tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post4279091286768036899..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: What's Your Medication?Kim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-91231827298275898592007-10-09T16:36:00.000+01:002007-10-09T16:36:00.000+01:00Kimberley - I think cocooning is a natural defence...<B>Kimberley</B> - I think cocooning is a natural defence mechanism. And sooner or later the cocoon ceases to be a comfort and becomes an irritation to shed<BR/><BR/><B>FMC</B> - I specifically had you in mind when I pur in the exercise option :)<BR/><BR/><B>Pat</B> - lights out, but lots of candles. mmmmm....<BR/><BR/><B>Mom the Hipple</B> - well if it means you get to the end of the day then it serves a purpose<BR/><BR/><B>C in DC</B> - :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-50088403794721330752007-10-09T15:20:00.000+01:002007-10-09T15:20:00.000+01:00Or The Chocolate Wars.Or The Chocolate Wars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-47349705418481487032007-10-09T15:07:00.000+01:002007-10-09T15:07:00.000+01:00Reading and sleeping for me. It's just a form of p...Reading and sleeping for me. It's just a form of procrastination you know; putting off until another day what you can't face today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-69273972592560418712007-10-09T14:42:00.000+01:002007-10-09T14:42:00.000+01:00when I'm really miserable I have to have a lovely ...when I'm really miserable I have to have a lovely hot fragrant bath - back to the womb.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-19373633107049572132007-10-08T12:41:00.000+01:002007-10-08T12:41:00.000+01:00Exercise for me. No matter how crappy I might feel...Exercise for me. No matter how crappy I might feel, I feel much better after a gut bursting work out in the gym or a run.fatmammycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307960277363243051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-34178475052073276032007-10-07T17:10:00.000+01:002007-10-07T17:10:00.000+01:00I actually tend to hibernate. I tend to go inward...I actually tend to hibernate. I tend to go inward - ignore the phone, shut-off the computer, tv, etc. Maybe listen to some music, throw a bit of a pity party. So long as I am able to do this, I find the process ends up taking me into a period of self-reflection. I normally then end-up talking myself through it and realize whatever it is will pass, as have other issues/concerns/troubles, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-60560750905654605812007-10-07T10:01:00.000+01:002007-10-07T10:01:00.000+01:00SafeT - I refuse to have an Xbox or Playstation in...<B>SafeT</B> - I refuse to have an Xbox or Playstation in the house as I know I would end up on it to the exclusion of almost everything else.<BR/><BR/><B>Sayre</B> - at least there's a practical outcome... I guess it's another control thing really<BR/><BR/><B>Andraste</B> - or maybe you have less mental health problems<BR/><BR/><B>MikeP</B> - that would probably cause too many fights and arguments...<BR/><BR/><B>Jennifer</B> - ah, that elusive balance... :)<BR/><BR/><B>Stella</B> - sometimes we're just spoilt for choice...<BR/><BR/>Welcome back :)<BR/><BR/><B>Gyrobo</B> - now is walking over hot coals harder or easier for a robot? There might be less pain, but metal does conduct the heat much moreKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-24871236520689906972007-10-07T04:39:00.000+01:002007-10-07T04:39:00.000+01:00I can totally empathize with Mia; once I get into ...I can totally empathize with Mia; once I get into a book I like, not even wild horses can defeat me.<BR/><BR/>But my primary means of blowing off steam -- and I mean it, this is what I do, <EM>don't question it</EM> -- is to walk.<BR/><BR/>Yup, a brisk walk. Over hot coals.Gyrobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256636954723983135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-50834702107974258382007-10-07T00:02:00.000+01:002007-10-07T00:02:00.000+01:00I voted for food, sigh.....but could also put anti...I voted for food, sigh.....but could also put anti-ds, alcohol, reading, swimming, music (listening to)<BR/><BR/>Hope you are on the up Kim and sorry I haven't been around AGAIN.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636391376867869652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-73674228984533067802007-10-06T19:56:00.000+01:002007-10-06T19:56:00.000+01:00Great post! I have to say, we all need a little h...Great post! I have to say, we all need a little help sometimes. For me, the help varies, and depends. Sometimes it's prayer, or friends. Sometimes writing, or a walk. Sometimes food (hello my friend, chocolate!) and probably lots more too...<BR/><BR/>The main thing is balance. I think in life, we need balance, between the good and the bad, the hard and the easy, the taking-of-help and the giving help to others. <BR/><BR/>The key is, of course, figuring out how to keep it all in balance!~jennifergghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554958327305178534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-54153919878381707142007-10-06T16:39:00.000+01:002007-10-06T16:39:00.000+01:00Since "reading a good book" showed up often in thi...Since "reading a good book" showed up often in this poll, maybe the next poll you should have is "what is a good book"?MikePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743228921368889099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-40526915726128483692007-10-06T16:24:00.000+01:002007-10-06T16:24:00.000+01:00Kim - I think it's more the "be rational" part tha...Kim - I think it's more the "be rational" part that does it. And the endorphins from the exercise. <BR/><BR/>But now that I reflect a bit more, a stupid movie or some very loud music, with some nice wine and cheese popcorn can also do wonders...Maybe it's a combination of all or any, depending on the particular type of depression/sadness/blahhhhs.<BR/><BR/>Or maybe I'm just not particularly deep.Andrastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995089221441792487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-60026864643078162992007-10-06T14:18:00.000+01:002007-10-06T14:18:00.000+01:00When I'm sad, I read or watch TV. When I'm angry,...When I'm sad, I read or watch TV. When I'm angry, I clean. REALLY clean. As in a whole day to clean one room. Every nook and cranny spotless.<BR/><BR/>My husband has been known to come in, back out and tell my son, "Oh, God, watch out. She's CLEANING."Sayrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350593991157139017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-71685575303016226312007-10-06T12:00:00.000+01:002007-10-06T12:00:00.000+01:00Hah! I am one of only TWO people to indicate video...Hah! I am one of only TWO people to indicate videogames as his primary med.<BR/><BR/>I have so many, though. Food is one for me as well, as is blogging and general techno-fuckery. Oh, and don't forget self-denial.SafeTinspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270872012571601820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-68589879898709510602007-10-06T10:06:00.000+01:002007-10-06T10:06:00.000+01:00Dr McCrumble - :)C in DC - Charlie and the Chocola...<B>Dr McCrumble</B> - :)<BR/><BR/><B>C in DC</B> - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?<BR/><BR/><B>NLA</B> - I think I'm more tempted to agree with the old saying "<I>Insanity is heritary: you get it from yor kids...</I>"<BR/><BR/><B>Mary</B> - loud music - another one that should be on the list<BR/><BR/><B>Kuin</B> - I had heard that online scrabble was becoming a bit of an addiction...<BR/><BR/><B>Sam</B> - I do read, again and again, about the benefits of physical exercise. Unfortunately this Fatigue thing prevents me from it. If I go out for a half-hour brisk walk it wipes me out completely.<BR/><BR/><B>Canadian Girl</B> - our friend with the kittens mentioned to us recently about how a sleeping cat on the lap has stopped her being able to go and get more snacks. <BR/><BR/><B>Andraste</B> - This is what I find fascinating - the variation. The idea of dealing with hard emotional pain by saying pull yourself together and exercising, is about as far removed from my reality as I can imagine. But if it works for you then that's superb as it's not a physically damaging coping mechanism.<BR/><BR/><B>Eryl</B> - For many of us, we have such a powerful and complex relationship with food - whether we over indulge or deny ourselves.<BR/><BR/><B>Anonymous</B> - Because I have been spending the past 2 and a half years battling with using food as my default medication, TV and blogging have become my now main forms of distraction - but they are still secondary choices.<BR/><BR/><B>Restaurant Gal</B> - I daresay if you started with the Wine, then the other 2 would probably never get started :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-62173029451093752602007-10-06T04:37:00.000+01:002007-10-06T04:37:00.000+01:00The three Ws: writing, walking, wine--in that orde...The three Ws: writing, walking, wine--in that orderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-33033593651527172672007-10-05T22:57:00.000+01:002007-10-05T22:57:00.000+01:00I was one of the "other" votes, but my choice is t...I was one of the "other" votes, but my choice is television. If I'm sad, I'm sad... miserable, even. But there's always something mind-numbingly stupid on television to help me drift out of my own head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-6325370385837886912007-10-05T22:54:00.000+01:002007-10-05T22:54:00.000+01:00I ummed and ahhed about which to tick for ages and...I ummed and ahhed about which to tick for ages and eventually chose talking with friends. The more I think about it the more I realise that that is the thing that helps the most. My recent lunch with Rhona totally sorted me out. <BR/><BR/>I am a bit of a 'pull yourself together' sort but I'm apt to think, now, that that just leads to suppression or denial and it all comes out in the end, and much worse, if you go down that route.