Bad Mood

[Autumn Breeze]

I am in such a bad mood, and I can't seem to work myself out of it. If I was allowed to drive, I would wait until the kids got home from school then find a reason to go out. But my only option is to go out with someone and 'm not terribly interested in going out with my family.

help

 

[Aicila]

Can you find a good book to read? Listen to some upbeat music? Maybe call a good friend to talk to? Or get out and take a walk after the kiddos get home? Maybe take a quick nap? When I'm in a bad mood a book helps me, one that I can really get into. Music helps some but I tend to listen to sappy soft songs so I have to be careful with it. I also like to talk to my best friend, she always is just there to listen. And if none of those work I take a nap because for some reason after a quick snooze things seem to always look better. When your kids get home maybe read them a silly book, childrens laughter is the best medicine!

I hope you feel better soon. And remember, when in doubt, dance like a banana! :banana:

 

[alivenwell]

There were times when I just took a taxi. Desperate enough to go to a drive through for fast food or simply to head out to a mall.
Personally, I agree with Aicila. Music really brings out my best moods.
I talk to my dog. She doesn't argue.

 

[Wobblez]

Alivenwell, your dog DOESN'T argue? I don't understand! My Jack Russell and I have full conversations. She lets me know exactly how she feels about a variety of topics =)


How are you feeling today Chargingbird? I hate that feeling when you get stuck under a black cloud and it just won't go away. Exercise is always good. Why not stick some music on and get your kids dancing. Its amazing how contagious it can be. I may or may not have been bouncing around in my pj's with my 4 year old little friend. She liked it when I wore a cap backwards but informed me that my "boobies" were bouncing too much to the music. Nice.

 

[Autumn Breeze]

LOL Wobblez, that made me laugh. Thank you.

It got better, it's not all the way better. I am *usually* a very happy person. And music is my cure all pill, but even that wouldn't go down yesterday. I was just so angry with my body I guess.

My husband stopped a seizure yesterday morning. He recognized some signs and asked me to take an ativan. I was already in a state of altered consciousness - it didn't help that it was also 5 am- and I took the pill.

I understand that he doesn't like seizures, and yes, they do hurt me too. But, we're in a learning phase right now, so I guess I was upset that he stopped it. But, then I felt like an ass, and I should be thankful that I"m not dealing with extra soreness. And that I don't have to sleep off a seizure, just a little ativan.

I want a dog. Someone come carpet my hardwoods. Actually, we'd just do PediPaws...but I still can't afford a dog. I promised my cat I wouldn't get anymore pets before she keeled over. She's 12. My bird is 5 and my snake is at least 4.

My son did help a lot though. He has ADHD, and usually a rough time staying focused at school. His teachers help him by giving him "points", and yesterday he came home with ALL of his points, and a note that said "EXCELLENT Day!" I was so proud of him And it wasn't like other good days, it kept going after he got home.

I thought about a taxi, but it would hurt us financially. I got in touch with my neighbors, we're planning a girls night out. We're going to get mexican food and something good to drink.

Alicia, the nanner is funny I do have a book, reading is hit or miss, I need new glasses. But this is one of my son's books so the print is a little bigger. And i did put in a call to my BFF, but she must have been really busy yesterday. I didn't hear back.

 

[jenn2482]

hello

Hello ,
I hope u start feeling better . I understand completly . It is very hard to stay home all day ,, I know because I do it myself . Are u a mom? Do the kids make you feel any better . I do not really like being with my family either . I have only my mom and dad to count on . At 41 thats not that great . Have u looked into councxeling with a person that knows about epilepsy , or meditation, reading a book to get your mind off everything . I will be thinking of you jenn

 

[Autumn Breeze]

Thanks Jenn. I am a mom, I have two awesome kids. They're 11 and 7. We're actually about to go get them from school. It's hit or miss with them cheering me up. Mostly miss, and it's not because they're trying to annoy me or upset me. But they're kids and when I get in a really bad mood, sometimes it's better if I stay away from everyone.

I haven't looked into counseling, but that's probably jsut because I don't really believe in it. And I live in a smallish area. We have 2 neurologists in town, so I doubt there will be many people versed in seizures.

I guess I don't technically have epilepsy. All I've been told is that they think I'm having psychogenic seizures. So, the last thing I want is to pay someone else to tell me that it's all in my head.

 

[Wobblez]

Hi ChargingBird,

Glad I made you laugh. Can't help but chuck my two cents in on your counselling idea. I understand your apprehension but a good counsellor would never dream of telling you it's in your head. A good counsellor can make a subtle but very powerful influence in your life and I would recommend it, regardless of their understanding of epilepsy. I may be biased though because I am 6 months away from finishing my psychology and counselling degree and I have counselling experience, both personal and professional. Have a think about it =)

How are you feeling now?

P.S. Can't afford a dog? Feed the bird to the snake, the snake to the cat, and the cat to the dog. Or maybe the bird is an eagle and would eat the small dog, and the snake would choke trying to eat the dog, then the bird would peck tirelessly at the snake and fall of his perch after trying to drag the snake up the wire of his cage? Just a thought.