The CZickness XLI and on to what's next

[rkwhyte2]

Afternoon folks
Not much to add to this conversation but I will say I read a lot and always have. I also like to hike in the woods when I can.

 

[wtburnette]

Haven, at least you're aware of the problem and working to help. My Dad was one of those who doesn't believe in Depression as an issue. His stance was always "everyone gets depressed, you just have to stop feeling sorry for yourself and get up and get moving". He never understood that his version of depression was not the same as mine (or many others). Yes, some people can shake off minor depression. Major depression issues are not so easy...

 

[marvin02]

My Mother was sneaky - she let me read comic books when other parents said no. Then she brought home some Classics Illustrated comics. I still remember Moby Dick, Two years Before the Mast and The Three Musketeers. Went to the library and got the "real" books. My daughter has an almost complete set of Hardy Boys hard back books from the 1940's handed down from my Mom and a lot of Nancy Drew also. I always had money for the Scholastic Books program when I was in grade school, I believe it was once a month they handed out the flier and you could order paperbacks with cheap one color covers. I got Call of the Wild and War of the Worlds this way. I got the use of books as a place to go to get away from my Mom and to use them as a knowledge resource from my Dad.

 

[Benp]

I agree with WT, identifying and acknowledging the problem is huge! You love him and want to help him - this kid has so much going for him! Trying to find out what someone likes, especially a kid, isn't very easy because they may not know. I would suggest taking him everywhere and doing everything with him. As you do things with him tell him how you feel about things, what you like and didn't like, and if something brings back memories of something tell about that story. When you start finding little sparks of interests then it will help fine-tuning a passion for something.

 

[wtburnette]

My first wife and I were both huge readers. We encouraged her son to read when he got to the right age and he took to it very well. When he was in elementary and middle school, he read all the time. Part of the way into high school as well. Then he lost interest. Now that he's an adult he says he's too busy. He's either working or gaming mostly. Oh well, we tried...

 

[wtburnette]

Oh and think outside of the box for hobbies and such. Chess, checkers or board games. Sewing, crocheting, keeping an aquarium, fishing. Lots of things that you don't really think about. At least I don't. I have certain things I like, but always forget there is just so much out there to try.

 

[Benp]

I love the outdoors. Doing anything or nothing outside is my preferred habitat. Camping, hiking, biking, ATVs, sports - I love it all. Our kids really enjoy hiking so we try to do that on the weekends if it ever doesn't rain.

 

[Snapdragon]

I taught Developmental Math, English, and Reading at Ivy Tech Gary for 30 years. My job was to take adult non-readers and non-"math-ers" and bring them to college level in one or two semesters. It was difficult to find reading materials at an elementary level in subjects that interested adults, but I was able to find Scholastic books like the autobiography of MLK, and several others. I also encouraged the students to bring in whatever magazines interested them, like Ebony/Jet etc. ANY reading was better than none, just to show them that reading does not have to be boring or difficult. I was voted down by the department, and my choices were replaced by the adult versions of the "classics", and Time, Newsweek, and US News and World report. I shifted my focus to short stories and short poems because they held their interest better. I shared my love of Vonnegut and Poe with them.

Even though I know that many of my students did not graduate, I hope that they remember how to figure a percentage or balance their checkbook, and maybe they remember a bit of Annabel Lee.

 

[Leadeye]

As the revolver comes apart, it's story changes. When Colt closed it's London factory in 1857, it kept an importation and sales office. All of the parts were sent back to the US and used in American guns. This one was made in 1861, probably before the outbreak of the American civil war which will start in April, was likely sold on the civil market. There is a name on the grip frame that I'm trying to bring out, probably one of the guns many owners over time.

 

[Bennettjh]

I'm thankful I've never had a problem with depression. When my head gets "cloudy" or I get frustrated with work... reloading, tinkering with guns, yardwork, and riding the motorcycle do wonders.

Hope everyone is well.

 

[tbhausen]

When my mind begins to go to a dark place I do one of two things: pick up a Bible, or pick up a guitar.

 

[gmcttr]

Off topic with lots of boring photos warning. More up in the tree stuff.

Climbed up to play with some new gear and remove a dead limb over hanging the driveway.



Found a previously overlooked "chair" to rest in.



Tied off a second time for safety and positioning for the rest.



The views.





Got to get in better shape to help 'patience' with some tree work.

 

[MindfulMan]

Off topic with lots of boring photos warning. More up in the tree stuff.

Climbed up to play with some new gear and remove a dead limb over hanging the driveway.

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Found a previously overlooked "chair" to rest in.

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Tied off a second time for safety and positioning for the rest.

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The views.

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Got to get in better shape to help 'patience' with some tree work.

Exciting, not boring, Tarzan !

 

[MindfulMan]

For the 3rd time in the last two months, Amazon didn't meet their 2-day shipping promise.
My Warne scope rings are floating around somewhere between here, and Kentucky.
Now, I don't know if I'll be able to mount the scope on my new Bergara before going to the cabin. STUPID AMAZON !!! .... it's getting to be enough failure that I'm questioning my Prime membership.

 

[JEBland]

Exciting, not boring, Tarzan !

Oh, I just got why you all call him Tarzan.

I left the Amazon train a while back. I've been happier for it.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Oh, I just got why you all call him Tarzan.

I left the Amazon train a while back. I've been happier for it.

I call him Sparky, for those nads of steel he has in order to want to climb up there.

Hey all. Been a crazy couple of days. Can't wait till Saturday.

 

[WebSnyper]

For the 3rd time in the last two months, Amazon didn't meet their 2-day shipping promise.
My Warne scope rings are floating around somewhere between here, and Kentucky.
Now, I don't know if I'll be able to mount the scope on my new Bergara before going to the cabin. STUPID AMAZON !!! .... it's getting to be enough failure that I'm questioning my Prime membership.

Sometimes Amazon will offer something when shipping is running behind, when you review your order. I've gotten an item or 2 for free, though the orders I have had this happen on were low $ items.

Check the status of your order and see if they show anything they are offering.

 

[MindfulMan]

Sometimes Amazon will offer something when shipping is running behind, when you review your order. I've gotten an item or 2 for free, though the orders I have had this happen on were low $ items.

Check the status of your order and see if they show anything they are offering.

Oh, I've texted with them in the past, and usually get an extended month of Prime for free ! .....but over the last decade, it's been rare to get a free item.

 

[patience0830]

Morning Vinny. Ah, it's all good. My position is great, but I do occasionally have more meetings than I'd like. Fortunately it's nowhere near as bad as when I was at Anthem.







Yep, 3 hours in a row, maybe 4 depending on how the second meeting goes. BLEAH.

As someone who has always struggled with depression issues, find something that they find joy in doing. Whether it's a hobby, reading, hiking or whatever. I've found having something good to read helps to get out of my own head and thinking about something else. Going outdoors and walking in the woods is something else that helps me. Finding those things that helps them to set their depression aside may help them in dealing with it. Dunno, everyone is different, but it's helped me. Good luck.

Thanks, WT. We're doing what we can to encourage him. The meds made a big difference and counseling is definitely on the table.

 

[tbhausen]

Same here, they ain’t done **** for me in a long time.

Edit: except miss shipping deadlines.