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No pet taps
Live in a tiny aparment with a roommate so a dog wouldn't be practical. Maybe a cat but I'm really not a pet person--don't want the responsibility of taking care of them. Don't have children for the same reason.
posted by
jollyjeff
on March 16, 2008 at 12:38 PM
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jollyjeff, that sounds like a good combination--the four things mentioned in your subject line. I was wondering if you have a pet? You sound lile the kind of person who would benefit from the companionship of a loving doggie who thinks you are the most wonderful master that ever was.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 16, 2008 at 12:02 PM
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Comfort Clothing and a Good Book
That's what my psychologist said. Well, okay--what he actually said was "treat yourself to a comfortable piece of clothing, or do something that takes your mind off the problem." For me, that's socks and a book.
When I'm having a particularly bad day, or really dreading something like a Monday, I instantly reach for my favorite pair of socks. They just make me feel a little better--they're my talisman against the bad times.
With happy feet and a good book to keep my mind busy, life doesn't seem quite as bad.
Planning something fun is a good plan to--it'll give you something to look forward to while you're battling through the day.
posted by
Sira890
on March 16, 2008 at 11:40 AM
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Re:
unfortunately, for the first time in my life, I felt this paralyzing affect about a year ago. Nothing in my life was right. I not only was paralyzed mentally, but physically too. At times I stood or sat in one place, and thought someone played a joke on my because I couldn't move my feet. I thought someone had super glued them to that spot on the ground. Was the most horrible thing I ever experienced. I pulled myself out after about 4 months of 'hell'. I promised myself I would NEVER let anyone make me feel that way again. I will never let "me" do that to "me" again!!!!! I hope everyone can find a way to pull themselves out as I did!
posted by
majesticvisions
on March 16, 2008 at 3:38 AM
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I say.....LAUGH, LOVE, AND EXERCISE....... are WONDERFUL!!! We have all been in that place at one point in time where we are so down that nothing seems right, or we feel nothing is going right, etc......we have to find the energy, the will, the faith to pull ourselves out and simply be happy. We choose!
posted by
majesticvisions
on March 16, 2008 at 3:33 AM
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The old meditation techniques are a false alley! Just sit upright, relax your body mentally, close your eyelids shut but not tight, turn your eyeballs as far up as they can go and keep focusing. Its a blank world but it infuses you with joyful energy. No Cds if you can help it!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on March 15, 2008 at 5:35 PM
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I have severe depression because of my migraines and I know what it is like to be paralyzed mentally and cannot move no matter how healthy I look! Hang tough! sam
posted by
sam444
on March 15, 2008 at 3:59 PM
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