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I'm feeling really down. The kind of mood where it's hard to even find the energy to talk about it or even think about it. The kind of mood where you just feel like being by yourself somewhere and laying down and just staying quiet.

Well I'm really wanting to get off the prednisone because I have a terrible belly bloat because of it and I'm trying really hard with diet and exercise but it's not going down. That in itself is contributing to my blue mood. [QUOTE=wanttobeRAfree]The kind of mood where you just feel like being by yourself somewhere and laying down and just staying quiet. [/QUOTE]

Sometimes you just need to listen to your mind/body's requests and take some time to reflect and reboot.

 

Without the valleys, the mountains wouldn't really be mountains, now would they? Wantto, listen to your body whenever you get those "hints."  As long as it doesn't become excessive, there's nothing wrong with laying low for a while.  You seem to indicate this is from your pred. and will pass, so just go with it for now.  I hope you feel better soon.  We all understand those "blue" feelings.  Damn I woke up the same way I went to bed...I started a list this morning though about the subject that is bothering me. It's a step towards righting what's wrong....Hope you're feeling better soon Sweetie. Don't be too hard on yourself; we all go through it. It's ok to just worry about yourself....pamper yourself and be selfish if your want. Your deserve that. wanttobe, I always find a list helps me get the thoughts out of my head and on to the paper. I hope it helps. 

 

One other thought I have, since you mention you are low on energy and are dieting...are you getting enough of the right foods?  Maybe combined with the pred drop, it's not leaving you enough energy.  Many peopl cut down or cut out carbs and that can affect our serotonin levels.

 

Take it easy on yourself and I hope you're feeling better soon. wanttobe, I always find that it helps me to just be alone with some of my favorite soothing music. Or just shut myself away for a little bit from the rest of the world and it's stresses. Sometimes as  mab52 said just doing nothing is good too. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks to all who have responded- your kind words and advice have really made me feel cared for when I have popped on & off today. It means a lot to have this cheerleading because there is certainly none where I am.

 

I am taking ALL of your advice-good stuff. Except sorry Innerglow- for lunch I had reduced fat cheddar cheese popcorn and a lowfat vanilla icecream cone LOL- I think that was my way of pampering myself... I think you are right though- next week I have to rethink my choices.

InnerGlow shouldn't really talk about dietary choices and mood...she's been depressed too and ended up having Coca-Cola and a miniature Butterfingers for lunch. 

 

I'm so lame-most of the time I feel best when I stick to a routine.  Exersize, eat sensibly during the week, splurge a little on weekends.  I think feeling a little in control makes me feel secure.  It's good that it's summer, if I feel overly hungry I keep watermelon or cantelope or something on hand.  If it's all cut up in a bowl I can munch on and off all day and stay on track.

 

Whatever is going on at home, I hope you have someone close that you can share with.  Maybe just someone to bitch with, and let off steam.  wantto... sorry you're blue... sorry things are getting you down....  I know it's not easy sometimes with all we have on our plates and little or no support to hold it all together...

 

but, we're all here... caring that you're blue..wishing we could help brush it all away.

 

Hang in there

 

wanttobe, hang in there sweetie. cutting down on pred is soooooooo hard. it took me almost a year last time. It was so worth it though when I finally got off it. I told my rheumy I will never ever ever take it again. After being off it, I can see how cranky it made me.

 

I have a lot going on at home and no one to talk to, so I understand. It's not good because it causes additional stress, but right now there's not much I can do about it. I'm thinking about starting a journal just to get stuff off my chest so I can sleep again. I've never been one to do the journal or diary thing, but it's cheaper than therapy, lol. I'll let you know if it helps.

 

feel better soon!

deb

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