Days when you're just not yourself...

[Brink]

Do you ever wake up and realise that, inexplicably, you’re just not yourself today? Impending challenges, delights, and worries can not explain your feelings - it’s like a supernatural experience happened during your sleep, you popped too many Smarties the night before, or have an undiagnosed medical condition that’s destined to be with you for the rest of the day...

It’s still early on, but it seems today the air conditioning is faulty; like it’s emitting nitrous oxide or something. Why else am I stuck in ‘Giggly Schoolboy’ mode? This common feeling of being ‘let-of-the-hook’ doesn’t usually lead to such high-jinx behaviour, and the rest really belongs in a blog. I certainly can’t explain what’s going on. I just woke up feeling like a hormonal circus mammal...and it's getting worse!

So, those who still understand me – what happens to you on these days? Do you avoid making decisions, speaking to people, getting out of bed, and working your miracles? Do you tape up your phone, mouth, hands and log off the internet? Why do you think these mood swings happen and what ways have you found to stabilise yourself? Ever done something you regret off the back of one of these days?

[scoobertina]

I am usually upbeat, trying to cheer others up, calm, cool, collected...

so why am I grumpy today... it started to dawn on me last night when I got out of the hot tub... and it has only intensified with sleep... like something is going to go down today that i am not going to like.... it is impending doom..... sigh

[airborne soldier]

I have that feeling every morning... I hate waking up and still being here! I never really get a chance to relax and I feel that this last 11 months has aged me 11 years. The little hairs on the back of my neck are always standing up.

But, I have people who's lives depend on me and that is why I drag my sorry ass out of my rack and pull up those laces.. I don't do it for Mom, Apple Pie and the American way. I do it because these kids, ages 18 -24, depend on me and my "A" game....

Scoober, I will defend you from that dooom coming your way!

[Charmed]

I have that feeling every morning... I hate waking up and still being here! I never really get a chance to relax and I feel that this last 11 months has aged me 11 years. The little hairs on the back of my neck are always standing up.

But, I have people who's lives depend on me and that is why I drag my sorry ass out of my rack and pull up those laces.. I don't do it for Mom, Apple Pie and the American way. I do it because these kids, ages 18 -24, depend on me and my "A" game....

Scoober, I will defend you from that dooom coming your way!

Thank You Airborne Soldier..

[Tndream]

I have those days too, where things are just off kilter.
I try very very hard to keep things " buisness as usual"
My " to do " list does not care if I am grumpy or not.
I just make a mental note to stay away from the power tools and sharp instruments that day.

[Brink]

I am usually upbeat, trying to cheer others up, calm, cool, collected...

so why am I grumpy today... it started to dawn on me last night when I got out of the hot tub... and it has only intensified with sleep... like something is going to go down today that i am not going to like.... it is impending doom..... sigh

Aah yes, that familiar sense of foreboding fate. That's in the air for me, too, but I predict it'll be down to my own doing. I seem to be playing with fire today, ignoring the warning signs, and my responsibilities, like I'm on the lookout for some trouble! Must find some self-restraint or I'll be picking up the pieces tomorrow....feeling foolish, looking sheepish!

[92115guy]

But, I have people who's lives depend on me and that is why I drag my sorry ass out of my rack and pull up those laces.. I don't do it for Mom, Apple Pie and the American way. I do it because these kids, ages 18 -24, depend on me and my "A" game....

That's something that the American public fail to grasp I think. You fight for the guy next to you not for an ideal.

Come home safe.


james

[Brink]

I have those days too, where things are just off kilter.
I try very very hard to keep things " buisness as usual"
My " to do " list does not care if I am grumpy or not.
I just make a mental note to stay away from the power tools and sharp instruments that day.

Off kilter - that's a good way of putting it!

My 'to-do-list' triples on days like this. That ought to classically condition me, but it doesn't!!!

[Brink]

That's something that the American public fail to grasp I think. You fight for the guy next to you not for an ideal.

Come home safe.


james

Yep, I really should quit the whining - my work responsibilities involve scraps of paper!

[airborne soldier]

That's something that the American public fail to grasp I think. You fight for the guy next to you not for an ideal.

