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Post by madeline on Jun 16, 2014 20:03:04 GMT 12
I am in my 50s. Way back when I was about 19 and again at 21 I ended up in a psyc hospital with, according to my records, pyscotic episodes.
Have been on anti depressants for about the past 20 yrs. Going through a bit of a rough time at the moment. Can't figure out what is wrong with me. I call it depression, don't know what else it can be. Could be laziness, meh, I don't know.
I love my job, have a great husband and a good relationship with 2 out of my 3 adult children.
I guess I also want to say that my daughter is a drug addict and alcoholic, in recovery and she also has bi-polar (kept under control with drugs.)
One of my son's has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and personality dis-order. He has nothing to do with me.
The third son seems to have gotten off scott free.
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Post by louise on Jun 16, 2014 20:55:09 GMT 12
Hi Madeline, and welcome. Do you feel unmotivated lately? Or more so than usual? What's new in your feelings, that you feel a bit rough? Hope you don't mind my asking. I'm glad you have joined, a safe place to chat, voice your concerns, thoughts and even do some listening. Hopefully sharing can lighten the load, at least I, hope so. See you soon.
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Post by madeline on Jun 16, 2014 22:06:12 GMT 12
Hi Louise Can't really pinpoint any reason. Have always had trouble with motivation with certain things. Have talked to the Dr and he says that I am too hard on myself, which is very sweet of him!! If I am totally honest, I use the internet and tv as a big cop out. I sit and watch tv or use the computer instead of doing stuff I either want to do or feel like I should be doing. I am a heavy smoker and that is something that is making me very unhappy. I am also a big (pardon the pun) emotional eater. Thanks for asking after me Louise.  |
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Post by Amy on Jun 16, 2014 22:15:51 GMT 12
Hi Madeline! I too emotionally eat, watch t.v. and go online and procrastinate and I'm hard on myself. Haha - we're too peas in a pod so far  I think you should remember to take it easy on yourself. My dad told me some wonderful advice that I still keep in the back of my mind to this day. He said: "You can only do the best that YOU can do." Meaning, don't base yourself off of anyone else's successes or triumphs, you are you - which I think is so important to remember. I recently quit smoking - Have you ever tried quitting? |
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Post by madeline on Jun 16, 2014 22:30:10 GMT 12
I quit smoking years back. Did it cold turkey and in the middle of a seperation/divorce. It wasn't hard to do, was very odd, I hadn't even planned on quiting. Then I met my new husband, and he smoked. That was about 10 years ago. I started smoking again, then he had a heart attack and gave up. You would have thought that I would stop too.... but ohhh no... that would be too sensible. I am just not ready to give up.
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Post by Amy on Jun 16, 2014 22:41:23 GMT 12
I can totally understand that!
Quitline blogs have really helped me as you can talk to people who are going through their quit (or contemplating giving up) and they are really supportive people.
It's hard when smoking is your crutch too.
I found that I'm eating more - emotionally now I don't smoke.
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Post by louise on Jun 17, 2014 8:49:30 GMT 12
Thanks Madeline for explaining the motivation thing. Mine has different levels everyday, but others around me definately contribute to it, or can help change it if you know what I mean. I was involved in a forum once where we all fed back on what we had achieved re de-cluttering. It went well for about a week or two. Everyone got so much done because we went back to the thread and said how many bags were heading off to the mish and how many cupboards were cleaned out. Lots of people did really well, and it naturally died a natural as it should have. But while the ball was rolling everyone enjoyed themselves and the momentum. So sharing definately makes a difference.
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Post by Amy on Jun 17, 2014 14:40:45 GMT 12
Thanks Madeline for explaining the motivation thing. Mine has different levels everyday, but others around me definately contribute to it, or can help change it if you know what I mean. I was involved in a forum once where we all fed back on what we had achieved re de-cluttering. It went well for about a week or two. Everyone got so much done because we went back to the thread and said how many bags were heading off to the mish and how many cupboards were cleaned out. Lots of people did really well, and it naturally died a natural as it should have. But while the ball was rolling everyone enjoyed themselves and the momentum. So sharing definately makes a difference. That's actually a really good idea for a post Louise! That would be a fabulous thing to do. Having each others support and you'd have more room in your cupboards, haha! I wish we had more members to make it a more momentous thing but I suppose we can do it? |
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