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jog_on · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 3382

Feeling a bit down at the moment, but not quite sure why.

Not particularly enjoying my job at the moment, but trying to make it easier for myself. Have very little work-life balance, but trying hard to make sure I do...not really having the desired effect though.

DH was at the gym earlier and found myself just wanting to cry, for no reason in particular.

Don't know why I'm posting this really, but I guess I'll try not to come on here so much...certainly if I'm trying to improve my work-life balance.

Oh, I dunno...I like the support I get on here! Actually, I went onto my old trich board today and it's kind of deserted...so that could have added to my miserable self...my trich is bad at the moment! Again, not sure why!

Blah blah blah...sorry for moaning!

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smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7480

sorry to hear you are feeling down. x

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

Chin up, jog_on. It's a depressing time of year, if you ask me. I'm a much more upbeat and positive person than I have been in other periods of my life but even so, I feel really quite fed up at the moment. Can't be bothered with work, to be frank, and the Christmas hols can't come soon enough.

Try and get some more exercise. Can you go to the gym with your OH? Or perhaps swimming? It really does help to keep your spirits up. I know you've been worried about your weight too, so if you managed to lose a bit and get fitter, that would boost your mood as well.

Plan some nice meals and evenings in/out with friends. I think it's too easy to allow this job to consume every waking moment but if you have things planned, it's easier to realise you're doing a good enough job without losing your life to it.

((((jog_on))))
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cornflake girl · Joined: 02 Nov 2008 Posts: 1502 Location: The North East

((((((jog_on))))))

Sorry to hear you are feeling like this. I think we all have times like this. Hope you feel better soon.
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jog_on · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 3382

I am too ill with asthma to go to the gym at the moment Sad

Went a couple of weeks ago and it was too much. I was really ill. It hasn't improved enough yet. Hopefully will be back to the gym next week though - fingers crossed.

Yes, weight is an issue and I am trying to tackle it, it's just not working at the moment. Oven is broken and we're trying hard to cook on hobs and in slow cooker, but with decorating etc. it's not always that easy!

Thanks both of you xx
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cornflake girl · Joined: 02 Nov 2008 Posts: 1502 Location: The North East

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

How about swimming then? I have asthma too and swimming is really good and would be a nice, low impact way to get back into exercising. I didn't mean to hit a sore spot by the way, I just know that when I've been really low, carrying extra weight has made me feel even worse and exercise kind of kills two birds.

I've got loads of good meals which I cook on the hob (I actually quite rarely use my oven). Could send you some recipes if you want?

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redredrobin · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 1378

That's a horrible way to be and it sounds as though a few things are working against you at the moment. It's no wonder you are feeling low. Can you try cutting out any work that is not absolutely essential and using a few more "cheats"

wotsitagain · Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 4030

Bless you. You have had a busy year with moving etc. And this is a miserable time of year in many respects: cold, damp and dark. I have to say that despite glorious autumnal colour, birthdays for 3 family members and Christmas, I don't really enjoy things as much as I will after March 1. Added to which this is such a long and intensive term. Don't leave us, you contribute so much, just take it one day at a time and we can all get through the grot together! xx

jog_on · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 3382

Have been to Drs twice and have got new inhalers. It's slowly getting better, but I don't want to tempt fate and it to get worse again. going on a residential soon and need to be fully fit! Building work at school could be to blame, as during hols, asthma has been a bit better!

Yes please...recipes sound lovely! Very Happy

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jog_on · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 3382

Thanks all of you.

I'm going to try to do as little as possible. Get marking done in lunchbreaks etc. I'm very good at procrastinating! Wink

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Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

That's a good plan, jog_on. Was my big thing at the start of this year - not to bring any books home. Pleased to say I've only done it once and that was because I was on an afternoon course and had to leave school as soon as dinnertime started. Simple thing, but 15 minutes at lunchtime saves you half an hour at home.

I'll get a few recipes together and send them. Anything you don't like?
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smallholder · Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7480

My OH has got through his whole life by procrastinating!

jog_on · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 3382

Hubby hates mushrooms - actually has a phobia of them, I reckon.

I don't like lamb or leeks or fennel! He he!

Thanks x
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Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:09 pm Post subject:

Haha.... I love mushrooms, leeks and lamb!!!!!

But with you on the fennel. It's a bit odd.
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movingonup · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 874

Sorry to hear you are feeling down jog on i think it must be the time of year as i have been crying today also xxxxxx

Rainbow_Bright · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject:

Hugs for you too, movingonup. xx
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Night Garden · Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 1782

Jog on I hope things will get better for you. I do thing the change is weather and the nights becoming darker can set us off.
Thinking of you for this week.

jog_on · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 3382

Thanks everyone - I'm sure I'm just being stupid and pathetic!

I'm annoyed at myself because my trich and dermatillomania are so bad I can't get my hair done. Need it dying, but have raw skin Sad

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movingonup · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 874

aah that must be so frustrating jo ! Thanks RB not been the best weekend but won't hijack this thread !