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Posted by mark on July 31, 2000, at 11:14:05
I'm feeling really down today and need to reach out.
It's monday and that means back to a job I really don't
like. I've been doing this sort of work for 15 years now
and want to do something different. Trouble is I don't
know what. I'm 37yo and I have no idea what I want to
do with my life. I just know it's not this. But then
I wonder if it's just the depression. Right now I'm
feeling so tired I don't want to do much of anything.Sometimes I look in the mirror and want to cry because
there's this empty shell staring back at me. I know deep
down that there's hope in my life. I know I have a purpose
for being here. I just haven't found it yet.Thanks for listening...
Posted by tina on July 31, 2000, at 11:36:51
In reply to Down day - need to reach out, posted by mark on July 31, 2000, at 11:14:05
I know exactly what you are feeling. I am the same way. I could do anything if I knew what it was. I'm so glad you reached out instead of trying to ignore your feelings, it's a good step. i left a job a few months ago in the throes of my depression and I regret it now. Only because I want to work but I don't really miss that job, I hated it. Can you financially handle leaving your job and looking for what you sould love?? If you can, some time not working might help you to focus, if you can't, try something new everyday or once a week and see if you get jazzed by anything. Try listening to your inner voice. It talks and tells you things all the time, sometimes we just aren't hearing it because we are distracted or too confused to separate it from our doubt voice. Talk to Rach or Greg about meditation, It can be helpful in the pursuit of your "path"
Keep reaching out though, we'll be here to listen.
Take care and I'm glad you posted.
hugs and peace
Tina> I'm feeling really down today and need to reach out.
>
> It's monday and that means back to a job I really don't
> like. I've been doing this sort of work for 15 years now
> and want to do something different. Trouble is I don't
> know what. I'm 37yo and I have no idea what I want to
> do with my life. I just know it's not this. But then
> I wonder if it's just the depression. Right now I'm
> feeling so tired I don't want to do much of anything.
>
> Sometimes I look in the mirror and want to cry because
> there's this empty shell staring back at me. I know deep
> down that there's hope in my life. I know I have a purpose
> for being here. I just haven't found it yet.
>
> Thanks for listening...
Posted by shar on July 31, 2000, at 12:09:42
In reply to Re: Down day - need to reach out, posted by tina on July 31, 2000, at 11:36:51
I'm down today too. Just wanted to cozy into this thread, and be here where people understand.
Shar
Posted by Greg on July 31, 2000, at 12:45:58
In reply to Re: Down day, posted by shar on July 31, 2000, at 12:09:42
OK, I'm in, the day sucks. Bad mood, no fun, short sentences. See my pdoc at 1pm, Lithium, BLAH!
Greg
Posted by CarolAnn on July 31, 2000, at 13:53:54
In reply to Re: Down day, posted by Greg on July 31, 2000, at 12:45:58
Don't know if this is appropriate, but mark's post, at the start of this thread, reminded me of the following poem (one of mine). CarolAnn
The MirrorAn image of my person,
A twin of glass before me.
To serve my endless searching,
Tell me who is it I see?No real meaning in my gaze,
And it seems a cruel disguise.
A soul can hide forever,
Locked behind a stranger's eyes.To all who seek as I do,
While we wait for life to pass.
Who you are cannot be found,
There behind the cold hard glass.fini CarolAnn
Posted by JaneST on July 31, 2000, at 18:01:55
In reply to Re: Down day - another poem The Mirror, posted by CarolAnn on July 31, 2000, at 13:53:54
> To all who seek as I do,
> While we wait for life to pass.
> Who you are cannot be found,
> There behind the cold hard glass.
>
> fini CarolAnnWell, I've thrown in the towel for today too so I might as well dive in here as well. Glad to know it's not just me!
Jane
Posted by Phil on July 31, 2000, at 18:57:28
In reply to Down day - need to reach out, posted by mark on July 31, 2000, at 11:14:05
Your purpose in life today was sharing your pain so that others could share theirs, too.
