tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post7962311419943308303..comments2024-03-28T08:18:57.280-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: darkellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-91022027214200928382010-01-11T21:51:23.049-06:002010-01-11T21:51:23.049-06:00Ellen, I don't know if you drink but a sip of ...Ellen, I don't know if you drink but a sip of wine might help you fall alseep until you can get to the yoga class, which is really a great cure all, a stroke of brilliance on your part. I am not much of a drinker (I drink so little I never THINK TO drink, lol) but am amazed when I'm tense and I drink just a few sips how I feel things release. Too much and you have that headache compounded, but a little and it helps.<br /><br />"Marc seems combative to everything I say and questions are not appreciated. " I tell you, I know this very well and not because there's the understandable smoking recession. It can be very taxing on your psyche. At least it will be over soon, as the poisons leave his body. Still, it will be very draining indeed until then. Having the types of daily life matinence you speak of happens to us all, as we know, but it never makes it better. It is just a royal pain in the ass each time. My cable has been going out. Now the fridge doesn't make ice, when it was fine when I pulled the container out on Thx day to fill the glasses. What did I do when I pulled it out or put it back in that it doesn't work anymore? And during this artic wave the heat quit working in the bedroom... we're in a high rise and are renting from the owners so it's not even like I can call someone myself to fix it.... sigh. You are not alone. <br /><br />Today it warmed up and the sun peeked out. It will only get warmer in the next few days. It felt like spring. I hope the temps and rays streaming in your window helped. If you are in town and want to go for a little gab fest ever, give me a shout. Nwyrkrock@aol.com<br /><br />Hugs, SydRockwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12079263566326659898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-30378252628956641962010-01-09T21:33:13.546-06:002010-01-09T21:33:13.546-06:00Ellen, I'm right there with you on this frigid...Ellen, I'm right there with you on this frigid weather. Gawd, it's awful! Have you ever tried Benadryl, at bedtime? Works great for insomnia! And beef up your iron intake with iron rich foods and/or supplements for the headaches. This will also give you more energy. Hope you feel better soon!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-19541631680341911302010-01-08T18:41:14.697-06:002010-01-08T18:41:14.697-06:00And yet we'll be here for you, offering suppor...And yet we'll be here for you, offering support, and loving you anyway. :)<br /><br />Hang in there.<br /><br />)O(<br />booBridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844738855874754351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-41036851989504561302010-01-07T14:47:23.169-06:002010-01-07T14:47:23.169-06:00Oh Ellen, you sound like me! Only, the last couple...Oh Ellen, you sound like me! Only, the last couple of days my resolve to feel better about things in general seems to be working, but then, (don't hate me), we are living in temps in the 70's, so that's influencing my mood. We moved for a much higher elevation where I spent four years dealing with winter frosts and snow and everything I planted died from exposure, so it's nice to be closer to the coast where I don't have to worry, (maybe every 30 years or so a freak front could move in, but on the whole it just doesn't get that cold.) I see I missed your last post, I'll go read it and see if you're feeling better. ;-)Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-80427484916876456532010-01-07T05:34:12.973-06:002010-01-07T05:34:12.973-06:00Ellen! You are entitled to this mood! If ya want, ...Ellen! You are entitled to this mood! If ya want, I'll come over there and we can kick January's ass together. I always hate the twin monsters of January and February... and I have <i>nothing</i> to complain about since I live in Florida. Well. I take that back. The "possibility" of snow is being predicted for the weekend here. I think it's coming from Texas. So thanks.<br /><br />But seriously... a little exercise may very well be the ticket for lifting some of the doldrums. In any event, do your best, bite your tongue, and give yourself permission to feel what you feel. It really will pass, I promise.<br /><br />Much much sunshiny (snowy) Florida love from Casa Hice.Boozy Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765083787738573580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-74069963860544747532010-01-07T00:03:03.139-06:002010-01-07T00:03:03.139-06:00Perhaps when we have a blue moon on New Year's...Perhaps when we have a blue moon on New Year's Eve, the price we pay is a bit of darkness on the other side? Right now, it's midnight, and I still need to take the dogs out for their constitutional. I can't even get myself off the chair to put on my 4 coats, 3 pairs of socks, glove liners, mittens, wool hat, and scarf. I hear ya, sister. If I hold my hand out, could you give me a little pull?Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-38278036780314471752010-01-06T21:31:40.189-06:002010-01-06T21:31:40.189-06:00This melancholy is upon many of us right now, it s...This melancholy is upon many of us right now, it seems. If yoga works for you, by all means push yourself to go for it. I so understand sleeplessness and headaches. If you know your solution, grab it. Put yourself first and you'll be able to cope with the rest so much better. Hugs to you, EllenHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-26493599053747003442010-01-06T14:34:49.364-06:002010-01-06T14:34:49.364-06:00Yeah, I call those my toxic moods--I'm gonna p...Yeah, I call those my toxic moods--I'm gonna poison anybody I meet, so I hunker down in the studio and force myself to listen to cheerful music. Don't know if it works or not.