The Black Dog

[Angelfishsolo]

I have to black dog on my back again (depression). Whilst I live with it it is usually managed. I went out for a ride this morning and managed less than 7 miles. I had the empty feeling that is a sure sign I am on a low. I hope it clears up soon but if not I may seems more random than usual.

 

[postman]

Keep the chin up lad.I am 62 and i go through a few low patches.Energy seems to drop and i carn't be arsed to do anything.Highs and lows .All the best.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Keep the chin up lad.I am 62 and i go through a few low patches.Energy seems to drop and i carn't be arsed to do anything.Highs and lows .All the best.

Cheers. I have lived with it since my late teens but self medicated with alcohol until 2005(ish). I hate being this way but at least I recognise the signs now!

 

[twobiker]

I have to black dog on my back again (depression). Whilst I live with it it is usually managed. I went out for a ride this morning and managed less than 7 miles. I had the empty feeling that is a sure sign I am on a low. I hope it clears up soon but if not I may seems more random than usual.

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell, I suffered from this a while ago and found that for me a help was to think about all the good things that were going on, I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell, I suffered from this a while ago and found that for me a help was to think about all the good things that were going on, I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks. I am medicated and have a "tool box" of tricks but sometimes they don't work. I used to punch walls but at 40 my pain threshold is a little lower than it used to be .

 

[Archie_tect]

That's what we're here for AFS
- not sure it'll help but just think who you might have been...

Feeling better already?

 

[postman]

I have just been thinking about the reasons i feel low today.Since coming back from holiday i have caught up with some gardening jobs moving soil and making a new bed.Hard work it was at my age.We had a great 72 mile ride in the Burnsall area last sat and it pissed it down on the way back.Got really soaked but we laughed that off.But what i have missed is the holiday sunshine 30* and over everyday.It really does you a power of good does a dose of sunshine.And it's in short supply here at the moment.Keep posting because there will always be someone on here to listen you are not on your own.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

That's what we're here for AFS
- not sure it'll help but just think who you might have been...

Feeling better already?

That is a double edged sword. I had a great future ahead of me and then the drink fudged it all up. Oh well......

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I have just been thinking about the reasons i feel low today.Since coming back from holiday i have caught up with some gardening jobs moving soil and making a new bed.Hard work it was at my age.We had a great 72 mile ride in the Burnsall area last sat and it pissed it down on the way back.Got really soaked but we laughed that off.But what i have missed is the holiday sunshine 30* and over everyday.It really does you a power of good does a dose of sunshine.And it's in short supply here at the moment.Keep posting because there will always be someone on here to listen you are not on your own.

A reason would be great. I don't have one. Just fells like a piece of me is missing at the moment.

 

[Archie_tect]

That is a double edged sword. I had a great future ahead of me and then the drink fudged it all up. Oh well......

No, didn't mean that AFS,

... think who you might have been from the people on CC...

 

[coffeejo]

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and be kind to yourself. And ditto what the others have said. You ain't alone.

 

[Norm]

I have a great career behind me...

I'll pm you later, AFS. Can't at the moment as I'm using the phone.

(there's something for you to look forward to )

 

[Friz]

Sorry to hear that man. I know the feeling though and with the impending spectre of winter moving in it's going to be a chore keeping the Black Dog at bay.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

No, didn't mean that AFS,

... think who you might have been from the people on CC...

Ah well yes OK that does perk me up a little

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and be kind to yourself. And ditto what the others have said. You ain't alone.

Thanks very much indeed