Stuck In The Disillusioned Cycle

Sorry your feeling low, life's hard work we all feel down at times,but keep your spirits high and live your life the best you can friend, there are always better times ahead, you never no whats around the corner.

Hey wolfie! Hmmmm! I wish I knew what to tell you! The first thing I do know and I think that you already know is that the warning signs are already there. I have clinical depression and you know that the 10 hours of sleeping, the not wanting to go to the gym, the couldn't care less attitude are all symtoms of the depression trying to suck you in again. Don't let it! If you aren't in therapy, then I suggest you go! You know the drill! If you don't do something about it now it will only get worse. I don't know your story, if you take meds or what but I do know from myself what can happen if left to our own devices. (This from the self medicaticating x-addict!) I am now in therapy, once a week, on meds and trying to beat this thing and it isn't easy. I have had to deal with the depression along with the addiction. Not a whole lot of fun! Please wolfie don't let it take over. You know where it can go and how bad it can get! If you need to talk, pm me with your email addy. Mylot pm's don't work on the sending for me. I can only receive and I would be thrilled to chat with you anytime! I value your friendship and I care! So don't hesitate!

Try hipnothery, my sister says it works and invited me to do it (she's an expert on it, she has the complete college trainning). I might go, coz I'm not feeling as good as i used to.... and I realy dont like to be like that. I'm a positive person, but at the moment i have to many things to deal with. So, i might try hypnose and tell you about it later. In the mean time, have fun, enjoy you life and keep that "I dont care..." attitude.

Yes it does sound very much like the winter closing in on you. Along with your clinical depression, you probably suffer from SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are lamps and things to buy. A regimen of melatonin, I believe, is effective. It is the lack of light that really contributes. That does not make the bullies any less real, but it does make them harder to take. Without going out to buy one of those light systems, or a clock that wakens you by making your lamps get brighter and brighter like sunrise, one remedy that is suggested is that you should go outside for 15 minutes, even if it looks gray. There is still more light outside than there is inside your house. I always keep grow lights for my plants in the winter, and I honestly believe that is helpful as well. Get some outside time today, and then come back. Fresh air is good for you as well. Same trick is supposed to help with weight loss. I am going to get dressed, now that I have lectured you, and get a few minutes of daylight, before I wake hubby up for church.

Wolfie my sweetie, I know how you feel because even a princess can get down at times. Im tired of of my existence here. Did I tell you i had to move back to oregon. its drab rainy and cold and I hate it. I do nothing but sit at home on my computer all day long. Life sucks.so dont feel bad My sweet wolfie your not alone. hugs xxx

just find some phrases concern me: i'm in=tuck in a disillusioned rut?fights off the depression?fed up with?irritable?feel so disillusioned with life what i want to=break the cycle?develop a more positive stance

This is very hard for you and Mr Croc gets exactly the same. He has found helping in a charity shop helps but it's not for everyone. The gym just seems to be adding to your problems so why not see if there is a walking group in your area. There are lots of advantages to this, one being that they are free another being that it is usually more mature people in these groups and they are over the bullying stage. There are many times when I just wish I could get into Mr Crocs head and find the best thing for him to do or just to find the way to motivate him. The problem with depression is that every person is different and no-one can advise you on what's best for you. Hope this response helps you at least a little even if it's only to let you know there are others like you and you have friends who care.

If I think I am getting into a low mood , or spell. I start planning my time and scheduling things in an enjoyable fashion. Incorporate more of what I love into everyday. Try to avoid depressing tv news and things that are negative.Watch your diet and be sure your vitamin levels are ok because that had an effect on me . I found out that If dont drink enough water, or sugar binge and different things like that pull me energy and moods down.I set my alarm to go off every morning at 6 thirty and I get up, unleess its the weekends.Sometimes, I change my rountine up somewhat and that can help.We all get those in the rut feelings and sometimes just stepping away from your rountine and take a day just for you. Pamper yourself and soak in the tub and listen to you music....dont do anything that day , that you dont want to.Sometimes,its ok to be selfish and have a totaly you day!

Hi wolfie, Depression is a terrible disease and very difficult to handle. I think you need a good friend that you can bare all to, someone who will not judge you but accept you for who you are and who you are certain that you can trust completely. Such a person will listen more than offer advise, often the solution, when it does come comes from within ourselves. Another important point of course is a physical to make sure that there isn't another reason that you are feeling tired. This is not the sort of thing that most people can handle on their own. Blessings.

I know exactly what you're going through, wolfie. I've had to deal with bullies all of my life and now all I want to do is isolate myself in my apt. I'm so tired of dealing with people. I think it's great that you go to the gym on a regular basis. You have the right idea. Keep it up and don't give up on yourself. Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

Hi ya wolfie34 I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time of things lately but am glad that you have been able to turn towards your fellow mylotters for a sollution. I really don't understand depression and will not pretend that I know how your are feeling because I clearly don't. I don't have time to have depression with my kids running circles around me!! All I would suggest that you do is get out and see friends, keep busy doing something you really enjoy. If you are not enjoying the gym anymore then don't go find a different way that you can keep fit that isn't mundane. I could really see you mountain biking or skiing. Skiing is great!! Sorry I am not much help but around if every you wanna share a moment!!