I can't stop thinking about sad things?

[mmmmmmm]

But not sad things in my life, my life is actually great. I think about completely random things. The level of sadness completely varies. E.g. sometimes it would just be a father and son having an argument, but sometimes it would be a man being dying violently in front of his wife. Yep, that escalated quickly. There are others, those are just two examples.

You're probably thinking it represents something that's happened in my life, but it really didn't. I have a great relationship with my parents, and I've never witnessed real death or violence.

I don't think it's depression, because I'm not exactly sad for no reason. I start off completely happy, but then I get these thoughts, and I feel really sad for the next few hours. What could it be?

 

[Doolhof]

Hi mmmmmmmm,

I'm still connected to the forum and noticed a reply came through from you. Regarding Rosh Hashanah, I am presuming you may have special foods on that evening, do you have other traditions you carry out on that evening and please excuse my ignorance, but when is the Jewish New Year celebrated?

Some time ago, I looked p New Years celebrations around the world and discovered some countries celebrate at very different times of the year.

Regarding the word "busy" maybe being connected, engaged, involved, distracted, and actively participating may be better words and expressions to use.

Finding myself with nothing to do but aimlessly wandering around in the house or sitting in the corner staring at the wall do not do me much good at all. That is when my mind wanders.

So yes, gaming, watching T.V. , being with friends, all of those activities are important and beneficial I believe.

For me I may use books, colouring, craft, gardening, journaling, visiting friends, walking, the beach and so on, to me they are all beneficial to my well being.

Being "busy" and overwhelmed can do my head in as well, so finding a balance helps.

Cheers again from Dools

[mmmmmmm]

Rosh Hashanah begins on the 29th of September, and ends on the 1st of October. It's kinda traditional to have apple dipped in honey. It's also traditional to blow on a Shofar, which is a musical horn, made of a ram's horn. But to be honest, that's all I really know about it, I'm really not that religious. If there are any other Jews here, you're more than welcome to explain some more.

And thanks very much for the advice, it's been very helpful and insightful, and best of luck to you too.

[Doolhof]

Hi mmmmmmm,

Thanks for sharing the information about the Jewish holiday. I have read the Bible and there are a lot of ancient Jewish holidays mentioned in there, I am not sure how many of them are still followed in this day and age.

Many years ago we had a holiday in Israel. It was interesting to learn more about all the different faiths especially in Jerusalem. We also went to Bethlehem. While there a group of Asian Christians were singing Christian hymns in their language, it felt a little surreal to me. I knew the tune, just the words were different.

Our temperature here was a bit ridiculous in my books, over 42 degrees. Yuck! I know some places have been hotter still.

Being with friends can be very important when we have mental health issues. If I can't be with friends, I will sometimes send them texts and emails. I am a bit old fashioned and still like emails!

Hope you are doing okay. Cheers from Dools