A Natural Mood Booster
Sometimes We Get What We Need Just When We Need It
I’ve been feeling quite low lately. Not exactly depressed but not exactly not depressed. Just low. Low everything. Low energy. Low motivation. Low mood. Just sort of hovering below the line, ya know.
I suppose part of it is just needing a break. After finishing my novel and finally seeing it in print, there’s a letdown. Not that I’m let down. I’m not. I’m not disappointed or anything. I’m just tired, I guess. And after 2 years of working my ass off, I’m sort of lost, struggling to fill my time but not wanting to do anything.
It was the same after I finished law school. I was worn out, but those few weeks before starting my job were torture. All I wanted to do was sleep. But I felt guilty and anxious like I should be doing something.
I’ve even been slacking with the dogs, letting my husband take them both out on his own for their final walk in the evening.
Last night, I was feeling particularly blah. I was binge-watching Nip Tuck (probably not the best choice when a person’s feeling low, it’s a pretty dark show) and had no intention of getting up off my tookus.
As I watched him get the leashes and Rudy and Fawn bounced around and danced excitedly, I suddenly asked if he wanted company. I don’t…