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Post by suzwantstobefree on Jan 17, 2011 20:50:47 GMT -5
Today is the most depressing day of the year. I have tried all day to make it a great day to overcome the negativity of this. How was your day - great or depressing  |
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Post by Apple on Jan 17, 2011 20:54:11 GMT -5
So it wasn't just me? I woke up with the "I hate my life" attitude and can't seem to shake it either. Maybe I need to dig up that Richard Simmons video clip again  |
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Jan 17, 2011 21:00:03 GMT -5
Well - the "experts" say it is the most depressing day of the year because ---- we are coming off of Christmas (and the bills are starting to roll in), most people realize by now they are not going to fulfill their New Years resolutions, and the depressing weather in many states right now. There were probably more reasons, but those are the ones I remember. I was trying to buck the trend today |
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Jan 17, 2011 21:02:23 GMT -5
Welcome to the most depressing day of the year. Yup, it’s official: the third Monday is January, dubbed "Blue Monday," marks the occasion when post-Christmas gloom is at its highest point, according to The Guardian. (Compared to most years, this one’s probably not as bad mood-inducing as most, since it coincides with a federal holiday and a lot of lucky people got the day off.) The name "Blue Monday" came about after British psychologist Cliff Arnall devised a formula five years ago for just why people feel so dispirited every year on this day. He came up with a complicated equation that contains seven variables such as weather, debt, monthly salary, time since Christmas, and low motivational levels, reports The Guardian. Arnall, working at a PR firm, used his calculations to lend credence to a press release issued by Sky Travel to prompt people into putting themselves into a better frame of mind with a vacation. No one needs an equation like the one devised by the former Cardiff University lecturer to tell them that horrible weather, no holidays in sight and a bad economy are the perfect storm for feeling generally bad on this day. And there certainly wasn’t any scientific thought behind Arnall’s match. But since he came up with his formula back in 2005, Blue Monday has become for some an annual day to reflect upon one’s general level of unhappiness. At the very least, since misery loves company, it’s nice to know that everyone around you is experiencing the blues, too. Read more: www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/01/18/2010-01-18_blue_monday_said_to_be_the_years_most_depressing_day_is_a_good_occasion_to_do_no.html#ixzz1BLeeOoc6 |
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Post by chiver78 on Jan 17, 2011 21:16:58 GMT -5
wow, I thought it was just the "first day back in the office for 2 weeks, while still a bit sick and with zero energy" funk for me. go figure.  |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jan 17, 2011 21:20:52 GMT -5
I had my Blue Monday yesterday - I must be on daylight saving time.
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Post by TD2K on Jan 17, 2011 21:28:30 GMT -5
I haven't experienced that. I'm just happy to see the days getting longer without it being flipping black when I leave work.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2011 10:25:08 GMT -5
My meds must be working. I wasn't depressed at all.
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 10:27:38 GMT -5
My meds must be working. I wasn't depressed at all. lol, i was thinking the same thing ;D |
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Post by efco on Jan 18, 2011 10:54:11 GMT -5
All my days are fantastic cause I'm simple like that. |
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Post by The J on Jan 18, 2011 10:55:01 GMT -5
Yesterday was pretty good for me.
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 10:59:46 GMT -5
Thank god, we don't need you in a crummy mood  You are a lot more entertaining when happy and not pissed off |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2011 11:01:04 GMT -5
Most Depressing Day of the Year
I wouldn't say depressing but I just got back from taking 3 or our 4 little ones to the vet. Can you say Chinese fire drill? Three of them hit the ground by jumping out of the back of the truck (& then I had to catch them & put them back. I expected each time to see a broken leg (they are dachshunds). Next time I try something like this I've going to let my wife drive & I'll have a couple of whiskeys first. Arggggg!
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 11:02:35 GMT -5
OMG, Tex, you had your hands full. Yep, I would go w/the booze |
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Post by The J on Jan 18, 2011 11:04:44 GMT -5
Thank god, we don't need you in a crummy mood You are a lot more entertaining when happy and not pissed off  |
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Post by Bob Ross on Jan 18, 2011 13:39:10 GMT -5
Pretty depressing so far.  |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 18, 2011 13:42:26 GMT -5
I haven't experienced that. I'm just happy to see the days getting longer without it being flipping black when I leave work. Me too! And I had a great day yesterday! I even felt good. And today is warm (70's) and the sun is shining and I'm having a great day today! I hope you all are too!!  |
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Post by Miss Tequila on Jan 18, 2011 13:48:24 GMT -5
I haven't experienced that. I'm just happy to see the days getting longer without it being flipping black when I leave work. Me too! And I had a great day yesterday! I even felt good. And today is warm (70's) and the sun is shining and I'm having a great day today! I hope you all are too!! 70's?  We have sleet and freezing rain It's not that cold (I think we have a high of 25 today), but I'm sick of it...I want to move south |
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Post by efco on Jan 18, 2011 13:48:25 GMT -5
Hi POM |
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 13:49:38 GMT -5
POM wish I was where you are at. It's sunny here now but not going to get above 10 degrees the rest of the week  Other than temp, life is great. |
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Post by efco on Jan 18, 2011 13:50:51 GMT -5
Where are you at, lisabelle? I need your complete address, phone number, SS and credit card numbers. |
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Post by Befferz on Jan 18, 2011 13:52:16 GMT -5
Yeah, but lisa, when it warms up, it snows. We're doomed either way... |
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Post by efco on Jan 18, 2011 13:53:24 GMT -5
LOL!!!! I just saw your location says Minnesota. |
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 13:53:33 GMT -5
LMAO, stalker alert  Minnesota - near the Twin Cities. I thought you were financially independent and now you want MY $$$ ....geesh go figure. |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 18, 2011 13:53:49 GMT -5
T - Florida would love to have you. Hi EFCO! Lisa - Doesn't the sun shining make a difference to your mood when it's cold? As long as you aren't out in the cold - it makes it less miserable IMO. |
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Post by efco on Jan 18, 2011 13:54:32 GMT -5
Stealing is one of my many hobbies. |
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 13:54:38 GMT -5
love the avatar B and you are correct. I keep saying one day closer to spring
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Post by lisabelle on Jan 18, 2011 13:56:33 GMT -5
Yes POM and my desk is right in front of 4 doors so I shouldn't complain. I have an indoor parking ramp at home and one of the guys here always goes out to start my car which is right outside my office doors. I still hate the cold weather. If it wasn't for work, I would be leaving the state.
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Post by suzwantstobefree on Jan 18, 2011 13:58:04 GMT -5
It is really nice here too, tempature wise. And we finally got some much needed rain yesterday. Is it terrible to say that since I had to work on the holiday, I am glad it rained? |
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Post by efco on Jan 18, 2011 13:58:27 GMT -5
I only like cold weather if there is snow. |
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