How are you Actually Doing?

[Guava Jelly]

Poll question: How are you Actually Doing?

How are you feeling at this moment?

Poll result (71 votes)
Bored	(1 votes, 1%)	Vote
Depressed	(26 votes, 37%)	Vote
So.. So	(16 votes, 23%)	Vote
Good	(9 votes, 13%)	Vote
Happy	(3 votes, 4%)	Vote
Couldn't be better	(1 votes, 1%)	Vote
Life just KICK ASS!!!	(4 votes, 6%)	Vote
Other	(8 votes, 11%)	Vote
Look a puppy!	(1 votes, 1%)	Vote
Are you so freaken bored you have to post dumb ass polls??	(2 votes, 3%)	Vote

[GOPisEvil]

1. Overall, life isn't too bad. It could be better of course, but, in reality

I'm pretty fortunate.

[QuestionAll...]

7. that's what depresses me.

I cannot fully comprehend how fortunate I am, in the state of worries of so many things that could be a LOT worse that so many millions are in. right now.

I can't really see what condition my condition is in.

[crim son]

13. Ignorance is bliss, my friend. Enjoy your state of confusion. n/t

[driver8]

65. That is how I feel, QuestionAll...

I know that I've got it good right now but I am so worried about so many things that it is very difficult for me to enjoy life.

My wife tells me that I cannot carry the weight of the world on my shoulders and I know that she's right. I just can't help it.

[Breeze54]

72. Ever tried a "worry sheet" ?

I haven't but it seems like a good idea!
I think I'll create a logbook on my computer and try this technique!
The article below had some interesting idea's. imho!

The trick is that whenever you feel plagued by a worrying thought,
note it down on a "worry sheet" (a piece of paper set aside for the purpose)
– you can then forget about it, knowing that you plan to worry later.

This deceptively simple technique is effective because it bypasses
the psychological obstacles mentioned above.
Your mind is "fooled" into thinking that you haven't given up worrying.
Meanwhile, you lose the habit of worrying in the present moment


http://www.anxietyculture.com/worry.htm

"Undoing the Worrying Habit"

Once acquired, the habit of worrying seems hard to stop.
We're raised to worry and aren't considered "grown up" until we perfect the art.
Teenagers are told: "you'd better start worrying about your future".
If your worries aren't at least as frequent as your bowel movements,
you're seen as irresponsible, childish, aimless.
That's a "responsible adult" game rule.

To the extent that worrying is learned/conditioned behaviour, it can be undone.
There are psychological gimmicks for undoing the worry habit. There are also obstacles.

more at link....

[ZombieNixon]

2. I voted KICK ASS, but

it's kind of a soft, wimpy kick...if I won the lottery or a pile of money fell into my lap, it would be a real kick...but regardless, I have nothing to complain about.

[Guava Jelly]

3. I voted So So

For some reason that I cant explain..I am kinda bummed.

[Breeze54]

4. Just had an 'almost' heated

conversation/argument w/my oldest (Ph.D) sister, concerning Lamont/Lieberman/HRC...

.....ARGH!!!!!

She won't let me send her any info to back up my POV! lamo!

I'm doing some research...gathering info anyway!

I voted...'other'

[idgiehkt]

5. I'm apprehensive.

I wouldn't say depressed. But I am worried about what is going to happen in the next few months. Whatever comes, I'll deal with it, like I always do. It's the worrying about it that sometimes is hard.

Thanks for asking.

[Breeze54]

11. Worrying won't change anything...

[mwdem]

6. Good,

It's hot as hell here in norht Texas, but I'm hanging in. I'm 4 months out of chemo for breast cancer, and I'm feeling really good. But it is Texas, and I've only been here for a year....

[Breeze54]

10. Congrats!!

My sister went thru that, a little over a year ago
and she's doing just fine today!
Glad to hear that you, too, are on the mend!!

[mwdem]

17. Thanks!

Every day is better and better! My hair now is Anderson Cooper length, and everyone calls me Anderson. Couldn't be worse.

[Breeze54]

20. Hey? You're in style then!!

[mwdem]

24. If nothing else, it's cool & easy,

especially in 105 degree weather!

[crim son]

16. Good for you. You put things in perspective!

I imagine that sometimes you didn't find yourself in that position, no?

[mwdem]

22. Just a year ago we moved...

and I never thought I'd be in Texas (not bad), or getting over BC. It's amazing what a year can bring!

