Today I'd like to dedicate this blog to all of my readers and say Thank You for your continued support. I really appreciate you and all of your comments too. This morning I finally had a chance to read and approve a number of comments that had been made during our recent move. I apologize for taking so long in getting them posted here on the blog.
I sincerely hope all of you had a good Thanksgiving Day and are still enjoying the holiday weekend. We are still in the moving process but I'm very grateful to have our computers hooked up and working again. A week without computers, phones or television wouldn't have been much fun if we hadn't been so busy. I imagine we'll be trying to find a place for everything and settling in all winter.
Again, thank you all for reading this blog and for returning again and again to see what's new. I hope to write soon about the roller coaster of depression and anxiety and fatigue I've had during our moving process......so be sure and check back with His and Hers.
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Saturday, November 27th, 2010Rain, Rain, Go Away……….by Susan
Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Right now the sun is shining in Southwest Missouri and I hope it stays that way for a while. Rain in Missouri and Arkansas during the past few months has caused severe flooding and destruction, over and over again. We've had way too many dreary, rainy days. It's not only hard on those who are in the flood areas but also on those of us on higher ground enduring the onslought of sadness that often accompanies bad weather.
Fortunately, I live about two houses uphill from a large ditch that floods my neighbors yards. Tonight the city has turned off our water while workers attempt to repair water lines near that ditch. No showers, laundry or washing of dishes this evening. That work can wait but the work of overcoming the sadness and depression brought on by inclement weather is something that can't wait.
My husband and I took a brisk walk in the recently appearing sunshine and that was very helpful in chasing away the sadness. A bowl of ice cream seems like a good idea to me as well. I hope writing on this blog, watching a good television program later and a good night's sleep will help me feel more like myself tomorrow. What kinds of things help you overcome sadness brought on by bad weather?
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Fortunately, I live about two houses uphill from a large ditch that floods my neighbors yards. Tonight the city has turned off our water while workers attempt to repair water lines near that ditch. No showers, laundry or washing of dishes this evening. That work can wait but the work of overcoming the sadness and depression brought on by inclement weather is something that can't wait.
My husband and I took a brisk walk in the recently appearing sunshine and that was very helpful in chasing away the sadness. A bowl of ice cream seems like a good idea to me as well. I hope writing on this blog, watching a good television program later and a good night's sleep will help me feel more like myself tomorrow. What kinds of things help you overcome sadness brought on by bad weather?
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When the Negative Overwhelms the Positive…….by David
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
What do you do when the negative feelings overwhelm the positive ones? I don't know. It's hard, very hard to do even the simplest things, especially when you think of reasons not to do these things all the while that you're trying to accomplish them.
I often want to walk or ride my bike to Walmart and then to K-Mart and then who knows where. Well many times, if I make it to Walmart then when I come out of the store it feels like my little bit of mental energy has been drained. I think to myself, how did I ever get this far?
I feel like just sitting down on the sidewalk and not going any further but I know I have to go home. It's such a job getting back home. I'm beginning to learn not to venture out so far from where I live. When things start getting to this point, I know it's time to get emotional and professional help, which is what I have done since starting this article several days ago.
I get great emotional help from my sister, my caseworker and my doctor. My doctor increased my prescription medication which hasn't changed anything yet. However, I don't feel so alone, mostly because of my sister, Susan. She is always there for me and much more a friend than a sister......very special.
When I am overwhelmed with depression, it can make all the difference in the world just knowing that someone understands.
I often want to walk or ride my bike to Walmart and then to K-Mart and then who knows where. Well many times, if I make it to Walmart then when I come out of the store it feels like my little bit of mental energy has been drained. I think to myself, how did I ever get this far?
I feel like just sitting down on the sidewalk and not going any further but I know I have to go home. It's such a job getting back home. I'm beginning to learn not to venture out so far from where I live. When things start getting to this point, I know it's time to get emotional and professional help, which is what I have done since starting this article several days ago.
I get great emotional help from my sister, my caseworker and my doctor. My doctor increased my prescription medication which hasn't changed anything yet. However, I don't feel so alone, mostly because of my sister, Susan. She is always there for me and much more a friend than a sister......very special.
When I am overwhelmed with depression, it can make all the difference in the world just knowing that someone understands.
I Want My Normal Depressed Self Back………by Susan
Friday, March 14th, 2008
On February 28th I had surgery to remove my gall bladder. It was a simple laproscopic surgery and I had hoped to be back to "my" normal but somewhat depressed self by now.
