Bummed

[Marilyn]

Sorry I'm not on here much lately. My work days are filled with dire news, phone calls from lawyers and financial people. Trying to get out and find more business opportunities. It's depressing out there.

When I'm not at work, I'm at home trying to catch up on things here. We've had lots of outside committments lately which helps get our minds off work and on to much more important and uplifting things. The house is suffering though, and that's depressing.

It's kinda like our weather right now, drastic highs and lows in one day. It wears you out.

Perhaps things will settle down a bit in a month or two and become more "normal" or at least a new "normal" again.

[DianaB]

I'm sorry that you're dealing with such depressing stuff with your business. Why don't you see if you can find someone from your church that would be willing to clean your house for a couple of weeks and get you back on top of things? It sounds like you have enough to deal with without worrying about the house. I know that when I feel behind I have one of the granddaughters come over and help me. {{{{{{Marilyn}}}}}} I think that you need a hug.

[donna1990]

Marilyn, sorry your are Bummed.
Will not be long until Spring is here.

[AngieDoogles]

I'm so sorry you're feeling down Marilyn. *hugs* I can definitely relate to coming home and still feeling sad or bogged down by things from work. I've had some days where I just came home and cried for a while. I'm getting better at dealing with it and I'm going to try to get out in the professional community more because I think that will help too. I'm going to be going to TN Health Care Campaign meetings and local National Association of Social Workers meetings. I think it will help to be around others who are dealing with the same things as me. Is there anything similar that you could get involved with? I know you are already busy outside the home, but it seems like work and financial stuff is what's stressing you most right now. Perhaps networking would help bring in more business and you could also learn how other professionals are coping during the hard times. I hope you feel better soon.

[gja1000]

I know this is a trying time - I have to insulate myself from it and I find that I don't listen to the news much anymore - I just don't want to hear depressing news, even though I know it is happening, I just don't want to be exposed to talk about it. I know you can't avoid it because of your work, so that makes it even harder!!! Things will change, they always do, but how they will change remains a mystery.....

[Janet]

I'm sorry you're feeling so low Marilyn. So many people are having to deal with these tough economic times. Just know that we're here for you and for each other.

Like you Gayle...I'm just not watching the news as much. I use to be such a news hound, but I need a break from it all. Just too depressing. It will get better....it's just going to be awhile.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

I'm so sorry you're feeling down Marilyn. *hugs* I can definitely relate to coming home and still feeling sad or bogged down by things from work. I've had some days where I just came home and cried for a while. I'm getting better at dealing with it and I'm going to try to get out in the professional community more because I think that will help too. I'm going to be going to TN Health Care Campaign meetings and local National Association of Social Workers meetings. I think it will help to be around others who are dealing with the same things as me. Is there anything similar that you could get involved with? I know you are already busy outside the home, but it seems like work and financial stuff is what's stressing you most right now. Perhaps networking would help bring in more business and you could also learn how other professionals are coping during the hard times. I hope you feel better soon.

Thank you all for your kind comments. I am feeling a bit better, hey, it's the weekend!!!! Yaaaaa!! Angie, I try networking. Some of my outside activities involve work related networking. Right now, these activities become pity parties of sorts. We just get depressed together.

When I got home from work yesterday afternoon, Hubby knew I'd had a stressful week, so he took me to eat at the Texas Roadhouse. I couldn't believe how packed it was. Looked like there were a lot of us escaping. This morning, hubby got up early and let me sleep. When I got us, he had cleaned much of the house for me, or at least organized and straightened. He did clean the kitchen. Sometimes they come through for us.

I'm keeping all of you in my prayers. I know we are all being affected by all of this. It sounds like it's especially close to home for Lynne. So hope this all turns around soon, but it's in God's hands. He knows what is best for us. Just have to keep realizing this fact.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Thank you all for your kind comments. I am feeling a bit better, hey, it's the weekend!!!! Yaaaaa!! Angie, I try networking. Some of my outside activities involve work related networking. Right now, these activities become pity parties of sorts. We just get depressed together.

When I got home from work yesterday afternoon, Hubby knew I'd had a stressful week, so he took me to eat at the Texas Roadhouse. I couldn't believe how packed it was. Looked like there were a lot of us escaping. This morning, hubby got up early and let me sleep. When I got us, he had cleaned much of the house for me, or at least organized and straightened. He did clean the kitchen. Sometimes they come through for us.

I'm keeping all of you in my prayers. I know we are all being affected by all of this. It sounds like it's especially close to home for Lynne. So hope this all turns around soon, but it's in God's hands. He knows what is best for us. Just have to keep realizing this fact.

I can see how that could happen. I guess with my type of work, it helps to talk about it and know that you aren't alone. Maybe in your case it would be better to stay away from work-related stuff when you're off?

I'm glad you're feeling better. Any exciting plans for the weekend? It's so nice of hubby to be there for you when you're feeling down. At least you have that to be thankful for!

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

I'm so sorry you're feeling down Marilyn. *hugs* I can definitely relate to coming home and still feeling sad or bogged down by things from work. I've had some days where I just came home and cried for a while. I'm getting better at dealing with it and I'm going to try to get out in the professional community more because I think that will help too. I'm going to be going to TN Health Care Campaign meetings and local National Association of Social Workers meetings. I think it will help to be around others who are dealing with the same things as me. Is there anything similar that you could get involved with? I know you are already busy outside the home, but it seems like work and financial stuff is what's stressing you most right now. Perhaps networking would help bring in more business and you could also learn how other professionals are coping during the hard times. I hope you feel better soon.

Just wanted to add that I'm sure it's tough dealing with the things you have to each day. Financial issues are one thing, and they can be depressing, but seeing first hand the really cruel aspects of our society and their manifestation on children must be really difficult and stressful. So good that there are people like you who care and are trying to make a difference. My hats off to you, and hugs, too!!!

[Janet]

I hope you're feeling a bit better Marilyn. I know it can be difficult to pull ourselves out of our lows, but we can when we focus on what's really important.