Posted by Brenda on May 24, 2000, at 12:02:00
In reply to Question to writers, posted by brian on May 24, 2000, at 0:47:42
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Brian, I'm not a writer, but I have my own at home business with deadlines as well. I also suffer from depression and GAD. Yes, there are times when it can be really hard to work when I feel bad. When I feel bad I try to get the minimum work done needed for the day as best I can. Sometimes that means I'll work for 1/2 hour, stop, do something else. Usually, if I can do something else that gets me moving (gardening, whatever) I find I then have a little more motivation to get some work done. That's really all that works for me. If I go back to bed - I'm shot for the day, then suffer remorse and guilt. Physically moving really helps me.
Good luck - Brenda
Any full-time freelance writers out there?
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> Just to preface: I've been dealing with depression/anxiety for 8 years. My symptoms range from fatigue to intense worry. Sometimes (like now, for example) words simply don't come. Other times I feel great - at the top of my game. Still other times, I feel so agitated that my thoughts race, my muscles tighten and I grind my teeth incessantly. Of course, the kicker is that I have yet to be able to predict when these various feelings will occur, and why they occur in the first place.
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> My question: how do you stay on task when symptoms flare? I work from home full time. I'm not obligated to work 9-5 as long as I meet the weekly deadline. But as you know, this sort of freedom can be trouble for anyone, especially those of us who have various flavors of depression/anxiety, etc.
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> Any suggestions that might help me stay on track?
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> I have one more question that is miles off the subject. Has anyone read any substantial literature on the long-term effects of febrile convulsions in infants? Just wondering.
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> Thanks
poster:Brenda
thread:34476
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