<br /><br />Personally, I think the toxic times are good for me. They kinda clear the pipes and make me appreciate it when they're finally over. But it sure doesn't feel that way when I'm in the middle of one.Cynthia Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122783819915165496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-56730026005793077212010-01-06T11:42:11.348-06:002010-01-06T11:42:11.348-06:00Hmmm - I'm usually grouchy in winter - it'...Hmmm - I'm usually grouchy in winter - it's just so darn cold & inconvenient. If I didn't have to go anywhere or do anything I'd be golden LOL.<br /><br />I'm seeing a theme in the responses - get your body moving! I'm pretending that they're talking to me - Bug, get with it!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-28783627063097493512010-01-06T11:32:35.387-06:002010-01-06T11:32:35.387-06:00I'm right there with you , sister! Flood in Oc...I'm right there with you , sister! Flood in October still not resolved, yard torn up, basement torn up, living out of a box in the middle of boxes, Furnace broke during freeze, carrying around hot water bottles for days...at least we had water and for that I was most pleased...things can always be worse but things can always be better, too. I lean toward the "better" end of it, the worse just pisses me off. I understand your dilema and you have permission to stab anyone who says'<br />" things could be worse".Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-62620439384165316332010-01-06T10:54:41.449-06:002010-01-06T10:54:41.449-06:00I am pretty crabby myself! I couldn't pay my p...I am pretty crabby myself! I couldn't pay my property taxes on time because I have some renters who are way behind and unconcerned about catching up...... I seem to use sleep as an escape, in fact all I want to do is sleep. Winters are always lean for us and I know that spring will bring the relief we need, but I can't help but wonder why others are unconcerned about paying on time and could care less about the hardship it causes. Yes, I do impose a penalty, but when I need the money and they have promised it......<br /><br />Okay, I quit, I am going to go do some push-ups or crunches or something thst will generate body heat and perhaps raise my spirits...Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-26926948619381717402010-01-06T10:17:21.636-06:002010-01-06T10:17:21.636-06:00I am a snarly old grump myself - lets talk about g...I am a snarly old grump myself - lets talk about going to the Pecos! PBS has been doing a series "This emotional life" http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/home It is a good insight.Jody Windushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430726021676773507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-26860050781785937992010-01-06T09:22:32.029-06:002010-01-06T09:22:32.029-06:00Try this for your headache. At the base of your s...Try this for your headache. At the base of your skull on each side of your neck you can feel two knots, or extentions of your skull. Press below both of these, close to the skull as hard as you can and hold for a twenty count, release. If it is stress, this should help a little. May have to repeat. I find this does help me, it is sorta acupressure.<br /><br />This time of year, to me, makes many things look unachievable, dreary, forlorn...you have the added stress of a smokeless butt and lack of comfort due to the gas leak and etc. But I don't need to tell you that, you just told me!<br /><br />All I can say is, it will get better and sometimes worse, before it gets better. I know you are strong, so take a deep breath, center, and do something for you. For a moment let it be about you, not any outside forces, not any commitments, not any problems, just for you.<br /><br />Sometimes in our daily life, we forget about ourselves...we must be kind to ourselves or who will get everything done?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-32999079819853405522010-01-06T08:01:01.544-06:002010-01-06T08:01:01.544-06:00Lack of sleep colors everything, and not in a good...Lack of sleep colors everything, and not in a good way. I swear by Excedrin PM (or tylenol pm or whatever). It lets me get a good night's sleep when my mind has other ideas. I used to just toss and turn on nights like that, but no more. Goddess bless whoever invented those.<br /><br />(Fireblossom is not a paid spokeswoman! Just someone who needs lots of sleep!)Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-53760207579479312712010-01-06T07:57:02.008-06:002010-01-06T07:57:02.008-06:00It's amazing how our exercise levels affect th...It's amazing how our exercise levels affect things. When I'm really feeling out of sorts, I realize I've been so busy I haven't had even a half hour to get outside for a quick walk. It's a presecription that really works here. Best wishes for the New Year, Ellen.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-61037396977306993692010-01-06T07:02:31.818-06:002010-01-06T07:02:31.818-06:00Not an easy time when those moody periods strike. ...Not an easy time when those moody periods strike. I often wonder if perhaps the foul mood is the result of a psychic cleansing going on....you know, how toxins are released by the body if we do a physical fasting or cleansing?<br />If that were the case, then it would be easier knowing it and going with the flow.<br /><br />Hope the sleep situation improves, that certainly can't help. I think leaking gas under your house is a very genuine reason for angst!!<br /><br />Take care.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-40386012220113631412010-01-06T06:13:59.492-06:002010-01-06T06:13:59.492-06:00Sorry to read of these moods and feelings. Yeah, ...Sorry to read of these moods and feelings. Yeah, go to the gym and I hope the rest of this week is a good one for you.mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-68067668480636646062010-01-06T05:44:06.269-06:002010-01-06T05:44:06.269-06:00ellen follow your intuition with the recipe you pr...ellen follow your intuition with the recipe you prescribed of fitness and yoga. it's the hardest thing in the winter to motivate yourself to activate your body - i'm in my early fifties and know that all too well - but it begins what needs to begin which is developing a relationship of care with yourself again. i find that walks are a happy medium as a means of beginning. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.com