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Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
Just feel weary of winter; weary of how my life is; under the weary is all kinds of other things, I'm sure, including worry.
Kath
Posted by Bobby on February 17, 2009, at 12:53:28
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
Try to look foward. It's a habit that must be practiced.
Posted by Partlycloudy on February 17, 2009, at 13:21:32
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
Hand the worrying over here. I specialize in it, especially unfounded ones, but I'll take on any and all.
Sending you some sunshine from my neighbourhood. It's a bit cool for around here, but there are no clouds in sky.
pc
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 14:12:20
In reply to ((((Kath)))), posted by Bobby on February 17, 2009, at 12:53:28
> Try to look foward. It's a habit that must be practiced.
~ ~ - Hi Bobby - Thanks. Looking forward to the winter being over is an excellent idea. I'll try to just imagine the Spring shoots poking up through the earth. I think I'll let my 'inner child' make a drawing (with my non-dominant hand) & put it on the fridge!!
Other forms of looking forward can cause me trouble, as they trigger worrying. My T suggested that when I'm stressed - to think of & plan for my DH & my retirement in the country. That doesn't work for me, as a main part of my stress is whether our son will ever be successful in being on his own. There's a 'gremlin' inside me that keeps pushing forward the image of us always having him living in our rec room (or wherever).
I wish I could be positive & create the image of him living happily & successfully independent - not with us. I'm not sure how I can achieve this.
Thanks for your hugs & your support. :-))
KathPS - isn't it something how some little curved lines around my name feels warming & reassuring!!
Posted by jammerlich on February 17, 2009, at 14:15:56
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 14:17:08
In reply to (((((Kath))))), posted by Partlycloudy on February 17, 2009, at 13:21:32
> Hand the worrying over here. I specialize in it, especially unfounded ones, but I'll take on any and all.
~ ~ ~ Ohhhhhh - how could I do that!!! :-)
Visualization works pretty well for me. Maybe when I start to worry, I'll imagine putting it in a very large 'worry box', with the plan of someday mailing it to you!!> Sending you some sunshine from my neighbourhood. It's a bit cool for around here, but there are no clouds in sky.
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> pc~ ~ Thx for the sunshine!! Gladly accepted. We had some this morning, but it's disappeared. We've had a few nice sunny days. DH & I sometimes joke around: if it's been gray for several days & the sun shines - "OH - WHAT is that bright round thing up there!!!!!!!!!!OMG"
:-) Thx PC - somehow, just knowing that people care & are aware that I'm not feeling great helps me cope.
It feels like actual 'support' - as in something that can help hold me steady during weaker times.
thx so much, luv, Kath
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 14:19:17
In reply to (((((Kath))))) )))))worry, winter, life((((( (nm), posted by jammerlich on February 17, 2009, at 14:15:56
Thanks jammer.
Going to sign off now & NOT do my thing that I sometimes do of staying online for hours & then feeling shi**y & feeling I've wasted so much time! Going to make some tea & read my book, curled up on couch!
hugs, Kath
Posted by SLS on February 17, 2009, at 14:27:02
In reply to ((((Kath)))), posted by Bobby on February 17, 2009, at 12:53:28
Dear Kath,
I have no words of wisdom - just a whole lot of affection.
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- Scott
Posted by SLS on February 17, 2009, at 14:29:43
In reply to ((((Kath)))) » Bobby, posted by SLS on February 17, 2009, at 14:27:02
You can have a hug too, Bobby.
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lol
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Posted by Gabbette on February 17, 2009, at 14:36:02
In reply to Above for ((((Kath)))), but for Bobby..., posted by SLS on February 17, 2009, at 14:29:43
Posted by jammerlich on February 17, 2009, at 15:39:59
In reply to Re: (((((Kath))))) )))))worry, winter, life((((( » jammerlich, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 14:19:17
Tea and a good book sound like wonderful internet alternatives. Whatcha readin'?
Posted by Sigismund on February 17, 2009, at 15:59:49
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
((Kath))
Winter's almost over. It's autumn here, and the sun is already heading north. How long does your winter last? 9 months? It can't.