Come home safe.


james

Yep, I really should quit the whining - my work responsibilities involve scraps of paper!


Thank you two for the kind words...

I was not trying to make people think their work responsibilities were less than mine... Just trying to give a description of my typical work day...

[92115guy]

Thank you two for the kind words...

I was not trying to make people think their work responsibilities were less than mine... Just trying to give a description of my typical work day...

No, I understand and have been there so was just showing my empathy. I think that everyone has an important function to fulfill in this life and certainly do not think that you were trying to say that yours was more important than anyone else's. It is simply different.

My point was simply that I don't think that the public truly understands the mindset of the fighting man (or woman). The things that drive you into the recruiting office are not the same things that keep you on the field of battle.

james

[airborne soldier]

No, I understand and have been there so was just showing my empathy. I think that everyone has an important function to fulfill in this life and certainly do not think that you were trying to say that yours was more important than anyone else's. It is simply different.

My point was simply that I don't think that the public truly understands the mindset of the fighting man (or woman). The things that drive you into the recruiting office are not the same things that keep you on the field of battle.

james


Sorry,
I should have been more specific. I was trying to relay that message to brink... Just included you for the wonderful thought you gave!

[92115guy]

Sorry,
I should have been more specific. I was trying to relay that message to brink... Just included you for the wonderful thought you gave!


LOL...ok....

james

[Sylar]

Do you ever wake up and realise that, inexplicably, you’re just not yourself today? Impending challenges, delights, and worries can not explain your feelings - it’s like a supernatural experience happened during your sleep, you popped too many Smarties the night before, or have an undiagnosed medical condition that’s destined to be with you for the rest of the day...

It’s still early on, but it seems today the air conditioning is faulty; like it’s emitting nitrous oxide or something. Why else am I stuck in ‘Giggly Schoolboy’ mode? This common feeling of being ‘let-of-the-hook’ doesn’t usually lead to such high-jinx behaviour, and the rest really belongs in a blog. I certainly can’t explain what’s going on. I just woke up feeling like a hormonal circus mammal...and it's getting worse!

So, those who still understand me – what happens to you on these days? Do you avoid making decisions, speaking to people, getting out of bed, and working your miracles? Do you tape up your phone, mouth, hands and log off the internet? Why do you think these mood swings happen and what ways have you found to stabilise yourself? Ever done something you regret off the back of one of these days?


I just roll with in on those days. It usually provides at best some truly interesting interactions with people, and at worst, some funny stories for later. Usually me being "off kilter" means me kind of being an asshole. I don't like to be, and don't ever try to be, but when it happens, there's not much I can do about it. Luckily, I'm not like that often.

However I will say that on those days I usually get a more honest discourse, particularly out of people I work with...perhaps when I am like that, they feel than an "undiluted" approach to talking to me is more appropriate. I actually learn alot on days like that.

[Brink]

Thank you two for the kind words...

I was not trying to make people think their work responsibilities were less than mine... Just trying to give a description of my typical work day...

Airborne…you just answered the thread with your own perspective, it didn't seem to me you were drawing comparisons to anybody else! I’m certain it was me that strayed onto the topic of 'work responsibilities'…Feeling a bit sorry for myself, I just felt the need to put my own critical moments into context, such is the vague pointlessness of what I do, most of the time. No worries; I shouldn't really look to compare apples with oranges, but I often do!

[airborne soldier]

Airborne…you just answered the thread with your own perspective, it didn't seem to me you were drawing comparisons to anybody else! I’m certain it was me that strayed onto the topic of 'work responsibilities'…Feeling a bit sorry for myself, I just felt the need to put my own critical moments into context, such is the vague pointlessness of what I do, most of the time. No worries; I shouldn't really look to compare apples with oranges, but I often do!


No problem brother.... and what you do is not pointless... it helps keep you family safe, warm and feed...

[Brink]

I just roll with in on those days. It usually provides at best some truly interesting interactions with people, and at worst, some funny stories for later. Usually me being "off kilter" means me kind of being an asshole. I don't like to be, and don't ever try to be, but when it happens, there's not much I can do about it. Luckily, I'm not like that often.

