tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post8743172160637724649..comments2024-01-09T07:07:27.409-06:00Comments on kathy's kampground kapers: I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just A Little Unwell ......Kathy's Klotheslinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-36412214176878481372011-11-27T12:51:29.381-06:002011-11-27T12:51:29.381-06:00I have that problem too except it's when a sto...I have that problem too except it's when a store is crowded :o(mamahasspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049292242708654609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-35312701373142337292011-11-27T09:43:39.033-06:002011-11-27T09:43:39.033-06:00Thank you for sharing your experience because it h...Thank you for sharing your experience because it helps to know that I'm not alone. I have depression and anxiety and know all too well the difficulty finding the enthusiasm to go out and then dealing with anxiety. <br /><br />And I hope you share your crafted creations when you finish :)Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516832244348723175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-79316056116264258592011-11-24T02:29:45.088-06:002011-11-24T02:29:45.088-06:00Oh Kathy, wish I could have been there to hold you...Oh Kathy, wish I could have been there to hold your hand. I have never had a panic attack, but my son gets them occasionally.<br />I have been in a might funk myself, but I suppose I have some good reasons. Knee infected, weather grey wet and cold. Still in mourning, & hating to be so helpless about doing things.<br />Ah well, I am sure it will all be a distant memory next year!Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074676856646898900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-61385984718233324402011-11-23T09:53:28.966-06:002011-11-23T09:53:28.966-06:00Here is an informative article from Columbia Unive...Here is an informative article from Columbia University (rather than a vendor of the lights) on light therapy for S.A.D. <br /><br />http://www.columbia.edu/~mt12/blt.htm<br /><br />Here is an article from Consumer Reports:<br /><br />http://www.consumerreports.org/health/free-highlights/manage-your-health/winter_depression.htm<br /><br />Amazon.com sells a variety of SAD therapy lamps but I would read up about them prior to buying one.Sextanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869179401767968180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-61902385186311545142011-11-23T08:51:13.091-06:002011-11-23T08:51:13.091-06:00probably a good idea to get your meds checked but ...probably a good idea to get your meds checked but you might also check out those special lights like Sextant suggested. I hate the shorter days and it's very hard to get me to go out at night. Once out the door and on my way I'm usually OK but getting me out of the house after dark in the winter is not easy. But yay on the fabric!ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-81932672193449002712011-11-23T08:43:27.024-06:002011-11-23T08:43:27.024-06:00Kath I was beginning to get worried!!!! I know how...Kath I was beginning to get worried!!!! I know how you feel though, the sun seems to hide this time of year and the weather won't behave...it's hot it's cold!! You're going to be fine!<br />hugs<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-46750441603653902102011-11-23T08:43:26.434-06:002011-11-23T08:43:26.434-06:00Kath I was beginning to get worried!!!! I know how...Kath I was beginning to get worried!!!! I know how you feel though, the sun seems to hide this time of year and the weather won't behave...it's hot it's cold!! You're going to be fine!<br />hugs<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-3297842034335941512011-11-23T08:03:23.771-06:002011-11-23T08:03:23.771-06:00Kathy, my heart was thumping. I know a panic diso...Kathy, my heart was thumping. I know a panic disorder person and admire her will and self control when unexpectedly sandbagged. I admire yours, too.Stuff for poop eaters--I need to find that.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-89510353927181437522011-11-23T06:45:03.536-06:002011-11-23T06:45:03.536-06:00If you find your mood in a the dumps a lot in the ...If you find your mood in a the dumps a lot in the winter months, check out Seasonal Affective Disorder. It is change in brain chemistry due to reduction of light in the winter months. Its a big problem in Russia. It can be treated by simply sitting under a special light for so many minutes a day. <br /><br />I seem to suffer from the gloom when there is a lot of snow on the ground and the weather is just pure crap. I have found two great aids. The Christmas Tree and hot chocolate. We leave our tree up until April (obviously an artificial). For me there are two requirements, the tree lights have to be on, and the lights have to be colored (non-led) lights. Tried the LED lights one year and I hated them. Too harsh & the colors are pure, there is no element of natural lighting in them. No good for wintertime blues therapy, at least for me. My wife watches my tree lighting behavior. Some time after the vernal equinox, I stop turning on the tree lights as soon as I walk in the house. A couple of days of failure to turn them on and boom she starts beating the drum to take down the tree. I am not even aware of not turning them on. <br /><br />The hot chocolate. I am a chocolaholic, but oddly I have never cared for hot chocolate even as a kid. But in the past 10 years when suffering the ravages of winter, I have found it to be very comforting, even though I am still not all that terribly fond of the stuff. In other words, I don't find that much pleasure in drinking it, but I feel better after I do. <br /><br />Of course there is that other stuff that we have discussed elsewhere. My wife and I call that being snowed in. An afternoon of being snowed in is very therapeutic. Of course I don't have people knocking at my door wanting bags of ice.Sextanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869179401767968180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-41252628386687397182011-11-23T06:07:11.281-06:002011-11-23T06:07:11.281-06:00I know that feeling. It is scary, unsettling, and ...I know that feeling. It is scary, unsettling, and hard to explain to someone who has never experienced it.<br />It's one of the reasons I hate crowds. In spite of the panic, you managed to get your fabric. Good for you. Happy sewing.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-14271080233033761222011-11-22T23:27:13.383-06:002011-11-22T23:27:13.383-06:00Wow - I can feel the peril in your writing. I am s...Wow - I can feel the peril in your writing. I am sorry it is like that for you.<br /> <br />It was nice to have the fabric tho', huh? I know the girls will adore what you make for them. You are so talented.<br /> <br />Have a nice Thanksgiving my friend. I hope it is quiet and relaxing.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-43473245247836605582011-11-22T23:17:07.915-06:002011-11-22T23:17:07.915-06:00Oh I know that tingling little feeling all too wel...Oh I know that tingling little feeling all too well. You did amazing getting yourself out and to a safe place again. Yay you!<br />Thank goodness for yummy fabric. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-86784761273735128842011-11-22T23:04:35.815-06:002011-11-22T23:04:35.815-06:00It seems like this is the time of year when it all...It seems like this is the time of year when it all gets a bit wonky. It's the weather and the dark and all the pressure of the holidays (which are supposed to be fun, right?). I hope tomorrow dawns with new excitement. <br />I totally understand the noble feeling. I always feel exceedingly virtuous when I manage to find a steal.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1673736213160843245.post-53914905391189253952011-11-22T22:57:42.020-06:002011-11-22T22:57:42.020-06:00good job getting yourself out and about...ugh on t...good job getting yourself out and about...ugh on the near panic attack...glad you had the fabric to comfort you...eating poop...hmmm...hope tomorrow is a better day for you.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com