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A page in the diary "Moving On"
Written by maple 24. Jul 2008 01:36 PM

If someone knocks on the front door, quickly spread your tax return on the coffee table so that you look as though you are busy.

Pick up a broom on your way to open the door, and always leave the vacuum cleaner in the hall.

Wear rubber gloves at all times.

Always keep pills in each room, so that your access to them is not restricted by the presence of another person.

Do be paranoid about what's in the Otto bin, because some kind soul might try to put it out for you.

Leave all empty cereal and washing up powder containers, cofee jars, anything to do with household staples, on the kitchen table so that it appears you only just ran out of whatever it was.

Park as close as possible to where you need to go, even if it involves circling the block 40 times. No, no-one notices, except for teenaged girls.

If using Public Transport, figure out your exit route before you decide to even get on. If the train is 2 minutes late, doubt the validity of the exit route as in fact, everything may have changed.

Order finger food only if out for a meal so that you don't have knife and fork horrors. Never attempt tea out of a cup and saucer as this is impossible and can also be quite noisy.





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Comments from the community:

Yep, it was the cup and saucer that gave it away for me, half ended up in the saucer and everyone was looking around wondering where the train was, the rattling was that damn loud! Lol
Awesome post hun xxx

Written by Gyps, 24. Jul 2008 02:38 PM


Hey kid, Great diary. Peter

Written by surfer, 24. Jul 2008 05:16 PM


Hi Maple

LOL - a wonderful, fun entry. I might use some of your tips in the future.

Best wishes
Dolly x

Written by Deleted_User, 24. Jul 2008 05:40 PM

Ah Maple

You have stumbled upon my everyday coping skills... my ruse is exposed... I am no longer able to fool those that control my life that I am in fact working towards the goal of independence... your diary has made my ploy transparent... they can see through me... I just hope they never read diaries on depnet... I shall have to invent new ploys... like the box of books that gets sorted time and time again... as i recycle the same books for donation... now the rubbish one is a difficult one... as I can clear up weekly and have more rubbish back again... what shall i do?


Thanks for the new idea of the broom...

take care

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 24. Jul 2008 08:03 PM

Hi Maple,

You actually bought a smile to my face for the first time in ages.

Thank you

Luv Nouse

Written by Nouse, 24. Jul 2008 10:34 PM

I can relate...and you put a smile on my face...also, to realise that beyond your sadness, you have a sense of humour. I hope you realise how special you are.

Sending you love and glad you're still here,

Kimberly
xoxo

Written by newlife, 24. Jul 2008 10:52 PM

Have you visited my house? Cause that's totally what it's like... Plus I leave my uni work spread out all over the desk so I look like I've been studying. Sad really, but funny nonetheless.

Written by babz, 25. Jul 2008 12:13 AM

Aaaaah NOW I know why Babz hasnt finished unpacking yet... so she's always got an excuse not to have visitors!

Written by Gyps, 25. Jul 2008 12:55 AM