The "I'm not doing so well" thread

[torqueless]

The bitter irony is that if I can supply a five paragraph rant about puppy dogs (and I can), nine out of ten people
will say; "That person sure needs therapy" or at least "what kind of evil fvcker is this whose heart cannot be melted by pictures of cute puppy dogs?"

Those puppy dogs are symbolic of all our evasions, denial and hypocrisy.... I'm wasting my breath, aren't I?

 

[CassidyAce]

Distraction can serve a number of purposes. It can divert attention from problems that need addressing and, arguably, Hollywood, consumerism, celebrity culture, sport, etc. distract the public from serious issues such as the state of the environment. And the distraction from the problems contributes to making them worse. However, when dealing with people with depression or other mental health issues, distraction can serve a useful purpose, helping them to set aside spirals of negative thinking temporarily and, therefore, helping them to break out of their problems. I think the latter purpose was intended here.

 

[legrandefromage]

Its somebody else's puppy, its somebody else's distraction from whatever ails them. It's their distraction from the big wide world

It would not be the same for my 'distraction' and what ails me. It may not help Longun or any of the other RB members who have had the courage to openly say how they feel.

So yes, you are wasting your breath here unless you want to share your distractions from a crumbling society but you are certainly not 'evil'

 

[The History Man]

@CassidyAce I conker. Sorry conquer. Sorry concur.

I’m not trivialising anybody’s issues. Merely spreading love and good feelings. Black dogs of all persuasions are no strangers to these shores. I was once give a choice of voluntary stay or section for my own protection when overcome with the realisation that my history of abuse had led To a spiral of behaviour towards others that had the hand of my father manipulating it.

Lots of help, support, therapy and time has brought me from that place to this. (Not RB you numpty) We should all reach out to those in turmoil and anguish.

Even with pictures of kittens and puppies.

 

[velomaniac]

Wishing all of you with troubles my best regards, retrobike helps us all, this fine community.

I have not worked since July 2019 when I cracked behind the wheel of a Pharmacy prescription delivery van. The pressure of this job and issues with my life finally broke the dam that was holding all my mental and physical health conditions at bay. Apparently I am on Autism Spectrum and have been anxious and depressed my entire life, diagnosed in fact in the early 1970's but for reasons known only to the medical profession, myself and my parents were not informed. Only found out when I got to see my medical notes when I was 50!

So for the last near 2.5 years I have been a non worker deemed eventually by the DWP as Limited Capacity for Work on grounds of my mental health. On top of which my relationship with my partner of 9 years broke up and the Pandemic.
All sh***

However I am coming back to the light with the aid of meds and the recent enjoyment I have discovered in voluntary work. I now crew a charity canal boat, recycle old bikes, conserve the natural environment and do community gardening.

On top of that I have here and the Facebook community and its all doing me good.

My only advice is do what you need to solve an issue before that issue causes a damaging overload. Keep putting it off and it will eventually bite.

 

[2manyoranges]

Woah - massive stress accumulation and big changes in your life. But goodness you seem to be on the right road now, I can’t think of a much nicer combination than being on the water in England (Slow Dog to Carcassonne is a must of you have not read it already) - watching the changing seasons is wonderful on the canals...and your bike and conservation work is great icing on the cake...

 

[Dr-Zocchi]

@velomaniac : Thanks for your open and honest posting! We all should remember from time to time to take more care about us and others around us.
Like you I met a lot very helpfull and respectfull people here @ RetroBike and yes indeed : this community is a very fine community!

I can read you find your own very good way and I wish you all the best! BTW: You are on the best way to reach 10.000 messages in this forum! Keep on going
If I can support in some of your 'recycling old bikes' project with some older Marzocchi forks stuff just to have more fun with it please just drop me note!

All the very best & take care!

 

[The History Man]

And puppies

 

[mk one]

I like puppies.

 

[dyna-ti]

I now crew a charity canal boat

Any pics of that @Velo ? I love boats.

This community is a very fine community
Not like those cnuts over on that other forum. I forget the name