Normal

[Julieann420]

What is normal , now a days? I catch myself looking at other people wondering if they ever go what I go through on a daily basis. Just for one day I would like to feel what it's like waking up in the morning not having to worry if today is going to be a good or bad day.

[gogogirl]

Man, I know what that means- you are not alone.

[Julieann420 in reply to gogogirl]

gogogirl its honestly nice to know that. Is there anything you do that helps you?

[gogogirl in reply to gogogirl]

I don't do anything really specific , but I try to keep busy and get outside ASAP.

[Julieann420 in reply to gogogirl]

gogogirl same I find myself running around trying to do as much as I can. And I love being outdoors either walking or riding my bike it's refershing. It's just hard for me to have some down time cuz then that's why I feel myself going crazy.

[plzmybabies]

I stopped that a few weeks ago and my anxiety seems a bit better. I quit trying to figure out if it's going to be good or bad and it seems a little better.

[gogogirl in reply to plzmybabies]

That sounds like a good plan. I appreciate you sharing that. Anybody have a suggestion for stopping rumination or guilt?

[Puppies]

I do the same too. Wondering what it would be like to wake up and feel optimistic and look forward to the day. Always have this feeling of dread. Why are some people so happy and I'm so filled with negativity?

[Julieann420 in reply to Puppies]

Puppies i know but I don't think others would last a day in our shoes though. It's something we have to fight. Is there anything you do that helps keep you busy ?

[Puppies]

I struggle with it first thing in the morning. I put my headphones on and listen to talk radio to try to switch my thoughts to what they're talking about. Right now they talk a lot about Trump so I try to focus on that. I know people say find something you love to do like a hobby, but I lost interest in everything. Wish I could have been better help.

[hannah821 in reply to Puppies]

I listen to talk radio too. It helps to hear a voice with other thoughts than my own. I read a little and meditate sometimes. I love talk radio. I used to have other interests but now I don't have interests. I used to draw and paint but now it is not interesting to me anymore. Depression kills interest.

[AnxiousGirl87]

Yep I'm right there with you. I often times find myself just not wanting to get out of bed. My thought process is if I don't get out of bed it will be neither a good or bad day. But I always get out of bed anyway. Days like today I wish I hadn't....

[plzmybabies in reply to AnxiousGirl87]

what motivates you to get out of bed?

[AnxiousGirl87 in reply to plzmybabies]

I don't want to be viewed as lazy... that's pretty much it lol.

[TAPNewEngland]

I am not sure if there is any such thing as "normal" today. Many folks have issues and don't waste time comparing yourself to them. The goal is to have more good days than bad ones. Be good to yourself and have purpose every day whether it's going to work, exercising, etc.

[Julieann420 in reply to TAPNewEngland]

TAPNewEngland yes dealing with myself is a daily battle but I do as much as I can to keep myself busy. With exercising and being outdoors

[TAPNewEngland in reply to Julieann420]

Keep it up and remember to be good to yourself! Don't beat yourself up!

[Meggspeggs]

Me too....

[plzmybabies]

would love to be outside, to cold for me now.

[gogogirl]

Man , I have the guilts and the woulda shouldas. I friend told me today to " let go" but it's hard. I appreciated her telling me that though.