jerseykrs said:

Don't you just wish this really existed?



If you take a break, people will understand, but you'll be missed

I've actually had a few things happen in the last few days that have made me feel similar. I had been doing really, really well this year and over a 24 hour period I'm feeling like utter crap.
But
There's always tomorrow.
I'm planning on going to the gym. Every day. I just gotta get myself there.
That and long talks on the phone with people I care about are helping a bit too. Not even about what's pissing me off. Just talking.

CarrieMpls said:

I just had a day like that, too. I took a nap, read my book, and went running. My mother should be calling in an hour. so far i'm feeling better but sometimes i really feel like i just can't escape.

Should've read the initial post to see how serious this thread is edit.
Sorry Jerse!
[Edited 9/19/06 18:35pm]

CarrieMpls said:

You're right Carrie, just talking about nothing, it helps.

jerseykrs said:

:orgnote:

I know exactly what you mean, sometimes you have to take a step back and re-center yourself and know that you can't fix or handle everything...the things you can control or make a difference in/with do that and everything else you have to let it go because it's to big for you... things will work themselves out. Your tripe next week will be good leave all concerns and worries on the dock and don't think about anything but having fun and recharging yourself.
[Edited 9/19/06 19:11pm]

7ellusion said:

Wise words.

Life becomes overwhelming and subsequently oneself, powerless, when one feels the unrealistic expectation to figure out solutions to everything at once. Don't put yourself through such pain.

Make a list, on paper, of what is within your realm of power to change and focus on those...let all else go (which isn't easy at first).

Do as others suggested and talk out your concerns with friends or a professional. Doing so will help lighten your emotional burden.

Your sense of control needs to be restored. Take small steps towards that end, and slowly it will happen.

Best wishes to you.

Hardly ever. I've very proactive about getting things done, so things never sneak up on me. It's a bad habbit my mom gave me. I sure hope you're doing ok though hun.

jerseykrs said:

It's hard to give the stuff up, though. I wish you the best, anyway.

WillyWonka said:

yes! lists! writting it out...
you are wonderful

AnckSuNamun said:

I could use a prescription for some of that.

psychodelicide said:

I actually went to the website listed below the photo.

I didn't think it was a real perscription. I thought it might be a really cool website thou.

MickG said:

Really?

psychodelicide said:

yeah I thought there might be forums or something. I thought I could get away from prince and hide out someplace.

MickG said:

i'm kinda feelin' like that now as well. i write about it and i just keep in mind that i have more than just myself to worry about. i also think about how much luckier i am than some others.

We all go through these things from time to time...things will be fine You'll get recentered and this trip coming up will be a good way to step back and reassess things.

Forcibly remove yourself for the org, and the whole internet if possible, for at least 7 days!



Also: cut out drugs & if you smoke, don't. A little drinking is okay.

Any frustrations you may encounter from the above should NOT be taken out on public bathrooms!



Man-

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[Edited 9/19/06 23:07pm]

jerseykrs said:

exercise a lot. get enough sleep and the rights foods. call friends and make plans to spend time with them. it will pass. you'll be okay

jerseykrs said:

I missed that.

jerseykrs said:

Even though we don't talk like we used to, I'm here if you need me.

I've also been going through this, and am only recently coming out of it, but the things I do to get through it I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Everyone else here has some good advice though.

minneapolisgenius said:

winter in minneapolis is quite an ordeal. the cold weather and darkness always bring me down. and this year it's starting a bit early, huh

jerseykrs said:

You're not alone, I'm feeling it too lately.

XxAxX said:

Actually, I'm in Holland right now, but yeah I spent part of last winter in Mpls. In fact, I'll be in the States and in Mpls. within the next couple of weeks. My problems are not weather-related, but the fact that August here in Holland felt like January didn't help.

But for Jersey....

cborgman said:

or a great no strings attached fuck.