How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[Lane]

Thank you, Lane. I feel as though I've been put out to pasture. But that pasture is a desert. Life on this planet has been nothing but survival for me. It's never been a fun time.

Sorry to hear this Hadyn. I know life was more fun when I was younger, I think that's a given, more friends, going out. Now I have to try to fill up my hours. I'm grateful for any fun time I can get, or just a shared meal with a friend, something like that. Some people just have an easier time at life I guess. But, we are here for you.

 

[MisterBGone]

We could all only wish to have an Aunt so fortunate, as you @Lane (I feel like I messed that up, so hope you know what I mean?)~

 

[MisterBGone]

These blepeing youtube ads are driving me insane ;/

 

[Aurelia]

Bingeing the Shadowhunters series and thinking of reading the books.

My new antipsychotic seems to have quieted the voices to a large degree. I had honestly forgotten what life feels like without a commentary. It's been a couple or so years like that. Hopefully, it lasts. If a medication for schizophrenia is working, does that mean for certain that I'm schizophrenic? Just curious, but I guess it doesn't matter so much what the label is.

 

[Holding my breath]

Absolutely exhausted. Life is exhausting. Family is exhausting, work is exhausting, Days are exhausting, nights are exhausting.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Absolutely exhausted. Life is exhausting. Family is exhausting, work is exhausting, Days are exhausting, nights are exhausting.

I'm sorry to hear this - I've been at the brink of exhaustion and it's awful when you can't even sleep because the stress is too much. It's okay to demand that others chip in - I say this because I know you have adult children at home and also that you have a second gig outside of your regular job. I hope you can carve out some time and space for rest. Sometimes we need to let others know that we are on the edge.

 

[MisterBGone]

If a medication for schizophrenia is working, does that mean for certain that I'm schizophrenic?

I don't think it matters much on the efficacy of the medication, in terms of causality. (but that's just me!)...

Just curious, but I guess it doesn't matter so much what the label is.

I'd say if your symptoms are being resolved, and in a fairly positive direction or way, then that is all that matters. Exactly, we can call it whatever we (or they) want to call it. Can you help with it? That, is the question. Once you've found the answer, and are satisfied, then I'm not sure what more there is to be concerned about. (or with)~

I had honestly forgotten what life feels like without a commentary.

I'm happy you've finally found some relief.

There's another case to consider. Let's say you know every-thing there is to know about your (or anyone's) condition. And then they can't seem to help, or find a solution (within reason). What then? (have you earned, or won, or done - in terms of accomplishment, I guess?). . .

So this is in large part why I've stopped caring about mine, or (in) my situation, I guess. : )

. . . [on second thought] I may have mis-stated that first part. As I'd read it wrong, in what you'd said. I, initially thought you were saying the reverse ~ so, now I don't really know? I'll have to go back & think about it when I've got a clearer mind! ( ;

 

[KM76710]

What's going on Angie? I'm hanging out with my animals (3 cats and a dog) watching YouTube.

Three cats and a dog, sounds like fine furry company which I hope perks up your spirits.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Feeling good.

Spent a few hours weatherstripping our windows. It looks good (black weatherstripping on black metal window frames so you can't even see it really). Will be interested to see what effect it has on the temperature.

 

[Survivorist]

Feeling for once good, although not as strong as usual. A lot of problems are being solved today - I hopefully get my heating (at the latest tomorrow), I finished outstanding paper word (hopefully the last). Funny is - I am early retired now since two months and I really enjoy it. Am alone, do what I want - and sometimes forget, what day of the week we have (for me, all of them are the same - except I go on vacation). Last thing missing is my scooter - which I need. I live in such a small pueblo in Spain and to go to the next big city (Logroño) the bus connection is just horrible. Again luck: When I opened my bank account here, they had this special offer - a scooter for 74 EUR a month for 4 years. Signed, all done - just waiting for it to arrive. Willl give me the freedom I need.

