tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post6351877739706845865..comments2023-10-14T08:44:40.104-07:00Comments on Thoughts of a Mood Swinger: An update on my progressCliveWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08969854802631064655noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-40897148471153590952011-11-30T01:15:18.190-08:002011-11-30T01:15:18.190-08:00Alison, I could not find you on Facebook. Can you ...Alison, I could not find you on Facebook. Can you look for me and send a request? www.facebook.com/CliveWildEdwards<br />{{hugs}}<br />clive<br />I have an annual pass to Warwick Castle but I haven't been in a while. Struggling to get out.... Story of my life lately !!CliveWildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969854802631064655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-60325434048741735092011-11-30T00:56:35.031-08:002011-11-30T00:56:35.031-08:00Hi Clive,
Where I live in Lyon, it's better to...Hi Clive,<br />Where I live in Lyon, it's better to reply 'Ca va' even if 'Ca ne va pas' as it's just a way of greeting with no meaning behind it. And if you do let on that you feel grim, the recipient is either embarrassed, doesn't care and in either case can't and won't help. If you were to hit upon someone kind, their help would inevitably be of little use. Those who have never been through severe depression or other mental blips, can hardly be expected to have an insight or be caring. Mostly such mental health problems are met with fear, stigma or just sheer inability to latch on to what's happening and what can be done to alleviate.<br />Have you been out to one of those inspiring markets again?<br />Or Warwick castle?<br />Essential to keep going whatever you're up against and as much as you are able to.<br />My degree was from UEA in 1980 as a mature student in European Studies.<br />Yes I'm on Facebook as Alice-in-Frenchland.<br />Hope you're feeling less doldrum-like and look forward to being your friend on Facebook.Alison Hendrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-36866575788912373922011-11-29T23:48:46.347-08:002011-11-29T23:48:46.347-08:00Hi Alison, My degree was British. I graduated from...Hi Alison, My degree was British. I graduated from Leeds Uni in 1971. If you have Facebook and want to become friends, please post another comment and I will give my facebook details. I would be happy to be your friend.<br />Best wishes and take care,<br />CliveCliveWildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969854802631064655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-77767334208061362822011-11-28T08:23:40.460-08:002011-11-28T08:23:40.460-08:00Clive,
My last empty comment seemed to have gone o...Clive,<br />My last empty comment seemed to have gone on line. I agree that saying 'Ca va' when 'Ca ne va pas bien, ou même pas du tout' is awkward. But then so it saying 'I feel bad'. I find that travelling is a great uplifter, far better than going out. Mind you, there are construction builders next door making one hell of a racket at times. Enough to drive anyone in the doldrums, a bedraggled individual out and well away from the din.<br />Keep telling yourself, it's got to get better and little by little, it will, you'll see. <br />Believe me, I've been there many a time. I know it can be agonizing and one tends to clutch at straws (shrinks etc.), but boost your ego and convince yourself that there really is a better place to be.<br />We are the same age, both have a British degree (or maybe yours isn't British?)and have both lived for yonks in a foreign country. I've been in France since 1982. Hope you find ways of feeling better soon. Do you get enough sleep?<br />Take care.<br />AlisonAlisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-7509548830286408782011-11-28T08:04:25.358-08:002011-11-28T08:04:25.358-08:00Testing. I've answered this at least 3 times....Testing. I've answered this at least 3 times. As I don't have a blog yet I think this is posing a problem.<br /><br />Hope to chat soon as a fellow sufferer in France.<br /><br />AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-26138891932131616552011-11-26T06:22:10.434-08:002011-11-26T06:22:10.434-08:00Thanks Mary Ann.. I appreciate your support. You a...Thanks Mary Ann.. I appreciate your support. You are so right about the stiff upper lip. I am really looking forward to feeling well enough to tackle some travelling.<br />{{hugs}}<br />Take care,<br />CliveCliveWildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969854802631064655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-26695435358354946862011-11-25T15:59:09.841-08:002011-11-25T15:59:09.841-08:00H Clive,
I am sorry to hear that you are having s...H Clive,<br /><br />I am sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time. I live in the U.S. and the economy is hitting so many people pretty hard. Depression is such a liar. It will smash you down no matter how much you have accomplished. Have trained myself to tell that part of me that she/he/it is liar. Sometimes it works.: ) For the most part, Celexa does a lot more.<br /><br />I see that you are heading off on a trip with John. That is very good. My sister and I are looking forward to a trip in Feb. Meanwhile, I agree that ranting or talking about how one really feels is helpful. Sadly, we live in countries where a "stiff upper lip" is still considered the best way to "deal." I do not know how to change that. Thankfully, most of us do not need too many people to listen. <br /><br />Wish you a better mood!<br />Mary AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075597270957694606.post-22156250381914364442011-11-21T02:36:28.622-08:002011-11-21T02:36:28.622-08:00Hi Clive. John Harrison here. Rant away - it does ...Hi Clive. John Harrison here. Rant away - it does us good to say how we really feel. I am going to go backwards thru your blog to try to understand how things have been for you.<br />Thanks for our little facebook group - we can support each other in many ways. Invaluable, and all credit to you.<br />Looking forward to our trip to Warwick in December. JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com