Feeling blue lately

[DjFunkyFife]

i'm in about the same boat as azdesertrat, at least a couple times a week i get struck with depression-like feelings... sometimes it only lasts part of a day, sometimes it goes over a couple days... and i just have to barrel through. But, i also believe a dog helps... i live by myself, and had a dog up until 3 years ago when he died... and i need to get another one, cuz i think that would help

 

[Giggles]

Feeling blue and decline of lung function seem to go hand in hand, huh! My last bout of decline I actually wrote an article about how I felt for the CF Roundtable and it really made me feel ALOT better! So maybe writing out how you feel will be good for you. I also feel that it is okay to feel down about CF. CF is a HARD disease to live with. The thing to remember is to not feel down for too long and get back up on that horse. I think we need to give ourselves permission to be down, mad, scream, depressed. It is okay we do not have to be the FIGHTER 24/7. But to remember to not hang out in that state for too  long.... Hang in there! And concentrate on what you do have control over, do the best you can to manage and maintain your health and keep pushing forward but also allow yourself to be blue........ This too shall pass and the sun will always come out tomorrow, right! Hang in there and stay strong!<br><br>

 

[Giggles]

Feeling blue and decline of lung function seem to go hand in hand, huh! My last bout of decline I actually wrote an article about how I felt for the CF Roundtable and it really made me feel ALOT better! So maybe writing out how you feel will be good for you. I also feel that it is okay to feel down about CF. CF is a HARD disease to live with. The thing to remember is to not feel down for too long and get back up on that horse. I think we need to give ourselves permission to be down, mad, scream, depressed. It is okay we do not have to be the FIGHTER 24/7. But to remember to not hang out in that state for too long.... Hang in there! And concentrate on what you do have control over, do the best you can to manage and maintain your health and keep pushing forward but also allow yourself to be blue........ This too shall pass and the sun will always come out tomorrow, right! Hang in there and stay strong!<br><br>

 

[Giggles]

Feeling blue and decline of lung function seem to go hand in hand, huh! My last bout of decline I actually wrote an article about how I felt for the CF Roundtable and it really made me feel ALOT better! So maybe writing out how you feel will be good for you. I also feel that it is okay to feel down about CF. CF is a HARD disease to live with. The thing to remember is to not feel down for too long and get back up on that horse. I think we need to give ourselves permission to be down, mad, scream, depressed. It is okay we do not have to be the FIGHTER 24/7. But to remember to not hang out in that state for too long.... Hang in there! And concentrate on what you do have control over, do the best you can to manage and maintain your health and keep pushing forward but also allow yourself to be blue........ This too shall pass and the sun will always come out tomorrow, right! Hang in there and stay strong!<br><br>

 

[beleache]

Hi Stillfighting , <div><br></div><div> I am sorry that you are feeling down...  I think we have all been there & it doesn't feel good ..  Several things I may do when feeling blue..   I pray (if I can get to Church that seems to sooth me / comfort me..  I talk to friends/family ..  Read something up lifting..  Talk to a therapist / priest ..  Watch something funny on tv.. </div><div><br></div><div> I hope & pray you feel better soon !! Take care  <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">  joni</div>

 

[beleache]

Hi Stillfighting ,<br>I am sorry that you are feeling down... I think we have all been there & it doesn't feel good .. Several things I may do when feeling blue.. I pray (if I can get to Church that seems to sooth me / comfort me.. I talk to friends/family .. Read something up lifting.. Talk to a therapist / priest .. Watch something funny on tv..<br>I hope & pray you feel better soon !! Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[beleache]

Hi Stillfighting ,<br>I am sorry that you are feeling down... I think we have all been there & it doesn't feel good .. Several things I may do when feeling blue.. I pray (if I can get to Church that seems to sooth me / comfort me.. I talk to friends/family .. Read something up lifting.. Talk to a therapist / priest .. Watch something funny on tv..<br>I hope & pray you feel better soon !! Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[StillFighting]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your suggestions. I have tried a number of these suggestions. I find the writing part really helps. I was amazed at how much I could write and how quickly. Along with the writing came the tears...which is what I had required..a form of release.

As Jennifer stated, I have given myself permission to feel down. I know I will get back up. We all do..because we are fighters.

Thanks to everyone who responded and for the support. All suggestions were helpful.

Ana

 

[StillFighting]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your suggestions. I have tried a number of these suggestions. I find the writing part really helps. I was amazed at how much I could write and how quickly. Along with the writing came the tears...which is what I had required..a form of release.

As Jennifer stated, I have given myself permission to feel down. I know I will get back up. We all do..because we are fighters.

Thanks to everyone who responded and for the support. All suggestions were helpful.

Ana

 

[StillFighting]

Hi everyone,
<br />
<br />Thanks for your suggestions. I have tried a number of these suggestions. I find the writing part really helps. I was amazed at how much I could write and how quickly. Along with the writing came the tears...which is what I had required..a form of release.
<br />
<br />As Jennifer stated, I have given myself permission to feel down. I know I will get back up. We all do..because we are fighters.
<br />
<br />Thanks to everyone who responded and for the support. All suggestions were helpful.
<br />
<br />Ana
<br />

 

[LKBamberg]

I like reading Calvin and Hobbes. Reminds me of what I was like as a kid. ha.

Typically with CF I get depressed when I don't exercise, specifically weights. With CF muscles atrophy quicker, so it's easier to lose your gains. Also the natural dopamine helps.

These days, I'm getting away from artificial stimulus (tv, video games, drugs), and going back to natural things (exercise, socializing, random austin adventures). I think that helps, too. It's so easy to put on a fuzzy movie when you feel low, but it never has long term affects!

