I don't believe it is possible to snap out of depression - it a slow process and you can only really take it one day at a time.

hi, i have long been there to many times:
i have tried so many things
each time is different
i will give you a list
and then check to se what is good for your list/what works doesnt

-excericise
-buy somthing
-say it is okay to be in this space
-take a day off
-drink
-coffee
- stay awake late (dont sleep as much)
-stay away from wheet
- DO SOMETHIGN EXCITING (i dont know what that looks like for you)(not hurting others or yoursefl)
-cry

For me, counseling has been my thing. Just talking over solutions and what to do socially is helping 100%. It's well worth the $20 per week (which adds up, but worth it!).

Exercise also helps -- but a.) recent root canal b.) recently had a monitor fall on my hand at work and still dealing with a contused wrist that doesn't want to move one way (or acts really cranky if I do), c.) it's too cold out and d.) my bike needs to go into the shop but I can't afford it ... and riding one-handly with poor brakes isn't a good idea (I tried).

Buy something - I'm constantly broke and having to call the local food bank (embarrassing, truly) ... hence the cause of the majority of my stress, anxiety, and depression. Having almost no food in the cupboards - especially when that's a trigger - is not particularly good. I like being well stocked in case of an emergency. At the moment, it's remedied ...

Say it's okay to be in this space: Damn right, I own this friggen' depressed life and it's all mine, mine, mine! If I want, I can have a pity party for three: me, myself, and I Might not get me anywhere fast, but I'm learning these are normal and it's okay to have an occassional pity party as long as you remember not to use the pity parties as an excuse to hide from life.

Take a day off: I don't have a lot of leave time due to a constant stream of medical appointments, dental appointments, and an up-and-coming weeks vacation in Florida.

Drink: Can't drink, on meds for diabetes and anxiety; bad idea.

Coffee: Every morning.

Stay awake late: Do that anyway - part of my anxiety and worsening attention issues is that I can't get ENOUGH sleep.

Stay away from wheat: Ditto. I also stay away from gluten. And processed foods with corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup. And artificial colors. And since that's about everything at the regular grocery store, I've since started shopping Whole Foods. It's more expensive, so I still have to shop around for prices, but I am very choosy about what I do and don't eat. It's why I never have enough time - I don't go out and buy a lot of food; I pick up whole foods and come back and make my own stuff.

Do something exciting: Yesterday I had a root canal - does that count? I bought my guineas their Christmas presents. PetSmart has these flannel animal blankets for 3 dollars off AND it benefits local pet charities (or something). Oreo got his blue blanket (which he used to make a guinea fort on the couch as soon as he got used to his new blanket) and Benny got a red one which he promptly ignored for his other blanket - this really ugly flowery black skirt I gave to him when he was a baby. I think he likes running and jumping on his new blanket because he was doing that while running around the kitchen last night - but not sure.

Cry: Egh, then your eyes get all red and puffy and you can't really see. Sometimes it helps to cry, but I try to avoid it. I'm a tough cookie.

I like baking for people. I'm a really good baker and so I like baking stuff for people. Holidays are a good excuse to do that.

Still taking it one day at a time and trying not to throttle my littlest guinea ... who is currently learning patience. Way to bang my head against the brick wall (it's working, but only at his pace, i.e. slow progress)!

- Serenity

Oh dear. How about if I take a moment to express my sympathies for use at your next pity party?

Then I center in on the one big question: how do you bake without wheat, gluten, or corn fructose? I can't imagine it tasting good.

Sorry about the root canal. I saw a picture of the Panama Canal this morning, and it looks pretty nice. I doubt the Root Canal is as charming.

Well, I felt pretty good in this place: Travelled over 600 miles to get there and hang with cool people and help out. And help my friend, former classmate, and former recording partner Jason celebrate the big 4-0 and network.



And the train stopped in Redding in the middle of the night this morning. It was cold.

(I'm the one on the right keeping it all in balance despite sub-par equipment.) More work=more fun.

Or get new work.

I just hope nobody tried dancing on that stage while it was still in THAT condition.

The crowd was obviously not on the stage - and it wasn't hardly a Justin Timberlake concert. I had to mix standing - from the usual monitor mix position - although we had no monitors - right in front of the right main speaker. I had to rely a lot on eye contact from band members and venture into the middle of the room from time to time to see what was there.

Obviously, if it weren't for the fact that it was for a friend (the guy playing the red Telecaster) I wouldn't have done the gig if it were around the corner let alone travel to do it.

It was a matter of trying to make his party as good as it could be, 1200 miles or not.

He's a good person, an amazing musician, a great engineer, and a fine producer himself. It was an honour to be asked = even if it was after I got there. It helps to know people - I don't think I would have made myself broke for Christmas if I didn't think that I was being asked to make things sound right under bad conditions.

You know. Because Aspies have no empathy.

ROFLMAO. You are right, no empathy at all.

For those who look at the pic I posted and my other posts and don't get why it was funny that I was needed to do what I was doing, this is the kind of place I am used to working at and will liely be at sometime this summer for a month or so: http://www.radiostarstudios.com/radiostar.asp



That's tracking. Here's what is very similar to what I am used to mixing on and where I will be mixing as soon as my project gets funding:



So it's funny for me to be mixing on Barbie's Dreamhouse baby mixer.

Sorry for the thread hijack.

I once called up one of my former professors completely frustrated with work and life and just the whole world in general. I guess I was depressed or getting depressed.

He offered me a great bit of wisdom.

He said: "I'm going to call you back at this same time tomorrow, and you tell me where you are going on vacation."

You need a vacation, S. You pick the place and you go.

And no whining about money. If I can find a place to stay in NYC for $23/night including breakfast, internet and a hot tub - then there's a way you can plan a cheap trip too.

Once you know where you are going, let me know - I have the links to all the hostel places - complete with pics and ratings.

You need a vacation, Girl!!!!!!!!!!