Well, it happens ... Though I wasn't' expecting it, because I have generally been feeling so good for about 6 months. But I got back from vacation a week ago, and I am just not feeling it. It is kind of a lack of motivation, but also a bit of 'fog' if you will. You know, when you just don't feel like things are going well, though you can't necessarily pinpoint why? I am sure I will come out of it again, but right now not feeling too hot, and kind of lonely. Anyone have something to cheer me up?
Yes, we will cheer you up! Interact with us and you'll feel better. I know what you mean though, I get like that too, in fact I've been like that the whole,summer but finally my fog is lifting. Maybe because my rat problem seems over, I'm going to daughter's and will meet up with sister from Colorado whom I haven't seen in more than a year. Then off to Illinois for a month to spend time with son, DIL and 3 youngest grandsons. At first I felt too drained to be excited about my trip but the last few days I've been talking to them and we're even Doing the fitbit challenges together and it's gotten me motivated. The key with depression is getting motivated and that's the hardest to do... If you are lonely, visit with us...someone is always online. Hope you had a good vacation!
Thank you, Chrissy. Sometimes it is nice to know that others have these moments too. It is of course part of the ebb and flow of life. Usually, I have the opposite problem and get very hyped up and excited about a trip, and then if it doesn't completely live up to expectations, I feel disheartened. Maybe that was part of it, but I did have a good time, so I don't think that's the main reason I'm not 'with it' at the moment. I should make some posts about the things we did, and some new memories made. I will try to do that at some point this week. But right now I don't feel like it. I guess I will hang out and see what everyone else is up to, and maybe some other people's motivation and creativity will rub off on me. And thanks to you too, Joe. LOL
I think someone who likes to knit and crochet joined the forum recently, I think that's something you enjoy so Maybe check out her posts. Think her name is Marilyn Pahl. Sometimes if I'm in a depressed mood, I don't bother fighting it and just relax and not think about it. There's no pressure for everyday to be great. These are the days when I buy a cake pop.
@Diana Kristof , At your age I wonder if maybe hormones might be playing yoyo with your feeling. You might want to check out some supplements. @Yvonne Smith taught me a lot about them, and I do have to say they have helped me. I thought that if I took a vitamin daily that was all that was needed, but now I take a good dozen different supplements. My Dr was impressed with the list he insisted I provide, and only add one extra, which was garlic gel capsules. @Chrissy Page is right about jumping on this site when your down. There are a few of us singles that this forum is our main form of socializing. It think it will be fun getting to know you. Whether you're up or down.
That may be after-vacation blues you are experiencing? I usually feel that way after occasions particularly during the yuletide season when parties are frequent. There are mornings that I would wake up feeling lonely but I don't know the reason why. Sometimes I would think deeper like inspecting myself but I just couldn't find any reason for being sad. Maybe it's a physical thing, something like the brain is going through a kind of phase. Part of getting old, huh.
What supplements do you take @Ina I. Wonder ..Last October I fainted/ had a seizure ( I've had heaps of tests and doctors can't give me an answer ) since then I've never regained the energy I had before the 1.30 AM mystery illness ...I was unconscious for up to 20 minuites on the cold kitchen floor ,hubby was unaware because he was in bed asleep ....Our home is 18 mtrs deep..the kitchen is at the back section and the bedroom up the front ,so even if I yelled he would have never heard me as he's quite deaf. I remember I got up to go to loo which is next to the bedroom( ensuite ) I then went to the kitchen for a drink ..I went to the walk in pantry to get a snack as I felt hungry ..but on entering the walk in pantry I couldn't reach our to pick up what I wanted ...it was like my brain stopped ...then I woke up shivering on the floor at about 1.50 am
No @Chrissy Page ..I've had tests for seizures ,Cat scan ,blood tests ...I spent 3 days in hospital ..doctors just shrugged and said don't know why ....my GP mentioned a MRI scan of my head after receiving seizure exam report ..but I declined ..I'm good just lack of energy..I'm away on holidays right now been here for three weeks ..go home this weekend .Ive been out dancing and walking up to 7 km a day but at times I have to "push myself"
I think hormones defintely do play a role in how we are feeling, but I think that within common sense is the way to go. My first thing is to check my thyroid, because that could be serious. I do like COq10 since that is a major antioxidant and fish oil is also good. I really can't afford to take a dozen different supplements. Everything costs money, However, yes, if I checked them out, I think taking a few moe probably wouldn't hurt. Beig able to feel inbalance is the way to go I think. Your mood and everything else should be well balanced, and supplements can probably help with this.
Looks like they tested you pretty well so might have been some weird fluke. Dancing and walking sounds pretty energetic to me but if you feel your energy is off...it probably is. I tend to go through spurts. Lazy for days then energetic.
I didn't know that being lazy was a problem. I thought that only became a problem when I'm being paid by the hour.
@Diane Lane - I can relate to what you say, felt that way many times but I don't let it fester It could be the weather, I really don't know but it is a horrible feeling ............. there - there, Diane Xx