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cmd

(5,673 posts) Mon Mar 12, 2012, 03:46 PM Mar 2012

I am soooo tired.

Along with tired comes depressed. I'm adding another thing to the list of stuff I can't do any more. I can't even put away groceries. I hate these things that are growing in me.
This is the first day in a long time that the depression has gotten a hold on me. I've got to do something to get me out of this funk. Any suggestions?

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I am soooo tired. (Original Post) cmd Mar 2012 OP

. seabeyond Mar 2012 #1

I wish I could offer something that would help. Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #2

Listen to some music? jumptheshadow Mar 2012 #3

When I was down and tired after radiation to my throat, I'd go to the sinkingfeeling Mar 2012 #4

I do love those motorized carts. cmd Mar 2012 #5

Glad to hear you're feeling better... jumptheshadow Mar 2012 #6

Remember the Beatles, Helen, Hell On Wheels Irishonly Mar 2012 #7

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)

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Reply to cmd (Original post)

Mon Mar 12, 2012, 03:50 PM

Mar 2012

i felt a need to come in and read your post, and i need to not just walk out again, even though there really is nothing i can say.

i am so sorry, that you are so tired and feel so bad.

i hear ya, anyway.

i feel you.

Old and In the Way

(37,540 posts)

2. I wish I could offer something that would help.

Reply to cmd (Original post)

Mon Mar 12, 2012, 04:36 PM

Mar 2012

I can only offer up my best wishes. I would suggest taking some walks outdoors, but maybe that would be too strenuous? Perhaps trying a new indoor hobby, like knitting or sewing?

jumptheshadow

(3,311 posts)

3. Listen to some music?

Reply to cmd (Original post)

Mon Mar 12, 2012, 08:23 PM

Mar 2012

Some music has a physiological effect on me and can lift my spirits. Enya, particularly, is good for this. "A Day Without Rain" and "Shepherd Moons" are especially effective.

sinkingfeeling

(52,993 posts)

4. When I was down and tired after radiation to my throat, I'd go to the

Reply to cmd (Original post)

Tue Mar 13, 2012, 10:39 AM

Mar 2012

grocery store and take a motorized cart and slowly go up and down the aisles. I wasn't eating any solid food, but I sure did look at it! I would just image what things tasted like and how I was going to eat them again.

So go to the movies or just nap. I know depression is hard to fight.

cmd

(5,673 posts)

5. I do love those motorized carts.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 13, 2012, 01:17 PM

Mar 2012

I know I get some strange looks from people when I'm riding one. I try to look as healthy as possible when I'm out - make-up, nice clothes, a smile. People just don't know that I couldn't walk to the end of the aisle and back.

I'm out of my down mood today. Thank goodness it didn't hang on long. I decided it was because my toenails were too long. I felt so much better after I did a little pedi this morning.

Thanks, everyone, for being here. cmd

jumptheshadow

(3,311 posts)

6. Glad to hear you're feeling better...

Reply to cmd (Reply #5)

Tue Mar 13, 2012, 07:21 PM

Mar 2012

...and your post brought a smile to my face.

Irishonly

(3,344 posts)

7. Remember the Beatles, Helen, Hell On Wheels

Reply to cmd (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 29, 2012, 08:49 PM

Mar 2012

When either my husband or I have to use one that song gets stuck in my mind. Long toenails can make your feet hurt. When your feet hurt, you feel sad. I am glad your feet don't hurt and make you sad now.

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