Your purpose was straight forward reaching out with honesty and a bit of hope.
Sometimes our purpose in life is just to be honest, open, and do the best we can.
For me, I've always thought about my purpose in life but more and more I think it just comes down to trying to be a good person and be humble, grateful and forgiving and thankful for what we have left. Sure is a son of a bitch though. : )
Posted by Rach on August 1, 2000, at 9:17:03
In reply to Re: Down day - another poem The Mirror, posted by CarolAnn on July 31, 2000, at 13:53:54
CarolAnn,
Okay, this is getting spooky. Just last night I began to write a short story about depression (but not about me specifically) and it is called Mirror, Mirror. Basically, a girl is scrutinising her image in a mirror, but I refer to it as her 'twin', and her reflection sees the truth, not what the girl sees. The story reads as though the girl and her reflection are twin sisters staring at each other, until the end (which hasn't been written yet).Hugs,
Rach> Don't know if this is appropriate, but mark's post, at the start of this thread, reminded me of the following poem (one of mine). CarolAnn
>
>
> The Mirror
>
> An image of my person,
> A twin of glass before me.
> To serve my endless searching,
> Tell me who is it I see?
>
> No real meaning in my gaze,
> And it seems a cruel disguise.
> A soul can hide forever,
> Locked behind a stranger's eyes.
>
> To all who seek as I do,
> While we wait for life to pass.
> Who you are cannot be found,
> There behind the cold hard glass.
>
> fini CarolAnn
Posted by mark on August 1, 2000, at 14:38:19
In reply to Re: Down day - another poem The Mirror, posted by CarolAnn on July 31, 2000, at 13:53:54
It's very appropriate, in fact it's a little chilling because it really sums up how I've felt
the last couple of days. I look in the mirror and it's kind of like one of those zombie movies
where the zombie's souls are gone and they look all empty and hollow. I look at my reflection
and it's like the depression has taken my soul. Maybe I could drive down to "Souls 'R Us" at
lunch and get one. :-)
> Don't know if this is appropriate, but mark's post, at the start of this thread, reminded me of the following poem (one of mine). CarolAnn
>
>
> The Mirror
>
> An image of my person,
> A twin of glass before me.
> To serve my endless searching,
> Tell me who is it I see?
>
> No real meaning in my gaze,
> And it seems a cruel disguise.
> A soul can hide forever,
> Locked behind a stranger's eyes.
>
> To all who seek as I do,
> While we wait for life to pass.
> Who you are cannot be found,
> There behind the cold hard glass.
>
> fini CarolAnn
Posted by CarolAnn on August 2, 2000, at 7:53:49
In reply to The Mirror - CarolAnn, posted by Rach on August 1, 2000, at 9:17:03
Oooohh Rach, that is spooky. Did you get my E-mail (it was 'returned to sender')? I had written something else we have in common - Acting, I used to do a lot of community theatre a couple yrs ago, before I had my baby. Gee, if this were a soap opera you would turn out to be my long lost daughter, whom I don't remember having because I fell and got amnesia right after the birth! ha ha ha ! CarolAnn
Posted by Rach on August 2, 2000, at 8:14:13
In reply to Re: The Mirror - CarolAnn » Rach, posted by CarolAnn on August 2, 2000, at 7:53:49
No, I haven't gotten your email. Where did you send it? My mother must be an evil enemy of yours who stole your baby (me) after pushing you down the stairs to cause the anmesia! :)
R
> Oooohh Rach, that is spooky. Did you get my E-mail (it was 'returned to sender')? I had written something else we have in common - Acting, I used to do a lot of community theatre a couple yrs ago, before I had my baby. Gee, if this were a soap opera you would turn out to be my long lost daughter, whom I don't remember having because I fell and got amnesia right after the birth! ha ha ha ! CarolAnn
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