Do You Feel Down Or Stressed?

[mammaduke]

We Are All Here For Anyone Who Needs To Vent. God Bless Everyone.

[Annette1990]

Lifes good at the moment for me =) Although, I do have my days now and again.

[clarebear]

Even when im feeling down i wouldnt want to post my sadness and put everyone else in a low mood, you just plod on i guess, we all get down from time to time. :merry:

[kelly ann]

Thanks Mammaduke, so kind!!

[officepro4u]

We Are All Here For Anyone Who Needs To Vent. God Bless Everyone.

I would love to vent, but afraid it would take all day. Plus, I don't think everyone wants to know how desperately sad/scared I am right now. I don't want to bring anyone down. You are always welcome to PM me if you want. Otherwise, I will continue to post and pretend like I am happy for now! You know what they say, "You bring about what you think about". So, I will think happy thoughts and wait to feel that way.

Diana

[mammaduke]

I would love to vent, but afraid it would take all day. Plus, I don't think everyone wants to know how desperately sad/scared I am right now. I don't want to bring anyone down. You are always welcome to PM me if you want. Otherwise, I will continue to post and pretend like I am happy for now! You know what they say, "You bring about what you think about". So, I will think happy thoughts and wait to feel that way.

Diana
CHECK YOUR PM, I SENT YOU A NOTE:)&

[mammaduke]

If anyone wants to pm me if they feel down I'm here.:celebrate:

[Head Elf]

What a good idea.... You are truly kind heart. To offer and PM. You are definately on Santa's nice list.

[mammaduke]

I know durning this time it is hard for everyone. We all need someone to talk to , there is making the perfect meal for Thanksgiving, trying to make that christmas morning right for everyone. Hopefully we can all vent when we have to. My life isn't perfect & I need to vent every once & awhile, yet I know there are others to talk to that feel the same way this time of year.
God bless everyone! love you All, Debbie

[Christmasstar]

but today, i am just crazy as it was a crazy day. Snow storm coming I am sure is what got all the kids bouncing off the school bus walls!
:yahoo:

[mammaduke]

Glad you are doing better today. It seems the closer we get to the holidays the crazier people seem to get. They are driving crazy, rude to others, Just going nuts.

[clarebear]

Your a very kind person mammaduke, the world needs more people like you. :razz: :nice:

[novelist]

*(Like I posted in another thread, my Dad passed away in October. I'm trying to keep life here at home as normal as possible. I have four sisters and we are all going through the same thing. When we feel down, we call another sister. I have my moments, and cry at the drop of a hat! At the same time, since my Dad had been failing, if he were alive, then we would still worry about him. WE all find comfort knowing he is at peace now., and not suffering anymore. Also, I don't want to ruin the holiday for my wonderful husband and step sons. I know my Dad wouldn't want us to grieve for very long.

[Annette1990]

*(Like I posted in another thread, my Dad passed away in October. I'm trying to keep life here at home as normal as possible. I have four sisters and we are all going through the same thing. When we feel down, we call another sister. I have my moments, and cry at the drop of a hat! At the same time, since my Dad had been failing, if he were alive, then we would still worry about him. WE all find comfort knowing he is at peace now., and not suffering anymore. Also, I don't want to ruin the holiday for my wonderful husband and step sons. I know my Dad wouldn't want us to grieve for very long.

Novelist...
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I can so relate to what you are going through. I lost my mom in March of 99'...as time goes on so does life. But there is not a day that I don't think of her. The holidays especially make it hard. But you have to stay strong as you have said for your family. They need you. And it's ok to cry at a drop of a hat...heck I still do too sometimes. It's part of grieving and being human. I wish you and your sisters the best. It's nice you have each other to "lean" on. I also wanted to share this special poem for you. I found it online and gave it to my dad...the first Christmas without my mother. I hope you don't mind me sharing it with you. Take care of yourself.

