing away, you aren't able to tell if something is positive or negative. It all becomes NEGATIVE. I'm going through some really tuff things in my life right now, but have not sunk into the "dark hole". -
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Thu, April 7, 2005 - 8:56 AMThank you christopher :) If that's the case then I have no idea either.
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Thu, April 7, 2005 - 11:33 PMHi Jenna,
This may sound strangely out of context, but the following lyrics from Cat Stevens's "Father and Son" seem to me to apply to you:
It’s not time to make a change,
Just relax, take it easy.
You’re still young, that’s your fault,
There’s so much you have to know.
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I was once like you are now, and I know that it’s not easy,
To be calm when you’ve found something going on.
But take your time, think a lot,
Why, think of everything you’ve got.
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.
(That song, which I first heard during senior year in high school, always chokes me up.)
I am *not* discounting anything that you feel, but you do have the advantage of youth -- and the insight and wisdom of the ages. Don't rush anything. I remember how anxious I was to get married -- how afraid I was of ending up an old maid -- but I have often wondered since then how life would have turned out had I been more patient.
Denise
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Wed, April 6, 2005 - 12:14 PMsorry, but I don't get depressed often... it's like I keep myself busy with things/life and that helps.. I may take a day off from reality every so often but promise to come back... I remember as a kid always getting really lost in thought... my own head and deciding to not do that all the time
and I remember when I was going through a dating rut (no dates) that I decided to focus on what I enjoy... drumming at the time and the summer seemed to be full of fun and women approached me b/c I wasn't that stupid macho guy they were running from...
So be YourSelf but be it BIG!!!
Do what you enjoy and do it a lot!
Escape to the botanical gardens, take a hike or just chat with some friends... enjoy your Self and people will see your Joy!!!
You can get mad at me now, if you want!!! -
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Thu, April 7, 2005 - 12:26 PMu are right christopher, i too wud fall anytime for someone like jenna , if she wasn't 2000 miles away (do u'll think i am joking? )
and i am sure its just a matter of time before guys show up. have some patience. -
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Thu, April 7, 2005 - 6:39 PMThank you I am really flattered :) hehe -
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Thu, April 7, 2005 - 11:37 PMI used to get "Visions" of things that would happen, for ex. A plane crashing before it really crashed, famous people dieing before they died, etc.... now I dont get the visions much anymore but I get depressed when something is about to happen. I was depressed for 2 days before the Pope died. so I kinda know when something is gonna happen just that I dont know what it is anymore. I think I need to do a grounding and clearing.
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