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nadine_mn

(3,702 posts)
10. I used to enjoy crafting and painting
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 04:36 PM
Apr 2017

but somehow managed to make that stressful (because I can't bring myself to make art for sake of creating art - it has to be for someone else. So have been a member of group that swaps various art or craft projects which sometimes is wonderful. However some ridiculous sense of 'perfection' has crept in and now its more stressful than relaxing)

I should go outside more - esp now before mosquitoes really come out - but again, I start judging myself - why am I outside on a nice day? I should find a job and contribute more to household...which sets off another depressive cycle of negativity. I am such a Debbie Downer to myself... I know I would be giving anyone else the same advice.

I wish I could find an off switch in my brain. I like your option of researching - that sounds like something I could get behind Maybe take some webinars as well, so I feel like I am doing something while still not brooding.

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Feel like crying all the time [View all] nadine_mn Apr 2017 OP
have your med dr check your medications MFM008 Apr 2017 #1
Here's the shitter - our current insurance doesn't cover mental health nadine_mn Apr 2017 #7
Hugs shenmue Apr 2017 #2
Where do you live? RockCreek Apr 2017 #3
Hey you.. irisblue Apr 2017 #4
Hey thanks for needed hugs nadine_mn Apr 2017 #9
We gotta talk irisblue Apr 2017 #5
I have found a few "therapeutic" activities MedusaX Apr 2017 #6
I used to enjoy crafting and painting nadine_mn Apr 2017 #10
You are singing the song of my people! Scruffy Rumbler Apr 2017 #8
I think that I need to keep track of what generic I am getting nadine_mn Apr 2017 #11
Hi Nadine_mn... Scruffy Rumbler Apr 2017 #12
Aww thanks! That is so sweet nadine_mn Apr 2017 #13
Hang in there, talk to your doctor about your meds steve2470 Apr 2017 #14
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