Comments on: Struggling

By: Jenn Calling Home

Jenn Calling Home — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:07:44 +0000

I have been in the same funk lately. Had to sit in front of my “Happy Light” (aka, sun replacement, full-spectrum light) this morning, as the sun has been missing for days. I’m so ready for spring. Hang in there.

By: sari

sari — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:04:14 +0000

I wish you could come to Arizona, I’d put you up. It’s nice and warm here.

I hope you’re feeling better soon.

By: Michelle@Life with Three

Michelle@Life with Three — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:53:42 +0000

I’m sorry you’re in a bit of a rough patch. It took me nearly 30 years to before I realized that the weather absolutely, 100% affects my mood. The cold, dreary days literally suck the life out of me.

Try and keep your chin up. It always is toughest right before it gets easier again.

And, for the record, motherhood has SO been kicking my butt this week, too. Puke in the minivan at 7:30 in the morning. Need I say more?

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:12:09 +0000

Sounds like a good dose of Vitamin D, some time to do something for you is just what the doctor ordered. I know sometimes when I feel like this it’s hard to get perspective but it always gets better eventually. Sound like you have a great partner!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:18:41 +0000

Ditto all that. I literally just got off the phone with my bff discussing our mutual “funk.” I believe it to be a combination of factors, starting with the weather, school coming to a close and the dread of the long summer with kids in our faces 24/7, and the economy. Let’s face it, you can’t turn around without being gobsmacked by some harsh reality. There’s a reason they call it a “depression” because its really hard to feel the hope and optimism in the world right now. We can only look up, which is what God wants us to do, but it sure is easier said than done. Hang in there, we’re feeling you!

By: Susan T.

Susan T. — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:49:39 +0000

All I can say is that I am right there with you. Life has been kicking my butt lately. Spring will come, and this season will pass. However, I know how hard it is in the meantime. Do something nice for yourself today!

By: Megan (mommyesquire)

Megan (mommyesquire) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:47:16 +0000

I had a lousy March – too much stress at work, icky weather, colds, flu, teething… Historically March and September are my hardest months of the year anyway. Here’s hoping that April is better!

By: Heidi @ ggip

Heidi @ ggip — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:45:08 +0000

It sounds like you need a little break. Maybe order pizza for dinner tonight instead of cooking or take a 20 minute break for yourself with your favorite coffee?

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:53:41 +0000

As you are slowly coming into the season you enjoy we here in Florida will be coming into the season we least enjoy! SUMMER! We actually had to turn the air on yesterday. I dread the day that my front door stays shut for the next 6 months and I can’t have the fresh air blowing through the house. Oh and hurricane season starts in just a couple months so that’s always something to look forward too. Our blessed months are definitely winter but I will suffer the same feelings as you have now as the mosquitoes, the heat, the humidity and the hurricanes come once again! LOL.Did I make you feel any better? Cause now I’m feeling kind of depressed! LOL.
Blessings to you.
Kim

By: Kristen@nosmallthing

Kristen@nosmallthing — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:43:06 +0000

Yep. I’m with you. Just when there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, something happens and I’m buried underneath a pile of tasks to do. It’s hard when you can’t go outside and play. When you’re stuck inside breathing in the same ol’ air. Yesterday, just walking out around the house for a few minutes with my baby, looking at the plants popping through the mulch was enough to lift my spirits for a while.

Hang in there, it’s coming.