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Opt80 Needs Your Help

Maureen, I don't know you, but I understand your situation. I struggled with depression for over 20 years. It affected every aspect of my life, causing irrational fears and behavior. It cost me jobs, friendships, and if not for the love and strength of my wife, it would have destroyed my marriage.

My salvation was finally admitting I needed help, and getting on medication. If you are not yet taking an anti-depressant, you should talk to your psych about it. If you are, then take it religiously. My fear was that meds would make me a 'zombie', leave me with no personality and no emotions. That's completely wrong; the meds clear your mind and allow you to finally be the person you truly are, and experience the true emotions that have been filtered through your off-kilter brain chemistry. I have plenty of experience with recreational substances, I know the difference between reality and the various alternatives. This is real.

Just remember, it is always too soon to give up hope. I hit rock bottom in a parking garage in Toronto 3 years ago. I thought I was on the verge of losing everything, including my one rock, my wife. Now I'm living as the person I knew I could be, my life is the best it has ever been, and I have nothing but optimism for the future.

My best to you,
 
Thanks for the kind words,VeloceWest.Your story is an inspiration for all who suffer from,as Churchill called it,the black dog.

Alan
 
Today we wish to thank, CarlV,EchoWars,John W,BillFort,Steve Gibson, Jozmo and Cincy.
You people demonstrate what is good about mankind. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Maureen
 
Thanks Omer!

Also thanks to the following cool Akers who sent envelopes today

Tozer,
SteveP
SandyG
Luvinvynl
Clay
Jovinyl


Best to you all

Maureen & alan
 
Hello OPT80,

Hello,
Been off the puter for a bit and JUST found this post, I can relate to what your sister is going thru. I have been there myself. I will send ya some of that snail mail you need for your sister... May GOD bless you and your entire family.... Tell Maureen she has a ton of people pulling for her... God Bless...Michael Clemmer....
 
Wow ! My letter took almost 2 weeks to get there...I knew I was out in the sticks, but still...I was REALLY startin' to get worried it had become lost or stolen... Yeah, I've been acquainted w/the awful Black Dog a few times myself...or as Rodney called it, "The Heaviness"...it ain't no fun atall.. Maureen, nobody REALLY knows what you're going thru...but a lot of us understand..and I sure do feel for you...-Sandy G.
 
Hey Opt all the checks and paypals will have cleared by Monday for the auctions I ran how would you like the money sent check or Money Order?
 
Big thanks today to Mikey(Pro) and Doucanoe

Thanks for your help

Doucanoe,I had a Great aunt who lived in your town,she was a nun,she entered the convent at 16yrs,died at 104yrs. I didn't like her much. She had too many habits

Thanks again

Alan
 
Doucanoe,I had a Great aunt who lived in your town,she was a nun,she entered the convent at 16yrs,died at 104yrs. I didn't like her much. She had too many habits
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Hey Alan, glad to hear it made it there!

Oh by the way, You should be ending that with a rim shot "Ba-Dum-Bum" :lmao:

RC
 
Alan, more on the way from me; won an auction here on AK. I'll add a little more form me.

Hope Maureen is doing well.

Cheers,
Joe
 
Alan:

This has become an awesome support network and a great short-term relief effort, though I wonder what might be "out there" as far as rewarding, challenging work that a person can just put away for a little while and come back to if necessary, if and when something like the "black dog" strikes again.
(Here's hoping it never will!)

It sounds like Maureen is one sharp gal and able to contribute a lot in the right environment. (Actually, I've been questioning whether corporate offices are the "right environment" for anybody!) And of course, your family does not want to be financially crushed long-term. You've probably thought about this, and yes I am a typical U.S. American who's talking about "fixing" everything when people just need love and support. But, I was just wondering what light there might be at the end of the tunnel, so that everybody's healthy, happy, and able to buy more gear and stuff!

BTW It's great how you are all sticking together on this! :yes: I have a very close family as well (though they're all still back in Michigan), but this has really become a rarity in American society. Maureen is very blessed to have you around!
 
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