I'm disappointed with how slowly I am recovering despite following all the doctors' orders. Maybe it has to do with my age or my general not too healthy condition, but whatever is slowing my recovery is also increasing my depression. I want to be back to "my" state of normal! A mild case of depression is "my" normal state of being. These past few weeks have been an exception and I don't like it one bit! I'm sure my family hasn't enjoyed it much either.
My husband and I get out and walk every day which is a big help to both my mental and physical health. When I can't walk outside, I pace the floors inside to get the exercise I know I need. In fact, I have contributed greatly to wearing out our carpet. I'm also wearing out our recliner and watching a lot of movies. I am enjoying the movies!
It's great to no longer have the daily nausea associated with my failing gall bladder. Lingering problems with healing are just as unpleasant for the time being. Fatigue seems to be controlling my days and evenings, so I haven't been on the computer as much as I would like to be. In my opinion fatigue and depression go hand in hand. I've experienced that many times before without having had surgery. On a good note, in spite of my general inactivity following surgery, I've actually lost a few pounds!
Wish me well and I'll try not to whine too many more times.
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I'm disappointed with how slowly I am recovering despite following all the doctors' orders. Maybe it has to do with my age or my general not too healthy condition, but whatever is slowing my recovery is also increasing my depression. I want to be back to "my" state of normal! A mild case of depression is "my" normal state of being. These past few weeks have been an exception and I don't like it one bit! I'm sure my family hasn't enjoyed it much either.
My husband and I get out and walk every day which is a big help to both my mental and physical health. When I can't walk outside, I pace the floors inside to get the exercise I know I need. In fact, I have contributed greatly to wearing out our carpet. I'm also wearing out our recliner and watching a lot of movies. I am enjoying the movies!
It's great to no longer have the daily nausea associated with my failing gall bladder. Lingering problems with healing are just as unpleasant for the time being. Fatigue seems to be controlling my days and evenings, so I haven't been on the computer as much as I would like to be. In my opinion fatigue and depression go hand in hand. I've experienced that many times before without having had surgery. On a good note, in spite of my general inactivity following surgery, I've actually lost a few pounds!
Wish me well and I'll try not to whine too many more times.
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Is It Time to Hibernate?…………..by Susan
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
I started feeling very depressed the day after Christmas.....I thought. I now believe I was actually extremely tired and overloaded with too much food. I felt angry and wanted to bite people's heads off. I wanted to sleep and sleep and sleep.
January and February are often very cold and dreary here in Missouri. These are the months my husband and I usually believe we are more depressed. I'm beginning to wonder if that's really true. Is it normal to slow down and want to hibernate during this time of year? According to an article I recently read, many people years ago were well known to slow down in Winter. You can read the article here: http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/post-winter-holidays-hibernation-or-depression/
I think we will all feel better about ourselves at this time of year if we tell ourselves, "it's okay to slow down, rest, and spend time alone getting in touch again with what's important to us." After the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's we need to ponder on the events of the past year and make plans for the new one. Not resolutions, they are too easily broken and tossed aside. Plan new ways to enrich your life. Think of ways to make it easier, more enjoyable and meaningful for yourself and the others who touch your life.
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January and February are often very cold and dreary here in Missouri. These are the months my husband and I usually believe we are more depressed. I'm beginning to wonder if that's really true. Is it normal to slow down and want to hibernate during this time of year? According to an article I recently read, many people years ago were well known to slow down in Winter. You can read the article here: http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/post-winter-holidays-hibernation-or-depression/
I think we will all feel better about ourselves at this time of year if we tell ourselves, "it's okay to slow down, rest, and spend time alone getting in touch again with what's important to us." After the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's we need to ponder on the events of the past year and make plans for the new one. Not resolutions, they are too easily broken and tossed aside. Plan new ways to enrich your life. Think of ways to make it easier, more enjoyable and meaningful for yourself and the others who touch your life.
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One Down, One to Go……………by Susan
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007I survived Thanksgiving so I consider that 'one down and one to go'. I really enjoy the holidays in many ways but they are also very tiring and stressful for me. I suppose it is my depression. It may also have something to do with working hard to cope with all the relationships in my family.
Getting together with family is one of my favorite things to do. I'll never understand why it wears me out so much. How can visiting cause us so much fatigue? I remember when I was a young woman in my 20's, I was exhausted after a weekend of sitting around talking and having fun with family.
