tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post3050879602010840663..comments2024-01-05T06:37:11.773-08:00Comments on Journey of a Catholic Nerd Writer: Post-Grad SlumpMelissa Ceciliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-89525911730834122732012-06-16T19:36:53.729-07:002012-06-16T19:36:53.729-07:00when I graqduated amny years ago, I was lucky to h...when I graqduated amny years ago, I was lucky to have gotten a job, and within a few months started and was shocked at how different the work world was from the school world. I would keep working on that novel, continue to learn how to improve one's writing, and read some of the works that resonated in you when you read them in school. That's my humble advice.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-38846540343109262152012-06-13T21:59:03.349-07:002012-06-13T21:59:03.349-07:00I remember going through that slump (especially si...I remember going through that slump (especially since my job at that time never gave me any hours!) It drove me crazy. I spent so much time on Facebook or watching TV. And being inside all the time just made my depression worse. (But I refused to go out in the Louisiana heat!)<br /><br />Mass and reading are always awesome, I'll agree with you there. :) What about crafty stuff? Is there something you've always wanted to learn to do, like play an instrument, or knit, or something else? I started experimenting with ribbons and beads during my summer of nothing, and now I'm gearing up to open my own Etsy jewelry/rosary store.<br /><br />Hopefully you'll find something that'll help fill the time and keep you from going stir-crazy. Good luck!<br /><br />~ZanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-86853993425335386592012-06-12T12:32:35.265-07:002012-06-12T12:32:35.265-07:00Thanks for the advice on being patient but, trust ...Thanks for the advice on being patient but, trust me, you don't have to tell me that. I've been told I have patience to spare. :) This isn't an issue of patience. With my anxiety disorder, I NEED to be constantly occupied which is why I wrote this post. When I have too much time on my hands, my anxiety tends to increase. My mind needs to be constantly busy.Melissa Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-33495974866772813742012-06-12T11:54:42.822-07:002012-06-12T11:54:42.822-07:00If I were you, I'd be patient. When I've ...If I were you, I'd be patient. When I've gone through transitions like this, I found that things to do will present themselves. When I tried to force a solution for something to do, I almost always ended up frustrated with myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-3010779847936638102012-06-11T19:06:51.030-07:002012-06-11T19:06:51.030-07:00I live in a rather shady neighborhood in Los Angel...I live in a rather shady neighborhood in Los Angeles so I try to stay indoors or outdoors if it's in a safe enough neighborhood.Melissa Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-48408120213514462412012-06-11T19:04:56.693-07:002012-06-11T19:04:56.693-07:00Hello! I'm in the same boat as you.. I just gr...Hello! I'm in the same boat as you.. I just graduated and have a whole lot of time on my hands. All of the things you said you've been doing are things that I've done, but I definitely also have felt a bit useless and depressed, and in my case, rather lonely (I'm alone most of the day). It's strange going from the craziness of school to doing basically nothing. I don't know where you live, but getting outside is something I've been trying to do a little more. Hiking, biking, four-wheeling, or just taking a walk around the neighborhood :)katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682074291988420712noreply@blogger.com