tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post3947443768310378815..comments2023-10-29T08:58:12.172-04:00Comments on Prone to Whimsy: Happiness Is OverratedJenny Jenny Flanneryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07621715431584059448noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-76199242256852653422008-02-14T20:34:00.000-05:002008-02-14T20:34:00.000-05:00Crying is a way of releasing bad emotions...don't ...Crying is a way of releasing bad emotions...don't you always feel better after you cry really hard about something? <BR/><BR/>Life sucks, depression is normal. But because everybody wants to be happy all of the time, we've got an entire nation drugged up on meds and unable to deal with their problems. I think your cousin is right, it seems like depression situationally. I can say I don't know you to be depressed when things are going well. The only time you medicate situational depression is when it starts to affect your normal body and mind functioning. Being sad and crying is one thing, being unable to get your brain off the floor and its changing your life is something different. That's not you, babe. <BR/>I think you're doing the right thing.gennifer6https://www.blogger.com/profile/12056581384747747528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-46086224335781785812008-02-11T20:48:00.000-05:002008-02-11T20:48:00.000-05:00Thanks, Phil...I can't stop finding more out about...Thanks, Phil...I can't stop finding more out about me. And, therefore, neither can you.<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth: Crying is a public service...unless, you're Ricky.<BR/><BR/>Pezda: I'm still guarded to, but some of it's self protection. If I let everything get to my heart, I'd drown in tears. <BR/><BR/>Dale: I am now convinced we were separated at birth.<BR/><BR/>Beckeye: It's got to come out somehow...<BR/><BR/>Amy: I hope you find your groove soon. I think meds can help. I find antidepressants can give me much needed perspective. <BR/><BR/>Jeff: That's such a comfort.Jenny Jenny Flanneryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621715431584059448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-16766054758426458262008-02-11T17:04:00.000-05:002008-02-11T17:04:00.000-05:00Very good post Flannery. There are so many moments...Very good post Flannery. There are so many moments when crying is ok...but we don't allow ourselves that opportunity. <BR/><BR/>Pulling back from the situation is a very good idea...one that more people should try, since we're not supposed to stop learning from things unless we're dead. <BR/><BR/>This proves that you are not in fact dead right now.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921126540421408569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-13278930279362824302008-02-11T16:07:00.000-05:002008-02-11T16:07:00.000-05:00I'm not on meds and I feel like I'm numb. I feel ...I'm not on meds and I feel like I'm numb. I feel like I should be crying at my situation, but I'm not. I feel like I've just buried it so deeply.<BR/><BR/>Then some little stupid thing happens and I fly off the handle with my kids.<BR/><BR/>So, I'm counting the days until I have insurance and can get therapy and feel normal. Maybe just therapy will help... maybe I'll need some "mood stabalizers" so my kids don't hate me.<BR/><BR/>Either way, I hope I can write your same post a year from now.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365185010173210792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-52287866828444420812008-02-11T13:55:00.000-05:002008-02-11T13:55:00.000-05:00I have a weird crying imbalance. I never really cr...I have a weird crying imbalance. I never really cry about anything that everyday life dishes out. (Obviously, very serious things will get me - the last time I cried was when my dad had heart surgery.) I think my lack of emotion in real life has caused me to be a giant baby when it comes to entertainment. Movies, certain music, TV shows, even some commercials can really push my weepy buttons.BeckEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119780316809151433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-8836119239486970752008-02-11T09:21:00.000-05:002008-02-11T09:21:00.000-05:00I'm not sure I trust anyone who doesn't ever cry, ...I'm not sure I trust anyone who doesn't ever cry, I mean, how can you not sometimes? Life is such a big ball of crazy! Okay, maybe I shouldn't cry at those commercials but other times, I will.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769930056412752986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-16872558456378035802008-02-11T01:25:00.000-05:002008-02-11T01:25:00.000-05:00I shut down emotionally a long time ago. It took ...I shut down emotionally a long time ago. It took the love of a great woman to get me to open up, and expand my emotional lexicon. Even so, I'm still pretty guarded in my emotional displays.Pezda's Ghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876757018463084640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-76846196879248011332008-02-10T19:45:00.000-05:002008-02-10T19:45:00.000-05:00Also, Blue Bayou is an excellent song. I haven't h...Also, Blue Bayou is an excellent song. I haven't heard it in a while. Thanks!don'tneedtoknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04638858946602636918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-40567987624329768972008-02-10T19:41:00.000-05:002008-02-10T19:41:00.000-05:00I think it's perfectly normal to cry at least once...I think it's perfectly normal to cry at least once a week. I always cry when I'm angry and frustrated. I think people who perceive crying as weak are just plain stupid. If I didn't cry, I would hurt people. My tears save lives.don'tneedtoknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04638858946602636918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-5975291676999906332008-02-10T14:12:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:12:00.000-05:00Sounds like your making solid progress and gaining...Sounds like your making solid progress and gaining a better understanding of yourself. Cheers!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346141872333392855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-68374610155441091542008-02-10T12:39:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:39:00.000-05:00Thanks, SD. I'd like to say, right back atcha! xox...Thanks, SD. I'd like to say, right back atcha! xoxox<BR/><BR/>HL: I think happiness all the time is overrated. But I'd look into finding some happiness if I were you.Jenny Jenny Flanneryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621715431584059448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-34315694498063325872008-02-10T12:34:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:34:00.000-05:00I've gone off the idea of happiness; it's overrate...I've gone off the idea of happiness; it's overrated. I think the last time I cried was back in 1996...Cap'n Ergo "XL+II" Jinglebollockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843124493633147728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11315807.post-83560771410143158312008-02-10T12:19:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:19:00.000-05:00Flan, I cry a lot, I mean a lot! I always catch a...Flan, I cry a lot, I mean a <B>lot</B>! I always catch a lot of flack because of it, by not being real macho or too sensitive, but I have come to grips with being the type of guy who always has emotions bubbling near the surface.<BR/><BR/>And you know what, as soon as I accepted myself for who I am, and stopped worrying about what the norm was, I felt a whole lot better about everything.<BR/><BR/>You are a great person, kind and wonderful parent, intelligent writer...<BR/><BR/>So what if you have some tears?SkylersDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264164502733912326noreply@blogger.com