Woke up to gray and rain. Also dreamed I was left behind by my family. I know this can be a sign of isolation and loneliness. It’s pretty hard not to feel that way in our present situation. What do you all do when you get down like this?
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Feeling down this morning
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Exercise (it works wonders)
Clean and tidy house.
Draw.
Cook.
Etc, etc.
You need to get busy, it helps, seriously!
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Those things are on my list stored in my refrigerator.
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Get the list out and get going.
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Thank you. Sounds good to me. It’s just hard sometimes to get moving.
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It can be hard to get motivated, but even get something ready today that you will do tomorrow, it can help if you dont have to set anything up and just go for it.
I just posted for the first time. It was depressing. Now I see I’m not alone. I think we need to start by stepping outside and being grateful. Then pray for those who have lost loved ones. Then ask God for strength and for what you need. Then fix a Bloody Mary.
As soon as it stops raining I’ll pull a few more weeds. It’s something I can take my frustration out on. Kneading bread does it too!
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I think low mood can creep up upon us at times of uncertainty. What we can focus on is the things we know are constant. Keeping your mind occupied. Trying something new. There are many activities online at the moment to get involved with if you wish. You need to keep in mind the restrictions will end at some point. Set yourself some task's at home. Keep to a routine. We are also here to help each other and offer support. ☺☺
I live in Michigan in the states. It’s been beautiful the last few days here too. We need the rain but it is a downer
I do knit and spin and also have a lot of housework I could do. I guess I just need to kick myself into gear😉
Think it's good to get support on places like this when you feel alone, exercise is great, I try to practice gratitude and practice being kind to yourself xxx
I know. I don’t know what I’d do without this site. I live alone so it’s a good connection.
Yes its a good place to offload as I find it hard to talk to people around me and sometimes you can be surrounded by people who make you feel alone unfortunately , nice to have a safe place to talk xx
Thank you Jerry. I grateful for all of you. I’ve battled depression for many years and it still gets me sometimes like grey depressing mornings☹️☹️
Grey days make it so much worse, I find ocean sounds on YouTube relaxing, maybe try putting them on, closing your eyes and picturing yourself at the beach , it is really hard to pull yourself out of it xx
Good idea. I love the beach!
Picture yourself on the beach with a cocktail 🍹 😎
One of those ones with pineapple and a little umbrella 😃
Well you've had lots of good advice Spinner and I understand how you feel. I have been keeping myself busy cleaning, sorting and a little cooking and gardening. In fact I was quite proud of my achievements! Then yesterday a cloud decended on me and I felt tired and depressed. No particular reason. Maybe it was the lack of daily human contact and being restricted to being home all of the time. Or maybe there wasnt anything particular to look forward to. Who knows what could have contributed to my feelings. But they were there.
I am so very grateful for what I have but I believe that recognising there's a problem is the first step in helping to solve it.
As I had experienced a bout of depression some years ago, I recognised the signs. These were very real feelings which I knew could lead to depression. People are keen to help and will offer advice. But, at the end of the day we have to look to ourselves to solve our own problems.
Every person is different but what I found and still find useful, is to draw up a simple list! A routine (not rigid), is helpful. My list comprises of small, but achieveable goals. For example, re -potting plants, cleaning brass, sorting cutlery drawer, clearing greenhouse, going for a walk, skyping friends and family.
As there's plenty of time on my hands I choose some of these things to do each day. More tasks can be added as I go along. It's quite rewarding adding a tick to each thing I've accomplished. In between I am enjoying some reading and some on-line learning. I'm learning to make the best of things and to try to make each day as enjoyable and fulfilling as I can.
These are difficult times we are going through and we need to fill in time to compensate for not being able to get on with our normal activities and lives.
So Spinner, there you have it. Take comfort from the fact this won't last forever. Try and see this period of time as being a challenge. Rise to the challenge and make things work for you.
I'm off for a lovely walk now, take in some fresh sir and exercise and to see some newborn Spring lambs.
Cheers, Chrys ☺
Thank you! No spring lambs here in city a baby bunny or two😊 if it stops raining I’ll get outside too. It’s like you said one day everything is fine the next you’re in the dumps. I think I’ll bake a cake!
Good for you. Plan ahead.
Hope you have a better day tomorrow.
Chrys x
The one I like the best is called a chocolate shadow cake. Rich chocolate cake with chocolate whipped cream frosting.
Exercise, two hours minimum, yoga, meditate, clean house. I was left behind by my family long ago, it still hurts every moment but you have to go on for yourself. I also watch Buddhist master talks on YouTube, Plumvillage, try it, you will like it.
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Thank I’ll look into it
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