I see the countless CHRISTMAS TREES around the world below
with tiny lights like HEAVEN’S STARS reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so SPECTACULAR please wipe away that tear
for I am spending CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST this year. I hear the many CHRISTMAS SONGS that people hold so dear
but the SOUND OF MUSIC can't compare with the CHRISTMAS CHOIR up here.
I have no words to tell you of the JOY their voices bring
for it is beyond description to HEAR THE ANGELS SING.
I know HOW MUCH YOU MISS ME, I see the pain inside your heart
for I am spending CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST this year.
I can't tell you of the SPLENDOR or the PEACE here in this place
Can you just imagine CHRISTMAS WITH OUR SAVIOR face to face
I'll ask him to LIFT YOUR SPIRIT as I tell him of your love
so then PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your HEARTS BE JOYFUL and let your SPIRIT SING
for I am spending CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN and I’m walking WITH THE KING.

Wishing you and yours the best!
~Annette~

[mammaduke]

Annette that was beautiful what you wrote.
novelist : Remember always that he is there to help you durning this hard time.
I just found out my friend died this week & It's really hard now.

[Annette1990]

Annette that was beautiful what you wrote.
novelist : Remember always that he is there to help you durning this hard time.
I just found out my friend died this week & It's really hard now.

Thanks Mammaduke..How are you doing? I'm sorry to hear about your friend too. Goodness, the Lord must really be trying to fill his choir. I hope all is well with you.

[Maebeary]

I think the stress will come on at school as Christmas gets closer. Right now...doin' okay. My prayers do go out to all who are feeling down for any reason.

[xmascrackers]

I think everyone feels down at some point during this time of the year, with missing loved ones, financial pressures, time pressures and everything else. The pity is that often people take it out on others who dont deserve it. Pity the counter staff at stores with customers who are rude, abusive and just plain nasty - because of some imagined slight, look at the drivers on the road with road rage and dangerous driving, Look to your neighbours when something doesnt go right - whether it be the cake in the oven burning or the paper being late. Santa Claus may be thought of as larger than life - but then so are most peoples emotions over this time of year. My way of coping is to find a little time each day, be it 5 minutes, where I sit and do nothing but drink a cup of tea and let my thoughts roam - I imagine opening a box in my head, - sometimes I listen to a song, read a poem, watch the water rippling in the river, or just watch the clouds go by. This is my time and I am allowed to be as down and as sad as I want to be. When my time is up I collect up all that sadness and pain, shove it back in the box and lock it away. It will still be there tomorrow - but I control when it affects me.

[novelist]

Annette: Thank you so much for that beautiful poem. It reminds me of the funeral mass for my father when the priest told us that if someone asked my father if he would like to come back to us, he would say no. Heaven is such a beautiful place, he wouldn't want to leave . Thanks again!

[Annette1990]

Annette: Thank you so much for that beautiful poem. It reminds me of the funeral mass for my father when the priest told us that if someone asked my father if he would like to come back to us, he would say no. Heaven is such a beautiful place, he wouldn't want to leave . Thanks again!
You are very welcome. If you get the chance and enjoy to read check out this wonderful book called 90 minutes in Heaven. By Don Piper...I highly recommend it to everyone.

[morelia92]

Annette: Beautiful poem..

Novelist: My prayers go out to you right now and those arms you feel are me huggin' you long distance.


I have been a lil' grumpy coz I want to do more and buy for others. I like to give. This year I have been a lil' overwhelmed and haven't had time to make any gifts or bake.

I know I will take time in the next week or so to do that!

The only thing I hate about Christmas is the commersalism (did I really mis spell that? LOL)

My love goes out to each of you at this blessed and magical time of the year!

[SparkleNana]

I just read through this thread. It reminded me that we know there will be many stresses for us all at Christmas time. And there may be some really big, sad things that happen. But all of us here do love Christmas, and want it to be peaceful and beautiful for our family and friends. Any thing that we can encourage each other to do in advance, will help us all to save the magic of Christmas.

We can do our best to handle our finances throughout the year. (What a challenge that is this year!) We can try to save - or to buy gifts ahead - or do whatever works for us to make the financial part better. We can help each other try to keep things from overwhelming us. Not bite off ore than we can chew. Especially this year, keep our goals modest. And have fun with our friends on these boards, so our spirits will be high.:merry:

[christmascreations]

I am overwhelmed always but I am a single mom of 3 boys in baseball season and work 3 jobs so I guess that would explain it....lol

[sugarplum fairy]

I am very stressed right now. I am planning (and paying for) a wedding, getting things ready for graduation and college, son's T-ball team mom, middle daughter's having surgery in June, working, dealing with family illness, and your typical Mommy worries. This wedding has really put me over the top. We are trying to do as much as we can ourselves without hiring someone. I don't sleep well because I have so much going through my head. My daughter isn't half as stressed as I am. She just keeps saying "Everything will work out like it's suppose to." When I find a caterer I will feel much better. Thanks for letting me vent a little.

