What helps
I’ve had a few black dog on my shoulder sort of days — been shadowed by a persistent storm-clouded mood without knowing why or being able to climb out of it. I resisted (successfully) going out tonight because there was too good a chance that I would spontaneously and for no reason burst into huge slobbery tears and potentially freak out friends, dogs and passers by. Which would only have made me cry harder and slobberier. So I stayed home under a huge pile of blankets, wrapped in a giant cardigan and watched three episodes of Pride and Prejudice and knit.
Large doses of wool and BBC mini series do help a lot. So does tea. I expect sleep will too, so that’s next.
If nothing else, great knitterly things are finally afoot hint hint. And half a hand in celebration of whole-footedness. Photos and clarity to follow. And hopefully brighter skies too.
Hugs and hugs, for you, Stuntmother.
I’m sorry to hear this . . . but I know how you feel. I’m in a horrible slump too. I’ve been blaming it on the weather, which has been rainy and miserable for days. But honestly, I can’t seem to function . . . I just want to sleep. I have things to do and I just lay on the couch and stare at the TV. I watched a sad movie this evening as well and cried.
Maybe it is post-Christmas blues??
I hope you feel better soon.
Oh SM, I had this a few weeks ago; personally, when I hit the point when I know I’me really seriously down, (crying in the bath) then I kind of know that it’s going to get better soon.
Pampering yourself is a Good Idea. Tea is even better. And here are warm wishes from across the ocean.
The BBC Pride & Prejudice is the best cure for anything I know of. Throw in some Sense & Sensibility for good measure (“Does she like olives?” “I cannot tell you.”).
What is a blog embrace? A blogbrace? xoxo
seriously, man. 2006 blah-hos!
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it. I sobbed a lot this morning and then felt considerably better. Darn it, this is not going to be the defining start of this year. I am going to be cheerful and charming any minute now.