I’m here to talk about the Great Depression.
Mine.
Yup, I’m heading down into a deep dark abyss where everything sucks. I’m tired all the time now, and I’m eating way too much bad food, not exercising, when I was doing it every day and losing weight, and I want to throw myself onto my bed, grab a pillow and sob uncontrollably leaving everything wet and soggy with tears and snot.
Not a pretty picture, I know.
And I know its source, but there’s nothing I can do about it. Sometimes its really hard being a writer. No wonder alcoholism and creativity seem to go hand in hand. I could easily be drunk every day. Maybe it would help.
So I’m looking for ways to ease my suffering. Movies usually help. But lately I haven’t found any good ones. My favorite TV shows also help, but True Blood is done for the season, and BSG is just plain done. Yes, I have them on DVD, but it’s not helping either. And however much I love Dexter its not filling the void either.
I have been buying a lot of books of late as well, hoping one of them will ease my pain. As I’m reading it does, but the second I put it down I’m hurting all over again.
So, I’m reaching out to you dear Bradford Bunch blog readers….
HELP ME!!
What are some of the ways you find comfort? What kinds of movies, or books, or whatnot make you feel better? Any bad foods I should be eating?
October 8th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Vivi,
I have a list of book that may help. I’ll email you directly, though.
Denise A. Agnew
October 8th, 2009 at 11:25 am
B-12. Are you getting enough B-12??? Try the liquid (that’s absorbed sub-lingually), as not everyone can absorb B-12 from the stomach.
Do you have any hobbies? I knit and knitting is both soothing (mmm, repetitive actions) and rewarding (produce concrete products with clearly defined beginnings and endings). I’m sure many other handcraft type activities have similar benefits.
October 8th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Thank you Chris.
You know what, I haven’t been taking by B vitamins. I used to take them regimently.
*off to find B vitamin jar*
October 9th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Hi Vivi
A night out with best friends helps.
A walk in nature helps.
Uplifting music helps (stay away from Sarah McLachlin’s Adia if your depressed - you’ll be 10x worse). Vengaboys is great for squishing depression.
Love & Best Wishes,
RKCharron
xoxo
October 9th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Chris is right vivi, B vitamins help a lot. I would try to force yourself to walk every day. Just walking. dunno, for me it helps and does wonders. Hugs chica, hope the lights shines through for you…..
October 9th, 2009 at 6:26 am
vivi,
I think maybe you should first get some bloodwork done, just to rule that out. I was like that before. All I wanted to do was sleep, sleep, sleep and I was so down. I went to doctor and my iron was so low it was scary.
I agree with the walking. Sunshine helps, stopping to look at all the fall colors. It can breathe new life into my soul, that’s for sure.
If that doesn’t work. Hop on a plane and come visit me!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Ugh, been there, Vivi. I’m so sorry!! And there have been times when I just had to wallow for a while before I was ready to get out of it. When I’m depressed, I have comfort reads. Because I usually can’t muster up the energy to get into something new. So I’ll pop out the Julie Garwood’s, Johanna Lindsey’s, Judith McNaught’s…and shopping. I’ve found that the older I get, it’s actually easier to pull myself out of it because I’m more aware. I MAKE myself go around people, even when I’m not really into it, and find myself having a good time despite myself. Taking a multi vitamin, like One A Day, helps me keep energy, and make is harder to loll about in bed. Oh, and do you have animals, Vivi? They’re amazing. They truly, truly are the best therapy out there. They always help me conquor a funk!! Good luck!! and Hugs~~
October 9th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Thanks everyone. I feel better already just for having people that care.
Melissa, I do have a pet, a cat. She’s 25 1/2 years old, so not so spry. But she’s still a joy to have around.
October 9th, 2009 at 8:30 am
A 25 year old cat!! That must be some kind of record!!
October 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I watch movies that I know will uplift me. Movies like Forrest Gump or When Harry Met Sally or The Princess Bride
October 15th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I’ve sort of been out of blog land for a while, so sorry for the late response, and hopefully you don’t need it! Best thing I can recommend — and yes, it is among the hardest — is exercise. Really, really push yourself as hard as you can, no matter if that’s a quick walk around the block. It’s not about losing weight, thought it might help with that, but it will get your endorphins releasing and that is a great feeling! Try it! Make yourself
Hugs,
~bella
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