Is anyone else feeling very down in the dumps the last few days for no reason.  I can’t snap out of it and i’ve no reason to be in this mood.  I was meant to go to a friends party last night in her house but didn’t as i felt i couldn’;t be dealing with people, so stayed at home, had a bubble bath and watched TV - how sad is that.....

Hi there - looks as though you are dealing with it in the correct way, according to the “experts”, who say -

* Schedule obligations and parties wisely. If trying to cram another obligation into the already over filed schedule causes stress, cancel and spend the evening taking a bubble bath or curled up with a good book.

* Recognize the sadness of absent loved ones instead of denying the sadness.Set reasonable financial goals based on what the budget can afford.

* Remember that Christmas depression is not permanent. Moods typically improve once the holidays are over and once the worst of winter is over.

* Set reasonable time goals while employing time management techniques like Christmas shopping during the off-peak season and shopping online or by mail order. Unique, thoughtful and handmade gifts often much more pleasure than a gift bought out of obligation.

* Be especially mindful of diet during the holiday season. High sugar and carbohydrate laden foods typical of the holidays will only make depression matters worse. Allow indulgences during the holidays, but with limitations.

* Put old issues aside when dealing with family. If that is not possible, consider limiting the time spent.

Basically, you’ll bounce back to yourself in no time

Happy 2009!

Mise

Everyone feels like that sometimes, a little ‘me’ time is all that you need.

im feeling rotten over the last few days i think its all the trash ive eaten roll on monday

i get like that oo sometimes. i think a lot of people do. im the same i dont mix too much when im feeling down but just be careful and dont get into a rut like i did. i stopped going out altogether nobody seen me or heard from me. i switched the phones off and everything. you will be fine i think christmas does that to people. chin up

thanks all for the words of kindness - having ye around puts a smile on my face as i feel i can say anything to ye.

your very welcome jazz hun xx hope you feel better soon

I love the suportive nature of this forum. If we wanted b**chiness we could join another forum. I hope new members take note that this is a nice place and one where negativity is not needed!!

I think the post Christmas period is always bad. The weather is cold, the shops are full of rubbish, you are carrying extra pounds but the thought of going out into the cold to exercise is awful! Hence the increase in gym memberships!!
Folow mise’s suggestions, they are great!!

its a great site and to be honest i thought there was a bit of bi***ness there at one time over the christmas by some newbies so i didnt log on as much.

felt the same fiona glad everything is back to normal

yeh me 2. i really enjoy this site great tips and advice and i actually won stuff!!! but i didnt like that bit of bitc**** i was real uncomfortable and i had to watch what i said incase i offended. but usually i dont feel like that and i can say what i feel. hope its gone.

Hi All

Didn’t bother to respond to all that negative stuff either, hopefully they’ve got the message.

We all have enough to worry/think about without that c**p.

Hubby still in hosp so things not great here, however must keep the best side out and be optimistic.

- Mise

hi mise how are you? hope hubby will be better soon x i got a bit annoyed with some of the comments so i didnt log on. feels weird xmas is over after all the organising i did! didnt ht the sles this year no dosh! did anyone get anything nice in them?

i meant to say didnt hit the sales my buttons are sticky again my little angel got at the laptop again this morning!

All I got in the sales Fiona was a purple blouse, was down to €18 from €30. The sales were really bad this year, it was just horrible rubbish everywhere. But that was ok with me because I’m trying to save a bit of money for the extra bills I’ll be getting in the next few months - Health insurance, Car insurance, Car tax etc.

it’s the January blues, aboluteyl hate Jan, just seems so long and depressing after all the build and parties of Christmas and December, then January comes along and your broke!!!! anyways.... enough of my rant!!