I'm Having a Bad Depresson Day - One Way I'm Coping

Hi Teri!

Thanks for sharing your day and your tip.  Those kind of days are no fun and can get the best of me for days after, if I let myself fall in.  Last Friday I had a day like that.  I was doing very well all week because of some new vitamins I started but I worked myself to the bone and then had serious burnout! 

That lasted until Monday morning when my cousin called and began telling me about how aweful she had been doing.  I didn't even want to talk to anyone at the time and was planning to stay quiet about me and just listen to her.  A funny thing happened though, as I was listening to her disconcerted comments it hit me...she and I were like at a crossroads with our lives.  Somehow through trying to help her out of her hole, I realized how alike we are in our struggles and I suddenly felt like pulling myself together.  It's hard to explain what went through my mind that day really but I got it together, started taking my vitamins again and decided to try my luck at this thing called life.

Out of desperation to heal, I became relatively busy that day including searching for answers via the internet.  I know that sounds crazy but then how else did I get here right?  When you've had enough you've had enough and you start searching.  I'm too young to see my life wash away.  Well I guess that day was my lucky day, because that evening I came across the answer to a new career objective!

O.k. I am an impulsive person but I swear I swore off ever finding anything that could ever possibly bring me true joy and fulfillment.  This time it feels right though, and I plan to follow through taking the right steps to achieve my success.  I have been suddenly lifted and feel like life just may have finally found its purpose (not that I'm sure that having the right "Job" means "purpose").  However, I can't even sleep at night because I have already committed to this and am staying up late learning all I can about my new interest and am prepared to venture into it.

So that's how I have recently dealt with a "bad depression" day, or should I say a four month long episode that has finally exploded and released its hold on me!

Now I just have to hang on for the ride and try not to fall off the tracks!

One more thing...I know not everyone needs to go land a new career for their healing purposes but about those vitamins I mentioned--I get a lot of go power and a mental boost by taking an energy pack (from GNC).  They help with weight too.  This together with the new career potential really keeps me kicking even though I suffer from chronic pain. So that's my tidbit on fighting a bad depression day!

Thanks for reminding me of MY aromatherapy pot I still haven't unpacked since my move, but I know where it is and am going to get it out and use it. Take Care,

Cinderella

Thank you for reminding me of aromatherapy.  I used to have this kit that I bought from a book store of all things...with different vials.  I would put lavendar on my pillow at night.  I love potpourri too and smelly candles.

I have an acute sense of smell so aromas really do have an effect on me.  I am going to try this as a way to relax.

Great idea Teri.  Thank you for writing this article!

Teri, we came across a study a few months ago that proves that citrus oils *do* aid with depression.  As I recall the study, it used hospitalized patients, so the routine could be monitored and there were no problems with noncompliance. A blend of citrus oils was diffused in the air; there was a test group for comparison.  Of the subjects being exposed to diffused citrus oils, almost all were able to cut their anti-depression meds WAY back.

Marge

Thankyou. I am going to light mine right now. I had forgotten that we have one. I always used to have our lamp burning but haven't for a long time. 

Thanks for reminding me. I love the citrus smells. They always make me feel fresher.