IME, not enough sleep is actually a sign of depression which then makes the depression and anxiety worse.

It's not an insomnia thing; it's a staying-up-too-late-reading thing, which is entirely my fault. But lack of sleep, regardless of the cause, TOTALLY screws with my mood, and I know better. It's an easy trap to slip into, because Tim stays up too late, too, so I lose track of the time since he's still up and all the lights are on, etc.

Hil, just think of it as interview practice for the next one?

Good idea. I can definitely use some practice.

That makes sense, but I also find I procrastinate sleep more when I'm depressed because I'm too anxious to go to bed. Not that that necessarily makes any sense.

I procrastinate sleep more when I'm depressed because I'm too anxious to go to bed. Not that that necessarily makes any sense.

That could be true. I haven't been very introspective, because I didn't think it was a depression thing. I need to take a little closer look at what habits I've slid into, and why.

I wish I didn't have to travel (twice) in the next 2 weeks. I do not have the spoons, in a major way. I *want* to do what I'm traveling for -- nothing would keep me from my brother's graduation;* I would move mountains to be there...and it feels like that's what I'm doing, actually -- and while I'm not super thrilled about going to Chicago for work, I *am* super excited to see Buffistas (and see Age of Ultron with them!) -- but I just wish I had the energy to match my desire to be there.

*(Tim pointed out that maybe looking at the trip to Vermont like a mini-vacation will help, that I can just chill out and recharge. I hope so.)

Sorry, depression symptoms are all I've been thinking about lately. I know I'm terribly depressed and pretty much impossible to be around right now, but I'm resistant to the idea of going on meds while pregnant. Although, I do plan on starting them pretty much the minute ltc is born and have told my doctors as much. I know I should look into finding a therapist but it seems like all I do is go to doctor's appointments lately, and I don't feel like adding another one. Plus, my last therapist experience was so awful.

I have trouble going to bed, but I think it's Six Year Old brain--I'm doing something fun/interesting, and if I go to bed, I'll just go to sleep and have to get up and go to School/Work in the morning.

I procrastinate sleep more when I'm depressed because I'm too anxious to go to bed. Not that that necessarily makes any sense.

Yes. When I'm struggling is when I find myself staying up way too late just futzing on the internet or watching bad reruns for no good reason, even though I'm telling myself I need to go to bed. It's not consciously about anxiety for me, but there is definitely a connection.

JohnSweden! Did I mention that I've missed you?

When I had the throat nodule and couldn't talk for several weeks, I IM'd a friend who acted as my voice.

Note: Do not whisper when you have laryngitis or you'll end up with someone sending a scope down your throat through your nose and telling you not to make a sound for two weeks.

Yes! JohnSweden! So lovely to see you!

Also all the rest of you, of course! Hugs & Glitter all around!

JohnSweden! (waves northward)

Has anyone else seen this? A man (a very patient man) walking his pet tortoise ... and is the tortoise wearing PINK GINGHAM in one photo???