Friday, June 27, 2008

Depression

Since I got home from work I have been feeling depressed. I don't know why. It's just like a little grey cloud hanging low over my head, weighing heavily on my shoulders and other cliches. I'm sighing a lot. And my feet are cold.

And more than anything I have this craving for cheese. A nice big chunk of cheddar cheese. But if I eat that I will feel guilty. I already feel fat and blobby. Bleuurggh.

What is the matter with me?

We're going out to Jan and Mike's for dinner tonight. That will be nice. It will take me out of this pit. But right now all I want to do is curl up in bed with my hot water bottle and sleep.

I'm sorry for off-loading my misery onto you; I don't usually but it just felt better out than in tonight. Just ignore me and I'll go away.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, I am so so sorry Liz. I hate to think of you feeling low at the moment. You always cheer me up so much with all your lovely photos and stories. Hope that George and a dinner out in good company will put you on a high again very soon.
(Sorry to be writing as though you haven't got a lovely husband too!)

Wendy (Wales)

Sackerson said...

Was it high white cloud where you are today? White sky drives us crazy, too.

mdmhvonpa said...

It is obvious! You are depressed that you are no longer at work!

Work harder, wage slave!!

;) ... really though, go do something to cheer yourself up.

Lindsay said...

Ask George to put that lovely head on your lap and look at you with soft brown eyes - that should make you feel better.

Dragonstar said...

Poor Liz! Depression is the pits. It doesn't need a reason to strike.

Oh, I know about the cheese craving. And chocolate, for that matter! And all you want is to hide under the duvet.

The break tonight should help. Don't ask us to ignore you - we'll never do that - and we don't want you to go away. So there!

HUGS!!!

Suburbia said...

Sharing is what blogging's about isn't it?! Hope by now you're feeling a bit better.

CherryPie said...

I get those feelings too sometimes... So sending you some *big hugs* you need them xxx

I get the chocolate craving :-/

MissKris said...

'Tis the menopausal blues, I'm thinkin'. For some reason, every now and then I'll get melancholy like that for no discernable reason that I can think of. Or wake up in the middle of the nite feeling edgy. When that happens, I figure the good Lord needs me to pray for someone...anyone...so I pray for every person who comes to mind and everyone else in between. Where would I be if someone hadn't prayed for ME?!? Even without a sense of taste, I crave what I remember to be salty things...especially Cheddar rice cakes 'coz they're so CRUNCHY! Eat the cheese and forget about it is my advice, HA!

Rose said...

Liz, We all feel this way sometimes, or at least I do. Going out tonight is the best antidote for the blahs; chocolate is a close second.

If it makes you feel any better, you have made my day. I just scrolled down to the previous post and found the award you gave me. What a surprise, and how nice of you! I am honored. You know I always enjoy your posts--most of the time you make me laugh, but the serious ones make me stop and reflect. You're a great blogging friend!

Susan said...

Hi Liz! Sorry you are feeling low and I hope i is short lived. But remember it is the low and down times that make our happy times even better! I hope tomorrow is better~I'm sure george will do his best to turn that frown upside down!

Leslie: said...

By the time you read this, you'll be up on Saturday morning. I sure hope a good night's sleep has helped to brighten your mood. And maybe George will be a good boy today and you won't have to chase all over town looking for him. And maybe he won't chew up any chair cushions or food you're preparing for yourself. Think of me making a weird face here to make you laugh!

Liz Hinds said...

Thank you all! You're very lovely.

We had a good time last night and I am perkier this morning I'm pleased to say!

Elsie said...

I hope your night out helped you beat the blues.

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Sorry you're feeling low and also that I didn't get here earlier. I should do whatever you need to do and cuddle up with the hotwater bottle - and George!

Ruthie said...

Oh, Liz.


Big hugs!!

Anonymous said...

No, I'm not going to ignore you! Depression, no matter what severity or lack thereof it is, is awful and I sympathise.

I do think you're doing the right thing by going out. But you should also have that cheese...it may do the trick and after all, it's only this time, isn't it?

I hope you feel better tomorrow, Liz.

Joy Des Jardins said...

Well, I'm a little late....but I bet your little "blues" spell is probably gone by now. I hope you had a great time out with your friends. I hate those blue days...they pop up out of nowhere sometimes....hope you feel a lot better now sweetie...