Another one of my personal faves….and especially fitting for the holidays, in which we’ll most likely be spending lots of time with the crazies…a.k.a family.
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What’s your crazy?
One thing I’m starting to figure out is that there isn’t such a thing as normal. I’m realizing everybody has some sort of crazy going on, and we’re all just one link of crazy away from each other.
10 degrees of craziness if you will.
It’s no secret here that I’ve been blessed with the genes that bring about anxiety and at times, depression. From what I know, and have seen, it runs on both sides of my family. Some took and take meds, some don’t. Either way, knowing that I’m not alone in it….somehow makes me feel better.
And then I look outside my family….my friends, their friends, other bloggers, people I know and people they know….and I hear their stories. I pay attention to their lives. I listen. I watch. And I feel a little bit more settled.
It’s not that I feel better than. Are you kidding me? Have you read this blog?!?
It’s that I feel comfort. Comfort in the surrounding crazy.
You may have a hint of OCD or ADD.
You might count calories too often or stand on the scale more than weekly.
You may know the horrors of anxiety or the darkness of depression.
You may have boundary issues or enabling habits.
You might enjoy the drinky drink or the smokey smoke a little too much.
You may be obsessed with greener pastures or stuck in the past.
You might eat to feed the pain, or throw it up to lessen the burden.
Perhaps you spend more than you have, or are tighter than need be.
Maybe you have control issues, or low self esteem.
The list goes on and on. And if I were to keep going, I’m sure eventually I would hit on something you feel familiar with.
We’re all broken. We’re all crazy. Not a one of us has it down, not a one of us is better than.
Which is exactly why I love those who are open books. Those that share the pain, the humor, and the truth by being real.
While I spent a better part of my life wishing I was more “normal,” I’m starting to see that would only mean I didn’t really exist. I’m here, I’m different, and I’m just that much closer to being like you.
So tell me, what’s your crazy?
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
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This is a great post. I totally identify!
I am a moody beast with anxiety, depression, and probably some other stuff that hasn’t been diagnosed yet and really, I’m ok with that. I’m blessed to have a family that loves me anyway!
Well said Summer! I can’t even begin to get into how crazy I am – it would be a book! But it is nice to know – I’m not alone.
I love this post!!!
“You may know the horrors of anxiety or the darkness of depression”
That be my crazy!
I think you got me with at least half of the crazies…..if not more! You are right, we all have our own degree of craziness.
I guess my worst would be living in the past….Not being able to let go of that lost love, that I thought was so perfect, until I found out the bastard (sorry) was cheating on me….then he proceeded to toss out his wife and kids like yesterday’s garbage.
I would be so much better off if I could move on and not give him the satisfaction!!
Well you asked…….LOL
I can identify too. Anxiety sucks and now it seems like half of my family has it…
Yes…we all have plenty of crazy in our lives. My husband suffers from the anxiety periodically, especially if his health isn’t great. He and I both got the depression genes but are doing well now.
Our biggest crazy this year is having two pregnant women in the house over Christmas, myself and my 17-year old step-daughter who is due exactly one month before me. It’s really a blessing, but we’re driving the guys nutso!
Merry Christmas Summer!
I think we are all crazy if we think we are ‘normal’. The only time I think I am not crazy is when I find out I am not alone.
There is no such thing as normal…just varying degrees of ‘a little off’.
Have a great day
As someone in my family always says, “We’re all just two steps away from the trailer park”. Sorry, but it always makes me laugh! I too have a anxious, depressed, major fit of crazy in me! Sad thing is, the older I get the more I stress. And don’t even get me started on PMS crazy…add that with some Christmas cheer and holy moly guacamole it’s a nightmare! So, I official look forward to a migraine at some point on Christmas Eve, but am happy to report I think I may have it beat this year. Woot woot to me!! Not sure what did the trick, but I am feeling a little more calm flowing through my blood than normal. I’ll try not to get too excited as the family festivities start in about 2 hours so there’s always time for a crazy outburst. Much love to you & your fam during the holidays & if you feel a little wacky just know you are not alone!! Merry Merry Christmas!!
Crazy is the new normal…and I’m VERY normal!
Merry Christmas Summer!
It’s nice to know I’m not alone in Crazy Town! 😉
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas, Summer! 🙂
Merry Merry Christmas!!
nice post. thanks.