The Black Dog

[Angelfishsolo]

When a joke takes this much explaining, it probably wasn't worth writing...

So, as I said, not every way out is up hill, or you'd live in a lake, not a valley.

Sorry fella I am still in kinda auto mode at the mo.

 

[Norm]

No worries, AFS. I'd post hugs or coffee or something but I'll blame the phone browser for nor having all the smilies and stick to

 

[Angelfishsolo]

No worries, AFS. I'd post hugs or coffee or something but I'll blame the phone browser for nor having all the smilies and stick to

It's fine. Just fixed my neighbours sisters bike. Felt great to do and has lifted me up. Only adjusting brakes (supplying a free pair of used pads) and pumping up tyres but even so

 

[Arch]

My brain is not what it was. Concentration for any period of time is a huge problem for me

I think there are varoius short courses you can do just for interest, no need to commit to a whole degree...

Has no one mentioned ox-bow lakes?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Has no one mentioned ox-bow lakes?

You just did

 

[Banjo]

I think a truckers breakfast followed by a 50 miler round Herefordshire will sort you out Dave

I know that sounds a bit shallow ,I know how hard it really is , I look forward to seeing you on Saturday or whenever you feel up to it.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I think a truckers breakfast followed by a 50 miler round Herefordshire will sort you out Dave

I know that sounds a bit shallow ,I know how hard it really is , I look forward to seeing you on Saturday or whenever you feel up to it.

I will be there on Saturday. Will pass on the breakfast though 1/ as I will eat before I leave home and 2/ I am a veggie

 

[ttcycle]

Hi AFS

Glad to hear you're on the up again, away for a few days so missed this one.

I've posted in the Ping fellow depressives thread in Health a few times- I completely understand when the darkness descends how it can really affect the mind, energy and the way of feeling and seeing. I'm still in the process of going through mine too, it's been around since my teen years (possibly earlier) and it comes and goes in easy ways and tough ways that I find harder to handle. I just need to remember that when it happens not to be too tough on myself and just to be and to process all the feelings and emotions. Lots of people on here understand and have been a really great help (you all know who you are

) so post up if you need to.

You'll get through it and win and survive with a punching fist in the air, can't say how or when but you're strong and you've beaten it enough times.

 

[Banjo]

I will be there on Saturday. Will pass on the breakfast though 1/ as I will eat before I leave home and 2/ I am a veggie

My memory is like a sieve, I forgot you were veggie. Good to hear you will be there.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Hi AFS

Glad to hear you're on the up again, away for a few days so missed this one.

I've posted in the Ping fellow depressives thread in Health a few times- I completely understand when the darkness descends how it can really affect the mind, energy and the way of feeling and seeing. I'm still in the process of going through mine too, it's been around since my teen years (possibly earlier) and it comes and goes in easy ways and tough ways that I find harder to handle. I just need to remember that when it happens not to be too tough on myself and just to be and to process all the feelings and emotions. Lots of people on here understand and have been a really great help (you all know who you are

) so post up if you need to.

You'll get through it and win and survive with a punching fist in the air, can't say how or when but you're strong and you've beaten it enough times.

Yep people on here are great. I am fighting back at it all the time and have plans for Saturday so will be well by then!!

Hope you are doing well also.

Dave

 

[Angelfishsolo]

My memory is like a sieve, I forgot you were veggie. Good to hear you will be there.

No problem fella. Am looking forward to giving the Gospel Pass a crack

 

[Dayvo]

Ah, course, a cwm! Never made the connection.

ooh, I say, cwm! Did someone mention quim?

Hope you're on the mend, AFS! It ain't easy, but you'll beat it.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

ooh, I say, cwm! Did someone mention quim?

Hope you're on the mend, AFS! It ain't easy, but you'll beat it.

Yep I know I will. Cwm is phonetic BTW (pronounce it in baby letters )

 

[pepecat]

It will pass.

It will pass.

It will pass.

I had my worst episode of depression yet about 3 years ago (and am still feeling the residual effects of it now), and though it was long, and crap, it passed. I know for the next time, that it will pass.
As someone said (Norm?) you don't have to be happy / jolly / 'normal' all the time, and when you're not, it's ok.
Do what you have to do to get through it, and don't push yourself too much, of beat yourself up for not feeling 'ok'. One of the big things i learnt is that 'should / ought' are just not helpful words. 'Should' be able to pull myself together..... 'ought' to be ok.....
Crap. In some ways, that makes you feel worse that you can't do what you think you should / ought be doing.

Be kind to yourself, and all the best.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

It will pass.

It will pass.

It will pass.

I had my worst episode of depression yet about 3 years ago (and am still feeling the residual effects of it now), and though it was long, and crap, it passed. I know for the next time, that it will pass.
As someone said (Norm?) you don't have to be happy / jolly / 'normal' all the time, and when you're not, it's ok.
Do what you have to do to get through it, and don't push yourself too much, of beat yourself up for not feeling 'ok'. One of the big things i learnt is that 'should / ought' are just not helpful words. 'Should' be able to pull myself together..... 'ought' to be ok.....
Crap. In some ways, that makes you feel worse that you can't do what you think you should / ought be doing.

Be kind to yourself, and all the best.

Thanks for that I a pretty much back to my usual self now