Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 31, 2007, at 18:59:44
In reply to Re: I feel sad, posted by Deneb on January 31, 2007, at 17:38:05
Baby steps helps. When I have just wanted to curl up and let life pass me by, I have picked one thing each day that will make me feel a bit better. Like, when I was in really bad shape, I made a point of everyday calling a friend to see how they were doing. Every small thing I did - whether it was trying to find a new pdoc or reading a self-help book or researching university courses I would like to take - was a step towards recovery and living life again. How about you force yourself out of bed and just walk to the bus stop and see how you feel. If all is good, then get on the bus and head to campus. All good on that front, hang around for a while and see how it feels. If you feel up to it still, then go to class.
And, I like what Zazenduckie said about noticing the little things that can make us happy. Distracting ourselves from ourselves can be so therapeutic at times. Stupid as it may sound, I always get a smile on my face when I see an older couple (like 70s or so) walking hand in hand and seeming to truly enjoy being with each other. I have a very jaded view of love and relationships, and seeing something like that restores my faith and warms my heart.
Oh yeah, and don't forget the role the dark winter days can play in our moods. Late January and February are particularly hard for me. The long, dark cold winter days in Canada can suck the life right out of me.
Take care, Deneb. You are still young and will find your way. Remember: The Ox is slow, but the earth is patient.
Annie
> I need to live life again. I need to take things one step at a time. Tomorrow I must force myself out of bed to go to class. I'll feel so much better if I go to class.
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> Tomomorrow I will also get my passport photos taken and hand in my application for a passport.
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> Deneb*
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