Tuesday, August 23, 2011
I Don't Recognize Myself Anymore
I'm not sure where I'm going with this post. Think I just need to sort out some puzzling, rather disturbing thoughts I've had going on for quite some time. Keeping these musings to myself has not resulted in any positive action to change who I've become, so maybe going public will help. I've been trying to figure out how to reinvent myself for years . . . anyone have a clue as to how that happens? I was diagnosed with recurrent major depression in 1998 and with the struggles to survive the abysmal black pit of despair that accompanies each meltdown, I've degenerated into a slug zombie. I once was an active, responsible, fairly organized, caring individual who could get things done when called upon. I could cook for my family, keep a neat (maybe not squeaky clean) house, pursue hobbies, and hold down a full-time job outside the home. No more. At age 70, I now can barely manage to get basic necessities taken care of . . . like laundry, grocery shopping, feeding my husband and pets. I'll post again on this subject - or maybe not - but perhaps I've started a new direction in trying to make the time I have left on this earth a little more productive.
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Hi Sue. Sometimes its enough to just be. Hope things work out, take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your fabulous bears!!!
Many many people are trying to cope with depression at some level in this fast world we live in today and it must be sooo hard.
Maybe giving yourself a little challenge of say creating a new creature or using a different technique and just seeing what happens....playing around.....may spark that zest for life and ignite a passion for things again.
Just remember you are a fantastic bear maker and have so much more to discover.....
Takecare and be happy!!
I will send you a BIG SMILE :)
Hugs Lindaxx
Thank you, Amanda and Linda, for your comments. Just within the last couple of days, I've gotten three orders for bears . . . isn't that amazing? I appreciate your thoughts and guess I will get started on those bears.
ReplyDeleteSue Ann, Not sure if you remember me, but I am one of the Kathys from Louan's show. I am sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. I always think of you as the sweetest bear lady that I know. My prayers are with you that God will bring you through this dark time and enjoy your life and creativity again. I know how difficult going through dark times are having been through some myself. I know how scary it is not to really know how to proceed back to your old self. I will keep you in my prayers my sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteKathy Casey
Yes, Kathy, I certainly do remember you! One of the things I enjoyed about Luann's shows was that she had such nice people associated with it and it was always fun! Thank you for your kind message - I appreciate so much your thoughts and support. I hope life is good for you now and that at some point, we'll cross each other's paths again.
ReplyDeleteSue Ann