Gonna take a minute here to be completely open with you guys. I mentioned in a previous post that I suffer from seasonal-depression, when really I just suffer from depression. I say 'just', it's a very consuming illness. And yes, it is an illness, and a disability.With me, it manifests itself as an intense sad feeling, where I can't get out of bed in the morning, I find it very hard to sleep during the night and find myself sleepy and lethargic all day and nap quite often. I cry a lot and don't want to leave the house. So as you can see, it's not really conducive to blogging.
If you're interested in awareness, here's a link to the Depression Alliance with more information.
Anyway, moving on from that and to something more suitable for this blog, I thought I'd show you something that I've enjoyed doing recently. I was watching an episode of the Graham Norton Show and Kelly Rowland was on it - and she had one of what I am calling ring-finger manicures. She had a bright yellow colour, just on her ring-fingers and I wanted to try out something similar.
On my nails I have China Glaze's Turned Up Turquoise (A full picture and review of which you can find here) and China Glaze's Frostbite on my ring-finger, both of which cost £5.99 from Sally's.
I realllllly like this idea. I was worried it would look a bit childish, but I think as long as you use colours that work well together, like this, it looks really good. Turned Up Turquoise is actually a neon, and as such it is matte, but with a top-coat it works well next to Frostbite, which is a deep, frosty blue. Have you done this? Show me pictures! (:
Hey! I'm so sorry to read this. Just wanted to let you know that I've read LOTS of books on depression over the last 5 years but recently read this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Undoing-Depression-Therapy-Doesnt-Medication/dp/0285638726/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279560028&sr=8-1
ReplyDeleteIt's the best book I've ever read on the subject. I'm sure you'd find it helpful and a comfort to read. Highly recommend it.
Good luck with it all. Know that you're not alone and there is a silver lining (I promise) - you'll be FAR more compassionate and empathetic to other people and will emerge a much stronger and better person. Feel free to email me for a chat ANYTIME...sofiasjournal@gmail.com. (If you were to let me know what kind of stuff you've tried to ease your depression then I may be able to suggest things you've not already tried.)
*HUGS*
P.s. love the nail varnish :)
hey sofia - thanks for taking the time to comment, means a lot to me. (: i've read a lot of books about depression but i don't feel like any of them really hit home, i might check out the one you mentioned. (:
ReplyDeletethanks very much, i've followed your blog and will always keep you in mind if i need a friendly face. (:
xxxx