[crim son]

25. That is the incredible truth.

May there be many, many more good ones ahead!

[mwdem]

28. Thank you so much!

I really appreciate your kind words.

[flvegan]

8. At this moment...overwhelmed.

Not complaining...could be much worse.

[LeftyMom]

68. You know if I could fix it I would.

I love you baby.

[bertha katzenengel]

9. anxious as all fucking hell

xanax is my friend, but it also knocks me out, and i want to get some things done tonight.



i want this job BADLY and was told i'd hear today . . . i didn't

[crim son]

12. Other. In a strange period of "I don't give a shit."

It worries me, because it always leads to something horrible.

[miss_american_pie]

14. Hey there

I'll join you.

[crim son]

19. oh, excellent!

Let's be neither bored, nor sad, nor filled with joy, nor bubbling with mirth, nor overwhelmed with grief or nostalgia TOGETHER! I hope you're well, Ms. Pie!

[miss_american_pie]

21. I'm in

and can we burn some stuff? I have this horrible urge to start a huge fire, metaphorically speaking, of course.

[crim son]

23. Oh yeah! I've got a few CDs, a big book

and an entire section of my memory that must be obliterated. Know that Shawn Colvin song "Sonny Came Home"? With a vengeance.

[miss_american_pie]

26. Oh hell yeah

It's one of those days.

[crim son]

27. I'm sorry.

Anything I can do to help?

[miss_american_pie]

29. You already have

Thank you.

[crim son]

34. Awww.

[LeftyMom]

15. Bored off my ass but vaugely anxious

I have nothing to do today, but plans up in the air for later, and school officially starts tomorrow.

[Deja Q]

18. Lonely

But you probably guessed that already.

[reyd reid reed]

30. I voted

But I'm not gonna say how. Figure it out and then tell me why. I dare you.

And the fun part is, I'm not gonna tell you when you're right.

[Mike03]

31. Strangely Relieved

but also sad in a way to see that so many others feel the same way. At least I know I may be depressed, but I'm not alone or crazy. What scares me a little is that Summer is usually my absolute best time of year, but I'm already down, going into my worst time of year--Oct through holidays.

One thing I love about DU is that it reminds me there are very good reasons for not exactly feeling happy nowadays.

[crim son]

36. If it makes you feel any better, I love summer too

but this has been the most difficult and dreadful summer of my life. Period. Things can only look up, and I hope it is the same for you.

[Mike03]

45. Thanks for saying that

And I sincerely hope things get better for you. Posts like yours make me really grateful for places like this. I can't even describe how bad this summer has been, and I was looking forward to it so much. I'm so exhausted right now I can barely function, and my only goal is to try to get motivated again for the rest of the year.

[RetroLounge]

32. Depressed, confused, lonely, overwhelmed, scared...

another normal day...

RL

[Guava Jelly]

33. must be the day retro.

Cause I feel like I have been hit by a truck!

[RetroLounge]

37. Could be...

Maybe i should go to bed early...

RL

[Guava Jelly]

42. Me too and i probably will

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gDRxCV8u_S4
here is an educational video for everyones enjoyment..reguarding mondays!

[RetroLounge]

48. Great song...

RL

[bridgit]

35. other = fair to middlin...

[grannylib]

38. I'll be better once I have heard whether or not I have a new job...

supposed to have second interview Wednesday...

[Breeze54]

47. A 2nd interview is a very, very good sign!!

An early congrats! and

Good luck to you!

[grannylib]

57. Thank you! I really need this...need full-time hours, and to get away from

the bitch-boss from hell...

Thank you!!

[u4ic]

39. This moment?

Or this one?



I have no clue...everything and nothing...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. It is the damndest thing, my dear GoPsUx.......

But right this moment.......I am happy.....

I have NO idea why......things are not especially good for me now......

But today has been, and I am happy....

Go figure!

[Guava Jelly]

44. Good Calpeg

As all your days should be!

[VelmaD]

41. That's hard to answer

I started seeing someone about 2 months ago and it has been going really well so I was happy...but...he's gotten a job offer in Florida and he's going to be moving in about 6 weeks so I'm really bummed out. It sucks.

[buddhamama]

43. at the moment, so-so

i could use a hug.

[hyphenate]

46. I'm depressed--literally

I'm glad to see I've got company, though.