I did quite a bit of cooking over the Thanksgiving weekend but had lots of help from my daughter and my grandson. We played games, went to a movie, watched a DVD and had plenty of down time which is just the way I like to spend a holiday. Having fun, enjoying one's family and eating good food sure can wear a person out!
Christmas will be here before we know it. I'm planning on being prepared and getting plenty of rest before it's time to have more family holiday fun.
Getting together with family is one of my favorite things to do. I'll never understand why it wears me out so much. How can visiting cause us so much fatigue? I remember when I was a young woman in my 20's, I was exhausted after a weekend of sitting around talking and having fun with family.
I did quite a bit of cooking over the Thanksgiving weekend but had lots of help from my daughter and my grandson. We played games, went to a movie, watched a DVD and had plenty of down time which is just the way I like to spend a holiday. Having fun, enjoying one's family and eating good food sure can wear a person out!
Christmas will be here before we know it. I'm planning on being prepared and getting plenty of rest before it's time to have more family holiday fun.
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Motivation to Exercise……….by Susan
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007I am having quite a lot of trouble lately motivating myself to exercise. I decided to recall some of the physical activities I used to enjoy in years past, in hopes that by doing this, it might help me to get in touch with the feelings I had when I lived a much more active lifestyle.
When I was a child some of my favorite things to do were jumping rope, playing hop scotch, swinging and hanging upside down by my knees on the jungle gym. As I got a little older I loved to ride my bicycle and swim. I used to ride my bike all the way across town to the city pool, swim all afternoon and then ride my bike back home. We also walked to and from school every day.....through all kinds of weather. It wasn't uphill or five miles though.
As young woman I continued to love swimming and added dancing to my activities. My sisters and I attended lots of dances and practiced at home every chance we got. I think we burned up lots of calories doing the "Twist" and the "Stroll".
When my children were young I exercised plenty in the process of taking care of them. I raised four of them and all were active in various sports and other school activities. I also developed a love of taking evening walks with my husband. Maybe that was our time alone together.
We belonged to a nice Fitness Club for a year or two and went regularly but due to the cost of the club, our reduced retirement income, and our increased health problems, we opted not to renew our membership. I'm looking for alternatives.
Now that we are senior citizens and retired for the most part, we have plenty of time together. We do still take walks but they are shorter and slower. They don't keep the weight off either of us. Both of us are having this problem with motivation to exercise because we tire too easily by the time we do our chores and take care of our daily responsibilities.
I'm hoping we will soon discover a new activity that will cause us to get moving again. I'm definitely looking........my garden needs weeding!
Stress or Physical Illness? ………..by Susan
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007I have been very stressed out for the past several months. I thought my mental health was deteriorating for some reason even though I have been feeling happier than I have felt in several years. It didn't make a lot of sense to me but it certainly seemed to be happening.
Wrong........this time I wasn't suffering from anxiety, stress or panic attacks. I very recently found out that my problem is a physical illness called high blood pressure and migraine headaches. I was very surprised to have these problems after having never experienced either one before in my life. I always had low pressure and I thought my headaches were sinus headaches.
In the past two weeks I've started taking a couple of medications to control these problems and low and behold, I no longer feel stressed out. I thought that stress could cause high blood pressure but in this case it seems that high blood pressure was causing me to feel very stressed even to the point of getting red in the face and then feeling exhausted in just a short time.
If you have mental health problems don't rule out the possibility that you might also have some physical health problems as well. Sometimes we and our doctors overlook that when treating us on a regular basis for depression or anxiety. I'm happy to say that my doctor paid attention when I told her my headaches were different lately.
Pay close attention to your body as well as the state of your mind.
Wrong........this time I wasn't suffering from anxiety, stress or panic attacks. I very recently found out that my problem is a physical illness called high blood pressure and migraine headaches. I was very surprised to have these problems after having never experienced either one before in my life. I always had low pressure and I thought my headaches were sinus headaches.
In the past two weeks I've started taking a couple of medications to control these problems and low and behold, I no longer feel stressed out. I thought that stress could cause high blood pressure but in this case it seems that high blood pressure was causing me to feel very stressed even to the point of getting red in the face and then feeling exhausted in just a short time.
If you have mental health problems don't rule out the possibility that you might also have some physical health problems as well. Sometimes we and our doctors overlook that when treating us on a regular basis for depression or anxiety. I'm happy to say that my doctor paid attention when I told her my headaches were different lately.
Pay close attention to your body as well as the state of your mind.