Walking Through Treacle.

[Theland]

I've slept most of the day, and feel like I'm walking through treacle, thank goodness, as I know that if I was fully emotionally coherent I would be sinking into a depression.
So many family problems to worry about, but I don't have the answers.
The poverty I see around me, and on the television, and then the inevitable comparison to all of the Christmassy advertisements rubbing salt into the wounds of the poor, and apparent indifference of the rest of us.
I can't put the world to rights, and neither can you, but I, like you can only try to make my little but of the world a little bit better.
But just looming at the mess! Oh dear!
Thank goodness for pharmaceuticals.

[Neveracrossword]

Theland, could it be the change of medication that's making your moods change so much? You were so, so bouncy and happy only recently (yesterday?)and now you're feeling so, so down? I know we can all have changing moods and emotions at time, but yours sound slightly more extreme.

[Theland]

Never - You are probably right. I'm not complaining, for me personally, that is, I'm aware, but not suffering, but family problems are upsetting, and the awareness of the poverty around is doing its best to depress me, but it isn't, its being kept from digging into me by this treacle feeling.
Am really just sounding off, AB therapy if you like.

[Mamyalynne]

It's hard sometimes to balance the imbalance all around us, as you say we cannot help all.

If your moods continue to lurch wildly, mention it to the GP

[Theland]

Cheers Mamya.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Theland. It sounds as if you have a proper sense of perspective, being brought down by events, happenings in the world and so on. Still, keep an eye on yourself - as Sqad would say, monitor the situation!

[Theland]

Never - Thank you.
Several weeks ago, I remember Pixie suggesting a category for Psychology.
Hmmm. I think I agree. Bit Body & Soul will do I suppose.
I'm just one of those people who really will open up about myself, but of course there are things I would like to discuss, but can't.
Que Sera.

[Patsy33]

Sounds as though the drugs are working for you, Theland. Most of us get feelings of sadness with what is going on around us at times. Try not to focus on these things that bring you down. I know, it's easier said than done. Your family will have to work things out for themselves. You've a good heart, but you need to concentrate on yourself getting better, as much as you can. Best wishes. x

[Theland]

Thanks Patsy. Maybe I need absolution!

[Patsy33]

You too?! :-))

[jourdain2]

I used to call it 'claggy boots' (probably Northern). You are still going - keep walking. :)

[Theland]

That sums it up.
Must took more meds. Quiet night ahead :-)

[Theland]

Just took morning meds. Treacle again. Good.
Nurse just been to take bloods.
Now the day is all mine :-)

[naomi24]

Why does your family have so many problems?

[Theland]

I have six children. Two are disabled a son and daughter.
Son not working mainly because of his disability, hopes to work soon. At present, struggling financially and emotionally.
Daughter, trained nurse, now can't work as severely disabled.
One of her daughters, 14, my granddaughter, recently attempted suicide. Another of her daughters is emotionally scarred by years of litigation from her biological father, (yes my daughter had a brief affair years ago). He, from Bangladesh, used the situation as an asylum seeker to get citizenship here, and the poor girl was dragged through emotionally damaging forced visits on the orders of the court.
My youngest son who lives with us has lost his job. He wants to go into nursing, but he is not giving it 100% effort.
Using class B drugs, always broke, losing enthusiasm.
My brotners marriage is over. He lives with his two daughters and their partners, his kids suffered with his drinking and temper. His son moved out and lives with a partner.
All have financial prob!ems. Brother still working, just about, takes so much time off be cause of arthritis.
My wife looks after me, bit is unwell herself.
They are the main points.
Thanks for asking.

[naomi24]

You're welcome. Just wondered why you seem to have more problems than anyone else.

[pixie374]

Theland, I agree with the others that if it seems too extreme, I would get some further advice.
I remember when I started mine, I actually felt worse for the first 2 or 3 weeks, they do take time to have their proper effect and it probably won't be a steady improvement, but hopefully over time, more good days than bad ones.

[Theland]

Maybe I'm being tested?
Thank God for Answerbank, free therapy from interested friends :-)

[jourdain2]

I don't know quite what to say, theland, having read about your family problems. All I know is that - when I could see no point in living, and somehow came through, the 'Footprints' words were true. Get all help available, medication is a great crutch to help those 'claggy boots' plod through the bog. :)

[Theland]

Just woke up in the chair !
(Naomi, and others, do you think I am unusual having a family with so many problems?)

[johnny.5]

Thank you Theland
it puts my problems into perspective
I was thinking I was carrying the weight of the world