Comments on: Unraveling the Anger Ball

By: Melia

Melia — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:48:49 +0000

Yes, “Arrested Development” helps immensely with bad moods! I can’t NOT laugh every few seconds.

I’m glad to report that my moods have been more stable lately, after a 2-week-or-so funk that was really frustrating. I’m glad I’m not an outdoorsy person by nature, because I’m spending a lot of the summer inside air-conditioned buildings.

By: Gilliebean

Gilliebean — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:39:49 +0000

I very much relate to this post at the moment! (And I love your use of “anger ball,” which I also quote all the time– LOVE that movie.)

The Southern heat definitely lends itself to crankypants moods, though now that I live in Hawaii, I don’t have nearly as many weather complaints and I still have those days. These are excellent tips I’ll be using as well. I’ve been watching “Arrested Development” on my worst days, and laughing hysterically definitely helps!

By: Melia

Melia — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:21:52 +0000

Well, the gray skies that often hang over San Francisco don’t help the mood much, either. I figure that the heat doesn’t do anything to help, but sometimes I’m just a “total snot,” as you put it so well, just because. It happens.

I’m glad that the post was helpful enough to print out! I realized that one emphatic line got deleted in editing, and I’ve added it back in. It’s after the passage from the woman with breast cancer: “Cue humbled tears and counted blessings.” Reading that really made me grateful for my non-life-threatening little hassles.

By: Colette Hayes

Colette Hayes — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:17:25 +0000

Sorry to report…the weather is mild here in SF and the Anger Ball happens. I had to apologize to a dear co-worker yesterday for being what can only be described as a “total snot.” Thanks for the post, Melia. I’m printing this one out.

By: Melia

Melia — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:08:48 +0000

Ha, SSAD: Southern Seasonal Affective Disorder. I’m glad it’s a normal thing to be experiencing.

Moving — especially from one city to another — is one of the most stressful things I’ve been through, so I feel for you. Not only can it fray the nerves to deal with all your worldly possessions, but the emotional impact of a transition is a big deal, too. Good luck tying up loose ends in Dallas. When things get rough, just envision the awesomeness of your living in Jackson again!

By: chris myers

chris myers — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:35:52 +0000

i’ve been feeling the same way, melia. i think that the heat plays a huge part. it’s a southern version of seasonal affective disorder.

also, the stresses of moving back have been taking their toll over the past two weeks.