However I will say that on those days I usually get a more honest discourse, particularly out of people I work with...perhaps when I am like that, they feel than an "undiluted" approach to talking to me is more appropriate. I actually learn alot on days like that.

Ah, yes...I feel I got a lot out of feeling peculiar today, perhaps even a couple of epiphanies! I'll stop there before the urge to whittle on about finding creativity through these adverse, twisted moments, arises!

It is amusing too, I poured hot coffee over my right eyelid earlier, trying to soothe a tension headache away with heat from the cup. They say with every waft of brilliance comes an equally dumb reaction!

[Brink]

No problem brother.... and what you do is not pointless... it helps keep you family safe, warm and feed...

How true! Thanks for that!

[cherokeered]

I am usually upbeat, trying to cheer others up, calm, cool, collected...

so why am I grumpy today... it started to dawn on me last night when I got out of the hot tub... and it has only intensified with sleep... like something is going to go down today that i am not going to like.... it is impending doom..... sigh

I hate when that happens....when you can feel the change coming that u know will affect you...but ur just not sure how yet....sigh

[MSU]

During these past six years, dealing with depression, I've learned what to watch out for and can "see" some down cycles coming down the pike; others come with no warning. A reason for the latter is an event that happens out of nowhere and out of your control which causes the vulnerability to depression to increase.

On the "not myself days", I'm tempted to stay in bed, and have done so, while on other days I've either gutted up and kept going or made it a combo of the two.

[WandaRing]

When I hit the 40's I woke up feeling different, I felt like too much time has been wasted and wondered where the time went and how fast it went by...like life passed me by and left me behind...I missed having children, missed out on a better education, missed out on a good sex life....and too many more 'missed outs'

Some days I wish that I could wake up in someone elses body...somebody younger, in good shpae, great job, has it all together and knows what they are doing...but I figure what the hell here I am and I am going to try to make the most of it, I aint dead yet and there's so much to be done...to try...to learn...to laugh....

[jasonmnusa]

yeah.. today started good enough.. i was going to work from home and try to talk with the wife alittle to see if i can open something up.. I ended up going into the office, then a remote office, and firing a guy today, due to a pattern of incompatancy. i was late and no one was home so i made dinner like i usually do.. and was hollared at for that, then i just wanted to be selfish and have some me time, and fun on the net.. and kept gettin pulled into other peoples drama... arg. somedays you can't win.

[sexytiger]

only once in my life have I woke up not my self... a dream of possible things to come.. of fate... of a possible car accident... did not want to get out of bed.. moping around going through the routine of getting ready for work because I had to.... and wouldn't you know it.. the first light i get to and an young kid.. uninsured runs a red light and slams into me....

Days I wish I could of just called in sick.......

[TIGUY]

I'm sure we've all had many of those days, especially that we all have come here looking for something or just to hang out.

I have to be honest though and say that I have never woken up in the morning feeling down...except for physical illness. Even when I'm frustrated it doesn't take effect till someone messes wth me.

[OICurready4me]

I get those days once in while where I wake up and feel like I am in a bad place. I am very sad and the worst part is that I have no idea why. It sucks. I'm not one usually to remember dreams so it could be a bad dream I had but who really knows. One's subconcious mind can really play tricks on them. The good part is that I don't stay in the funk for too long.

[RedVixen]

On days that I don't feel like myself - I just try and go with the flow as best as I can - if I make a mistake - I forgive myself. I guess I always look at it like: today is only today and tomorrow will be a new start :)

[pointofnoreturn]

I have not been myself for a while now, and the doc finally figured it out for me. My Hormones are Fucked UP!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I feel better now....:D

[lilolekimba67(f)]

I usually start off blah but find ways to get going

[KindheartedWoman]

I am the queen of mood swings online. I refrain myself on this site. Be glad. I can get very crazy.

[Singeon]

I am the queen of mood swings online. I refrain myself on this site. Be glad. I can get very crazy.

SO?...just be yourself then...might be fun to watch!

Being myself is a mix of moods that can be a lottery any day of the week...thats what "me" is all about