Is it just me, or are there times when you just feel like giving up? Everything externally seems to be going- good to great, finances are OK, but nothing seems to draw, hold your interest, or motivate you in any way?
Days bleed into days, weeks into months, and everything, and I mean everything; from going to the store to driving through a fast food joint seems to be much more involved and a hassle than it actually is. You think about posting or maybe just reading, and that too just seems blah!
It is not a true depression. By that I mean you don't cry when you see the Hamburgler on a Mickey D's commercial, or Lord forbid, the Adopt a Stray Animal Spot!
You find yourself on the World Cup Soccer Channel, and actually find yourself NOT BOTHERED by the Million Bee's/Horns!
No TV show nor movie, no matter how anticipated sparks any interest to watch it.
I'M TALKING ABOUT A MAJOR FUNK!
The glass is still half full, if not a little more than half- at least CIRCUMSTANTIALLY.
IS IT A SELF DESTRUCT MECHANISM WHERE YOU DON'T WANT TO SUCCEED?
A FEAR OF FINALLY DOING OK: OR PROSPERING?
I've gone through these cycles before and just wondered how common they were. For a generally very positive and upbeat guy--Nothing is working. I'm in no way suicidal, as I'm way to self absorbed to consider that. I'm dissing the Dog, I love more than myself, and I overheard the Cat's saying I was acting like a Cat!
I don't even want to be around myself. I have nothing but time--and a little $$ for the first time in my life, to go and do-If we felt like going and doing: ANYTHING!
WHAT'S UP WITH ALL THIS NEGATIVITY, OR A BETTER WORD IS PROBABLY:
APATHY!
HAS IT HAPPENED TO YOU?
WHAT DO (did) YOU DO TO BREAK OUT OF IT?
HOW LONG DID IT LAST?
I'M REALLY NOT HAVING A PITY PARTY--I JUST DON'T CARE!!!
any SUGGESTIONS????
JMc
WHAT IS IT?
WHAT IS IT
In the Middle of the Woods--Both of them?
just 15 mins could save you.... I'm seeing Father & Son Geico everywhere!
Funky Ring, Leaf and Mushroom Stalk??
Bolt, Plastic Ring, Leaf.....???? NOPE: GEICO!!!
Quit whining..Jebus Cripes, I get enough of that without going on the blogs....
ReplyDeleteReally- you are just down a bit, and we all know what that feels like..shake it off with a good nights sleep, and a decent meal..the basics get you back to the basics!
I've been in a funk since I turned 7. Early onset funk, or EOF as I believe the experts refer to it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my life John!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, if I haven't actually done a post on this same thing, it was only because I didn't hit publish. My daughter and I were talking about it a week ago. We are both wishing there was something to get passionate about - obsessive even - but there's just nothing. It's not that life is bad - there's a lot of cake but no frosting.
I really want my drawing or painting to be it but I just can't make me do it. I feel like I need major encouragement - as if I were 5 and printing my name for the first time. In fact, I never got that much encouragement and I have to wonder if my neediness stems from that lack - I give up on everything even if I do it well. (I Can't Get No - Satisfaction) I feel like it doesn't really matter what I do - no one cares including me. So why bother. Even fun things just don't seem like so much fun. I am jaded and cynical and bored. I am tired of owning stuff. It's all just a burden.
Buffalo-- Nail on the head....and I've given the same advice....sometimes it just doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteJohn
TS--LOL--Great call- EOF--mine is LOF!!!!
John
Jeannie-- Inside my head again>????? Very well put!
John
I'm not in a funk...although I did attempt some house painting last weekend and I got rained out....
ReplyDeleteBeen there done that John,
ReplyDeleteSomething in the back of your head is bothering you, something you can't change so it just hangs there without you actually realizing it is there, it fades away and everything gets back to normal.
The longer you sit and think about it the longer it takes to go away, do something different even something minor as taking a walk somewhere new just shake up your train of thought and don't overthink it, new pictures of more random things and before I write a whole post right here.
This too will pass my friend, it happens to us all.
just be here for now, like in your photos.
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
I think every one has good days and days when the blogs are just so slow.
ReplyDeleteDon't give up. I would miss you too much....and I need some insanity in my life!
I know I said that I'd write to you, and I WILL write to you tomorrow.
Sometimes real life just gets in the way.
VVBHFATP!!!!!!!
Heff,
ReplyDeleteI love your DRY sense of humor--it just Rolls out there. Maybe you should Brush up on it. Take , oh I don't know--a PRIMER course. You Flake, rained out---just paint the dang inside instead---sheesh!
LOL- Bud--have a really good week Heff my man!
J
Jimmy--thanks for that!!! Great words and I appreciate the confirmation!
John
Cloudia--HUGS! That I will do!
Aloha from SC!
John
Alice,
First of all-- Heya Girl! VBH!!! (FATP). I AM IN A STROP!!!!!!!! snicker....
This is real life.... a tough ongoing real life situation...but this too will pass! I am trying to answer you back on the first one--but like you said--Life!
Let's continue to drive each other insane--and I look forward to the Communication.
John,
VVVBHFATP
It happens to all of us, John. Moments like that will come and go for us all. How great though, that in those moments, that's just when a special friend will contact you or something will finally shift and the sun seems to come out again.
ReplyDeleteHang in there my friend.
I hear ya too, my friend. Sometimes life seem only worth it on weekends!
ReplyDeleteI have most definitely had days I didn't even want to be around myself but luckily there is an event that led up to said funk and they only last a few days. Generally once I refocus myself elsewhere or find something to indulge in I'm back to my peppy self.
ReplyDeleteOr, drink more than your quota or alcohol, have a good cry and you are better before you know it! :-)
Hi John
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment.
sounds like you are having a down cycle which is quite normal unless your a freak.
If I go through a long period of this, it usually means its a time for a change of some kind,
new passion
new relationship
new friendship
new path
new purpose
travel
something to get me inspired again
whatever it takes:)
it's a karma thing
ReplyDeletelife has its up and downs
and yes, I am also wondering what's that diving stuff doing in the woods... fetish party? :)
Angel I can always count on you for a pick me up!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
John
Joe-- a big Amen to that!
John
Just Another Girl-- Hmmmmmm-- massive amounts of White Russian's...now that's the ticket!!
+Thanks,
John
TK-- Welcome to Full-On and thanks for great advice!!! All very doable and true!
John
Shadowthorne-- I believe it will change as fast as it came!
Hmmmm....now I'm going to have to go hang out in the woods at night!! Might be missing something!!
John
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR LISTENING TO ME WHINE---MAYBE I'LL CHANGE THAT TO----- WINE!!!!!!!!
JOHN
Yeah. been there lately myself.
ReplyDeletesex was what fixed it for me. Wild, crazy, dirty SEX.
BTW love the tree photo.
SOCCERMOM-- SOUNDS A LOT HEALTHIER AND CHEAPER THAN THE WHITE RUSSIAN FIX!!!
ReplyDeleteI APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH!
John-- dang caps lock---It's an affliction I tell ya!!