I'm wondering if you can help me out. It seems as though my life has become one crisis after another, not to mention the rapid decline in my physical appearance. I think I'm becoming numb again. I was numb several years ago and it wasn't very much fun. I remember being careful not to get too excited or too upset. I tried not to be too happy, just "comfortably numb."
I was on pain medication for a couple of years and talk about numb!! I think I would have totally flipped out if it wasn't for the meds. Since I'm not on the meds anymore, life is a whole lot different! At first it was exciting, it was similar to a person coming out of a coma (I think). Everything looked so different, like I was seeing everything for the first time; like a kid at Christmas time. All the good things seemed so much better. Then came the problems, and the depression again. It's amazing how cruel life can be sometimes. I'm determined to make my life a lot less stressful - if I can.
Does anyone have a calm, happy, simple life with just an occasional misfortune? Seems like everyone I talk to has had one or more catastrophes in their lives. If there are any people out there who have had a relatively calm, happy life, PLEASE leave a post - doesn't have to be long, just "thumbs up, or thumbs down" and of course you are always welcome to "vent" if you need to.
I can't give credit for this jpg because I have had it for over ten years and don't remember where it came from.
I can't say that my life as a whole has been simple and happy, I don't think anyone's is. All I can say is that thankfully, right now, things are good (and anti-depressants are helping!). If you ever want to chat, feel free to email me. You can learn about me on my blog. Hugs, Mia.
Posted by: Mia | April 20, 2005 at 07:22 PM
Keep your chin up. :)
Posted by: Clublint | April 21, 2005 at 09:56 AM
Did you only want to hear from people who have had easy lives? Not, me, but I get by. There are good and bad times, easy and rough patches, happy and sad days. Just keep going and enjoy the good parts!
Posted by: Annie | April 21, 2005 at 05:45 PM
I'm not even quite 23 yet, but so far, life is good. No catastrophes, really...some things have happened that SEEMED like catastrophes but, in the great scheme of things, were just minor blips on the "oh crap!" radar. So far, so good...but at the same time, my life is pretty boring. I guess I don't take many chances, because they seldom pay off anyway, for me.
Posted by: John | April 22, 2005 at 02:51 AM
My God! I was surfing blogs and I saw this entry and I could've swore I wrote it. Good luck with everything. The outlook on life, not wanting to feel anymore, and the changes in appearance in the midst of it all, are all things I can totally relate to.
Posted by: greeneyedlady | April 22, 2005 at 07:17 AM
I guess life isn't easy. I see it as just a big test. I've had my ups and downs just like everyone. I've been on Lexapro for about 5 years now, what will happen when I go off the stuff? Another test. You can see parts of my life on my blog. I hope to hear from you. Take Care
Posted by: Janet | April 23, 2005 at 08:19 AM
Saw your Blog on BlogExplosion. Loved your article. Ty for saying what needed to be said. Take care and God Bless.
Posted by: talkingtina | April 24, 2005 at 10:09 PM
Your life is a product of the condition of your heart. If your heart is full of joy, love, trust, and is thankful, then your life will be joyful, easy, light.... rough times do not have to be catastrophies, and they do not have to leave scars. We can learn from these situations how to respond better in the next situation.
Posted by: Mel | May 01, 2005 at 05:49 PM