What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

[safenow]

Thank you. I wrote a tribute to her memory in my journal just now. It brought back good memories. I do miss her.

 

[LaurieJ]

I am having a tough day so early in the day. I am feeling depressed, lost, and am crying. Taking care of my mom is more than I can handle right now but have no choice. She refuses to get a home health aide which her insurance covers. The last time I was this stressed caring for her I was partially hospitalized as a result. I hope that doesn't happen this time.

 

[safenow]

She refuses to get a home health aide which her insurance covers

Sometimes we have to remember to think of ourselves, and tell those we love that we are doing something for the best good of everyone. A home health aide will not only help her, but you as well. Caregivers need that time when they can rest. You don't always get it, when the person who is ill is being selfish. and I doubt she even knows that is selfish on her part.

Please, remember, if you burn out, who is there to care for her or you?

 

[intothelight]

Getting physically stronger every day, but still struggling with the emotions, anxiety, and case of the "blues". I know myself, but I don't understand myself. The rational side of me tells me I should be at a point of hope, happiness, and celebration, and right now I seem to be engaged in a battle of fear, anxiety, and "what if's".

Working hard to change the thinking, but I am not even sure that is right. As usual, I am great in the thick of it, but it is afterward I seem to crash. Just wish the crashes weren't so massive. I know what I am feeling is normal, just the degree is so amplified. Doh, that's the PTSD. :oops:

I really hate this sometimes.

 

[LaurieJ]

Safenow,
Thank you for your words of wisdom. You are totally right. I need to let my mom know again that I need help caring for her. Hopefully, this time she will listen. You are right in reminding me that if I don't get a break who will care for her. At this point I need to put myself first. Thanks for the reply.
Laurie

 

[winterose]

Feeling way over stressed, which is leading to anxiety, and depression. I feel like I was hanging on fairly well then the rope got cut. Feeling I need to be practical at this point in life.

 

[Bernie's_mom]

((((((Bernie's_mom)))))

What a horrid day for you! Put it behind you and enjoy a new day. I understand the 'Psycho Boss from Hell' thing as I've known a few.

Thank you dear. I needed that hug, badly.

 

[goingonhope]

I am so not awake yet.

Fell asleep late and now I'm waking very late. Neck pain is moderate to low right now so I'll get working and see if this improves. I feel glad that I still have a few hrs. left, before school lets out.

 

[Britt.f7]

As most of you know, or may remember, I have trouble thinking of how I actually feel and naming it. My therapist came up with a plan for me to find one of those sites that show the faces and the name of the feeling beneath it. Than I am suppose to think of what each emotion means to me and what it looks like to me. Interesting project. May do that today and come up with an answer for this thread regarding how I feel.

How long does it take until it wears off?

Usually most medicines take around 3 weeks. Might need to find a new med. I would hate to feel dopey on a med. I can do that by myself. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I woke up in a better mood today. I am feeling good. I think I am up to the challenges of the day.

 

[Spiderallis]

The depression is still hanging around, but today there's a bit of anxiety swirling through it. Had a strange, nasty dream and woke up to see that it's Fat Tuesday. Last year whoever it was leaving food on the porch left their final present, a jelly donut. Probably my ex-husband, whoever it was knew me well enough to leave things that I like. I threw them all in the trash.

 

[DharmaGirl]

I am afraid today. I am ok with it because I know what it is.