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Watching comedy shows have meant I have another diversion that takes my mind off my busy thoughts and away from the low moods. Dave and I watch comedy most nights. My favourite comedians at the moment are Bill Bailey who is an exceptional musician. Dylan Moran who stars with Bill Bailey in Black Books, Irish/AustralianContinue reading “Laughter Therapy”

I went for a walk this morning for the second time in about two months. I was anxious and the chattering monkeys inside my head would not be silenced. My goal was to walk to the bus stop. I managed 30 minutes going at a snail’s pace. My plan is to walk every morning noContinue reading “Chattering Monkeys”

Diversional therapy is an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns. In my case, I am trying to divert my feelings of depression and anxiety. I have a few things I do to help distract myself from those difficult feelings. I have been doing a lot of sewing lately specifically quilting. IContinue reading “Diversional Therapy”

I am struggling with anxiety this morning but here I am once again at the keyboard. More often than not I don’t know what I’m going to write and today’s no exception. For unknown reasons I thought of World Heritage as I was driving home with the number two grandson in the car. This topicContinue reading “World Heritage”

Today when I was sewing I started to become anxious and made mistakes. I took a break for lunch and had a lie-down and listened to some relaxation music. When I started sewing again I decided to continue with the relaxation music. I searched through my Spotify account and found some music by a BritishContinue reading “Relaxation Music”

I’m tired, so very tired. Most mornings I am up either just before sunrise or just after. I don’t want to be up that early. I want to sleep in. I have a sleeping disorder I inherited from my father it’s called sleep apnea. Good old Dad passed on sleep apnea, depression, and bunions. ProbablyContinue reading “Sleep”

It’s early morning again and I’m not at my best but I find myself tapping away on the keyboard waiting to feel a bit better. This early morning low feeling is symptomatic of my depression. Apparently, this is common with depression where the day starts in a gloomy mood and picks up throughout the day.Continue reading “Unsubscribed”

Over the last six weeks, I’ve been drinking a lot of tea. Half of one of our kitchen drawers is filled with different types of tea. A lot of it loose leaf tea I’ve collected on my travels. I’m trying to drink my way through teas from Sri Lanka, China and Australia. The Australian TeasContinue reading “Tea and Sympathy”

A blog (shortening of “weblog”) by definition is an online journal. It’s a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group. It’s written in an informal or conversational style. Blogging apparently is good for you. According to the information I found online there is proof that Journaling is anContinue reading “I’m a Blogger”

  Another early start after a broken night’s sleep. Here I am ready to face another day. Yesterday I had another good day however I am still concerned about my moods. They’re cycling up and down every three to four hours which coincides with when I take my medication. I’m trying to deal with itContinue reading “See-saw up and Down in the Sky and on the Ground.”