depression

[laundromat]

To everyone here on AW I truly appreciate all the love,kindness and support all of you have shared.I am seeing a psychologyst who told me I need to get back into doing "my favorite things" which include restoration of old washers and dryers,electric ranges,mixers,vacuum cleaners,floor shampooers,irons,dishwashers and I love Lucy memorobilia. He wants me to try Zoloft again.The last time I was on that,my psychologyst had me on Cymbolta as well.He says that was probably what triggered the problems I had then.I just hate taking medication!The only drugs I am not worried or concerned about and never had any side effects I'm aware of can be home grown but are still illegal.What's wrong with that picture???? Here where I am living,there are at least 5 different ranches where it is legaly grown for medicinal use and I met one local farmer who I pump gas for that brings me buds every other day from his farm.He lives in YPO where three other competitors also grow this plant legaly.I went there a couple of months ago where I was riding a 4 wheeler through a field 125 acres square of merijuana plants 8 feet high being grown legaly.the FEDS hate this and even though it IS LEGAL from the state's views,the FEDS could easily come in and shut his farm down confiscating all the pot there and all the profits made selling to pharmaceutical giants.Just like all the bullshit going on now with the flu,I do not trust the government.They are trying to get everybody inoculated to make money on their drugs and use innocent bystanders to try it out.Meanwhile,hudreds,if not thousands, of people are murdered by this.WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

 

[toggleswitch2]

Well darling just be careful self-medicating. That doesn't always go well.

Try researching serotonin replacement and boosting (legal) drugs. This seems to be the one that so many want/crave/need and that which is attempted to be boosted by boozing or smoking or swallowing little pills.... i.e. self-medicating.

 

[animasinsulinpu]

Letfreedomgrow.com

Hi, Chuck!!! I'm SOOO glad you ARE doing better!!! Check out the website "letfreedomgrow.com". This website is by doctors all about medical pot. Very informative!!!! Just like I told my parents, "you can have my bong or pipe after you PRY it out of my cold, dead hands!!" Someday, we will be as smart as the people in Holland. Take the best of care because this site would not be the same without you!!! PEACE....Bill in Az....

 

[laundromat]

YPO

I was invited to a Swiss laundry where they have some machines to be rebuilt. The owner,Jonathan,gets gas here and saw my A806 pair going through their first wash in 15 years! He saw them and drewled. I sold them to him for $1200! He has some old 75 pound capacity gas Heubsch dryers,direct drive W/pool/K'more units,LG gas dryers,Wascomat junior washers and some SQ units in dyer need of rebuilding.He'll pay me 250/unit rebuilt and we are marking down his gas prices because he gets 80 to 95 gallons every other day

 

[laundromat]

had to pump a few ,sorry

anyway, Jon gave me a gorgious 48 inch wide double oven,8 burner gas Vulcan Heart range that just needed to be sandblasted and refinished.I replaced the 4 springs for the oven doors that had rusted and broke. I finished it earlier this morning and it works like new. It is going out on the lenie and will be great for the summer meals here. he also,just yesterday brought me a gas wok that I sandblasted too.I will finish it later after the rain stops.

 

[paulinroyton]

Depression

Hi Mate,

I suffer rom Bi Polar, and in the past felt like shit. If you evey need someone to talk to, then please email, I have gone through a lot.

Keep your chin up mate

Paul

 

[70series]

Chuck I am glad you are feeling better. Depression is a horrible brute to bear. I know this is rather simplistic advice, but do the best you can to keep your mind busy, follow your psychologist's advice and focus on the things you love to do most. It sounds like you have got some projects ahead of you. Pour yourself into those, and when you complete them, look for more. You are loved around here, and have a lot to give.

Peace,
James

 

[sudsmaster]

I'm glad you're feeling better. Seems like in addition to your other issues, you've also been hit with a case of island fever. Not uncommon in Hawaii, I understand.

As far as 420 goes, Obama has directed his administration to go easier on medicinal pot in states where it's legal. That's good news, I think. But I also think the full solution is to make it legal, but regulated, like tobacco.

Personally I think it has medicinal value, but like any medicine it needs to be taken for specific reasons and not just for kicks. I gave up using it regularly some 25 years ago, and completely for the past few years. I don't disapprove of it, I just find I can think more clearly and have a better life experience without it, especially when the going gets tough. Your mileage may vary.

