Popular Post Math Teacher Posted September 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2020 14 hours ago, porcupine48 said: Anyone I owe a pm to I'm sorry. I'm really trying quite hard but I'm really struggling with my mental health,just keep sliding darker I want to talk,I do,you're such good friends I don't want to burden I have suffered from depression for 40+ years. I go through some good stretches and some bad stretches; currently, I am in a bad stretch because of COVID-19 and its effect on our way of life. I grew up in the era when mental illness meant that "you were weak". I made no progress toward getting better until I realized that suffering from depression is no different than suffering from diabetes or kidney stones. Once I came to this realization, I was more receptive to listening to my psychiatrist and my counselor. I am MORE than willing to listen to you. When I hear someone is having issues (of any kind, not just mental illness), my first comment is, "I'm a good listener." Feel free to PM whenever you want. I have been dealing with this problem for a long time, and I can tell you what has worked for me. Right now, all I can say is, "Don't give up!" steveinthecity, Larryw7, Get Marwood & I and 4 others 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Ken Aldred Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 6:12 PM, KirbyJack said: Canada is beautiful, too. Reminds me of this... KirbyJack, porcupine48 and Get Marwood & I 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Ken Aldred Posted September 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) On 9/28/2020 at 7:57 PM, Joe Ankenbauer said: I have suffered from depression for 40+ years. I go through some good stretches and some bad stretches; currently, I am in a bad stretch because of COVID-19 and its effect on our way of life. I grew up in the era when mental illness meant that "you were weak". I made no progress toward getting better until I realized that suffering from depression is no different than suffering from diabetes or kidney stones. Once I came to this realization, I was more receptive to listening to my psychiatrist and my counselor. I am MORE than willing to listen to you. When I hear someone is having issues (of any kind, not just mental illness), my first comment is, "I'm a good listener." Feel free to PM whenever you want. I have been dealing with this problem for a long time, and I can tell you what has worked for me. Right now, all I can say is, "Don't give up!" I concur. I was unfortunate to have been raised in a 'tough' northern English working class environment where depression and other forms of mental illness were disregarded; the 'pull yourself together, there's nothing wrong with you', or 'what have you got to be depressed about' dismissiveness, despite the experience of falling into a depressive state being a condition that can control you, not vice versa. Coupled to being an undiagnosed Aspergers autistic and being constantly abused at school, I was pretty much in an abyss for a very long time, dealing with persistent negativity and ignorance. I only started getting psychiatric and social support, and later an Aspergers diagnosis, in my early 40s, and I'm at a stage where I'm really only interested in listening to the experience and opinions either of health professionals or fellow mental health sufferers; individuals on the inside of the problem who might provide positive, constructive, mutually-supportive, group observations. Jimmers strikes me as being a caring, empathic, genuine individual. There's no sense of burden, rather it saddens me to see so extreme a struggle in someone like him. Edited September 29, 2020 by Ken Aldred Larryw7, KirbyJack, batmiesta and 2 others 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Math Teacher Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 In regard to my situation, my Mom didn't tell me that depression ran in our family until I was hospitalized for the first time. When I asked her why she hadn't told me before, she said, "You didn't need to know until now." I understand how things were in the 1950s - 1960s, when I was raised; mental illness was something you "just didn't talk about". But as @Ken Aldred mentioned, depressed people were told to "suck it up". However, I can't imagine someone with diabetes being told, "pull yourself together, there's nothing wrong with you" or "just suck it up". I have no room to talk, because I looked at depression that way for a LONG time. I'm just glad that things have changed for the better (at least a little bit). When my depression started, I really didn't have anyone that I could talk to about it, except for my wife. And even then, I felt guilty because I was burdening her with my problems. Jimmers, please try to find some help. The first step is VERY hard, but they get easier as time progresses. Ken Aldred, jimjum12, steveinthecity and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Waylander Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 JIMMERS, You rock! porcupine48 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hhwolfman Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I havent been around for a while either. Been very busy at my shop. Just stopped by to say hey. Link to post Share on other sites
Old Fashion PB and J Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 @porcupine48 what up, answer my PM or I will punch you in the lady parts Link to post Share on other sites
Domo Arigato Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Anyone heard from Jimmers lately? Link to post Share on other sites
steveinthecity Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Domo Arigato said: Anyone heard from Jimmers lately? Maybe three weeks ago. He’s got things going on and is taking deliberate breaks from the online world. Domo Arigato 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Get Marwood & I Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 2:42 PM, steveinthecity said: Maybe three weeks ago. He’s got things going on and is taking deliberate breaks from the online world. Any update Steve? I can't reach him. Link to post Share on other sites
lizards2 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 10:12 AM, KirbyJack said: Canada is beautiful, too. What are you trying to say here? Link to post Share on other sites
kav Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 11:57 AM, Math Teacher said: I have suffered from depression for 40+ years. I go through some good stretches and some bad stretches; currently, I am in a bad stretch because of COVID-19 and its effect on our way of life. I grew up in the era when mental illness meant that "you were weak". I made no progress toward getting better until I realized that suffering from depression is no different than suffering from diabetes or kidney stones. Once I came to this realization, I was more receptive to listening to my psychiatrist and my counselor. I am MORE than willing to listen to you. When I hear someone is having issues (of any kind, not just mental illness), my first comment is, "I'm a good listener." Feel free to PM whenever you want. I have been dealing with this problem for a long time, and I can tell you what has worked for me. Right now, all I can say is, "Don't give up!" I suffered from severe depression for many years. There is only one cure for depression. Depression is focusing on yourself, all day long. Turning your attention outwards into helping others will do the trick. It's simple, but it's hard to do. Jimbo749 and Math Teacher 2 Link to post Share on other sites
steveinthecity Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Get Marwood & I said: Any update Steve? I can't reach him. I’ll try to lure him back with a large dish of poutine. lizards2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Get Marwood & I Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 3 hours ago, steveinthecity said: I’ll try to lure him back with a large dish of poutine. Only if he wants to Steve, thanks - as long as he's ok that's all that matters. Give him my best. steveinthecity 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post porcupine48 Posted December 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) On 10/5/2020 at 8:38 AM, Waylander said: JIMMERS, You rock! Waycoolander! How're things mate,good weather!? Hi all,be gentle,I'm shy A few little comic lovers tracked me down elsewhere and ai got a phone call even! @steveinthecity @Tri-ColorBrian found me out in the matrix and well,here I am! Edited December 12, 2020 by porcupine48 KirbyJack, Tri-ColorBrian, Domo Arigato and 7 others 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Foley Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, porcupine48 said: Waycoolander! How're things mate,good weather!? Hi all,be gentle,I'm shy A few little comic lovers tracked me down elsewhere and ai got a phone call even! @steveinthecity @Tri-ColorBrian found me out in the matrix and well,here I am! Welcome back Jimmers! Is it true you're hung like a barnacle? Link to post Share on other sites
porcupine48 Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, Foley said: Welcome back Jimmers! Is it true you're hung like a barnacle? Subscribe to my only fans and find out.A porcupine needs his mad money Link to post Share on other sites
