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Hope all's going well for you & yours? AOK here. Weather's in the wet mode for forseeable future. Good thing skin's waterproof. Last camping trip was a real event. Picked worst day of year, the wind really proved to be a good challenge on bike. Got the tent up & it felt like I was a pea in a drum, being tossed around all night. Believe it or not, the wind veered around so that I had another day of headwinds that were extreme. All in all it was great! A 'friend' that had commited to cycle/camp with me cried off at last min. No problem ~ he'd not have made it. Such is life. Best wishes,George
Nov 23
Xmas is something for the kids, mine have long since flown the nest & we don't meet up for Xmas. I can appreciate that it does put a lot of needless strain on families ~ particularly the women! Everything has to be perfect etc & often family start to have notes of discord before it's over. I'm doing fine, next month will be an interesting one, I'll let you know how it goes. Now my moods are stable for a long time, my manias will continue & I can put up with their downsides. Have given up long ago on being able to sleep well, but it's not something I'm concerned about. Make the most of what's happening now's the way I see it. Age does bring on deterioration, can't be avoided, Such is life. Best wishes, George
Nov 19
Hi Paul. good to see that you are doing fine! I'm good too. Been on another overnight camping/cycling trip. A 'friend' that had commited to go along & cancelled as I was about to get on bike. So I went alone. The winds/rain were something else. But it was a great experience as usual. Will Backpack next month, as there will probably be icy roads then?Exercise gained by struggling the elements give me a real lift, can't think of any other way of getting such a great feeling ~ when it''s over of course. How's the work situation now?Lots of things better than work! In due course you'll retire.Best wishes,George
Nov 19
Hi Paul , yeah we have that here in our area I have a life long pass with carer for swimming, sauna and conditioning room also with this pass I get a very reduced gym pass , these are through the gp and council up here. it is certainly helpfull both physically and financialy. My mood is like a pendulum just now changing all the time thru the day but unfortunately cant show this on the chart, i wish it had he facility to show mood changes within mood changes each day.I hope you are well ....take care X
Nov 10
Hi Paul , i am well again ..mood is excellent seems to have been for a good while ..of course am doing the usual landing myself in it with my mouth he he he .So life is good,have given up college was bored silly and gaining nothing now do music group and play base guitar and enjoying it and also go on another walking group (two each week) . Hope you are well and keeping busy......xx
Nov 05
Hi Paul, sorry ive not messaged you in a while, im hoping to be coming out the other end of the tunnel soon. Mind you my mood isnt good because i put my mobile thru the washing machine earlier aaaaarggh
How are you?
Paula x
How are you?
Paula x
Nov 05
Hello Paul, just back from a week's eating in Holland, it was excellent as always. Our family/friends there must think we live in the 3rd world, they force feed us so much irresistable food that it will take months of hard exercise to make any impression on it. Have subscribed to do the Nijmegen 4 day marches again in July. Well worth the effort & a great experience.Decorating or doing anything practical at home doesn't appeal to me, I'd rather do almost anything else.Good thing you're not like me in that respect. Spent a lot of time (when not eating) in the bookshops & only just managed to board the plane without having to pay for excess baggage. Had one nice run there, but will need lots more now.Good that you're doing well. Keep it going. I'm doing fine too. Great feeling.Cheers, George
Nov 04
Thanks for the well-wishes, Scooby. I'm feeling a lil better today, but have been unable to do anything 'upside-down' over the past few days: no pole dancing for me *laughs* It's been a struggle to do the basic's with this damned flu *mutters few choice curses*
Nov 04
Congratulations! Time for a celebration... way too funny! I have a thing about colour as well and it can cause me some troubles, but being the nice gal that I am, I don't make it my husbands problem, well not exactly. I made it the painters problem as they mixed the wrong color and I almost ended up with a sunny yellow, obnoxious, instead of a hayseed color yellow. The Hubby was glad I really didn't want the sun yellow after all... I bet it looks nice all the same...
Nov 04
Thanks I am going to put some more interesting ones up soon, Hope you are doing okay ,have you joined any groups?
Oct 24
Hi Paul....thanks for the kind message , much appreciated.I hope you are well ...I am ok , got stupid tummy bug but otherwise ok ..lacking in exersize though think my get up and go got up and went! heres hoping it comes back.Still no news about getting a new psychiatrist, but my gp did send a letter of request......dont know if i said but am getting counciling soon so that should help , still no sign of cbt yet. It's wild and windy here but not cold am hoping to get away for a few days next week all going well......take care :-)
Oct 19
How are you doing , my Bro says its gone chilly, hes in Cornwall, we are still too warm....
Oct 13
Good to hear the sunny days are cheering you up. The sunshine has gone AWOL here :( it's been raining for the last few days.
