Yesterday I had the most fun I’ve had in a long while. Being chronically ill doesn’t allow you to do much that is just pure fun and silly, especially when being unable to work also makes you chronically poor. However, yesterday I pushed myself a bit and my husband and I went to a local family fun arcade. We played video games, pinball, and silly carnival-style games. It was a blast. By the time we were done, I was sore and exhausted, but it was worth it. Even though I woke up feeling like I had been run over today (after sleeping about 13 hours), I wouldn’t change a thing.
At my last psychiatrist visit, the doctor encouraged me to “have as much fun as possible”. I guess he could tell that it was sorely lacking from my life nowadays and it seemed like he was pushing it as a possible antidote (or at least a brief reprieve) from the crippling depression I deal with every single day. Because of this, my husband and I are making an effort to find little ways to include more fun and silliness in our lives. It may not “cure” anything, but it does help improve my mental outlook at least a little bit.
* Art by Maranda Russell
Good for you! I try to watch comedies. Laughter is good medicine π
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Sometimes comedies can help. When I’m really severely depressed though, they don’t seem to help at all, just make me sadder π¦
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Any little bit helps, and silliness is always a good thing.
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Made me smileπππ
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Good π
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Yes! Fun is, well, fun! Another way to have fun is to find a store that offers craft classes. Most are inexpensive. Youβre artsy, go for it. And have a blast!!
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Thanks Dorinda π
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You’re welcome, Maranda! π
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A good belly laugh can cure most ills!
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