[mammaduke]

I hope being able to talk about things helps you get through itI hope you find the caterer that you need .
You have s full plate & it's ok to vent here, we are all friends here to help each other through whatever is bothering us.I am very stressed right now. I am planning (and paying for) a wedding, getting things ready for graduation and college, son's T-ball team mom, middle daughter's having surgery in June, working, dealing with family illness, and your typical Mommy worries. This wedding has really put me over the top. We are trying to do as much as we can ourselves without hiring someone. I don't sleep well because I have so much going through my head. My daughter isn't half as stressed as I am. She just keeps saying "Everything will work out like it's suppose to." When I find a caterer I will feel much better. Thanks for letting me vent a little.

[yuletide]

I do need to vent - but, never seem to - Life has been tough lately and I am fighting to keep my head up. Dad died one year ago. Mom is 80 and needs alot of help. three boys are basically good - but, one hit puberty - need i say more? I just need some joy and less sadness. I am trying so hard - My minivan was stolen too. We went and bought another one - then they found the stolen one - still in good condition - just dirty. So I spent too much and didn't need to. Oh well, such is life!
Yule

[ReineV]

I am the poster child for why stress is not good for you. I'm about to turn 24 in a couple of weeks and I already have a small streak of white hair, an ulcer and suffer from panic attacks. I really let stress get to me...and NOW....well. Wow. Where do I begin? I'm planning a wedding and although my family is taking care of most of the expenses, my fiance and I will be paying for the invitations, the minister, the photographer, the programs and the dj. That may not sound like a lot, but we've also put money down on a new home that is being built as I type this. I work at a job that is deadline driven, but of course, they pile on more work than the normal human being can handle and it's just all down hill from there!

But I keep reminding myself to let go and let God. I remember that what I'm going through is nothing compared to what other people have gone through or are going through. I count my blessings and realize that it could be much worse! I'm thankful I have a wedding to stress over. I'm thankful that my fiance and I are this young and have a house to stress over. I'm thankful that I'm even alive to feel stressed. I just have to praise God for giving me everything that I'm stressed about in the first place!

I reduce my stress through prayer, looking at pictures of friends, music and the Merry Forums!

[yuletide]

seem to have the right idea! Keep up the good work!
Yule

[usafvet]

I am the poster child for why stress is not good for you. I'm about to turn 24 in a couple of weeks and I already have a small streak of white hair, an ulcer and suffer from panic attacks. I really let stress get to me...and NOW....well. Wow. Where do I begin? I'm planning a wedding and although my family is taking care of most of the expenses, my fiance and I will be paying for the invitations, the minister, the photographer, the programs and the dj. That may not sound like a lot, but we've also put money down on a new home that is being built as I type this. I work at a job that is deadline driven, but of course, they pile on more work than the normal human being can handle and it's just all down hill from there!

But I keep reminding myself to let go and let God. I remember that what I'm going through is nothing compared to what other people have gone through or are going through. I count my blessings and realize that it could be much worse! I'm thankful I have a wedding to stress over. I'm thankful that my fiance and I are this young and have a house to stress over. I'm thankful that I'm even alive to feel stressed. I just have to praise God for giving me everything that I'm stressed about in the first place!

I reduce my stress through prayer, looking at pictures of friends, music and the Merry Forums!

I certainly can understand your stress, but I admire your willingness to recognize your faith in how God will provide. As long as you maintain that faith, you'll be fine. Sometimes it may be difficult to not stress over everything, but always remember that God has a plan and knows the desires of your heart. No matter the task, no matter how big the obsticle, God's will shall be done. The road may seem glim and the travel may be a bumpy one at times, but always remember that He'll never leave nor forsake you or your fiance.

May you both be blessed this time as you prepare for your wedding, your house, and living together to serve a tremendous God.

[ReineV]

thanks yuletide and usafvet!

[Billy Battles]

I don't usually get down. Everyone always tells me I am too laid back. I might get upset however it is only for a moment. I don't dwell on things.