Wallowing

Recently I have been wallowing a bit too much. A few years back (2010 to be precise) I blogged about mywallowing rule - 3 day maximum. I have said that I have been whining but really what it is is wallowing.What is the definition of wallowing? (since it is such a ' common ' word. Most people probably haven ' t considered it since some word test back in high school):wallowverb (intransitive)1. (esp of certain animals) to roll about in mud, water, etc, for pleasure2. to move about with difficulty3. to indulge oneself in possessions, emotion, etc: to wallow in self-pitySee? Definition #3 is exactly what I mean.I think I have been wallowing in self pity, or the stress of more medical ailments.... I am not sure which one I prefer. If you add in lack of sleep and fatigue, ta da! You get wallowing.After blogging yesterday, I realized I have been wallowing. I need to change my focus and be more positive. That has been hard to do when I haven ' t been getting enough sleep, been very busy with craft shows, Thanksgiving, house guests, concussion, and stress, depression, and anxiety, and new medical ailments. (But otherwise I am a very healthy person).So my goals are to do less wallowing and do more positive things. Today are my first steps:I am meeting a friend for lunch and a little shopping.I am going to research CPAP machines so they aren ' t a looming mystery (causing stress).I am going to fit more fun into my life. Being home and not having the benefit of going ...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: depression isolation self pity wallowing whininess Source Type: blogs