by Sandra L.
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August 8, 2006

I've got the blahs today.

April 22, 2007 07:33 PM EDT
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I've got such a case of the blahs today. I can't summon the energy for anything.  I hate this. The weekend is almost over and I haven't accomplished anything. (Except eating about 5000 calories worth of Reeses miniature peanut butter cups)

If we don't start getting some decent weather pretty soon, I am going to gain about 30 pounds. I need some ambition and energy. Am I the only one who feels like crap?

Is this seasonal depression disorder or whatever it's called? If so, I think I need to move somewhere that has a 12 month summer. Either that or buy a case of the special UV lightbulbs and install them in every fixture in the house. My regular anti-depressant doesn't seem to be working. Maybe it's time to start up the ginseng again. Whatever it is, I need to get some energy. Any ideas???

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Comments: 31

Christine L. Apr 22, 2007, 7:37pm EDT
Sandra, I have the answer to your energy loss...I work for a company called Arbonne International and we have nutritional hybrids or vitamins specially formulated for women and they are awesome for energy boosting! Also, if you like to snack, we have weight loss chews that come in a variety of flavors and taste like candy, only they stop your hunger cravings and help you make it to that next healthy meal. It is great stuff, get in touch with me and maybe I can send you some samples or something!
Sara :-) Apr 22, 2007, 7:39pm EDT
I've had those days. Go for a walk. If it's cold dress in layers. If it's rainy wait for a little break in the clouds. If you just feel you can't, climb some stairs in your house or appartment building. Force yourself to get your blood moving, in time you'll have the energy you need and want. Force yourself to get moving. Shut off the t.v. and put on some fun music might help too.
William M. Apr 22, 2007, 7:54pm EDT
Both of the above ideas are good, and Gathering helps me.
Wilma M. Apr 22, 2007, 8:52pm EDT
I know exactly what you mean. I had good intentions for today about going for a walk and then got some upsetting news this morning and haven't done anything all day. I know that I have seasonal affective disorder but have never tried the lights. Had been going to do that this last winter but was too cheap to spend the money. Am looking forward to some warmer weather to thaw me out! I am also on an anti-depressant and that helps some. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Sue * Apr 22, 2007, 8:56pm EDT
The weather plays a big role in how I feel. Luckily, we finally seem to have spring. Sunshine makes me feel good...gloom does not. Hopefully, the weather will get nice soon where you are.
Debra H. Apr 22, 2007, 9:00pm EDT
I feel so non compliant today I don't think a cattle prod could move me right now.
Sandra L. Apr 22, 2007, 9:41pm EDT
Christine, I have to be very careful about what kind of vitamins and suppliments I take because I am gluten-intolerant. I would love to have something that is natural and helpful for this crappy feeling.
Sandra L. Apr 22, 2007, 9:42pm EDT
Sara, you are right about the walk. If it ever gets nice out, that would be wonderful.
Sandra L. Apr 22, 2007, 9:43pm EDT
Gathering is good and sometimes that does help, but after a full doay of it, I kind of lose interest.
Sandra L. Apr 22, 2007, 9:44pm EDT
Wilma, I'm sorry that you got bad news today. I hope everything is ok.
Sandra L. Apr 22, 2007, 9:45pm EDT
Sue, I am totally in agreement with you. I feel so much better on nice days. It's almost as if I have multiple personalities.
Sandra L. Apr 22, 2007, 9:46pm EDT
Debra, it sounds like we are dealing with the same issue.
Melanie B. Apr 22, 2007, 10:04pm EDT
I was feeling like that a few days back. I didnt even have the energy to sit at the computer~

Then we had the bad winds few days back. Few of our huge pine trees fell. One almost on top of our dogs house. He was so scared. Not that I can blame him.. And the other thankfully missed our neighbors house. And only broke our fence and made us a nice mess to clean up.... lol
Guess being out there cleaing that up helped to get me going. And now the past two days have been beautiful, 70 and 80's! =) so kewl~

So I guess it does have some to do with the weather. The high winds forcing me outside moving around. Cleaning up it's mess. And then the sun coaxed me out to feel it's warmth.. =) lol

Hope you get out of your blahs soon. And your weather improves~
Jennifer P. Apr 22, 2007, 10:22pm EDT
I think we all have those days every once in awhile. Hope tomorrow is better for you!
Audrey F. Apr 23, 2007, 12:01am EDT
Those special light bulbs are a help if bad weather affects your mood. Wait and see how you feel tomorrow. It could just be one of those weekends and hopefully that is the case. If your low moods continue, it would be good to check in with your doctor. For the past several weeks I had been going through similarly blahs and crappy moods and thought it was just situational and kept trying to force myself to feel better. I finally talked to my doctor about it and he felt the antidepressant I was on and had been on for quite a number of years was no longer effective for me, so I am trying a new one. I'm not saying this is the case with you, Sandra, just telling you what happened with me, in case your mood doesn't lift. My hope is that this weekend was an anomaly and you will feel good tomorrow.
Cortney R. Apr 23, 2007, 12:06am EDT
I know how you feel all to well. My meds stopped working and then I ran out of them. So, I totally understand how you feel. It will get better though.
Connie C. Apr 23, 2007, 1:19am EDT
I hope you feel better tomorrow.
Karolyn Q. Apr 23, 2007, 1:29pm EDT
Sorry to hear the way you are feeling. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Apr 23, 2007, 7:15pm EDT
Just keep eating the Reese's until you feel better. Sometimes, it may take two bags!
donna h. Apr 23, 2007, 7:20pm EDT
Amanda!...can I have some!!..hey I do have a bag if the kids didn't find it!
Sandra L. Apr 23, 2007, 9:30pm EDT
I don't think eating two bags is the answer, but if you think it might help, I can try......
Sue D. Apr 23, 2007, 11:17pm EDT
Well, chocolate always makes me feel better, but you tried that. I just try and force myself to get up and do something active. Thankfully the good weather is on the way, so you can be outdoors more. I hope you feel better soon.
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Apr 24, 2007, 1:56am EDT
I do know that seasons can really affect people and those lights, I've heard, really do work!
roxanne m. Apr 24, 2007, 11:14pm EDT
I am so sorry that you have been felling blah. Living in year round sunshine might be the answer, but most of the time, I am in an office, so I don't get the full Florida dose...

I usually go for a walk or splurge on fresh flowers for myself.
Sandra L. Apr 24, 2007, 11:30pm EDT
I work in an office all day too, Roxanne. I sit facing a window, but here in the Northwest, it's been doing a lot of wet and gray.

Sue D. I am looking forward to that wonderful weather. Where is it?

Faith, I've heard that about the lights too. I know that sunbeds really help me feel better too. That is until my husband starts nagging me about skin cancer.
Molly O. Oct 7, 2008, 3:44am EDT
I get the blah's sometime too where I have absolutely no drive or ambition to do much of anything but feel guilty about having absolutely no drive or ambition to do much of anything. LOL
Molly O. Oct 9, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
Coming by to say hi again and thanks for the comments! Have a great night!
Shaunee C. Oct 14, 2008, 9:27pm EDT
I am really sorry that you were feeling blah. I hate feeling bad that is for sure
Molly O. Nov 18, 2008, 9:14pm EST
I've already been here but coming by to check out your posts again!
Molly O. Dec 2, 2008, 11:12pm EST
I just commented on all your most recent articles and now going through your older ones to view them again! Have an awesome night! :)
Molly O. Jan 17, 2009, 5:19pm EST
I've gone through all your posts now that I haven't seen yet.... now I'm going back to look through the ones I've seen already. Have a great day! :)

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