After I finally came to terms with the fact that what I am feeling isn't a case of PMS that has totally overstayed her welcome, I'm trying to push my way through the Post Partum Depression cloud once again. I don't know why I assumed that once it was "gone" I'd be good to go. Luckily, this time I am armed with all the resources, advice, and wisdom from before and hopefully I can keep myself in check. I'd very much like to feel like I can breathe again, without that fire in my chest.
So, if I'm being a bad friend and not commenting on your posts or answering your comments as well as I used to, please forgive me. I've been trying to restructure my daily life a bit to reduce the feelings of anxiety, hopelessness and panic.
I've been allowing myself a few hours a week out of the house, ALONE to piddle around and enjoy myself as company. I think may favorite things to do are thrifing, and walking the craft store.
I finally completed my first actual project with my sewing machine. Check it out! Trick or treat bags for the boys!
That's it for today. Love to all of my readers. Your constant support means the world to me ♥
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Lovin' the skeletons!
ReplyDeleteAnd good for you for taking some time for yourself.
I make a weekly date with myself too, it's my saving grace.
ReplyDeleteI love the treat bags. I really need to learn how to sew.
Hang in there! PPD is awful! But you can do it, just move through one day at a time and don't overwhelm yourself with unrealistic expectations. Good luck...
ReplyDeleteThe bags are adorable. Take all of the time you need - we'll all be here waiting for you when the time is right.
ReplyDeletesweet bag!
ReplyDeleteMay I also suggest a wee little date night with the hubby, works wonders for me when I'm feeling blue. If that doesn't float your boat.......that's what girlfriends are for!
ReplyDeleteIts so refreshing to hear someone else talk about PPD openly. I am dealing with that ugly thing myself and as much as I don't want anyone else to feel this, its nice to know that there are others out there. Hang in there! Time to yourself sounds like just the ticket! Those bags are adorable... I might have to try some myself!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're going through another round of PPD. I can only imagine how hard it must be to go through that. It carries an unfortunate, undeserved stigma. I hope you're able to wade through it soon. We miss you, but we understand. Oh, BTW - those bags are AWESOME!!! Did you have a pattern or did you do it from "scratch"?
ReplyDeleteStay strong, youve overcome it once you can do it again! Love the Bags very cute with the striped lining too! We will take what we can get....with regards to blogging...
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about the PPD. I think it's great that you take time for yourself. I still find myself needing that and my kids are teenagers! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the treat bags. That lining is fantastic!
Oh I am a big fan of "me" time for everyone. I think its so healthy to get out and just have fun on your own terms. I could have a me date with a pumpkin spice latte and aimless Target wandering for hours. No talking to anyone. Stay and stare at socks for 20 minutes if I want. Good for you for realizing you need to be proactive and take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhere's my bag?
ReplyDeleteLove the bags! Hang in there and do what you need to do to take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I really should make a day for myself too because I've been feeling a bit smothered too. It's a daily struggle. Way to take hold of the reigns.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! What a fun idea! Hope you start feeling better soon.
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