<BR/><BR/>I'm amazed to see how many people have chosen food, food just makes me feel worse about myself - and it is always mysyef that is the root of any problem.Eryl Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818102006775827503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-91623815016515898022007-10-05T20:16:00.000+01:002007-10-05T20:16:00.000+01:00I feel great after a good workout, but I must conf...I feel great after a good workout, but I must confess I'm more of a "pull yourself together" type.<BR/><BR/>I was feeling depressed and persecuted recently, and just said, "OH, ENOUGH WITH THE SELF PITY, BE RATIONAL, YOU SILLY BINT. NO ONE'S OUT TO GET YOU SO JUST QUIT YOUR BITCHING." And I immediately felt all right again.<BR/><BR/>So...yeah.Andrastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995089221441792487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-8655293698316590452007-10-05T19:49:00.000+01:002007-10-05T19:49:00.000+01:00I feel great during and after a workout at the gym...I feel great during and after a workout at the gym, but it's difficult to muster the motivation to GO there when I'm feeling low.<BR/><BR/>When life's little problems are really getting to me, I use the multiple medication method: good book in one hand, cup of cocoa in the other, tasty snack within arm's reach, a cat (or two or three!) on my lap and a dog at my feet. Nirvana - for a little while, at least. One bonus to having the cat on the lap: it stops me from going to get more snacks. One mustn't disturb the sleeping kitty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-56512003977392593762007-10-05T18:10:00.000+01:002007-10-05T18:10:00.000+01:00Doc's right about a brisk walk being a great pick-...Doc's right about a brisk walk being a great pick-me-up even if it seems like the last thing you feel like doing. Especially someplace blowy and fresh. <BR/><BR/>Really. It can make the picking up of oneself with one's shoe closure mechanisms a lot easier. The trick is just to force yourself out of the door, move quickly and pick up a rhythm. The sheer physical counteraction to the slow and sluggish brain is irresistible.<BR/><BR/>I'm always re-surprised by what a difference that can make and I've been taking long walks since I was a wee one with my family. Plus it's free! Making it perfect for the Scottish sensibility. It won't solve everything but it is a great weapon in the arsenal.Sam, Problem-Child-Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650421439038979462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-3730225695419083042007-10-05T17:54:00.000+01:002007-10-05T17:54:00.000+01:00Very cool survey ...I am actually very much a gamb...Very cool survey ...<BR/>I am actually very much a gambler and I do tend to do it alot. However, depending on the nature of the stress..for me now..I am unemployed and so although the desire to go out and gamble is strong I am lucky enough to have willpower and common sence left enough to realize that wouldn't be a very good combination if finances are already an issue....so for me ..I checked off games..as I have really found an interesting ( and healthy frustration) with playing online...( oh except for when other players whip the pants off me...then I need chocolate lol ) .lol.Kuinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407707973796206246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-53808448649484078622007-10-05T16:04:00.000+01:002007-10-05T16:04:00.000+01:00Another thing: I put on classical music full blast...Another thing: I put on classical music full blast, and I find just one small corner to tidy or clean and try to sing along. I'm such crap at singing along, I almost always make myself lap. Even if I fail to cheer myself up, the fact that I've cleaned just one little spot makes me feel a little better.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-737701567004083452007-10-05T15:38:00.000+01:002007-10-05T15:38:00.000+01:00I checked a box but my first go to drug is spendin...I checked a box but my first go to drug is spending time with my son. It still amazes me how his laugh,His growing wry sense of humor or best of all a well timed hug ( he's 13 these are comming further & further apart)reminds me what life is really about <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to learning the results of your surveyIt sounds very interestingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-48918038608256129202007-10-05T14:47:00.000+01:002007-10-05T14:47:00.000+01:00Chocolate and a really good book.Chocolate and a really good book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com