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deleted_user
On a scale of 1 to 10 how down in the dumps are you? I have noticed the last few days most of us are in the dumps.. could it be the holidays lurking? weather change? I don't know but it's almost hard for some of us to write a journal.. I have been doing everything in my power to stay up.. but Im slipping.. got any Ideas how to PERK UP?
deleted_user
deleted_user
If there are any ideas, I would love to know. I am wiped out.
Colleena
Colleena
I started taking pictures of all the changing colors of fall. I'm not really into photography, but it gets me outdoors and looking at nature. I am also trying to spend more time with each of my kittybabies.

I was really down until I went to the dr and got cough syrup with codiene in it!! (too much smoke in the air) Now I feel great-heeheeheehee!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hmmm.. I needa calm down..
going nuts... I guess it is a form of depression or being down.. Now I am just looking forward to my sister coming and me going... Ahhhhhh sigh ..... :o)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes getting outdoors can really change your attitude..also trying to stay postive with positve thought HELPS.. I notice when my Mommy is in awful pain I get very depressed.. I AM SO HELPLESS.. Tonight she is confortable and I am not so depressed it sure is a relief to see her sleeping.. Love D
deleted_user
deleted_user
how strange - have had and still having a really teary time...going out for Sunday lunch in a pub with mum now though - and that will help a LOT...*smiling*....
deleted_user
deleted_user
Same here!!! I think mine is not having anyone I can call on to help with my sister. It is 24/7/365. With the holidays coming, I have family but none of them will come nor will I go to their homes. It will just be my husband, me, and my sister.
Am really feeling sorry for myself and feeling really down!!!
mechellebelle
mechellebelle
I am falling off into the abyss of being bummed out. I can feel it. I hold fast to the edge, but it takes strength and energy to hang on. I feel the blues settling in. I'm not sure why.

it doesn't feel accurate to say it's all the time change or the season change. more than that. I'm very dissatisfied iwth my life right now. I'd rather hybernate than make big changes I think.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel just like that.. I want to make some big changes and not sure what they are.. I am not really satisfied with my life right now.. I know I have to see Mom through to the end.. i also know my husband needs help.. but I am not sure if I can stick that one out.. i feel repressed and caged.. I feel i am sinking hook line and sinker...I feel like running... anyone understand that fleeing feeling? Love D
Sharon91
Sharon91
i always feel down when it's dreary outside or cold.i hate being closed up,i like sunny warm days when i can open my windows & feel a nice fresh breeze.
some days are just depressing,sounds like we could all use some time to ourselves.
angel hugs,sharon91
deleted_user
deleted_user
I usually start to get a little depressed when the cold and rain move in for the winter.
I try to really enjoy the scenery when I go to the store or anywhere. I also take my brother for rides around the area and just drive down roads I never had a need to be on. It gets us both out of the house.
I also try to remember there is always someone out there who has it rougher than me!
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