I had a rough day today. Just one of those down days where I didn’t manage to get out of bed until noon. I think part of it has to do with the heavy drapes in the hotel room that block out the sunlight. Good if you need to sleep during the day, but I rely on the sun to help me wake up, especially when I am depressed, so I think I may have Terry open the curtains before he leaves tomorrow morning, just in case.
It’s fascinating to me how things can quickly and easily snowball when your emotional and mental state is already somewhat fragile. I think part of it is hormonal, as well, as I am about a week away from cycling and I seem to get cranky, grumpy, weepy or whatever the week before. Add to that the fact that I did not get the 4 hours of work in yesterday that I wanted to and a message left on our answering machine at home about the electric bill that didn’t get paid before we left and I went to bed last night not feeling so great about myself. That led to being very tired in the morning and not wanting to get out of bed. Which led to full body aches, a headache and more general glumness.
But I was also able to pull myself out of it. I took a nice, hot shower, I sent a text message to Terry to have him call me on his next break so that I could attain some comfort from hearing his voice, I plotted out a course of work for myself so that I could feel like I was accomplishing something and I got a bite to eat. Now the sun is out, my aches are receding and I feel much more normal.
I am so grateful for such a caring husband and work to occupy my mind.
(((Jenna)))
It’s true that when your cycle decides to have a holiday (and, of course, it never takes you with it 🙄 ) one’s mood gets in really deep shade of blue.
Nevertheless, I’m glad your day is getting better. 🙂
Hey, there, you! I’m standing here with my pompoms in hand doing a special Rah-rah-Jenna cheer. If only you could see me, you would HAVE to laugh!
Hm, funny, last week I wanted to slap enyone who spoke…. 😉
((hugs))
Something wrong with the link to your ONS. It opens and just say “It Works”
Or maybe I cannot see them?
Vvery good Barbara, that brought a smile to my face, I bet it did for Jenna too!
Keep smiling, Jenna!
(((Jenna))) Congratulations on pulling yourself out of the blahs. You go, my friend! 😀
Have you talked to your Dr. about your bluesy feelings accompanying your cycle? I know that sometimes they can give you medicine to get you through that if you need it. I get the same thing. I always know when *ahem* “aunt flo” is coming to visit because I’m always inconsolably crying the day before, no matter what.