How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[AvidFan]

Having a difficult week with some suicidal ideations. I think, no that can't be me struggling but it is. My oldest son who makes inappropriate comments said a few rude things to me and it hurt, he thinks it's funny but he can't pull it off. But I feel like an outsider at work and lonely at home so there's no place for me in this world I sometimes feel.

😥 Hope you can feel better soon.

 

[AvidFan]

I am feeling quite alright at the moment. I think cutting back on the workload is starting to make a difference, as well as sleeping better lately.

 

[luminance]

Lots of rain and strong winds outside due to the storm. I like that it's cold, but hopefully, the power won"t cut off or anything, and that it won't be as destructive.

 

[Baywasp]

Extremely annoyed by everything and ready to give up

 

[TragicReality]

Feeling kind of low. My husband and I were talking about how we were younger in the 80s and 90s it seemed like there was a positive future for humanity. Now it just seems like everything is bleak. I realize full well that people have been predicting doom for thousands of years and I sure hope humans can still avert it. The problems is we are so divided about what the causes are and what should be done. I just finished writing a letter about REITs and housing to the federal government. I'm proud of it but I know it's just a drop in the bucket. People are furious that our PM let in a huge number of immigrants last year when there isn't enough housing to support that number, and rental prices are insane. I don't want to spark a political debate but I am very concerned about what's going on here, a lot of corporations buying up housing and profiteering. I don't really understand why young people aren't rioting over housing in the major cities. Vancouver has the world's highest real estate costs and Toronto isn't far behind.

Yet none of this involves me personally as we own our strata apartment with no mortgage. I guess I empathize because we spent so many years struggling, and I'm concerned by the amount of poverty and homelessness. But luckily my nephew and nieces are okay, with parents who have money and are willing to set them up with healthy down payments. I'm so very grateful to not have to worry about housing, even though we have other financial worries. I just wish I could feel more optimistic about the future.

The serenity... to accept the things I cannot change. I've made dozens of posts on political forums, written letters and that's about all I can do... besides vote. But sometimes it seems like all stripes of politicians are only interested in lining their own pockets, and something like 60% of politicians here own multiple properties so there's a conflict of interest over soaring real estate values.

Thank you for writing letters. I don't have that kind of gift of knowing what to say, you say it's a drop in the bucket but it all helps. I'm agreeing with everything you're saying of our country. I'm very worried for both my sons for housing. I'm on a list, I hope in the next few years I will have a small place. I'm renting a room, but I lucked out on affordability and finally a landlord who isn't awful. It's temporary but I'm thankful.. I just wish especially for my younger son that rooms to rent weren't like applying to an actual apartment. They want to know everything. I'm going again to see my sonthis week and hopefully we luck out and he gets a job. Another thing I really have a big grudge about is temp agencies.

It's really sad that immigrants were brought over and there is no housing for them.

 

[TragicReality]

I'm ok, but I'm having trouble sleeping. I've got plans that I can't change and that is probably why. Then I just worry about something going wrong. Still thankful but I want some sleep.

 

[Windhover]

Hope sleep comes along @toomuchreality . Do you have a plan B in case something goes wrong? Rhetorical question. Plan B's help me to settle my mind when changes and plans are underway.

hug

 

[Windhover]

Having a difficult week with some suicidal ideations. I think, no that can't be me struggling but it is. My oldest son who makes inappropriate comments said a few rude things to me and it hurt, he thinks it's funny but he can't pull it off. But I feel like an outsider at work and lonely at home so there's no place for me in this world I sometimes feel.

It sounds strange to say you are not alone in feeling alone, but you have us, here, who share that ache. I hope you feel better soon. Offspring have such a clear view of us - they assume! - that they don't realize their off the cuff commemts are over the line.

 

[Angie]

3:17am

I think strange thoughts in the middle of the night. Its a lonely time. But overall I am doing better, I am getting enough sleep, albeit in strange intervals.

Have a dentist appointment today, that is always a bit stressful.

 

[Pebble mouse]

My foot is sore and I feel idiotic but apart from that I'm fine right now.

 

[Bergerac]

i'm actually do really well right now thank you for asking. i had a very hard week last week but have fully recovered and actually happy and want to be alive. how have you been doing?

mike....

That’s really uplifting and wonderful to hear. I’m so pleased.

 

[Bergerac]

My foot is sore and I feel idiotic but apart from that I'm fine right now.

Why is your foot sore?

 

[Pebble mouse]

Why is your foot sore?

I knocked boiling water on it

 

[Bergerac]

I knocked boiling water on it

I often do that onto my fingers, so you’re not alone. Hope the burn heals fairly quickly, and you have some cream to apply.

 

[AvidFan]

3:17am

I think strange thoughts in the middle of the night. Its a lonely time. But overall I am doing better, I am getting enough sleep, albeit in strange intervals.

Have a dentist appointment today, that is always a bit stressful.

Hope your dental appointment goes OK. The last one I had I was going through diazepam reduction and had a crazy time when the hygienest was doing her thing (I affectionately call it waterboarding!). Despite the other one using the suction thing some water went down my throat the wrong way and my drowning reflex kicked in, I ended up shaking and coughing/retching over the sink and my hands were like jelly. I think I'd rather actually have a procedure than the hygienist, I always tell her she could get a job making enemy agents talk!

 

[1964dodge]

I am feeling quite alright at the moment. I think cutting back on the workload is starting to make a difference, as well as sleeping better lately.

i hope you can keep getting better

mike.....

 

[1964dodge]

Extremely annoyed by everything and ready to give up

i hope you keep fighting and never give up

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

3:17am

I think strange thoughts in the middle of the night. Its a lonely time. But overall I am doing better, I am getting enough sleep, albeit in strange intervals.

Have a dentist appointment today, that is always a bit stressful.

i hope the dental appointment goes well

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

My foot is sore and I feel idiotic but apart from that I'm fine right now.

i hope the foot pain goes away soon

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

That’s really uplifting and wonderful to hear. I’m so pleased.

thank you. every once in a while between the chronic pain/illnesses i become overwhelmed and want to give up. i am fortunate that it is rare and most of the time i can force myself to be happy. how are you doing today?

mike.....