Not talking basketball here.
I am certifiably crazy in March. Every freakin’ March. I can handle January and February but by March I am nuts.
And that is when I have a steady job and my teeth aren’t falling out of my head and blah..blah..blah.
So, since my divorce and stints on the psych ward in 2009 and 2010, I’ve had a 6 year reprieve. Now the crapola hits the fan. Started over Christmas. And continues.
Struggling with thoughts. With emotions. Struggling with Him.
Just plain struggling.
To drink. Or not to.
Doesn’t seem to make a difference….
But I know better.
It does. It makes all the difference.
Not drinking is the key. To get through all the mud and molasses.
And come out better on the “other side”.
Lent.
I feel as if I’m faced with a lifetime of failure.
But I know that is the dark side speaking to me in my time of weakness.
It’s all self-centered bullshit.
Pardon me, but there is no other word right for it.
Looking forward to the light.
Grateful. Yes, grateful. To be sober.
In spite of myself.
Thanks be to God.
Without the whine 
Sober ….thanks be to God! Amen! Sometimes I took it a minute at a time. Proud of you! I will pray for you as the enemy will always use our weakest moments to create self doubt and separate us from God and one another!
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Thank you Rick! It is one minute at a time these days.
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What is it with March? I am feeling blown around by March winds myself. And I don’t know why. There is no reason why, it’s just kind of a doldrumy down feeling. And confusion.
I’ll get through this, I know, but I bargained for a perfect life when not drinking. ; )
I’ll hang in if you will.
Praying for you!
xoxo
Shawna
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Thank you Shawna!
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Love you and your encouragement Shawna! You’re the best. ❤
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You too. ; )
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Hoping and praying things get better for you Elizabeth! I think this entire year has just been weird. I stay optimistic myself, but there is no question in my mind that it’s been a BLAH year so far. One of my biggest triggers was bad relationships (always falling in love), and I have done very well avoiding that- but there is something about being in love that always made me feel so alive and I think that might be my problem. Missing the highs of love and the pain of heartaches. Sounds crazy now that I said it. 😉 Hang in there!!! xoxox
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OMGosh- I know exactly what you mean! Although since my divorce, I have to say I have no desire. Not sure if that’s healthy or not. On the one hand it could be very healthy to not be afraid to be alone- on the other if it’s fear of getting hurt- well that’s got to go! There is a definite high associated with falling in love. That is exactly why it’s so dangerous. Our Lord’s love is never dangerous. But, sadly I usually don’t love that way. Thank you Janet. I’m treading through. We can’t always remain on the mountaintop can we?
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Exactly. And no we can’t always remain on top of the mountain but we can’t quit climbing… exhausting as it is. 🙂 Hope you had a good day!
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Just try to stay away from those “bad boys”! Speaking for myself. ❤
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Hey Elisabeth, I have found that mindfulness exercises really help me when I start going a bit loopy. (last months could feel me going into a deep spiral took about 2 weeks of concerted effort) Give it a try, not a lot of crazy can survive in the present moment. It’s usually the past of future that sends us into despair, regret or worry.Hope its lifts for you. xxx
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Yes, staying in the moment is key…and the issue at hand. Frustrating and humbling. I keep thinking I should be “farther down the path” – I know these things! The knowledge needs to get from my head into my heart. Into my bones. I’ve been there before- what happened???? Thank you for you! ❤
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I have struggled with depression and anxiety for nine years. Medicated I probably suffered less but felt like a zombie so decided to slowly wean myself off. I definitely ‘feel’ more now without meds. But last November when I read Dr Joe Dispenza’s book on the placebo effect it had a massive impact on me. I started practicing what he preached. I can honestly say that the past four months have been the best in years. Last week I had a bad week and thought for a while that I had gone back to that dark and dreary place. But I kept up with the work I needed to do on my thoughts and sure enough it passed. It all starts with those damn thoughts. It won’t happen overnight but I can see already that it is starting to work. I am re programming my thought life~~! The depressed mind wants to remind me of my worst days, dark holes, it wants to back up the negative thoughts with equally negative memories associated with them. It is an easy path to follow but one that I am working hard at overcoming. I pray that you find a place of clarity and peace where you will know what is happening and be able to take the steps to heal yourself. For at the end of the day it is only us that can do it. Nobody can do it for us.
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As you know from my posts, I believe in the One Great Healer. I do believe meds can be useful although I believe way too often overused. Your posts have been so fantastic regarding Dr. Dispenza! Yes, our thoughts are really the gateway to freedom- or hell. Our thoughts will set our will and our free will can set our thoughts. My family can attest to the astonishing results of where I was (labeled bi-polar) to where I am now- free from that- not that it was an easy road. But because of it, I have a faith- even though at times it may not seem so. I have been a “seeker” of truth my whole life but there has been nothing to lead me to believe as I believe now- my past 6 years since my divorce-when I truly sought Him. I believe that He provides every situation and experience that we need. We are all deeply loved and where we are meant to be.
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Amen. Faith is our strongest weapon.
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I hit the send button too soon. I am sooo very happy for you that you could pull yourself out and that you are in a good place. I cherish reading your comments and wish we were neighbors! Would love to have a cup of coffee (or 2) with you girl!
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My kindred spirit 😘😘
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Hang in there Elizabeth. Thinking of you, hugs x
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Thank you totw! Hugs to you. You are always in my heart.
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I am sending you prayers for today, March 23rd.
xo
Wendy
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Thank you Wendy. ❤
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Sending loving kindness your way as we embark into April. ❤❤❤
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I can feel that loving kindness. ❤ Definitely ready for the warmup!
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