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Hopalong:
Thanks, Lighter and Sea....most mucho.
Mood is lifting already now that the job's begun.
It's busy and physically active and means I meet people who are doing a recreational activity, in good moods, and that makes such a diff.
I'll be tired for a month as I'd gotten sedentary but now at least 3 days a week won't be able to stay in bed!
I've noticed I'm starting to perk up and do little things like plant flowers. No grand scale but it does signify an upswing.
Whew.
I thought a lot about how bad it got (depression) for a few weeks there and realized that personality and living-sitch wise, I need to make an effort to (first choice) see someone ftf who cares about me every day, or if that's not possible, to talk to someone likewise. Even briefly, I know those contacts make a big difference in my mental health.
For me, texting just doesn't cut it, so I'm "training" friends to know that yes, that old-fashioned voice instrument, the telephone, still works...
And off topic but wth...if anybody in the U.S. is looking to economize, I can't recommend Ting.com enough. My cell bill was $17 this month!
Hugs all,
Hops
lighter:
Hops: I so identify with doing small pleasurable activities. Today I'll hang a hummingbird house, and put dryer lint on ground beneath for nesting. So happy to do this one small thing.
I'm trying to cultivate gratitude for every meal, cup of coffee, and things I'm lucky to have in my life... clean running water, a washer/dryer, safe neighborhood, with neighbors.
I'm learning to balance the 51% rule for myself for the first time, and it's really a challenge.
I'm glad your new position is bringing energy into your life. Glad to read you've been playing in the dirt again.
I think talking to people, touching base with other is also about being OK with one or two special folks who know and accept us just as we are..... warts and all.
OK.... I just finished hanging the hummingbird house.... so adorable. Lint in place... pots watered. It's a good day.
I really enjoyed reading your update, Hops.
Lighter
Twoapenny:
--- Quote from: Hopalong on May 25, 2016, 07:40:33 AM ---Thanks, Lighter and Sea....most mucho.
Mood is lifting already now that the job's begun.
It's busy and physically active and means I meet people who are doing a recreational activity, in good moods, and that makes such a diff.
I'll be tired for a month as I'd gotten sedentary but now at least 3 days a week won't be able to stay in bed!
I've noticed I'm starting to perk up and do little things like plant flowers. No grand scale but it does signify an upswing.
Whew.
I thought a lot about how bad it got (depression) for a few weeks there and realized that personality and living-sitch wise, I need to make an effort to (first choice) see someone ftf who cares about me every day, or if that's not possible, to talk to someone likewise. Even briefly, I know those contacts make a big difference in my mental health.
For me, texting just doesn't cut it, so I'm "training" friends to know that yes, that old-fashioned voice instrument, the telephone, still works...
And off topic but wth...if anybody in the U.S. is looking to economize, I can't recommend Ting.com enough. My cell bill was $17 this month!
Hugs all,
Hops
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Glad you're enjoying the new job, Hops, it is lovely being around people who are having fun. We used to live by the seaside years ago and it was always full of people on holiday, busy but such a different sort of busy to people who are rushing to and from work. It was lovely, I'm glad you're enjoying it and completely understand what you mean about the phone! For me texting is great for a quick 'I'm on my way' or 'I'm running a bit late' but I need to hear someone's voice, you want to hear the warmth in it and I love the sound of people laughing :) Glad you've got some planting done as well :) x
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