Drat, still feeling down

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libramoon C. Nov 6, 2009, 3:15am EST

Of course you feel overwhelmed. Life can be overwhelming. Crying releases chemicals that have developed in that emotional soup. Cry as long and freely as you feel that desire. Maybe there is somewhere you can scream, without frightening or annoying. Maybe into a pillow? Dance! Find some time and room where you can play really moving music and move. Shake it all out. Big, wide body movements, and sweeps of graceful whirling. Feel yourself. All the way through. Bad, sad, mad, even excited, nervous, anxious, maybe a smidge of hope, inspiration, anticipation. Hug yourself. You are your most special, bestest, wonderfullest friend. Tell your friend all about it. What hurts? What is so tightly spun it is numb? What feels good? What little secrets can you tell your bestest friend that will make you smile, laugh, know that you can smile, laugh, enjoy this moment? Oh, and Breeeathe.....................

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 3:28am EST

Thank you, you're right. I need music, happy wild music!

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Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Nov 6, 2009, 3:37am EST

Teresa, I remember feeling like you...when my daughter told me she was pregnant and wasn't quite 17 yo yet. I couldn't get out of bed for 2 weeks....all I did was cry all the time. I finally came out of it after I thought about it. God does everything for a reason. I am so glad to have my precious granddaughter with us.

Think positive thoughts........and libramoon is right, get us and 'shake ya body'! :)

Hugs to you. Take care.

Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Nov 6, 2009, 3:37am EST

* up

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 10:38am EST

Thank you Shirley. One day at a time, I know. It's just a bit difficult sometimes.

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Theresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 3:51am EST

I know what you are going through, I am going through similar, I am lucky and still have all the medical and stuff, but I go through days and weeks where I hurt to bad to get out of bed, and Dr.s can't find out why. I hardly leave the house, but even when I don't I have all my wonderful online friends. And lately I have been making myself leave the house, even if it is to just walk around the house, I feel like I've been on a big trip.
And you, I know how you love your horsies, just think of the beauty of them running free through the plains or in the mountains, breathe in that fresh air, hear those hoofbeats and let your spirits run free and wild with them, let the wind wash away those dark clouds.

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 10:40am EST

Thank you Theresa. I have been making more of an effort to leave the house lately too and it is hard. It's easier to lock myself in my room.

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Cristina S. Nov 6, 2009, 5:46am EST

Teresa, if you take all this wonderful advice - and add a couple of B-Complex 100 tabs a day, one in the morning and one at noon - you will feel better soon! (I know - I have been there too...)
Big hug for you...

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 10:42am EST

Thank you Cristina. I think I may have heard that. I will price them at Walmart and see if I can somehow fit them into the "budget."

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M C. Nov 6, 2009, 6:13am EST

Good advice I see above. Don't be hard on yourself for feeling 'down'. This will pass. You give a lot to others. Don't forget to replenish yourself. Hugs.

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 10:43am EST

Thank you M C. I think that's the hardest part, the being hard on myself for feeling this way.

M C. Nov 6, 2009, 1:01pm EST

Darren Lynn has a music group called Head Sets that you might want to check out.. Great vids of some great music .. all types.

It's inspiring for me... makes me forget my depression for a 'time'.

BYE...

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Tory H. Nov 6, 2009, 10:19am EST

I'm sorry. :( I hope things start looking up.

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 10:44am EST

Thank you Tory. I'm trying to see the positive side of things though I have to say, it's not that easy. You know what would probably do the trick though and that's if Sarge came and visited me. :-)

Tory H. Nov 6, 2009, 10:50am EST

I would love it if I could send him! You'd hear some thudding on your door, and find him knocking on it with his big head, lol.

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Deneen L. Nov 6, 2009, 1:26pm EST

Teresa, I was you a few months ago, with all the cuts and then loosing my house and sleeping in a tent in someone backyard, I was really low, it's hard to get out and I didn't. But I turn to my drawing, I know you like to draw, put some happy music on and draw your horses. Write poetry, or your feelings down on paper that sometimes help. If you drink water and soda you can collect the bottles and cans to make a extra money, that's what I do. I'm lucky enough that things turn around for me, yes they cut my eye dr, and dental but I think it won't be forever. Call medi-cal and see if there is a low cost therpist you can go too or someone you can see for free. Look in the paper sometimes they have free groups you can join. If you want to vent email me sweetie I'll listen

Teresa W. Nov 6, 2009, 9:03pm EST

Thanks Deneen. I'm glad things are better for you and I sure hope all the cuts aren't forever. We do collect cans and bottles and use the money to pay household expenses or something special for the kids (we don't want them to feel deprived and never have any fun). That's one of the reasons I was doing so many articles over at AC though having them reject an article that was just like all the others I wrote threw me into a tizzy. It's like they change the rules in the middle of the game or something. Kind of discouraging.

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Elaine A. Nov 6, 2009, 10:02pm EST

Teresa I am sorry you are feeling so down. remember things seem at their worst when we are upset, when we are upset we maginify problems trust me on that, I do that often. (and now I have panic attacks...who the heck would have thought that?)

Have you thoughtabout getting a chair and putting it oustide if you do not have one outside and just going out to listen to the sound of the day? You could also listen to a CD, or read a book, it is very relaxing and does not cost any money. I do this often.

Remember when life hands ya lemons ya gotta make lemonade!

Take care, if you ever want to talk send me a e-mail you know I'll listen ;-)

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Barbara H. Nov 7, 2009, 1:27am EST

Sometimes I just take a short time out in the yard walking, looking at the sky and listening to the birds. Hope you are soon feeling better.

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Shannon W Nov 9, 2009, 8:59pm EST

I'm sorry :( I hope you feel better...

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Aeliot, Interviewista TV & International Internet TV Interviewer Nov 9, 2009, 11:16pm EST

Please keep us posted every day, here. Please write how you made your way through your day. Please tell us three (3) things that you are grateful for, each day. Please tell us about what you are doing, every day, to change things for the better for yourself and those you care about. We've responded individually and here... We know how it is, how it feels, because we have lived through it, or are living through it, still, every day. We need you with us. :D

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