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Title: I appologize
Post by: thumbs on February 10, 2011, 07:16:27 am

I have been lurking in the back ground, reading post but never commenting on them. I am fighting a bad case of depression and can't seem to get excited about much. So if you guys will bear with me for a while I hope to get back on track and post more--thanks in advance--Richard aka thumbs

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: cameronj on February 10, 2011, 09:06:13 am

Hang in there....hope reading our comments on all the pages will help you.   Jim

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: crusty59 on February 10, 2011, 09:51:07 am

Hi Thumbs. I get the same way some days. I just have to stop and tell myself to grab a piece of wood and cut it, and before you know it, I'm busy and my mind is back on track. It really does make me feel better

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: dunk on February 10, 2011, 10:08:33 am

Richard,
No apologies necessary.  Just hope you get things smoothed out.  Spring is just around the corner.

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Bill P on February 10, 2011, 10:09:29 am

Hi, Thumbs,

I think Crusty has a great piece of advice.  Idle hands and all that.

Depression is a difficult montster to fight, but remember you have us to help.  Email me privately if you'd like.

We're all in this together,

Bill

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: GrayBeard on February 10, 2011, 11:58:49 am

ECHOOOOOoooooo!

Bill P's comments.

You have already seen some of the things this group does for each other and even though we are not all clinical psychologists and Psychiatrists we are FRIENDS who are here for each other.

~~~GrayBeard~~~

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Rightarm on February 10, 2011, 12:23:18 pm

    I think with all this ice & snow, plus being laid up, everybody feels the same way you do, I know I do! Get feeling better soon. Dave 8)

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Russ C on February 10, 2011, 12:51:37 pm

I have had Depression before and it is nothing to play around with. Have you tried seeing a doctor? If not you need to. There are allot of options out there that can help. We are all here for you when you need us. I hope you get to feeling better. :)

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: jimbo on February 10, 2011, 01:16:09 pm

Some of the comments on this forum should put you rite some of them are a bit of a laugh
Jimbo

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: paul44224 on February 10, 2011, 02:08:04 pm

Get yourself involved in a project, my friend! Get yourself outta them there doldrums!

Paul

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Judy Hunter on February 10, 2011, 07:40:46 pm

I hear you!!  Winter in the midwest can be really depressin, they used to just call it cabin fever.  I got a bad case of it too so you are not alone.  Hang in there spring is coming!!!!!! A little laughter goes a long way.

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: dgman on February 10, 2011, 08:26:49 pm

As you can see Richard, You have allot of Friends here. We are all rooting for you!

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Becky on February 10, 2011, 08:45:11 pm

Hey Richard, just a quick note to wish you well.  I have a brother that occasionally struggles with depression and I know how hard it can be to work up the energy to do what would normally seem like a simple thing.  I hope you can regain your balance soon.

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Marcellarius on February 11, 2011, 07:17:57 am

Hi Richard, no apologies necessary!!!!
you can't help it. just keep busy and stay in the rhythm: wake up early and go to bed on time.
walking helps, and how funny this may sound, singing helps to. (it clears your head.)
I've had it to, for me the scroll saw was a way to get back on track. (had to use medicine to for more then a year)
I know the feeling that you hang in the background (not just on this forum I guess)
no problems there. just read and try to enjoy. 
you just made the first step and we're all here to support you!

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Mainewoods on February 11, 2011, 07:25:56 am

Hang in there Richard!  Hopefully things will be looking up soon!

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Danny on February 11, 2011, 03:38:51 pm

Hello to ALL....  Sit back and listen n read this music/video.  It ALWAYS helps me feel better.  http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/this journey.htm

Sure HOPE it works....  Danny  :+}

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Danny on February 11, 2011, 07:31:28 pm

Sorry for any that read my last post.  I didn't type the correct link correct. Here it is again....I Hope....  :+}
    http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/this journey.htm

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Danny on February 11, 2011, 07:35:18 pm

Does anyone know what I am not doin right?
     Guess just type in this.  I did and it comes up fine....

http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/thisjourney.htm

I think its worth the trouble.  Danny  :+}

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: HWPlmbr1 on February 11, 2011, 11:57:42 pm

Just go to www.openmyeyeslord.net scroll down to this journey under most popular. It is worth it. Nice song, good message, beautiful pictures!

Hang in there Richard, I've been there too! Look for the good. Lots of people care and love you and us here on the forum are here for you too!

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Marcellarius on February 12, 2011, 02:10:13 am

hey Danny, You forgot to make the T and J a capital letter

http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/ThisJourney.htm

maybe next time you could try the 'Preview' button and then try the link  ;)

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Marcellarius on February 12, 2011, 02:14:37 am

Danny, back to the site.
what a great video you shared with us. Thanks for that!!!

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Danny on February 12, 2011, 10:17:34 am

Thanks Marcellarius and Marian for your help.  I did FINALLY figure out the
"T' AND "J' were supposed to be capitolzed.  LOL  I am Happy you enjoyed the message and music.  I listen to it just about every day.  Later Danny:+}

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: Marcellarius on February 12, 2011, 11:40:41 am

I enjoyed it very much.
been on the 'open my eyes Lord' site a couple of times today and will come back to that regularly.
great sounds and pictures!
I like this community very much, and next to scrolling we share a lot more.
Sharing these things makes it even more valuable.
sometimes it feel like family!
but then again, we are brothers and sisters in Christ!  ;)

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: thumbs on February 12, 2011, 04:16:27 pm

Thanks everyone for all the great comments--I went to the doctor yesterday for other things and told him about my depression-- He thinks it's just a bad case of winter time blues, but we will keep track of it . Hr thinks once it gets warm and I can get out side Things will be better. He has had a lot of patients who have been down this winter  with the blues. So I'm really ready for spring. thanks again ---Richard aka thumbs

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: cameronj on February 13, 2011, 03:57:33 pm

Thanks Danny, and Marcellarius, for this post with the open my eyes, lord site.  I just got time to check it out, and it is really calming and helpful.  I will be sure to return to it when I am having a bad day.  The Lord has truly been my help all my life.

Hang in there, Richard.  Hope things are getting better for you.

Jim

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: GrayBeard on February 13, 2011, 04:19:17 pm

Richard!  I got to actually do some cutting today for the first time since 12/23!!!

Amazing how much better I feel today than yesterday....
Sun shining, snow melting, warm enough to take off the sweatshirt....

That saw SURE does help the winter Doldrums!!!

Spring will be here soon and away you'll go!!!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: pokey on February 16, 2011, 12:00:30 am

Hang in there...I can tell you what has always helped me.  Look to God and ask for his help.  He doe amazing things.

Pokey

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: HWPlmbr1 on February 17, 2011, 11:39:31 pm

How you doing now Richard?

Title: Re: I appologize
Post by: thumbs on February 19, 2011, 07:56:34 am

HW--I'm doing much better-Thanks for asking--we have had a couple of wonderful days here in SW IOWA and it is just what I needed--My wife and I took the dogs for a walk in town and took 2 hours to walk a mile--stop to talk with all the neighbors who were outside as well--Spring is a wonderful time of the year-I'll be glad when it gets here--thanks to all for the encourgement--Richard aka thumbs