 

[retro-man]

I guess this is one of those things that you think you are the only one who has these depression issues and then this link comes up. I was put on anti-depressants a couple of months ago for migraines. These were the result of the stress and depression. I had to try a couple of different ones before I found one I could tolerate. Some made me so nervous I would actually shake. Couldn't sit still had to keep moving. Wanted to crawl out of my skin. Well I found that if I take a clonazepam .5mg along with citalopram 20mg once a day my life has completely changed. Only a couple of migraines since starting this, but I have much more energy and a much better outlook on life. No side effects that I or my wife has noticed. Sometimes you need to take a combo to take the edge off and make these drugs work correctly. A lot of people say its nice to see you smiling and laughing again, what changed? You might want to speak with your doctor about combining you meds. Just adding to this link has made me feel better and we are all concerned about you and everyone in this great family. Hope you are doing well!
Jon

 

[bosch2460]

Hey...just my 2 cents here....

I have suffered with depression and anxiety for years. Almost to the point of suicide. It was last fall when it hit home really hard, that I was not even myself anymore. I would go into hiding, have bouts of anger, starve myself, get in trouble at work, etc. It was an effort to work, and to function in everyday life.

I took it upon myself to see a psychiatrist. Best thing I have ever done!! I do suffer from high depression, and lots of anxiety. Mine is totally due to a chemical imbalance. I take Welbutrin and Zoloft. Welbutrin is for depression and Zoloft is for anxiety. I am pretty much bet you that you are not sleeping due to anxiety. And lack of sleep is just feeding your depression. It is all linked. I have tried the natural alternatives, and I think that is fine for mild cases. For me, it was not enough. For the record, a 900 mg dose of St. Johns Wort, and a dose of b-50 every day will lessen your affects. One other thing, you HAVE to give time for all meds to take full affect. AT LEAST 2 weeks, if not a month.

I would not go back to a year ago for anything. I am myself, and I am happy. There is treatment. For the record, I hate prescription drugs, but by damn, its better than not being here anymore. I never knew was I was missing. As for those assholes that do not like you, bother you, etc. Fuck 'em. I find myself worrying a hell of a lot less, and much more laid back now. You can get help. Oh, and yea, I have put on some weight, but I was thin as hell to begin with. Now I just look healthier and more fit. Who gives a shit about a little weight, when your well being is on the line.

To be totally honest, smoking pot will lessen your anxiety A LOT and help you sleep. I stayed high back in my down days....so thats a temp fix that does indeed work....just illegal. But screw it, I like it, and it makes you numb, and makes you relax. Best way to end the day....

Good Luck!! Feel free to contact me if you need to talk or want more info. I know a lot just from personal experience and lots of reading/research.

Joel

 

[sudsmaster]

I second the advice to "do what you enjoy". We're on earth only a few blinks in geologic time, so why not enjoy live while it's available?

I was interested to read recently that the bi-polar condition (used to be known as "manic-depressive") is most usually expressed as a depressive state, with occasional "manic" episodes. So I suspect most people who are chronically depressed are to some extent "bi-polar". I know when I sense that I am depressed I also am usually feeling trapped or in a rut... can't do this, can't do that. Wait a minute! I can do anything think I choose... the old saying goes...

"You can't always control what happens to you... but you can control how you react to it".

And a positive reaction goes a lot further than beating yourself over stuff that isn't your fault in the first place.

 

[laundromat]

got some zzzzzzz's !!!!!!

I went to bed early last night to relax and look forward to going to YPO. I was on ebay and fell asleep around 9:30.I woke up at 6AM without any disturbances in between!A sal was chewing up nuts in our garden and the crunching noise awakened me.Then,a gun went off and she screamed and was killed by the neighbor down the street.That happens a lot here but I wanted to get up anyway.

 

[sudsmaster]

What's a "sal"?

Wild pig?

 

[paulinroyton]

Bi Polar

Hi Mate,

Hang in there, turn your negative thoughts into positive one. I suffer from Bi Polar and know I am such a hard person to live with when I am in a down mood.

If you want more help, just email

Warm Regards
Paul

 

[jdinstl]

!!!!

What's a "sal"?

Wild pig?

So, my sister-in-law was in Hawaii again, eh?

Please pass my thanks and appreciation to your neighbor down the street.

John