Depression

[jimsplace]

great to have you back Matt,  missed you here on the boards... clap.gif

p.s.  I've been needing someone new to screw with...  lol....  just kidding

again welcome back to the nut house  :smile17:

Yeah he is getting tired of picking on me

I hope not. LOL
  :smile17:

 

[mr rogers]

Glad to hear your doing okay. depression is a scary thing, and nothing to take lightly. not something i usually talk about, but my mother took her own life about eight years ago. she suffered from depression and never ended up getting the "right" help she needed.  she was only 49 .anyway glad things are better. :smile27:

 

[sturat]

Welcome back Matt!

You have whipped step one's a$$! so you are on your way to better health..

 

[sturat]

This illness not no joke.. THB just lost a great guy and a follower boater to this terrible illness a few short weeks ago.

 

[Last Mohecian]

Matt, we should all get LS Corvettes to hang out with in the winter time. Maybe take them to Redline once in a while. I know I'm selling off all my "extra" toys to get a C5 for cash. Just gonna have the Glastron for the next few years while in school.

Sounds like a fun idea but I gotta get the ol 72 Cheyenne Super done and gone before I buy another car.  If I buy a C5 it would have to be a 2002 or later Electron Blue Z-06.  Gotta have the 405 HP one not the earlier 385 HP one.  I know it is easy to make up the HP difference but it's all about the badging to me.  Those are still bringing ~ $25K.  Little out of my entertainment budget for now.

 

[Last Mohecian]

Thanks again to everyone for the support.  Big thanks to Stu and mr. rogers for sharing.  It helps to know that some of you actually understand what a serious illness this is.  I believe I am over the hump at this point.  The dangerous times for me were before I owned up to it and asked for help.

See you guys at the lake soon.  Well... except for Kona.  His Ford will probably be broke down on the trailer.  :smile28:

 

[Becket]

Hang in there Brother, It CAN be beat! I too have been there, it was a long struggle but the day I decided I needed to get help was the turning point, and I can say with 100% confidence that it can be beat, because I did it.

Not being able to explain what was wrong to the people around me was one of the hardest parts, Some understood, some did not, some would not... with that, I too thought it best just to try to hide it, and for the most part, I did, but that is not a cure as you well know, help is out there, and admitting to needing help was one of the hardest things I have ever done, once I finally talked to my Dr. about it I was able to explain it better to those that did not understand and with my Family and Friend's help, and the help of my Dr., I am done with it!

Keep your loved ones and Friends close, they, above all other, are the path to a better life.

That which does not Kill us, only makes us Stronger.

 

[KONA77]

Thanks again to everyone for the support.  Big thanks to Stu and mr. rogers for sharing.  It helps to know that some of you actually understand what a serious illness this is.  I believe I am over the hump at this point.  The dangerous times for me were before I owned up to it and asked for help.

See you guys at the lake soon.  Well... except for Kona.  His Ford will probably be broke down on the trailer.  :smile28:

haha...  there ya go Last Mohican, he draws first blood,  :smile16:  my ford is like a Timex,  takes a lickin and keeps  on tickin  :laugh:

 

[Last Mohecian]

Hang in there Brother, It CAN be beat! I too have been there, it was a long struggle but the day I decided I needed to get help was the turning point, and I can say with 100% confidence that it can be beat, because I did it.

Not being able to explain what was wrong to the people around me was one of the hardest parts, Some understood, some did not, some would not... with that, I too thought it best just to try to hide it, and for the most part, I did, but that is not a cure as you well know, help is out there, and admitting to needing help was one of the hardest things I have ever done, once I finally talked to my Dr. about it I was able to explain it better to those that did not understand and with my Family and Friend's help, and the help of my Dr., I am done with it!

Keep your loved ones and Friends close, they, above all other, are the path to a better life.

That which does not Kill us, only makes us Stronger.

Thanks GH.  :smile30:

 

[Last Mohecian]

Thanks again to everyone for the support.  Big thanks to Stu and mr. rogers for sharing.  It helps to know that some of you actually understand what a serious illness this is.  I believe I am over the hump at this point.  The dangerous times for me were before I owned up to it and asked for help.

See you guys at the lake soon.  Well... except for Kona.  His Ford will probably be broke down on the trailer.  :smile28:

haha...  there ya go Last Mohican, he draws first blood,  :smile16:  my ford is like a Timex,  takes a lickin and keeps  on tickin  :laugh:

I am sure it takes plenty O' Lickins.  Every time it lines up against some Bow Tie power.  :smile26:

 

[boatlessbrett]

Glad to hear you have things going your way if you need anything don't hesitate to pick up the phone. Now go get that Daytona ready for spring I'll be looking for ya on the water.

 

[Last Mohecian]

Looks more like you are going after Zack.  LOL.  Not much going on with mine this winter as far as upgrades.  2015 is when you might have to watch out for me.  :wink:

 

[neverenuf]

Thanks for sharing Matt....and prayers sent for your complete recovery.  2011 was the worst year of my life...divorced and nearly broke....it sent me into a tailspin of alcohol and pills...but three years later......life is looking pretty good for me now.

 

[Last Mohecian]

Thanks Frank.  One day at a time for me right now.  From what I understand the meds take a month to really get in your system.  I am at that point now.  Doc made a couple of changes to my meds.  I think we finally have it close to what will work for me.  For now my days seem to be pretty level and normal.

 

[Last Mohecian]

Welcome back Matt....I appreciate what you said and I forgive you....and have forgiven you a long time back. Please accept my public apologies for spouting off a time or two as well.

I've dealt with situational depression myself.......though never chronic, I can empathize with you in what you're going through.

We'll always be friends and I'm glad you're making it a goal to get back to the Matt we all like to hang out with.


EDIT: http://youtu.be/4yf2tOYKTgk

Have watched this many times over the last couple of weeks.  I see or hear something different in it each time.  Thanks again Cliff for the link.

 

[Crusader]

"The Graveyard is the richest place on the planet"

You're very welcome brother...it's very inspiring.

 

[Last Mohecian]

"The Graveyard is the richest place on the planet"

You're very welcome brother...it's very inspiring.

Quite possibly one of the most powerful statements ever made.  Les Brown is a powerful speaker.

 

[FormulaZR]

It takes a lot just to admit you have a problem to yourself...and even more to admit it to a group of people.

I'm glad you and Cliff have worked things out, and I'm glad that you are on a path to recovery.

I wish you the best of luck...and if there's anything I can ever do for you, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[FormulaZR]

Glad to hear you have things going your way if you need anything don't hesitate to pick up the phone. Now go get that Daytona ready for spring I'll be looking for ya on the water.

....and not to hijack - but what have you got there?

 

[Last Mohecian]

It takes a lot just to admit you have a problem to yourself...and even more to admit it to a group of people.

I'm glad you and Cliff have worked things out, and I'm glad that you are on a path to recovery.

I wish you the best of luck...and if there's anything I can ever do for you, don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks Zach.  I really do appreciate it.