The last few days, I have been feeling very depressed. I try to make myself snap out of it .. but for some reason it hangs on. I think a lot of it is because, I don't feel well physically.

I wonder sometimes... what it's all about. My boys are not here, and it's lonely - but if they were, I don't feel well.. and I should probably just relax while I have the chance.

How do you fight the blues?

i haven't figured that out yet. i've had people tell me that you can 'think' yourself out of depression. uh..no. chocolate makes me happy...and fat. i like music and the sims.

*smile* My son came over for a few hours, before his father picked him up for the week. That really helped.

I was just reading some posts where some guy thinks we are all feeling sorry for ourselves. I hope I do not come across that way. Some days, I wake up feeling great - and the glass is half full... but some days, I have to push myself to do normal things. I wish I felt good every day.

ty phooka

I think Don pretty well has taken care of that situation. Go Don!!!

Inni,
Don't worry about him we all know you better. Anyway as for getting out of feeling blue. I am not sure but I know smiling does help. I also will get me a real up beat cd to listen to, something I really enjoy and is kind of fun.
When I am getting short with the kids I get a kids cd out that is really silly and play it real loud and all the kids dance and get silly. Gets me out of the rut.
God bless.

tomany -- ty ! I feel better today. Sometimes, you just have to let time take care of it. I think it could be hormones (sorry guys) ... but I watched several movies on Lifetime ... and cried some... and this morning, I woke up feeling better.

A lot of times - getting something accomplished will help to... I have the day off work, so I took my car in for service, and I've gotten some stuff done around the house... which helps.

I appreciate your advice. I love the idea about putting a kids cd in and being silly. My oldest is with friends, and my youngest with his father this week... so I'll just try to stay busy - and keep my chin up!

Hugsssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Getting out ouf the house helps me even if it just for a walk or for a coffee at my favorite coffee house. I also try and do some volunteer work when I start to feel down it really lifts me to help other people. Coming here helps alot too.