Ratty

28 May 2004

Why do people get ratty when they are feeling down?
I've not been feeling too good over the last few days (months) and I have only just noticed a huge change in my attitude to other people. Even friedns who care for me and want to help I berate them and am generally not a nice person.
I know I have a few friends on here who would gladdly listen to my rant and offer a sympathetic ear but I would just like to hear if others go through these kind of changes too, and hopefully a suggestion on how to combat this unlikely behaviour.
Thanks in advance.
Mattmoleman

28 May 2004

How can a Mole be Ratty??? dunno

28 May 2004

Quote by Sgt Bilko
How can a Mole be Ratty???

It just didn't have the same ring to it as a subject title. Moles are cute, loveable furry animals that people love to stroke and pet. Rts on the other hand have had a harsh relationship with the media and have come off as horrid, vicious, short tempered little bliters that would rather bite than lick.

28 May 2004

Awwww Matt
Know the feeling tho - sometimes just get cheesed off for no reason at all evil

.... but remember, and I've said this a couple of times on here, you have to feel like shite to be able to truly appreciate it when things are good.
Focus on something good, something to look forward to (NW Munch? cool

), doesn't help right now, but it does give you that little bit of light to look ahead at.
Getting myself out works wonders too - especially this time of year. The smell of cut grass must have some sort of feel good narcotic in it .... although judging by this weekends forecast, you will have to make do with the smell of summer rain, just as lovely. Take a look at nature around you, absolutely fascinating if you watch long enough. I had my daughter enthralled with a small spider outside a while ago. Got her to drop the tiniest bit of grass on it's web and watched it leg it out (so fast!), grab the grass, turn it over and around to sus it out, then launch it off its web! She thought it was brilliant, poor spider must've been knackered by the time we left. Sorry, getting carried away there. Love the little things in life, and that spider incident was a classic. I didn't know whether to watch the spider or my daughters face!
Sorry, not being much help there rolleyes

It's just what works for me when there is nothing specific wrong, just down in the dumps.
Failing that, a huge bar of Lindt 70% cocoa, a bottle of wine and a good film are a brilliant alternative cool

29 May 2004

Um, yep.................... its called PMT babe!!!
But C'mere and have a kiss and cuddle anyway!! passionkiss

29 May 2004

I agree with MISSCHIEF's good advice, get yourself out and about, and do something you wouldn't normally do. Let us know if it's not working. And for an explanation of the remark by the Sarge, read "Wind In The Willows"!
Mike.

29 May 2004

Quote by dazandlou
Um, yep.................... its called PMT babe!!!
But C'mere and have a kiss and cuddle anyway!!

Ok.... I know I have feminine features but I think that may be taking it a little too far. Thank you for the kiss though.
I will try Misschiefs idea, now all I have to do is find a spider and torture it. Only joking.
I was actually thinking of Wind In The Willows when I was posting this thread. Unfortunately I can't remember what happens or who was in it anymore. But from now on I shall be Moley and not Ratty.
Right, I'm off out today to look at the beautiful city of York. There is also a fairground being set up so I may have to get some candy floss.
Hope you all have fun and I'll catch you all later. Ta taa

29 May 2004

Quote by Sgt Bilko
How can a Mole be Ratty???

Something to do with Cross-dressing in 'Tales from the Riverbank'. If you understand that - see ya down the post office on Tuesday when you collect your pension. Aplogies to all the young vibrant rats and moles on the site.
I get ratty through stress - so quit bugging me right :!:

29 May 2004

Quote by mattmoleman
Why do people get ratty when they are feeling down?

Cos misery loves company
lhk

30 May 2004

i always find that i get ratty the most at the people who mean the most to me,god knows why,but i guess its only natural for you to be this way if your down,but anytime you need a kiss better,you know where to come wink

:therethere: passionkiss

30 May 2004

Quote by clarensteve_lincs_69796
i always find that i get ratty the most at the people who mean the most to me,god knows why,but i guess its only natural for you to be this way if your down,but anytime you need a kiss better,you know where to come :therethere:

Cheers Steve, you're a good mate. lol

30 May 2004

Matt, just think of MJ's 'Ben' and I guarantee you won't feel ratty any more cool

Kit
xxx

30 May 2004

Talking of MJ :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

30 May 2004

Sarge, that is a worring sight indeed. That film is terrible.

30 May 2004

Is no-one but me disturbed at the concept of Mole feeling a little Ratty? confused

lhk

30 May 2004

Not if he got Rattys permission first rolleyes