 

[LKBamberg]

I like reading Calvin and Hobbes. Reminds me of what I was like as a kid. ha.

Typically with CF I get depressed when I don't exercise, specifically weights. With CF muscles atrophy quicker, so it's easier to lose your gains. Also the natural dopamine helps.

These days, I'm getting away from artificial stimulus (tv, video games, drugs), and going back to natural things (exercise, socializing, random austin adventures). I think that helps, too. It's so easy to put on a fuzzy movie when you feel low, but it never has long term affects!

 

[LKBamberg]

I like reading Calvin and Hobbes. Reminds me of what I was like as a kid. ha.
<br />
<br />Typically with CF I get depressed when I don't exercise, specifically weights. With CF muscles atrophy quicker, so it's easier to lose your gains. Also the natural dopamine helps.
<br />
<br />These days, I'm getting away from artificial stimulus (tv, video games, drugs), and going back to natural things (exercise, socializing, random austin adventures). I think that helps, too. It's so easy to put on a fuzzy movie when you feel low, but it never has long term affects!

 

[stillkicking]

Whenever I'm feeling blue, I start to breathe again<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">  I know that can be hard to do when your lungs are crappy.  For myself, I always count my blessings.  It's become a daily ritual, but it really helps.  "The root of joy is gratefulness...It's not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful."  David Steindl Rast<br><br>I hope you feel better soon.  For myself, I've gotten used to not feeling good any more physically, which I can't fully control, but I can control my mental/emotional feelings and darn it some part of me is going to feel good<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">  Best of luck!<br>

 

[stillkicking]

Whenever I'm feeling blue, I start to breathe again<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I know that can be hard to do when your lungs are crappy. For myself, I always count my blessings. It's become a daily ritual, but it really helps. "The root of joy is gratefulness...It's not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful." David Steindl Rast<br><br>I hope you feel better soon. For myself, I've gotten used to not feeling good any more physically, which I can't fully control, but I can control my mental/emotional feelings and darn it some part of me is going to feel good<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Best of luck!<br>

 

[stillkicking]

Whenever I'm feeling blue, I start to breathe again<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I know that can be hard to do when your lungs are crappy. For myself, I always count my blessings. It's become a daily ritual, but it really helps. "The root of joy is gratefulness...It's not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful." David Steindl Rast<br><br>I hope you feel better soon. For myself, I've gotten used to not feeling good any more physically, which I can't fully control, but I can control my mental/emotional feelings and darn it some part of me is going to feel good<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Best of luck!<br>

 

[imported_Momto2]

Stillfighting. I hear you. Same thing here. Its so hard sometimes to find and enjoy the best in life. Ocassionally I just get in a real funk and have myself a good sobbing session. Especially when my thoughts turn to not seeing my daughters graduate or get married. Letting go and crying with a healthy dose of temporary self-pity usually helps a lot. Then I just plain get pissed off and that helps even more since, like your name, I've always been a fighter. Just know there are a lot of others with CF out there that go through the same depression from a lot of similar reasons. Its OK to not be "up" all the time and to think your situation can suck BIG TIME. Just do the best you can with what you got and no matter what, you come out a winner. Hugs to you. Find the good things in all the ***** that's chucked your way and love. Especially yourself.

 

[imported_Momto2]

Stillfighting. I hear you. Same thing here. Its so hard sometimes to find and enjoy the best in life. Ocassionally I just get in a real funk and have myself a good sobbing session. Especially when my thoughts turn to not seeing my daughters graduate or get married. Letting go and crying with a healthy dose of temporary self-pity usually helps a lot. Then I just plain get pissed off and that helps even more since, like your name, I've always been a fighter. Just know there are a lot of others with CF out there that go through the same depression from a lot of similar reasons. Its OK to not be "up" all the time and to think your situation can suck BIG TIME. Just do the best you can with what you got and no matter what, you come out a winner. Hugs to you. Find the good things in all the ***** that's chucked your way and love. Especially yourself.

 

[imported_Momto2]

Stillfighting. I hear you. Same thing here. Its so hard sometimes to find and enjoy the best in life. Ocassionally I just get in a real funk and have myself a good sobbing session. Especially when my thoughts turn to not seeing my daughters graduate or get married. Letting go and crying with a healthy dose of temporary self-pity usually helps a lot. Then I just plain get pissed off and that helps even more since, like your name, I've always been a fighter. Just know there are a lot of others with CF out there that go through the same depression from a lot of similar reasons. Its OK to not be "up" all the time and to think your situation can suck BIG TIME. Just do the best you can with what you got and no matter what, you come out a winner. Hugs to you. Find the good things in all the ***** that's chucked your way and love. Especially yourself.

 

[lilaonholiday]

Really enjoyed reading these posts, hope your lung function picks up soon stillfighting and that you feel more positive. I've always found yoga to be beneficial in lifting my mood. It has also helped with my breathing. I'm also really down at the moment after a cancer diagnosis, so I'm trying to be kind to myself and have treats to keep me going. Tomorrow I'm going to a spa to relax in steam rooms and saunas, this also helps with my lungs. I do AD whilst in there to clear them out a bit. I also find my dog is a huge source of comfort. I haven't seen her today as I'm in the hospital, and I've missed her so much. I don't have to explain my mood or talk about my cancer or cf, she just loves and accepts me. There is also the advantage of extra exercise as she needs walks, and if i'm feeling rubbish I still have to do it. This does usually help with my lungs and well being.