Backlash vs. Post-Crisis

So whenever there is a crisis in my life or with my family, I'm pretty good. I hold together well during a crisis - especially a long term one. I might have a meltdown every now and then but then I'm back at it. Keeping it together, etc.

But after the crisis is over...

whoosh. Deflate. Then I process all the feelings and depression that is supposed to go WITH the crisis.

So now that everything is fine, Drew is working steady, it looks like it's gonna hold, there are other things on the horizon, I have a new job (have I posted about that? I don't think I have. oops - well, it's all from home, uses my degree in math, and I'm very happy to have the opportunity!), things are good!

But me? I can't hardly get up and get going. I don't want to do anything. I feel emotionally disconnected and weepy all at the same time. I heard it called "backlash depression" once. That term is often used for the type of depression some people get when going off anti-depressants but in this case it refers to getting depression after the fact. Maybe I should call it "post-crisis depression". haha.

I didn't realize what was happening at first. The ridiculous thing is I even predicted this would happen. I know my own pattern. But I called my sister (who is ever so helpful when I'm needing perspective) and she helped me realize what I was doing.

So now I know - and knowing makes it better - really I have to give over to it a little bit, take some extra vitamin B, and keep moving. It will balance out.

This is what I think it comes down to:

I am by nature an incredibly emotional person. To set my emotions aside in a crisis - it has a price. They must be dealt with eventually.

I suppose it's better this way. I'd hate to be useless during a short of long-term crisis!

Depression & beginning the Winter

I have read in several places in the last few days - and heard in conversation - of people who are feeling some depression set in. It's pretty common this time of year.

**Preface - true depression is very real - if you need to see a doctor, get some meds - whatever keeps you healthy!

I feel like a broken record offering this advice but it's still good advice.

Get some B-Complex. Take it!

B-Complex can do miracles for lifting mood. I've heard my sister call it "Happy Vitamins" (I think that was it).

It's such a simple thing. It's worth trying right?

So this fall/winter, if you feel yourself just generally feeling despondent and weepy. Do yourself a favor, give the B-Complex a try.

The dosage depends on the brand you buy & you. My husband needs more of it than I do for it to be effective.

But - REALLY - it works.

It's also very good for those PMS days ;) - mood LIFTER!

That's my 2 cents.

PS If you hate to swallow pills everyday you can also use Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Tea - it's got lots of B Vitamins it. Good Stuff!