You know something I've found out about myself? I need other people. At the same time I must admit that most people drive me completely insane so it is a fine line.
While most that see me on a regular basis think I am a happy go lucky outgoing individual , I have to tell you that over the past 10 or so years it has for the most part been an act. I had gotten into quite the depression.
Over the last 6 months, however, I feel like the sun has started to shine again. I am involved in an exercise class, I'm volunteering at my kids school, I've met some new people...that I enjoy. I have to say that this little add on is imperative because I've met a lot of people over the last 10 years and some can just move on along on that little road of life.
I didn't realize how much I needed to be out there and socializing. I want to be quite clear that I loved staying home with my babies, and that I would never change that for the world but I would tell new mothers to make sure and get out there. Don't worry so much about germs and not fitting in or knowing anyone. Typically you will find at least one person to chat with and if you don't talk to your baby.
The same goes for those of us with kids off to school. The first few times I went to my exercise class I felt completely out of place. Then I started talking to a few people and now it is a heart warming group effort of sweat and pain. It's a good thing I promise.
Depression is a weird thing for us girls. You can have everything going for you and still be completely depressed. It doesn't make sense but its true. Those are the days that you need to step outside for some sunshine or find a friend and enjoy some laughter. Don't call your gossipy friend because that will just get you mad or annoyed. Go with your fun friend that finds the good in everything. Mainly get outside of your waller pit and get the stank off of you!
We will all have days when tragic things happen in our lives or we aren't feeling well and those days are fine to waller. Just don't stay there. Take a shower, get the stank off of you and get out there to find someone who is worse off than you and make their day brighter.
My mother always says. The best way to cheer yourself up is to do something nice for someone else. You should try it. It really works!
Enjoy your day people it is a gift.
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