Bad dreams

[vaneramos]

The past two weeks were rough going. Every time I was alone I got depressed. Solitude, which I usually need for rest and regeneration, has been intractable.

Also unusual, I've been having nightmares.

One involved a clone of myself whom I had accidentally killed. I used black magic to resurrect him, which brought a stressed, electric whining sound I

Comments

[missprune]

Odd as it seems, I remember learning that one maneuver that sometimes derails a depression is to stay awake all night. As you say, it seems to act as a reset button on mood. I hope things are better from here on!

[vaneramos]

That's very interesting! It doesn't make rational sense, but intuitively it does. It felt exactly like hitting a reset button. Next time a stubborn case comes around, I'll experiment.

[ghostsandrobots]

Sorry to hear you've been out of sorts but glad to hear you're starting an upswing! I'll think happy thoughts for you.

[vaneramos]

Thanks Zig, thoughts are good. [Edit: hmm, I tried to write that phonetically the first time.]

How was the move?

[ghostsandrobots]

Physically draining, but that part's over now. And it's a great house. Come visit any time.

[vaneramos]

Yeah, it's spring and I've had Pittsburgh in mind lately. I expect a busy work week next week. Maybe if there is a break after that....

[niyabinghi]

Hope the upswing stays in the up position for you.

Love this photo!

[vaneramos]

So far so good. I like it when photos sorta fit intuitively with the post!

[abendstille]

i hope your day went well and the energy continues!

[vaneramos]

So far so good. In fact it has been an excellent day. I met my new partner on the shift at Out On The Shelf, and we're going to get along well. It's nice to meet a new friend.