Sunday, February 14, 2010

I'd rather cross the plain with a handcart!

Not that anyone seems to read this anymore, but I thought I would document what is going on for my own benefit. My February Funk has hit. My mind is sufficating. I am again at that point where I am holding on by the skin of my teeth. I have tried to use a light therapy light which has helped a little. I had myself tested on my levels of Vitamin D (I was low. Like 21 and 32 to 100 is normal) and was prescribed a high dose of Vitamin D. I took it on Saturday morning and don't feel much different. The part that is most frusterating is that I am not just lying down and taking it and acting as if I can do nothing. No! I am fighting to have a sound mind every day, but I find myself upset over the smallest of things. I find myself blaming Kent for more than his share. I find myself struggling to push those negative thoughts out of my head, but they seem to attack me from all sides. When I get outside and exercise I do notice it helps, but so much of my brain is fighting that desire and making me want to lay in bed and (or sit in the house) and do nothing. I feel inside like I am paddling for all I am worth in the water and every time I see something to grab a hold of I feel like it's a false hope. I hate feeling this way, but I am so thankful to know that I only have to hold on until spring hits. Once the sun comes back I know that my mind will go back to normal like it always does. I just keep holding on hoping I can make it through one more day as I get closer to the spring.

6 comments:

Melanie said...

I'm in a funk (for different reasons -but you would understand) too. I'm just waiting for a day -or even an hour- where we can go to the zoo. I can get you in free (you might have to pay for Braxton though). I'll call ya if we get a good morning or afternoon this week. Oh, and I read your blog, but I just don't comment often.

darcy said...

Hang in there. Is there a friend you can meet for a walk outside during the day? Then you'd have an appointment that wouldn't be as easy to get out of when you're feeling blue. Anyway, I hope you get some sun shine and start feeling better.

Rebecca said...

ooh ooh I am reading this! I am sorry you are feeling this way!! Keep at it you will get through it!

Carrie said...

Marlies ... hugs to you! I am so sorry that this is such a hard time for you. I am very proud of you for doing all that you can do overcome it. You can TOTALLY do it!

Stacy said...

Marlies,
I am sorry that this is your struggle. I had a great time last night, and wished that I could have stayed longer, but a family of five takes so much work! Let's get together, ya, ya, ya!

Robin said...

YOU CAN DO IT!!! I hate the winter and the overcast skies. I would love to move back to Arizona or California. I'm counting the days until Spring. I planted some flowers inside from seeds recently. They've started to grow already and just seeing my little seedlings sprout up reminds me that Spring is right around the corner!! It helps me fight the winter blues :-)