Feeling Like Such a Grouch Lately :(

[Josiegirl]

I've had a hard time keeping a smile on my face. The dcks(well only 1 or 2)have added sooo much stress, the cold and snow have overstayed their welcome, life is so humdrum and I cannot find the energy to add anything fun into it, so many things I guess. Just trying to get through the days until the snow melts, trees bud, and there's some tiny hope of spring. I find myself dragging this tired ole body out of bed every morning, then try to jump back under the covers as early as possible(or as my dogs will allow) at night.

I don't care what the calendar says, it is NOT spring yet.

[Laura5287]

Hang in there..it's coming. We got to go out last week and it really made a huge difference in all our spirits! :hug:

[hope]

Mayne you can try and take a walk at night or early in the morning. I think winter keeps us locked up inside and some fresh air and exercise does wonders for body and mind.

[Gemma]

I've had a hard time keeping a smile on my face. The dcks(well only 1 or 2)have added sooo much stress, the cold and snow have overstayed their welcome, life is so humdrum and I cannot find the energy to add anything fun into it, so many things I guess. Just trying to get through the days until the snow melts, trees bud, and there's some tiny hope of spring. I find myself dragging this tired ole body out of bed every morning, then try to jump back under the covers as early as possible(or as my dogs will allow) at night.

I don't care what the calendar says, it is NOT spring yet.

Aww Spring will come soon, you'll see! :hug::hug:

[Josiegirl]

I bring the dcks out twice a day but it's a whole lotta something going on. Today has been okay.
I've taken to isolating myself and as one of my friends asks me 'how's that working for you?' Obviously not well. Lol

[hope]

You need to give yourself some time for you. Maybe a date night, a girls night out (i have always wanted to do the wine and painting thing) or a silly date with one of your own kids. Maybe its time to talk with a therapist just to give you an idea where this slump is coming from. Wish i could give you a big hug.

[Gemma]

Are you feeling any better? :hug:

[Josiegirl]

Awww thanks.
I think I'm on the edge of burn out while trying to deal with empty nest, like I said just a whole lotta something going on.
I do have an appt. coming up in a couple weeks. I'm on meds. so maybe an adjustment would help, I don't know. I have good days and not so good ones.
I'm sure we all go through times like that, where you feel happy and it shows, then soon you're still wearing that smile but it feels so fake.
It'll pass. I just needed some place to talk.

[AuntTami]

Awww thanks.
I think I'm on the edge of burn out while trying to deal with empty nest, like I said just a whole lotta something going on.
I do have an appt. coming up in a couple weeks. I'm on meds. so maybe an adjustment would help, I don't know. I have good days and not so good ones.
I'm sure we all go through times like that, where you feel happy and it shows, then soon you're still wearing that smile but it feels so fake.
It'll pass. I just needed some place to talk.

Sending you big hugs! Hope things get better! I've noticed I have to up my dose of meds during the winter to combat the winter blues in addition to my depression. Once I get outside again, I go back down in dosage!

[Gemma]

Awww thanks.
I think I'm on the edge of burn out while trying to deal with empty nest, like I said just a whole lotta something going on.
I do have an appt. coming up in a couple weeks. I'm on meds. so maybe an adjustment would help, I don't know. I have good days and not so good ones.
I'm sure we all go through times like that, where you feel happy and it shows, then soon you're still wearing that smile but it feels so fake.
It'll pass. I just needed some place to talk.

You can talk to me all you want, once you get to know me, you'll see I'm not half bad!...and I live "Right Here" too!

[Magic]

awe the winter blues
Vit D's lots of them !!!
lots of light in house ..I have a sun light over kitchen sink ..
and if you can with or with out the kids ...out side fresh air and sun..
and if need be a visit to docs....
good luck hope you feel better soon ....