Change - So good yet so overwhelming

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Change - So good yet so overwhelming
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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 1:53pm

I am so bummed. This time of year is normally my favorite. I LOVE fall. Football games, cool air, beautiful foliage, and bright blue skies make me feel so alive and happy. But....this year I'm not feeling it. And I think it is because so much else is changing in our lives. I walk out into the sun and cool air and feel vulnerable. Perhaps there is a "too much sun" disorder.


I wouldn't trade the big things going on in our lives for anything else, but this has me feeling confused and strange.


This is probably the silliest thing you've read. You probably think I'm off my rocker! But, what do you think? Does weather have a big affect on your moods too?


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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 2:08pm

Yes, that's why I love mother nature. *smile*


Don't worry, tomorrow is another day, another change in weather, another mood...better mood for you. *wink*

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 3:54pm

Hi Ting,


I think I know how you feel. Ever since the hot temperatures here in DE have cooled down, considerably, I'm feeling the need to sleep longer and I am getting a bit depressed. In fact, it took me a while to get out of bed on Monday, so I know how it feels.


You and Caly are also going from living in a place that isn't controlled by a landlord, and you both are now going to be in charge of everything.

 


Hugs,


Sebastian


 


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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 4:10pm
We just talked about this in my group yesterday Ting.
My counselor said that they find that more people go through mood changes as the seasons change. And many of the women in my group are going through just not feeling right.
Plus you are going through big changes in your life. I think you are so normal. It makes sense to me.
Hugs,
Laurie

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 6:14pm

You know, Seb, you might have something there. I have had a bad time getting up in the morning and when I do, I keep saying to myself that I don't want to work anymore. I haven't had that feeling since I was in a huge crises when I was 35. I spent seven years not wanting to work anymore, and this is not as bad, but it's not good. Today was better than the rest of the week. Maybe tomorrow will be even better. Of course, it is getting warmer here as the week goes on.


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Blue

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 6:20pm

I think the weather plays a huge part in how we feel. I also think how we feel has an impact in how we view the weather. Normally, I love the sunny, warm days. Sometimes, though, I hear the rain on the windows and just snuggle down farther in my bed in the morning. Or, that may be a great day to light a fire and read a good book with somebody snuggled up next to me. It's so intertwined, I believe.


I'm sorry you've been feeling this way. Lots of things going on in your life, and the lives of your family members. Like Rogue (I think it was Rogue) said, that's the beauty of mother nature and I personally hope we are never able to harness her. Everything affects everything else. Tomorrow will be just a little different.


Hugs


Blue

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 6:26pm

I'm sorry you're not enjoying the weather change! You guys do have alot going on right now. I love the change from summer to fall, fall to winter is another story. But, I am having a very hard time getting up in the morning and just have a general lack of motivation right now. I do think it's the weather........

Shannon

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 7:13pm

I know for me a lot has to do with the time change or lack there of.

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 7:19pm

I bet so too Caly! It is a stressful and happy time all at once. It is a big decision...but a good one too.


I like embracing change. It is hard..but seems easier if I take it head on! Fall is one of my favorite times. Love it over X-mas time. And Spring is close second too.


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Roxy

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 8:35pm

I agree with you. I like getting up when it is light out. It seems like I should just sleep in until the ole sun starts peeking over the horizon. I also think I have taken on a whole lot with teaching an extra class every day and I am not getting enough sleep at night. Plus the divorce, plus needing to learn about all my own bills and expenses,

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Thu, 09-20-2007 - 8:42pm

Hi,

I get depressed at holidays but weather or changing seasons do not bother me. I wanted to say that I love your little pictures of SallyAnne. LOL She is just darling! OMG- I could just give her a huggle.

Take care,

CHange MODe
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