I am really down today.

[benburch]

Maybe it is just my clinical depression, and maybe it is because I am very disappointed that in spite of all of my efforts to promote Liberal/Progressive media I cannot get the major players in the game to work with me, and maybe both, but I am really blackly depressed today.

That's all. I just needed to say that.

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

1. Take some time off and enjoy yourself ...

:hug:

Its nice outside , go take a walk and enjoy .

[mike_c]

3. I second that suggestion....

Nothing brightens my mood more than a walk or bike ride. Just getting outdoors is usually good for at least a couple of notches on the mood scale!

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

15. That's exactly right .

I am currently taking 10 days off from work because I needed to get away from it for a while . In fact a lot of my co-workers are .

[BlueIris]

23. Yes, you should take a break.

My weekend in California, despite having been spent with my stressful family and filled with pain (migraine, back/shoulder strain, other crap) was probably the only thing that kept me from totally losing my shit over the news about The Compromise when I got back.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Thanks for sharing

remember, that with each breath, there's hope. Might not seem that way (been there in the darkest night), but its there anyway. Take it from one who knows. Good luck.

[Pirate Smile]

4. I'm sorry. Give yourself a break for a little while.

[benburch]

10. I wish I could!

White Rose has to be run actively like 12 hours each day. No amount of automation will make internet stream recording reliable, and I basically have to watch everything happen or lose programs. And I cannot possibly have a credible media source if I am always missing programs!

Of course, when things go well, I hear almost nothing, but as soon as something is broken, I hear about it from everybody!

:argh:

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

17. People will understand if you need a break .

Is there somebody else who can help you update it ?

[Crazy Guggenheim]

19. You tell them you are taking a break! Period. Maybe one of

us could record the programs for you?!?!?!

[DulceDecorum]

5. It is always darkest

before dawn.

[Lannes]

6. You are trying to move a mountain

Its good to be idealistic but dont set yourself up for a fall.Its going to take a long time if ever,be proud of your efforts regardless of the outcome.

[Crazy Guggenheim]

7. I feel for you. From what I've read and heard it is really tough

to get the Lib/Prog media to "help out" on this. That's why I listen to AAR. Maybe we could do another email campaign or something. It has to change!

[BikeWriter]

8. Hang in there, Pard. We all get depressed sometimes.

[Redstone]

9. You're taking medication for the depression, right?

If so, my guess is that the frustration is triggering your episode, and that after you take a break for a bit, you'll feel better.

It really is OK to let someone else save the world for a day or two. It doesn't have to be you every single day.

There's a lot of therapeutic value, and NO shame at all, in saying "I just can't do this today" once in a while. That's a lesson that's of great benefit to us chronic pain people, and I think would work for you too.

Redstone

[benburch]

13. Yeah. Have been since '88.

But some days it doesn't do a totally effective job.

Makes me wish I had a connection to some herbal self-medication, it does.

[Crazy Guggenheim]

16. When I was in running a few years ago there was a rule of

thumb about why some people had lousy days. One thing we learned was look at what has happened in the previous few days prior. Was there something like a diet or schedule change? But first take some time off! Rest is a part of training!!

[Redstone]

18. Well, go find yourself some ditchweed, if that helps;

I don't partake myself, but it doesn't seem that hard to find these days.

And remember what I said about giving yourself some slack once in a while. It really helps.

Redstone

[SmokingJacket]

11. I know what you mean.

For some reason, I'm feeling at low ebb these days too, in spite of the lovely spring.

However, you should know you have fans. You may not see all the effects of your work, but you make an impact on me, and many others, with every post.

:hug:

[Left Is Write]

12. I'm sorry.

It's hard to be motivated when feeling that way. I agree that maybe taking a break will do you some good.

Hang in there.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. It's probably both, but people like you are in my mind very much

like Sisyphus...you wake up and roll the rock up everyday...some days you just gotta say, "That fucking rock?? again???" Thanks for all your efforts Benburch...you're a good egg! :loveya:

[benburch]

24. Thanks!

I can rest when my country is again free. Meanwhile, I do have to move this rock...

[undeterred]

20. I can relate.

Sorry you are feeling down today. :hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

21. Bump for Ben!

[samplegirl]

22. I have lots of those days

but hopefully it will be better tomorrow!

[benburch]

25. Yeah, feeling better today.

Thanks, guys.

Sometimes it gets really bleak.

[LynzM]

26. Glad today is a better day....

:hug:

[benburch]

27. Thanks!

Now I gotta get back to running my archives and raising money! :)