DAILY THREAD NO. 160

Peter, I too hope that you get that job in the alien movie. It would help your self-esteem greatly.

However, I do want to point out, that this work is it or miss. Frustration at best. As you pointed out not very neat and tidy, secure. I would like to again suggest finding a regular paying job that will give you regular cash flow.

In the end. All that was said at the end of the last post, I believe was out of frustration trying to help you.

Try to take it that way, I know it is hard to read post where people are discussing you like you are not there, I am sure it was not meant malishishlly. [sp?]

As to your question of waiting 6mos to contact someone for assistance. I believe that would be a bad idea.

Peace
Trina

I am going to say one thing about negativity.

It can be covered in number 11 under guidelines in Forum rules. Yes we expect a certain amount. However there comes a point were flaming other people constantly for the past can produce a spiraling down of certain members.

Yes the rules also state to ignore bothersome posts.

As moderaters we try hard to keep an even balance, not easy I can tell you.

I am requesting that this discussion be ended. I do not see where it is helping anyone. I am sure Peter at best feels uncomfortable, others feel worse.

We are one family, where views are mostly respected. let us get back to that. We all have diagnosis that challenge us daily. We come here to get support, vent a little and get validation. Lets not loose sight of our combined strength and courage.

Peace
Trina

F27 said...
Disagreed Turtle. Gaming is a healthy diversion for many. There's a social aspect to many games that allow people to connect to peers across the world. The stereotype of a gamer as a basement-dwelling recluse is exactly that, a stereotype. Gamers come from all walks of life, just like those of us who are afflicted with depression.

Spot on.

Gaming, like almost any other activity you care to name, is only bad for you if taken to extremes. I have a soft spot for video games and think I will always have at least one game on the go. (For a long time it's been Geometry Dash. Don't laugh; it's really good, especially with the new 2.1 update <_<.) I look back with affection on video game odyssies such as Final Fantasy VII, Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Devil May Cry, and wish I could play these games for the first time again.

I even was admin of a particular games forum for a few years. The guys (there were a few girls, but it was mostly guys) were a pretty intelligent and diverse bunch overall. Most were in higher education and one was doing a PhD in Maths. But they were very into their videogames as well. They would make awesome combo videos, which took more creativity and skill than I could muster up (to be fair I was suffering badly from Crohn's at the time; that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it >.>) The girls tended more towards creating artwork and fanfic around their favourite characters.

This is a long-winded way of saying that videogaming can be a fun, creative and relaxing hobby. I don't think we should really be judging people for playing games or watching TV to be honest; if you'd rather not do those things, all power to you. But please don't make judgements about TV or videogames turning people into mindless zombies - I personally think our media and education has a lot more to answer for on that front, but that's another story.

Remember F27, it takes all kinds. With depression too. Give Turtle the same respect that you want him to give to Peter. What comes around, goes around.

And though some of us get negative, there is nothing wrong with wanting to be around positive people. Or have a positive atmosphere.

One of the things I have learned since I got sober 21 years ago...

I am not everyones' messenger.

If I feel I can be helpful to someone, with a word or a suggestion, I share it.

I was told early on to change People, Places & Things.

Insanity was defined as "Doing the same thing, over and over, expecting different results."

Some posts I skip. Simply because I am either in a bad place myself or have no experience with what the persons' struggle is. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open ones' mouth and remove all doubt."

Ugh. That's all I have to say about today. Just UGH.

Heheheh Lynnwood ... 'ugh' is a good descriptor for the day. What can I say? Too much snow, too few plows; too much work, too few brain cells; too much sidewalk & driveway, and not enough stamina.

On the plus side, Netflix's new show, Santa Clarita Diet, had me chuckling all day.

Stay warm, or cool everyone - whatever works for you.

So yeah, tripped over my own feet and fell down the garage stairs yesterday. Still managed to clear all the snow from the sidewalks and driveways in our little conclave, but I'm a hurtin' Albertan today.

Anyone have a spare Motrin? Or Fentanyl? Yeah that would be the ticket. ;-)

Have a fun day all!

I'm sorry I've not posted, I'm not in a good place and will see therapist on Thursday which is not soon enough.
I have to think of a possible life change, Hubby was mean to me last week emotionally and I ended up crying and then falling in bathroom when I was cleaning and ended up with a very long scratch on my back and I cried most of the day....Not sure what to do we've been married 30 years ...just really sad. There is a book I plan to get, hope it has some ideas...I think some time apart might be good, but not sure where to go...why did this happen?

*hugs lynnwood*
*hugs lynnwood again*
*hugs lynnwood again*
*hugs lynnwood again*

No snuggles though, I'm way too married for that. ;-)

Stay strong.

Just checking in.
Weird weather we're experiencing.
Breaking a heat record today...almost 70 degrees
...and tomorrow morning we're expecting eight inches of snow.

I've decided to start a blog, again. I had one before, but I deleted it. I'll mainly be using my blog to rant and post my thoughts up from now on, because I just don't find forums are very useful anymore. I've made quite a few threads already at forums talking about how online communities aren't what they were years ago, and it seems I'm not the only person who doesn't enjoy them so much these days.

Anyway, IMDb are closing their forums on 20 February, so here's to the end of an era...

Peter you can post your blog in your signature or in your profile but not in your post. And we aren't suppose to advertise other forums on here. Sorry...

I did read part of your posts on the other forum, and you are doing the same thing again. Telling people all about your past and talking ill of others. You are doing the same as you were. You know it isn't healthy. But it is your choice.

Post Edited By Moderator (getting by) : 2/8/2017 7:24:07 PM (GMT-7)