There's Good News About The Bad News!

[debris4spike]

Well, the bad news is that I have had a couple of really low days again ...

but

... the good news is that I am aware of it!

Sounds silly - but having had the year I had last year, where I drifted more than anything, I am pleased to notice that I am unhappy.  Well, I have often commented how weird I am.

I have also gone back to the head-banging (good thing at this rate I am single!!!!), which is the way I used to deal with stress, but was absent last year.

So I am positive about the negative!!

Comments

[rivertempest.livejournal.com]

I can't tell you how proud I am of your growth!

You're not weird, you're strong. It takes great insight to be positive about the negatives.

You go girl!

[debris4spike]

Thanks - last year was a long road, I relaised, but I have tried to learn form it, so as to now be able to move on ... and back to my optomistic attitude.

It has been great friends that have helped ... Thank YOU Carrie.

[jerusha]

I know exactly what you mean, actually. It's always easier for me when I can realize that I'm hormonal, rather than just sit around in a low mood.

[debris4spike]

I can't even blame the hormones this week - *g* But good to feel I can face it ... and hit back!

[auntiero.livejournal.com]

Being able to notice what's going on with yourself is a gift that not many people have - happy or unhappy.

Re: the head-banging - is this a conscious thing done to thrasher metal music, or is it something you seem to do in your sleep?

[debris4spike]

Thanks - it is good to feel I am getting my life fully back!

Head-banging is something I used to do all the time - in my slepp, or to lull me to sleep. Now, it mostly wakes me up when I do it, although when I am really stressed, I will still use it as a way of calming myself - last night I found myself doing that - and it worked ... So, for me, it was more a feeling of normal with stress ... rather than just the stress! (If that makes sense!!!!)

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Sorry you're feeling low but the ability to reognise that fact is evidence of great progress ((hugs))

[debris4spike]

Yes, I am positive this time, as I am already fighting back - much more "me" than last year was!

Thanks Debs - it has been great friends that have really helped.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

Sending you lots of hugs. We all have our own form of dealing with stress. Knowing yourself and understand what is going on is half the battle. Don't be too down on yourself.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Kuda - it has been great friends like yourself who have really helped me to re-find "me" over these last few months.

[red-sunflower.livejournal.com]

Is a positive step that you acknowledge you're going through a rough time. ::hugs::

[debris4spike]

Thanks - life is tough from time to time, but learning to accept that means I can begin to fight back!

Hugs back

[larabeckinsale.livejournal.com]

It's great that you can be aware of that, that shows a lot of growth.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - this last year has been slow, but at least I am now learning to fight back.

Great friends have really helped in that process.

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

You are in my prayers sweetheart *hug*

[debris4spike]

Thanks Jamie - it's been the help of amazing people like yourself over these last few months that have helped me re-find "me"

Hugs back

[cordykitten]

*hugs* It's good to know but that still doesn't make it good.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - but at least knowing means I can fight back!

[mabel-marsters.livejournal.com]

I know exactly what you mean. I too have learned to spot the signs - sometimes I can't avoid the low still getting a grip but sometimes I can act to try to prevent it.

*hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thanks - great to be able to spot the dips ... accept ... and then fight back!!

*hugs* back

[aa-eve-aa.livejournal.com]

i don't really get you logic, but i wish you that the bad days go by quickly and the happy ones come :) *HUGS you tight*

[debris4spike]

Oh well, last year I eventually realised how depressed I had got. So, this time it was good to realise that I was getting low, before it really took over my life.

I tend to be an optomist - so last year hit me really badly ... I don't want to get that low again ... even though I am struggling at present.

Hugs back