 

[AvidFan]

Tired. I've started realising I don't function very well when I'm t

Feeling for once good, although not as strong as usual. A lot of problems are being solved today - I hopefully get my heating (at the latest tomorrow), I finished outstanding paper word (hopefully the last). Funny is - I am early retired now since two months and I really enjoy it. Am alone, do what I want - and sometimes forget, what day of the week we have (for me, all of them are the same - except I go on vacation). Last thing missing is my scooter - which I need. I live in such a small pueblo in Spain and to go to the next big city (Logroño) the bus connection is just horrible. Again luck: When I opened my bank account here, they had this special offer - a scooter for 74 EUR a month for 4 years. Signed, all done - just waiting for it to arrive. Willl give me the freedom I need.

Sounds great. I have a friend in Portugal and she says it's getting cold. It makes me smile being from the UK, I haven't succumbed to turning on my heating yet, I think I run at a lower temperature than most people! Glad things are working out for you!

 

[AvidFan]

Am OK. Change of pace today, after being a net-jockey since last Friday, today I go into the office for 2 days of Job 1. Will be a nice switch of gears seeing people and faces instead of my laptop screen. But by the time I get bored with it, it will be weekend. Only 4 bus rides! I hope for sane and healthy passengers 😂

 

[Lane]

We could all only wish to have an Aunt so fortunate, as you @Lane (I feel like I messed that up, so hope you know what I mean?)~

Thanks MisterBGone. I think that if you're doubting yourself, you were only doing what you could at the time given.

 

[Lane]

Feeling for once good, although not as strong as usual. A lot of problems are being solved today - I hopefully get my heating (at the latest tomorrow), I finished outstanding paper word (hopefully the last). Funny is - I am early retired now since two months and I really enjoy it. Am alone, do what I want - and sometimes forget, what day of the week we have (for me, all of them are the same - except I go on vacation). Last thing missing is my scooter - which I need. I live in such a small pueblo in Spain and to go to the next big city (Logroño) the bus connection is just horrible. Again luck: When I opened my bank account here, they had this special offer - a scooter for 74 EUR a month for 4 years. Signed, all done - just waiting for it to arrive. Willl give me the freedom I need.

Congratulations on your early retirement

 

[Walker]

it was mostly the thought but the money did help lol

oh wow that's really nice! Well I hope you put it to good use!

 

[Walker]

I'm quite sad and depressed. The gravity of my never achieving anything or doing anything substantial with my life, is finally hitting home. It's hard to take. All my coping devices have fallen away, and I'm left armorless and vulnerable. I wish I had learned to have fun with my life. I'm now just about at the end of it.

You don't really have to answer this but what is the measuring stick for this? You didn't cure cancer? Neither did anyone else. You didn't feed thousands of homeless? You didn't paint a masterpiece every year? You didn't rescue kittens from the shelter? Most people don't.
But did you raise kids that are productive humans? Did you contribute to an employer that gave back to the world? Did you do something in your own neighborhood to make a difference? Did you support those around you when they needed it?
I don't know what you THINK 'achieving anything' or 'doing anything' means to you but I'm absolutely 100 percent positive that you have done things over the last 65 years (just knocking a couple off for being too small to do huge things haha)

Also, how did you lose your coping skills? That's not something that usually goes away.
And hi - welcome to the site and apparently playing 20 questions.

 

[Bergerac]

made a mess of my work again

 

[MisterBGone]

made a mess of my work again

Everybody does. . : )

 

[MisterBGone]

Thanks MisterBGone. I think that if you're doubting yourself, you were only doing what you could at the time given.

As someone whose got one Aunt who's almost never missed a birthday--& then another who's never remembered. . . I can assure you, it makes a difference, and - that She is fortunate to have You! ; )

 

[Bergerac]

Everybody does. . : )

yes, but repeatedly doing it, isn't a luxury I have, in terms of time