Posted by Garnet71 on February 17, 2009, at 16:17:37
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
Here's some Spring for 'ya:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSw7CcAXPWk
Hope it brightens your day :=)
Posted by Dinah on February 17, 2009, at 18:08:22
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
Posted by angela2 on February 17, 2009, at 18:26:28
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
(((((you)))))
Winter weather gets to me sometimes too. Feel better soon.
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 19:55:03
In reply to Re: (((((Kath))))) )))))worry, winter, life((((( » Kath, posted by jammerlich on February 17, 2009, at 15:39:59
Jammer I'm reading "Dark Angels" by Karleen Koen (her well-known book is "Through a Glass Darkly".
This book was written after Through a....but it actually takes place before it.
I'm enjoying it. Takes place in the reign of Charles II & at present it's about events in his 'court'.
:-)) Kath
I love reading. Are you reading anything?
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 20:31:17
In reply to Re: Could use some hugs, posted by Sigismund on February 17, 2009, at 15:59:49
Hi Dec,
It lasts about 5 months!!!!! Feels like 9!!
My husband assures me that by mid-March the snow will be melting & most of it gone by early April. (I can't argue, since my memory is so bad!)
Thx for your kindness & for distracting me somewhat.
love, Kath
Posted by TexasChic on February 17, 2009, at 20:32:25
In reply to Re: (((((Kath))))) )))))worry, winter, life((((( » jammerlich, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 19:55:03
I offer my hugs and affection too! You've been such a lifesaver to me! I appreciate you more than you know!!!
-T
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 20:35:01
In reply to (((((Kath))))), posted by Garnet71 on February 17, 2009, at 16:17:37
Thanks - that was lovely.
:-) Kath
Posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 20:41:17
In reply to Re: Could use some hugs, posted by angela2 on February 17, 2009, at 18:26:28
Thank you all.
What a lovely outpouring of support.
Thanks. I'm feeling a fair bit better. I'm trying to be positive.
Went to CBT tonight & they used an example from my 'check-in' to demonstrate how thinking about things in a different way can lead to different feelings!
But as to all you - what lovely people hang out here!
xoxo Kath
Posted by jammerlich on February 17, 2009, at 21:14:34
In reply to Re: (((((Kath))))) )))))worry, winter, life((((( » jammerlich, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 19:55:03
I am, indeed! In print, I'm reading "Mr. Ives' Christmas" and I've got three audio books going, "Siddhartha", "Hocus Pocus", and "A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century". It's sort of a lot to juggle!
Posted by Cass on February 17, 2009, at 22:22:50
In reply to Could use some hugs, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 12:42:43
I just took a hot shower to warm up. So this is a nice warm hug.
Posted by Bobby on February 17, 2009, at 23:07:28
In reply to Re: ((((Kath)))) » Bobby, posted by Kath on February 17, 2009, at 14:12:20
When I say look foward---I mean positive things with eager anticipation. I hope you find a way to block out the negative images of your son-----they are his problems now and he'll never learn if someone's always there to catch him--consciously or subconsciously---it will always be a crutch----an ace in the hole. Put on a coat and get outside for some fresh air and exercise---that's a good start. Plan that future!
http://www.imeem.com/people/TsIQl20/music/SW3dKQKx/poco_follow_your_dreams/
Posted by Bobby on February 17, 2009, at 23:12:14
In reply to ((((Bobby Kath SLS )))) Squish! (nm) » SLS, posted by Gabbette on February 17, 2009, at 14:36:02
as my daughter always pipes,((((((Grouphug!)))))
Posted by Phillipa on February 18, 2009, at 0:00:40
In reply to Scott/Gabbi/Kath and everybody else, posted by Bobby on February 17, 2009, at 23:12:14
Kath maybe we can start a thread about what hugs mean to everyone. But What's Scott And Bobby Doing Hugging? Well In A Group hug that's fine. Showering also and reading on my nice heating pad. With the pups and cat. Love Phillipa
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