by Sue D.
Member since:
December 16, 2006

Out of sorts

February 11, 2008 01:11 AM EST
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I have been a bit out of sorts lately, and not feeling like myself.  My work has been really stressful lately.  When I get home, I feel like ripping some one's head off.  (not literally) I have tried to write some poetry or an essay or just anything, and I can't.  I am not grounded.  I wanted to comment on my Gather friend's articles, but I felt behind there too.  It was adding more stress, because I wanted to so badly. I also felt like I was behind and pushed for time here, at work and at home.   I decided that I needed to take a break for a little bit and ease a bit of the pressure from myself.  Gather is usually a release of tension for me,  but writer's block was making it stressful.  Things will calm down soon, and the words will flow again. 
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Comments: 23

Corina Carrasco Feb 11, 2008, 1:15am EST
Hi Sue. It sounds like you definitely need a break. I did notice you weren't on much. I haven't been here much either. I was traveling, first to a funeral then to the east coast with my teen to see a school and explore the city she'll most likely end up in.

Try reading a book. Go to a movie or put one in the DVD/VHS. Sometimes that helps. Keep paper/pen handy. I know sometimes when I read or watch, something hits me and I get an idea to write about so I need to jot it down.

Take the time you need. Most of us will still be here when you're ready to come back.
Ellie !. Feb 11, 2008, 1:19am EST
guess what? gather is supposed to be fun. do what it takes to make it fun. I am enjoying people and their content. And I need to take the time to write my own...that's important. Take what you need...here, it is about YOU!
Sue D. Feb 11, 2008, 1:24am EST
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I wanted to let you guys know that I haven't forgotten you. I just need a little break, so it can be fun again!
Sue D. Feb 11, 2008, 1:25am EST
My son is home too, and we are learning how to live with his bipolar diagnosis.
Shannon W Feb 11, 2008, 1:50am EST
I'm sorry you're having a hard time. Been there! It sounds like you need some YOU time if at all possible. I'd write more but I've been doing work around the house and I'm beat, my brain cells have left the building. Goodnight Sue....
Alison H. Feb 11, 2008, 1:50am EST
I appreciate your honesty about where you're at (ripping, lol) and empathize. Hope your son has some options along with the diagnosis. I know the medications can be very effective.

I've been kind of dry myself lately. I'm having a lot of trouble finishing an article that should have been done weeks ago.
~*~Nina~*~ R. Feb 11, 2008, 2:30am EST
Sounds like you do need a break! When things begin to Overwhelm me, I try to look at it all in a different way. That often feeling usually disappears!
I hope that you feel better!
Carla B. Feb 11, 2008, 2:41am EST
Sometimes we just need a break! We'll be here waiting when you get back, though!
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Feb 11, 2008, 8:05am EST
I've taken breaks from here - I get bored easily and sometimes I look at articles and think blah, other times I look at I'm interested.

Most of the time my breaks are when I really get into some heavy duty reading and I read a lot normally.

Reading helps deal with some of the realities of my life right now by taking me to a different place with new people.

Blessings to you - do whatever you need to do right now.
Sophie S. Feb 11, 2008, 10:06am EST
stress and writers block are two reasons why I love gather. I dont see it as a site to waste time on but instead as a site to get me going. The beauty of gather is you can share anything you are thinking or feeling, even if it is a full out rant about your day at work.

Dont worry about coming on here to type out a beautiful piece of poetry, just get whatever word out you are thinking and the rest will flow later.
Lisa J Feb 11, 2008, 10:45am EST
It will come around, Sue. At least I hope it will, because I'm not much better off. I am more depressed than I've been in months...
Michele Scercy Feb 11, 2008, 10:48am EST
Take some time away from Gather. Get yourself grounded again and when you come back you will have the words.
Vicky Duggins Feb 11, 2008, 11:25am EST
Gather should be a fun thing, not another obligation. Maybe get a good book for your spare time in the next couple of weeks and do like Sharon, fall back into reading. I don't read nearly as much now that I'm on Gather and I miss it. I need another 6 hours tacked onto every day. See you soon.
Hollie ~TNR Works~ Feb 11, 2008, 5:19pm EST
I'm sorry your having a tough time. Sometimes you just need to take a break. I had to take a break from Gather for a while due to stress at work myself. Everybody understands it's tough sometimes. ((HUG))
Phyllis R. Feb 13, 2008, 12:55am EST
Sorry you are out of sorts....I have been too lately and it is not a good feeling. I am so behind on gather (out all last week, was a witness for the state in the penatlty phase of a murder trail, victim was my sister's best friend) and trying to catch up too. I am doing a little throughout the day......I made up my mind, I will not let anything stress me.....do what I can.

My gather friends always give me word of encouragement when I get down, so here is my chance to give some to you....slow down, rest and take care of your son, - gather is to be fun and it will be here waiting when you are ready!!! Take care of yourself!!!!!
Teresa L. Feb 16, 2008, 12:53pm EST
So sorry you are stressed. You are missed, but you must try to do what is best for you.

Your writing has been missed... I love you poems. But you shouldn't let demands on yourself to create to add to the anxiety. Take a break, breath, read, watch, be quiet or have fun, and it will come back.
Linda K. Feb 16, 2008, 8:09pm EST
I agree with what others have said. Gather should be fun. No point in adding to your "must do" list! Take tender care of yourself and return when you're ready.
Midnite Writer -- Kim Feb 17, 2008, 9:23pm EST
I know what you mean, comment whenever you can or/and narrow down your connections. I have had to do both of these.

Keep only the ones you truly enjoy and who visit your posts often.

Please take care!
Audrey F. Feb 17, 2008, 10:46pm EST
Sue, I'm glad to hear your son is home with you now. I hope things go well for the two of you in dealing with the bipolar diagnosis. I have a nephew with bipolar disorder--he's actually hypomanic. He is taking meds and goes to therapy and is doing quite well. So while it may seem daunting, bipolar disorder can be controlled and one can lead a good life. Hugs to you.
Sue D. Feb 17, 2008, 10:52pm EST
Thanks Audrey! I really needed a hug!
Tiffany G. Feb 25, 2008, 2:44am EST
This is a few eeks old but I hope your better now! I often find myself in that kind of mood too and its awful and the sad thing is is you know.. you know your being crazy and upset easy and you dont want to but ya just cant seem to get out of it for a while..

Hope its better now!
Samantha V. Mar 10, 2008, 4:10am EDT
(((HUGS))) Take some time out for yourself if possible! Try not to stress too much!
Elizabeth S. Dec 30, 2008, 7:59pm EST
Music seems to help with moods, whether to calm or to stimulate. Certainly worrying about Gather is not the thing to do. We'll be here when you are ready. We all know that life has a habit of getting in the way of the things we'd really like to do.

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