Just needed to be heard for a little while

codemonkey

Pyxis, I have this one I used to switch it on when my alarm went off (good excuse for 15 minutes more in bed) and it seemed to work. You do have to look directly at it though.

Pyxis

Thanks Codemonkey. :A About 20years ago I bought one you had to look directly at, and it didn't suit me. I find it very hard to sit and stare at something, even the TV!, for 15-20 mins. (It was a very early model and pretty soon failed and was disposed of!)
So I think one you don't have to keep looking at would suit me better. I know these are more expensive, but if it means it'll get used, then that's better!

codemonkey

Pyxis wrote: »

Thanks Codemonkey. :A About 20years ago I bought one you had to look directly at, and it didn't suit me. I find it very hard to sit and stare at something, even the TV!, for 15-20 mins. (It was a very early model and pretty soon failed and was disposed of!)
So I think one you don't have to keep looking at would suit me better. I know these are more expensive, but if it means it'll get used, then that's better!

I agree with that. I'm pretty poor at keeping my attention on things, hence the 15 minute lying in bed having hugs with DH and dumbass dog. To be honest, I didn't really look directly at it much - I figured having it shine on my face was good enough - I don't like light in my eyes much. I did think about taking it into work where it could be on my desk but couldn't be bothered having it PAT tested. Trying this year to just get into the daylight as much as I can.

seven-day-weekend

My husband has this SAD lamp:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/sad-light-box-a20hw

He says it is much nicer than sitting in gloomy yellow light, whether it helps his condition is debatable. You can also get daylight light bulbs for gloomy weather, we have a couple of these.

http://www.bltdirect.com/energy-saving-mini-spiral-lamp-11-watt-daylight-bayonet-cap-60-watt-alternative

although there are plenty of other types.

oystercatcher

I have the old version of this, I think it helps a bit but not when I have 'flu type depression'

http://www.lumie.com/collections/sad-lights/products/desklamp

Pyxis, that was a brilliant description ( flu/cold depression) and explains why sometimes I can get myself going and other times I just seem to slip further down the side of the black hole !

Oldest gnome Matilda would love to join the thread, I will take a picture when I have energy

As for opera.... I was 'force fed' opera as a child and can't stand it :rotfl: . I don't mind you all talking about it though. I like the type of music I was taught was 'BAD' like heavy metal and 60/70/80's rock.

Mind going blank now for replies...sorry.

Husband is 'working from home' today as he is in a lot of pain after all the travelling for his buisness trip. I'm glad of the company despite the lack of peace due to TV being on all day.

Solarjunkie

Wednesday's Recovery Letter -

Letter from Sara

If you’re reading this, then you’re probably having a bad day, or even a bad week or two; it happens from time to time.
What I’m going to tell you, you may not believe, but it’s true: It won’t last forever.
You may be sat there reading this, thinking that there’s no hope or happiness to be found; doubting yourself, your strength, who you are as a person even; you may even have that annoying poison parrot sitting on your shoulder, whispering sweet nothings of negativity constantly; and you may even be planning your way out. DON’T.
There will be better days, maybe even tomorrow. I hope you’re listening to me now, because here are the most important things to remember:
You ARE strong. You ARE capable. You CAN get through this. You WILL beat the black dog.
I know that it doesn’t feel like it right now, and everything is really overwhelming and scary. I know that the intrusive thoughts are screaming and won’t give you a break for even 5 minutes. I know that all you want to do is cry, hide away or even end it all. But, the latter is NOT an option.
You have so much to live for; so much to fight for. Think about your family and friends – You have so many people that love, care and want to support you. Turn to them for help, don’t battle this alone. Shutting yourself away is the worst thing you can do. Ask for help, and I’m sure they’ll be there for you.
Look at how far you’ve come; you have fought through tougher times and came out victorious on the other side. Yes, today may well be a bad day, but it’s not infinite. Soon you’ll reach the end and step on the bottom of a ladder. Keep searching for that ladder. It IS there, and you WILL find it and come back up again. Trust me. Never give up HOPE that better days are just around the corner, all you’ve got to do is tough it out for today, scratch it up to experience and move on.
You made it through yesterday, and you can make it through today, tomorrow, and beyond. You are STRONGER than you believe you are.
Remember this mantra: REFUSE TO SINK, INSTEAD LEARN TO FLY. – Find your wings and soar up, up and away from all the negativity. You know you can do it. You’re a WARRIOR. You’re a SURVIVOR.
You know that inside of you there is a fire burning, fan the flames and get that head up. How can you see where you’re going if you keep looking at your feet? Look forward, not down or back. There are better days ahead, and one day, you’ll read this and think “Hey, she was right! Look at me now, I’m doing great!”
So now then little fighter, chin up and show the world that smile, things will get brighter. You got this.
Love, Sara x

whitewing

One of the mantras that changed my life, was

Do the best you can, in the time you have available.

Those six words on the end really helped me tackle something and not slide further into a pit of despair.

lostinrates

How's every one?

I had my body work this morning. Brutal but incredible. My bruises are already coming out. but it relaxed me incredibly well. I had a new exercise today which was brilliant the difference when it was done on one side was remarkable to compare, one side all loose the other much tighter.

geminilady

Pyxis I googled the power of the dog poem and just a warning it is very sad and could be a penguin for some

elsien

Sorry if I've upset anyone - will engage brain before posting in future.

What is body work LiR, a type of physio?

Edit - returning briefly to the subject of opera, I took my grandmother once to see Aida as she'd never been and wanted to give it a go. Would it make me a complete cultural philistine to admit it was ok till they started singing.