tkdguy Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Klytus, you have my prayers and best wishes. As for flu shots, I'll probably get the flu anyway, so why bother. I usually get it sometime between Christmas and New Year's Day. And people wonder why I hate the holiday season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdamnhero Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Sorry to hear it Klytus! Depression is a tough hole to climb out of on your own. For what it's worth (from my experience), feeling tired, empty, etc afterwards is not at all unusual. Not that that makes it any more enjoyable, of course. You've been through a lot the last several months; cut yourself a little slack. Welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread . . . A thought: Klytus, are you taking exercise at all? Moving about releases endorfins . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Screw endorphins, I used to run and work out until I was too exhausted to be depressed... or do anything else, for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Aren't endorphins one of the grades of angels? Or is that fallen angels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Screw endorphins' date=' I used to run and work out until I was too exhausted to be depressed... or do anything else, for that matter.[/quote'] I did that yesterday. Problem is, I was in too much pain to sleep last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Is it just me or are you always, always, always sick or injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Is it just me or are you always' date=' always, always sick or injured?[/quote'] Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Yes. That would make me cranky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread That would make me cranky. Here's a conversation that took place in RL a couple of weeks ago: Me: I've been really crabby lately. A friend: In all these years, I've never known you to NOT be crabby! Me: Okay, I'm CRABBIER than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Yeah, I got a free shot through work. I started getting flu shots in college, and they've worked every year but one. I figure, at the very least, it makes me one less person to carry that virus around. Looks like work is handing them out to employees from October 30th to November 17th. I'll probably get one. Since I'm getting married on November 12, I should either get one the first day or wait until after. Just on the off chance that it has the same effect the other two times that I've gotten one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Man, I hate having to kludge in a major restructuring of fundamental inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I guess this is as good a place for this post as any... no need for me to have delusions of adequacy and think people would read a new thread started by me just to tell folks why I'm so down here lately... Reader's Digest Version: White Heat and I had out 10th wedding anniversary this past March. In April, we separated. Things with me and WH had been strained for years - it just finally broke. In May, I moved to my current residence. My depression had long been clouding my perceptions, and it continued to taint my relationship with my closest and dearest friend and her family - so much so, I am no longer as close or dear to her as I once was. Reaching out to people is difficult because a) everyone I know is shoulder-deep busy in other stuff, and no one wants much to do with a depressed person, anyway. My depression finally broke a couple of weeks ago, but I seem to be on a backslide now - feeling tired, empty, worthless and disconnected from the world all over again. But on the bright side... I now live just 1.5 miles from work. :( I hope that you recover (abiet temporary) before you enter the full force of your depression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Here's a conversation that took place in RL a couple of weeks ago: Me: I've been really crabby lately. A friend: In all these years, I've never known you to NOT be crabby! Me: Okay, I'm CRABBIER than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Re: The cranky thread That's how I look like in the morning. Part of it is insomnia. I have such a hard time sleeping, my eyes are starting to play tricks on me. Even watching TV at 3 am, I was watching this person on the news, but at first I thought I was seeing this person instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Re: The cranky thread . . . A thought: Klytus' date=' are you taking exercise at all? Moving about releases endorfins . . .[/quote'] I do as much walking at work when I can, and I always take the stairs unless I'm moving equipment heavier than a desktop PC. I'll even walk at night if feeling restless enough. I dunno how effective its been with depression, but I have lost 30 pounds since January. As far as endorphins go... well... for that, I just "fly solo" if you know what I mean. Its also good stress relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I don't like to take medication either, since it messed me up big time. Yeah, exercise does help a lot. Congrats on the weight loss, btw Klytus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Re: The cranky thread Walking is fine, and I fully endorse it (speaking as one who must walk, oh, three, four miles a day at work ), but if you have the time and means, I recommend something a bit more strenuous. I am very much biased, but I recommend Kendo, if there's a club near you. Or Kumdo, the Korean variety (tkd, you still into that?) It's a sport for everyone -- last year we had a fifty year old, overweight gentleman as a beginner, and he has aquitted himself honorably (being an old officer may help, o'course). My sensei says that if you want, you can quit Kendo at the age of ninety-nine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I am very much biased' date=' but I recommend Kendo, if there's a club near you. Or Kumdo, the Korean variety (tkd, you still into that?) It's a sport for everyone [/quote'] I can't even think of looking into stuff like that untill the finances become more stable. I've no illusions that walking, alone, will get me buff, but its a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I'm tired and cranky because my Husband snores a lot and it interferes with my sleep. Wish he had a Sleep Apnea mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I'm tired and cranky because my Husband snores a lot and it interferes with my sleep. Wish he had a Sleep Apnea mask. Earplugs. Even if he had a sleep apnea mask, you'll still need earplugs. The Mack's pillow soft ® earplugs are amazing. They're made with wax, and when you put them in right, you may as well be deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdamnhero Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I'm tired and cranky because my Husband snores a lot and it interferes with my sleep. Wish he had a Sleep Apnea mask. Has he tried wearing those breathe-right strips? According to reliable witnesses (ie - my wife) it cuts down on my snoring dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I'm tired and cranky because my Husband snores a lot and it interferes with my sleep. Wish he had a Sleep Apnea mask.Have you considered smothering him in his sleep with a pillow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I can't even think of looking into stuff like that untill the finances become more stable. I've no illusions that walking' date=' alone, will get me buff, but its a start.[/quote']. . . There is that, yeah . . . The sport isn't like Golf or anything, but it definitely requires a sound financial footing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdamnhero Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Re: The cranky thread I can't even think of looking into stuff like that untill the finances become more stable. I've no illusions that walking' date=' alone, will get me buff, but its a start.[/quote'] Walking is better exercise than most people give it credit for; walking 2 miles actually burns the same number of calories as running 2 miles. (Tho obviously your aerobic system doesn't get as much of a workout.) You can always work up to running after awhile. It's also surprising how much good you can get out of basic push-ups, sit-ups, etc if you do them on a regular basis. And all you need is a decent pair of running/walking shoes and some old sweats. And don't forget to stretch before and afterwards. You're not quite my age, but ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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