Oct 13
Glad to hear you're doing well. I'm fine. Not had any exercise really for last couple of weeks ~ the flu thing caught us both & we've just lay around like rotten sheep. Tomorrow will be a bike ride morning. On Thursday I go camping with a coupke if mates, just an overnight trip to the coast. Good that things do go well ~ the Therapy thing must be better than an increase of drugs. Guess that I've now got as good as it gets. Will never claim that I've been cured! Have had some really bad relapses right out of the blue in past ~ so will maintain the meds. as prescribed. Stay well & enjoy life again. Forget work until you're there. George
Oct 12
Glad to know you're feeling fine! Keep it going, once you get on a positive roll, keep it going. Many go down at this time due to the longer nights etc. But you won't, now that you know again what it feels like to be well you know how much you appreciate it & you won't let it go easily. Stay well. George
Oct 12
Hi Scooby. Yeah I had a blast that night (photograph). The tattoo means 'dragon' I love dragons what can I say :D Hope you are doing ok over there?
Oct 06
Neither was Rome built by a Roman on AD's! Hope you're doing well & that you make the most of your time away from work. Suggest you forget work & take early retirement ~ at least that way you don't have that major stress to contend with. Weather seems to be dropping moods as it usually does when it starts the longer nights/drizzly days. We of course must ignore such things, getting out in whatever weather turns up. No such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate/inadequate clothing. **** flu persists, but it's not a problem. Did you see the amazing programme on Channel 4 last night ~ Skywalker? For me it was fascinating, gave a clear insight into a unique individual's mind. Be well, best wishes, George
Oct 05
Heyy! Sorry i've not been in touch for a while - i've been pretty busy with school work etc etc. Anyway, i am doing much better than i was! How are you? =)
Oct 05
Thanks for the kind words Scooby and I hope you are doing ok over there too. (flower for you)
Oct 04
Thanks for the note! Yep, things are going well. Could be worse, but not too bad. Had to start up the wood stove the other night and now my allergies are bad again. UGH... not looking forward to the winter if this is the type of reaction I'm going to have again with the wood stove. I was pretty afraid to get one, put it off for 5 years before giving in, due to this reason. The Hubby doesn't seem to understand my reluctance since it doesn't seem to bother him or most people for that matter. Oh well, things will work out as they are supposed to I suppose... Cheers, Tamra
Oct 04
Hi Scooby,
bit up and down at the moment, sleep is illuding me and i have a kidney infection so a bit in the dumps, how are you doing :)
bit up and down at the moment, sleep is illuding me and i have a kidney infection so a bit in the dumps, how are you doing :)
Oct 04
Hi Paul, good to know that you are in a positive frame of mind. It's vital to maintain that. Have flu at moment, but it's on its way out. Was able to listen to all the radio programmes while relaxing in bed for last couple of days. Enjoyed some real sweats! Still finding life very interesting in all its aspects. As Darwin wrote: the fittest survive. When in army doing my pre-para selection course the PTI used to smack us about the gut with a hockey stick while we were hanging from the wallbars. We had to chant '' The strong will live & the weak will die''. Excellent indoctrination. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. Better to stay away from work untill well after you feel well enough to go back, your health's not worth risking. Best wishes, George
Oct 04
Hi paul , am doing a lot better thanks, the depression has deffo lifted but am dreading the next one, am going swimming every second day but it's tiring me...still thinking bout joining the gym £14.40 for a month ...not bad.....but will I have the get up and go? Have been making loads of cards for selling for funds for the centre and our college enterprize, really enjoy it as its all my own ideas.Its a beautiful day here but a bit chilly, better than the last few grey, wet ,windy days.
Howz you doing? these days.Thanks for caring :)
Howz you doing? these days.Thanks for caring :)
Oct 04
Thats great news Paul staying focused isnt always easy , you sound postive and thats a good thing, Marg
Sep 28
Good to see that you remain very active & supportive on here. Hope all's well?Here all's good. Stay well, best wishes, George
Sep 26
Hey scooby MH has started some new discussion Groups, they are great.. there is a photgraphers group and others may be of interest, go to Med Help Social forum theres a list there click on any you fancy and join, how are you ,you seem to be quiet I hope all is well.
Sep 22
Thanks for your note. Glad all went well for you in Norway ~ one of the best places on earth for sure.Been off cycle camping last week. AOK here ~ can live with my condition as long as I 'keep taking the tablets'. Hope your trip did you good & that you are full of enthusiasm for work or whatever. Best wishes, George
Sep 21
Am going to check out your pics scooby , thanks for letting me know, yes the daughter seems to be progressing somewhat the DH is still around so maybe they patched it up.
Sep 21
Hi Paul,
I have an appointment with my Bipola Specialist at 2.30 which i am dreading as im on a down at the moment and my memory is rubbish so i will be glad to get that out of the way!
I will lok forward to seeing your pictures when i get back, it will give me something to look forward to :)
Paula
I have an appointment with my Bipola Specialist at 2.30 which i am dreading as im on a down at the moment and my memory is rubbish so i will be glad to get that out of the way!
I will lok forward to seeing your pictures when i get back, it will give me something to look forward to :)
Paula
