I was talking to an acquaintance recently, explaining I feel so blue some days that I just find myself wanting to go to sleep and not do a thing. The only thing I’m capable of is dealing with the kids. I work through things in my mind or talk to friends and family and after a couple hours, I’m okay again thinking how could I possibly have been feeling so depressed.
I’ve told my friend about some wonderful things I’ve read on the internet, quotes from books, inspirational books, messages of hope and praise etc and she suggested I create an “emotional rescue” kit. That could be a scrapbook, a notepad detailing references or using an online resource like Pinterest.
I like to use Pinterest a lot to sort recipes, craft projects, words of inspiration, home decorating ideas, etc etc so I created a board called “Emotional Rescue”. Any inspirational blogs, web sites, books, quotes etc that always pick me up and make me feel good about life will be put there and when I start to have one of these http://www.shannonrovers.com/profile/Paulsen blue days, I’ll refer to this board instead. There is a Pinterest app so I’ll have it on my smart phone as well.
If you aren’t on Pinterest and would like an invite, just let me know. Feel free to follow me as well. I’m “Anne @ Domesblissity”. Here’s my board if you’d like to see what I’ve pinned.
This Thursday, 13 September 2012, is R U OK? Day in Australia. If you’re in need of a bit more than emotional rescue, help is available. Don’t give up if the crisis line you’re calling is engaged. Talk to a sister, brother, mother, father, friend, doctor, teacher, neighbour, anyone. It’s not too late and life is worth living. On the other hand, ask people who may be having a bit of a bad trot if they’re okay and talk to them. For more information, check out the R U OK? website.
I wish we had R U Ok? Day here in the US – such a wonderful idea. My mom & sister are psychiatrists and I'm a huge advocate for mental health. If you ever need anyone to chat with when you're feeling blue, give me a shout Anne!
Hi Anne,
I hear you I too suffer with depression (or as I call it do battle with the black dog) and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I am not sure if you have talked to your doctor about how you are feeling but perhaps it is something to consider. I have been doing battle with the black dog for seven years and have been on medication for depression for some time. Some days I feel as if I cannot even get out of bed and wish I could just fall into a sleep for a hundred years. It's never easy but there's one thing I do know. It passes. I don't know how or why but the feelings pass for a few days and the sun shines again. As a stay at home mother of a toddler I understand how you might be feeling. If you would like to contact me to chat,please feel free. Even if you are feeling down but don't want to talk about it but want to talk about anything but how you are feeling, still contact me. I'm on leo.robertson@yahoo.co.uk. You can find me on facebook as Leo Robertson and I'm also on msn messenger at leo_ann81@hotmail.com. We could support each other.
Hang in there girl, and know there are people out there that understand and can lift you up when you are low.
Leo
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Great idea Anne. Thanks for highlighting RUOK Day.
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good one
I remember you posting about this day last year…wow how the time flies! I love the idea! I'm sorry you've been struggling! Send me an email across the world whenever you want! Not that I can fix anything but sometimes it is just nice to talk to someone! XOXO
Anne, you are an amazing woman. It can be very overwhelming and exhausting when your kids are smaller. They need so much and life can get very big. If you ever need to chat, just e-mail. *hugs*
Marilyn
What a fantastic idea, thank you! Off to Pintrest I go!
What a great idea. I think I'm going to make a board for myself. Thanks Anne 🙂
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