What do you do when you're burnt out on life?
There is so much bringing me down right now that I just don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am not a pessimistic or negative person, but it all feels a bit overwhelming right now, and I am having a hard time dealing with the fact that most of it seems to be outside of my control.

I sure wish I could help you on that one, Myka....as I'm currently in a similar state....

Apparently the 3 of us should get together and just get drunk!

It just makes me feel so weak when the tears start forming and I can't find the strength to stop them.

Nothing is out of your control

Life is like men...

Take it by the balls!!

start drinking be seeing you

Does this also happen when things are not necessarily terribly wrong in life?? I've been in a weird sort of place lately with a lot of life stress, so I can see where mine is from at the moment...but it seems like these feelings also come up out of the blue a lot as well...I really hate that...

Go to a little league baseball game where 5 and 6 year olds are playing.

Okay, I don't drink through it - I was just smarting off. I try to stay busy and do LOTS of stuff with my kiddo. Sometimes that doesn't even help and I just barely hang on til dark, crawl in bed, have a good cry and go to sleep. Sometimes that goes on a few nights a week, but I eventually come out of the funk.

Wish i could help,but I feel the same.

I couldnt agree with you more, I've been much worse off than I am now and made it through ok. I think the most frustrating part is not really knowing WHY it's all hitting me now.

Someone once said "this too will pass"

Volunteer or join a summer club (biking, hiking, wine tasting).

My plate is a little full this summer, but normally I try one new thing every year.

This year I'm learning to play golf and tennis. I started my lessons last week.

I have my summer internship.

Training for an adventure race in July and I'm climbing Half Dome in August is keeping me on a strict training schedule.

I volunteer for animal rescue organizations all year, and that is what keeps my out of the dumps. It's rewarding to help any living thing that needs help.

I feel so "Polly Ana" at times but I rarely feel down. It keeps me out of trouble too!

It's actually "this too shall pass" and it's something I tell my friends when they are down too, thanks.

I'm curious if guys ever feel this way. Or is it just something they would refer to as a "woman" thing...or, if any of them would even ever confess to feeling it if they did....

Go get a big fat azz Banana Split and relish it. Seriously!

You need to just sit back and take it in. Things go sour from time to time. Like the old saying goes.. When life hands you lemons make lemonade! It is harder at times to do so but you need to relaize life is a crazy roller coaster ride and there are tons of ups and downs. Just know that you are in a down part right now and you will be treading back up shortly.

Go for a walk outside in the sun or just sit there for 5-15 mins. You will get a natural boost of energy and just think of all the good things that are happening in your life and to you. Things Could ALWAYS be a lot worse you need to realize that. I mean hey you are alive right now and you are breathing, feeling, thinking, and all that jazz. Be happy for the simple things.

Prozac

I've always been one to have this frame of mind and deal with my life accordingly. I guess what's so upsetting is that I still feel this way despite the fact that I know all of this already.

((((Myka)))) Hang in there!