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???

Yeah, having someone do that works better when you're not hands on with little kids most of the day.

I'm trying to do no talking today. I may take off tomorrow as well, which sucks a lot, but would give me 4 days of vocal rest.

sj, talk to Flea about it. I'm pretty sure she was on ADs with the kids.