Gah.

[beckyh2112]

So, I'm falling into depression again. It doesn't seem to matter how early I go to bed, I have a hard time pushing myself out of bed before 10:30. And then I'm only getting up so I can force myself to eat lunch, except for Wednesday when I skipped eating until 5:00 pmBeing depressed does absolutely nothing good for my temper, and I know I've been

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[navigatorsghost]

Being depressed does absolutely nothing good for my temper, and I know I've been unduly bristly a fair amount lately. I'm sorry about that but once the emotional tide gets going, it's hard to stop. Especially when it seems like people keep provoking me. It doesn't matter whether or not people actually are provoking me or if I'm just overreacting, because first something has to get me to step away and go do something else for a while.

When I find myself getting really spiky for no good cause I either a) hide, b) take it out on the household chores and/or a good hard workout, or c) call up those of my friends who are brutally cynical and will match me rant for rant. They're all strategies I can wholeheartedly recommend.

Hope you feel better soon!

[beckyh2112]

When I try to back away from trouble, people seem to assume that I'm storming off angrily. At least, that's the impression I get from talking to people later.

And I'm tired of inflicting my terrible moods on my friends. I don't know, it just feels so stupid sometimes to look at what's getting me riled up even when I can't make it stop making me angry.

[ravenclaw_devi]

I know. But if you ever feel like ranting at someone, or just talking, I'm there to listen, okay? *hugs, and wishes she could help*

[beckyh2112]

*snugs* I'll keep that in mind.

[crowdog66]

Ah, the wonderful world of depression. It rivals Disneyland for sheer entertainment value, doesn't it?

Distracting oneself is a valuable technique for dealing with the raw emotion at times like this. Reading a book, taking a hot bath, watching a TV show or movie that stimulates other kinds of emotions... doesn't really matter what, as long as it works to separate you from the depressed feelings for a bit.

Hang in there. I'm thinking about you and wishing you well.

[beckyh2112]

Thanks, CD... *snugs*

I've got a yen to play DegSep or something equally as happy-making, but I'm going to be without Internet for the next few weeks. And you're busy, from what I've gathered from your LJ.

*ponders mugging Puck and going back to their Star Wars: Transformers game*

[randomsome1]

Or taking a hot bath while reading a good book and enjoying a glass of good wine. And then snarking, or making something.

[karma_aster]

All right. Another care package for you, then! Lemme know where to send it and if there's anything specific you want this time around?

[beckyh2112]

You are far, far too awesome for me. *snuggles*

[earthscorch]

You can always come lean on my shoulder, even if it's just a text shoulder. ;)

[beckyh2112]

*snuggles* Thanks, Earf. Hope to be around in the evenings on the MUSH soon.

[randomsome1]

Did the package arrive yet?

[beckyh2112]

Not yet, but if it arrives this week at my po box, I won't be able to pick it up until next week.