I’m sorry for all your injuries, that sounds tough. I can relate to the despair being physically hurt causes as I recently got a leg injury and my activity level has plummeted. It’s definitely left me in a bad mood
Oh, I so identified, and it made me think of the word malaise: "a general feeling of being sick or having no energy, or an uncomfortable feeling that something is wrong, especially with society, and that you cannot change the situation:" Cambridge Dictionary. Seemed such a good way to describe both the battle I am having with really not very serious but extremely annoying health issue, how it saps my energy, and then the overwhelming feeling (not just a feeling any more) that something is wrong in society and feeling so powerless--which of course does tend to hit me at 3 am as well. My husband and I call it the Hour of the Wolf (from Bergman).
As someone suggested, naps sound likes a good idea. But I really found acupuncture (my kind of woowoo) helpful. Went in for sciatica (which it took care of) and found it took away the carpel tunnel pain I'd had for decades, helped my knees so I was no longer having trouble getting out of chairs, and occasionally when I knew I was emotionally stuck, one needle in a specific place and I would have a good and liberating cry! But in any case. Do take care and big virtual hugs.
My favorite woo when I’m at a loss is to hit some tarot or i ching. I think of them as a collection of useful ideas, like an Oblique Strategies deck for general life. (Come to think of it, Oblique Strategies might work too … guess I’ll have to try it.)
Every website / translation / deck has its own style so feel free to abandon any version that puts you off. I consider what’s most on my mind, pick some random advice, and think about it. Even “well that’s dumb and wrong” can be helpful when I’m really stuck :D
For the love of the broken, women had such a difficult life during those eras, so many hats. In disappointment, we turned to many things for the delight of life. The sugar, the salt the novel processed foods... the sex, the shopping, the media, the mayhem... No one walks the same path. Filling the void of something forgotten not remembered not retained. Seeking those moments with out thought, without pain. Rest well, dear one.
Good luck dealing with everything that's been going on and things to come in the near future! And I hope you find a reset that works for you. For me, I've found that doing volunteer work helps my mental health and the most recent thing (since last December) driving seniors to medical appointments, etc has helped my appreciate my physical recovery, pay it forward and keep things in perspective!
I’m absolutely exhausted today but stayed up very late as I do frequently. Many vegetables from my CSA and recipes to match but aside from prepping them and putting into fridge that’s as far as I get. Definitely coping with chronic depression but the shorter days are killing me. don’t forget to factor that in. When I mention it to other just about everyone says they are struggling too. Good lord you have had A LOT of injuries, your car caught fire and you had to buy a new one plus loan, mom is disabled… your body is saying nap nap nap eat comfort food. Buy some clothes, house things and make up that you love. Book a massage, You’ll feel better eventually but rest is the number one on your “to do” list. Dump the rest for now. Take good care of yourself!
I’m sorry for all your injuries, that sounds tough. I can relate to the despair being physically hurt causes as I recently got a leg injury and my activity level has plummeted. It’s definitely left me in a bad mood
Oh, I so identified, and it made me think of the word malaise: "a general feeling of being sick or having no energy, or an uncomfortable feeling that something is wrong, especially with society, and that you cannot change the situation:" Cambridge Dictionary. Seemed such a good way to describe both the battle I am having with really not very serious but extremely annoying health issue, how it saps my energy, and then the overwhelming feeling (not just a feeling any more) that something is wrong in society and feeling so powerless--which of course does tend to hit me at 3 am as well. My husband and I call it the Hour of the Wolf (from Bergman).
As someone suggested, naps sound likes a good idea. But I really found acupuncture (my kind of woowoo) helpful. Went in for sciatica (which it took care of) and found it took away the carpel tunnel pain I'd had for decades, helped my knees so I was no longer having trouble getting out of chairs, and occasionally when I knew I was emotionally stuck, one needle in a specific place and I would have a good and liberating cry! But in any case. Do take care and big virtual hugs.
I feel this!
My favorite woo when I’m at a loss is to hit some tarot or i ching. I think of them as a collection of useful ideas, like an Oblique Strategies deck for general life. (Come to think of it, Oblique Strategies might work too … guess I’ll have to try it.)
Every website / translation / deck has its own style so feel free to abandon any version that puts you off. I consider what’s most on my mind, pick some random advice, and think about it. Even “well that’s dumb and wrong” can be helpful when I’m really stuck :D
For the love of the broken, women had such a difficult life during those eras, so many hats. In disappointment, we turned to many things for the delight of life. The sugar, the salt the novel processed foods... the sex, the shopping, the media, the mayhem... No one walks the same path. Filling the void of something forgotten not remembered not retained. Seeking those moments with out thought, without pain. Rest well, dear one.
Naps sound good!
We used to refer to Vizzini’s spots in the same way-he rarely slept in the same place more than a few times. “He’s always slept in this chair!”
Good luck dealing with everything that's been going on and things to come in the near future! And I hope you find a reset that works for you. For me, I've found that doing volunteer work helps my mental health and the most recent thing (since last December) driving seniors to medical appointments, etc has helped my appreciate my physical recovery, pay it forward and keep things in perspective!
I’m absolutely exhausted today but stayed up very late as I do frequently. Many vegetables from my CSA and recipes to match but aside from prepping them and putting into fridge that’s as far as I get. Definitely coping with chronic depression but the shorter days are killing me. don’t forget to factor that in. When I mention it to other just about everyone says they are struggling too. Good lord you have had A LOT of injuries, your car caught fire and you had to buy a new one plus loan, mom is disabled… your body is saying nap nap nap eat comfort food. Buy some clothes, house things and make up that you love. Book a massage, You’ll feel better eventually but rest is the number one on your “to do” list. Dump the rest for now. Take good care of yourself!