[Mike03]

49. You Do

If you could see all the things I am trying, you would laugh. I doubled my dosage of antidepressant, added three herbs and one amino acid/vitamin, plus more yoga and weightlifting, and also a sunlamp.

Good luck to you.

[Breeze54]

50. For all here that are feeling depressed or 'out of sorts'...

"Ladies and Gentlemen; take my advice! Pull down your pants and slide on the ice!"
~~Sidney Freedman~~
(MASH)

[Mike03]

51. Speaking of this topic

Is there a DU group for people who are a bit depressed? I was snooping around but I wasn't sure which groups/topics are for which problems.

Nevermind... Found it under Lifestyle... My bad, and my apologies.

[LadyoftheRabbits]

52. Doing well...

Not awesome, but passably well

[tinfoil tiaras]

53. Not wanting to do my homework and looking for threads to post in

here on DU...which translates into..


BORED!!!

[NNadir]

54. I'm depressed.

I can't avoid the fact that I believe I know what's actually happening.

[FILAM23]

55. Life kicks ass

Great wife.great kids and grandkids.
Make enough money in a job a like.
Health good for someone my age.
Personal life couldn't be better at this point.

[Breeze54]

62. Good for you!

Welcome to DU!

[Ariana Celeste]

56. So-So. On one hand, I'm pretty pissed about some shit

but on the other hand, life is really pretty good. So I'm stuck in the middle.

[femmocrat]

58. Really depressed about going back to school after summer off.

[medeak]

60. quit crying...you could be working at burger king...

jeeeshush

[medeak]

59. depressed as no one kicking Molly's thread with happy thoughts

fuck you fuckers.

[mvd]

61. So-so right now

Thanks for asking!

[Shine]

63. I have a horrible headache right now and feel like shit, truthfully.

I'm waiting for the meds to kick in and hoping to distract myself by posting on DU. I actually should probably go lie down, but then I'd have to really notice how shitty I feel.

There you have it. I wish it were better news.

This will pass.....Ugh.

[Control-Z]

66. I hope it blows over quickly

I hate headaches!

[Shine]

67. Why thank you, friend.

I hate headaches, too. They suck.

BTW, I really like your candle flickering in the peace sign. Very cool.

Welcome to DU, btw! Glad to make your acquaintance!

[Control-Z]

73. Thank you

Very nice to meet you.

My flickering candle goes well with your name.

[Shine]

82. That's exactly what I thought, too. Hence my compliment.

Have a great day!

[txwhitedove]

64. It was a good day, the planets aligned and the force was with me

today. Oldest daughter finally got a job, my son called to chat,
my youngest daughter's home pregnancy test was positive (her 1st!),
and work was good. Even on a bad day, there is no reason to be bored.

[Breeze54]

70. Congratulations Grand Ma!!

You must be exhausted...in a good way!!

[Iniquitous Bunny]

69. Basking in the glow of sweet love.

In other words, somewhere between happy and life just kicks ass. Life's far from perfect, but I'm a positive person. I enjoy the small moments.

[huskerlaw]

71. Eh.

My life should be really excellent, and mostly it is. But for some reason I'm just not content. Just a bit out-of-sorts, I guess. And tired.

[BlueIris]

74. I just want to beat the shit out of someone.

Ahem. So sue me. No, I'm not going to do it, of course, but if at least one or two of my exes were in front of me right now...it would not be pretty.

[Guava Jelly]

75. Better this morning

Monday night just sucked
I guess i had to much time to dwell on the bad stuff.
And that never turns out well.

Do men have periods??

[Guava Jelly]

76. And regarding this

"Are you so freaken bored you have to post dumb ass polls??"

Yes I was!! and it is a crappy poll.I wanted to get a feel for how everyone was feeling. Plus I think people like to vent sometimes.I sure do

[buddhamama]

77. I am pleased to hear you're doing better !

I agree, "Plus I think people like to vent sometimes."

They do! I think we sometimes wait for someone to give us permission to vent before we'll open up.

Have a good one!

[Guava Jelly]

81. Thank you

I dont know what came over me.
but its gone today..
It was nice to have someone to vent to

[Joe Fields]

78. pretty fucking shitty. and you?

[NewWaveChick1981]

79. Sleepy. Doing OK, but my life could really use to kick more ass

right about now.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

80. Somewhere between so-so and depressed

I guess I'm feeling confused, overwhelmed, sad and depressed but there are some moments of today that have been better than others