Its my turn

[Lyn842]

Usually I'm the one trying to comfort someone but this morning I can't even help myself. Feeling like a slug and just want to cry. So much to say but don't know how to condence it. Feel like I'd be just rambling. When I woke up this morning I didn't want to face the day. I get up, have coffee and then just want to keep my eyes closed, as if I don't look at it I don't have to face it. That's when I know I'm depressed. Nothing bad going on, no real reason. Just down and out. I know I'm bored but I can't do anything about it. I'm in a campground for the summer. Had hip surgery a few months ago, then a couple days ago I pulled a muscle real bad. I can't walk good. I have none of my crafts here. Just my phone and I get sick of playing games on it. Don't want to watch tv. Suppose to be hot again today so I'll be sitting in the trailer in the a/c. My hub won't let me drive anywhere. Wish I could at least go to a store and walk around but its out of the question in my condition. No one to call or do anything with. I sound pathetic, don't I? Hate my poor me thinking. Guess ill just shut up and make the best of it. Thanks for listening.

[gerg]

Start off by knowing that the depression will run its course and you will feel better. I would love to be in a campground with nothing to do. I would put a chair in the shade and look at the trees. There are E-books that you can access from your phone. Watch some YouTube about your hobbies. Whittle a stick...I hope that you feel better soon, I’ll be here grinding it out at work.

[Lyn842 in reply to gerg]

See? Now I feel guilty cause those of you working would love to be in my position. My husband took me to Wal-Mart and I got a book to read. Hope it helps. Sorry for my whinning

[gerg in reply to Lyn842]

Don’t be sorry, I took a little trip to the north woods (in my mind) because of your post.

[ReardenSt33l]

Know that you aren’t alone in these feelings and everyone’s experiences are different. I struggle with feeling guilty about being depressed when I have such a great life but I realized recently I can’t compare my experience with anyone else’s. We are all different and have different lives.

Being in nature is so helpful when feeling down. Like greg said, looking at the trees can be so relaxing. Try some meditation and deep breathing routines while sitting outside your campsite. That sounds so relaxing to me.

[Lyn842 in reply to ReardenSt33l]

Same as I said in my other reply. I have nothing to whine about so now I feel guilty. So many would love to be on a campsite with nothing to do. I've stared at the trees long enough to count the pinecones! I'll be ok I guess. Not gonna complain anymore. Just stay quietly in my misery. I now have a book to read so at least it will get me off my phone.

[Lyn842 in reply to ReardenSt33l]

I feel chastised

[mlj6019]

I’m new here and just saw your post from a month ago. Don’t know if you are still at the campground or not. That does sound rather nice and relaxing. It does get boring sometimes with nothing to do out there. Nature is beautiful and peaceful. I’m glad you got a book to read. Maybe by now you have another one or at least a magazine or two. At least you have your phone and some service. That’s a blessing in itself in the woods. Peace be with you.