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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Depression: Learning How To Sail My Ship


How many of you suffer from depression, sadness ,dysthymia, constant feelings of worthlessness or guilt over something out of your control? Well join the club sista, we are all in this together!
Depression is a life sucking debilitating problem that has followed me for many years now, beginning when I was a teenager.
I have learned to hide my sadness fairly well until the last few years, I am usually a smiling happy go lucky appearing person on the outside, in public mostly. My family can attest that at home it is a totally different story. Home is where you find me in bed on bad days, no energy to do anything, up all night due to insomnia. On medication I am better some days, but it is a constant struggle to get anything done.
Slowly and day by day, I am learning how to sail my ship myself with prayerful guidance from above.
Without prayer and turning my struggles over to God, I would be nothing, He is my Rock and my salvation.

Lets focus on just what is depression, you need to recognize and then accept that you have an actual problem. It is really easy to blame your problems on other people, but take a good hard look at yourself first. It's ok, we all make mistakes and take the wrong paths in life. I have taken many paths of resistance and learned how to get back on the right path again.

From Healthline.com

Symptoms of depression can vary. They may manifest themselves differently from person to person. People who suffer from the condition often experience several of the following.

Sadness

The most common symptom of depression is a feeling of sadness or emptiness that lasts for more than two weeks. In the case of dysthymia, it can last for longer than two years. Dysthymia is a type of chronic depression in which a person’s moods are consistently low.


Worthlessness

Continual feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or helplessness often accompany the condition. People tend to focus on personal shortcomings or past failures and blame themselves when their life does not go the way they would like.

Irritability

Depression may cause people to get easily frustrated or angered, even over small or insignificant matters.

Fatigue

People with depression often experience lack of energy or feel tired all the time. Small tasks, like showering or getting out of bed, may seem to require more effort than one can manage.

Crying Spells

Sufferers may find themselves crying frequently for no apparent reason.

Apathy

People with depression commonly lose interest or stop finding pleasure in activities that they used to enjoy, including sex.

Restlessness

Agitation and restlessness, including pacing, an inability to sit still, or hand wringing, may occur with depression.

Lack of Concentration

People with depression may have a difficult time remembering, maintaining focus, or making decisions.

Withdrawal

Many people with depression shut themselves off from the world. They may isolate themselves, not answer the phone, or refuse to go out with friends.

Sleep Problems

People’s sleep habits are likely to change as a result of depression. They may not be able to fall asleep or stay asleep, or they may wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to go back to sleep. Other people may find they sleep for long periods and don’t want to get out of bed.

Overeating or Loss of Appetite

Depression can often cause a lack of interest in food and weight loss. In other people, depression leads to overeating and weight gain.

Thoughts of Suicide

Thinking or fantasizing about death is a serious sign that needs to be addressed right away.

Physical Pain

Physical symptoms, such as body pain, headaches, cramps, and digestive problems also can occur.

Wow, do you have almost all of those symptoms, me too at one time or another. Taking it day by day for me is the best plan, thinking of what good things you have in your life instead of all the bad.

Getting help immediately for deep feelings of suicide or self harm is imperitive, it is not failure to want to kill yourself, I have had these feelings myself, attempted several times ( yes I am a suicide surviver and thankful for everyday I am alive now!) but there is help for those feelings and people that do care about you and love you, even though you hate yourself right now.


Take overwhelming projects in small sections will help you accomplish them and feel good about yourself.
I have this huge mess right now out in my sun-room, it seems to be a catch all for everything that I don't want to deal with. I know that it needs to be cleaned up and I stare at the overwhelming pile of mess everyday. That room has become a source of anxiety, depression and avoidance for me, so I made a choice to take that chore in small sections. I will update you on my progress, if you will share with me some of your overwhelming anxiety producers too, deal?

Let's sail our ships into the sunset each day with faith, hope and love. Praying for you until next time.



 

 

Monday, February 16, 2015

We Have Snow, But This Is HOT!! #BigGreenGiveaway #organic #greenliving

As I sit here looking out my window snow and sleet are falling and the news is reporting a night full of more wet, cold nasty stuff. I pray that where ever you are it is warm and safe tonight. Here in NC we get snow and ice only a few times a year and people literally freak out, running to the grocery store to stock up on their bread ,milk...........and toilet paper. Across the country it is bitter cold, but I have a HOT Giveaway to tell you about!!

This giveaway is awesome $6000 worth of natural, eco-friendly, green living love! Starting today 2/16 and running until 2/23 you have the chance to win some sweet prizes!

So enter now!! It will warm your heart for sure! Be sure to tell your friends and family.


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 Living green, healthy and organic is more than the products you buy or the lingo you use. It's about the day to day choices we make. Buying from a company that has our family's health at the core of their being or choosing to recycle. Simply taking a moment to pick trash off the ground or buying used are small steps that make a huge difference. The #BigGreenGiveaway is one more step. Each of the companies listed here are all living green, healthy and organic and they want to help you as you make those green or greener choices.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Big Green Giveaway, Natural Organic Goodies #biggreengiveaway #greenliving #naturalliving


WOW!!
Super excited about participating in the Big Green Giveaway. I try my best to eat as much organic type foods and try to promote a healthy lifestyle to my family. I always want to learn more about natural and organic living, it is such a better lifestyle for our families.
I am eager to see what the Natural Organic Network is all about. They are kicking off their site with a crunchtastic giveaway!!

The giveaway begins on February 16th so you gotta join now and get in on all the good stuff that is coming, time is running out. Sign Up HERE

If you are a blogger and want to get in on all the action, you can sign up as a blogging guru and join in the giveaway promoting your blog in the process. 

A new group, Natural Organic Network has put together a giveaway of all natural and organic products currently valued at over $5000.00!

The giveaway starts Monday, February, 16th at 7 am est till Tuesday, the 24th at 12:00 am est.
I also wanted to let you know about it ahead of time because Natural Organic Network has something special JUST for my readers! They're providing you with the chance to obtain additional entries by subscribing to their email list! Don't worry they won't sell your info and you'll only receive one email a day at the most. Each day an email with information leading to a free entry will be sent out to you special readers. This is ONLY for those who subscribe between now and the giveaway! You will want to open the emails and follow the directions each day to receive your additional codes for the 16th. So click here to sign up as a subscriber and get those additional entries! If you're a blogger and would like to join in the giveaway visit their National Organic Network for additional information.


Come on and lets learn more about being crunchy!!

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