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Apr 25, 2004, 02:38 PM
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as i've mentioned i've been able to get outside for a few days last week. i've also been able to stay out of bed once in a while... not a lot, but a little more regularly than before.
every month my star wars fan club meets. every month i plan to force myself to go because i know it would be good to get out. every month i end up sleeping that saturday instead. yesterday i was determined to try again, and i made it there. in addition to the meeting, this also required a trip to manhattan. I have not been there since I've been in the hospital. I was quite anxious about it, but i forced myself to remember that i used to take the train in on a regular basis and it was "no big deal". I didn't want to look at this as a "trip" but just a regular visit to the city. once I was on the train i was ok. everyone was glad to see me. some didn't recognize me right away as i haven't shaved in several months and i haven't had a haircut since being in the hospital seven months ago. some of them said i must be going for the "george lucas" look.  i did the meeting and hung out with them afterwards. i didn't follow with them on their after-meeting plans because it didn't want to push it too hard. i felt ok but didn't want to find my self suddenly exhausted and far from home. i made it home ok and stayed awake until bedtime. just walking around in manhattan (it was only a block from the train station) was great. i knew once i walked out of penn station that it was good, just the buildings and helter skelter of all the people around. today i spent a lot of the day in bed again but i'm not too worried about it. i pushed myself pretty hard yesterday and don't want to overdo it and end up worse. so i figured it was ok to "give in" and just take it easy today. i am hoping to get to next months meeting again too. hooray for me !------------------------------------ --http://www.idexter.com
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Apr 25, 2004, 11:09 PM
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That's awesome, Dave. You are making progress and you're right not to push too hard too fast.
Wow, you should be so very proud of yourself. All those people - hooray for you!!! Mary Alice 
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Apr 25, 2004, 11:12 PM
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That is terrific, Dave!!! Congratulations!!!!
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Apr 26, 2004, 12:27 AM
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thanks everyohe. i felt good today but tonight i am all panicky again. i have to call the bank tomorrow that might be why. and i'm still having lots of second guessing about that other group. and i still just can't let the old job go and forget about it.
i have a doc appt in the morning and now i'm hoping just to go to bed and get some sleep. ------------------------------------ --http://www.idexter.com
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Apr 26, 2004, 12:40 AM
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Glad you took that big step sounds like it was a good day, your very right not to push yourself, and I am saying prayers for you.
Tonya Tonya Nicole
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Apr 26, 2004, 04:48 AM
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It shows you got so much courage to go to a city like Manhattan after not venturing out for a while. I think this might be the start of your recovery, there will be relapses yeah but you can deal with them, just getting out for a day is really good!
_____________________ RIP Dexter... <font color=red>The best dog ever!!!</font color=red> <font color=green>In the real dark night of the soul it is always three o'clock in the morning.</font color=green> - F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Apr 26, 2004, 10:31 AM
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That is Fabulous You got out of the house, as well as took the train, and went all the way to Manhatten. I am really happy to hear of these acomplisments. I am glad you enjoyed your meeting. This was indeed a big step. Hope your session goes well. Take Care, Kris I wish you the best, and the hope for a better day for us all, in out struggles no matter how large or small I wish hope for us all If you think you have totally gave up, you haven't, because you are here!
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Apr 26, 2004, 10:42 AM
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   I'm so happy for you Dave!!   <font color=blue>"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt" --Shakespeare</font color=blue>
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Apr 27, 2004, 06:00 PM
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Alright Dave, good job
<font color=red>~Sundance~</font color=red> <font color=blue>"Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business."</font color=blue> <font color=black>Norman Vincent Peale</font color=black>
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Apr 27, 2004, 10:45 PM
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even more today... i got up early and took my car in to service. it has been long overdue for maintenance but i haven't been able to get out to do it.
i am supposed to visit someone tomorrow so i hope i can get out again. i also just asked someone if i could visit them on sunday. i am still napping everyday but since i am making progress getting out i'm going to not worry about the sleeping too much right now and focus on that. ------------------------------------ --http://www.idexter.com
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Apr 27, 2004, 11:28 PM
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Wow, Dave! It sounds like you are taking lots of giant steps! This is such great news! I really hope that it means you are recovering. That's wonderful.
Wendy <font color=orange>"If we are going to insist that people pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, we must ensure that they have boots."</font color=orange>
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Apr 29, 2004, 07:36 AM
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Excellent job Dave! I think taking those little naps can be a key. Keeps recharging the batteries. I think I'd make a point of doing them. Sounds like you're going thru a real good time right now. You deserve the best my friend!
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Apr 30, 2004, 04:56 AM
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That is wonderful you are getting out...I would have been so scared to go in Manhatton by myself... that city is way to big for me...here 10 cars in a row and we have a traffic jam... that is mostly when the kids get out of school... most excitement in this town is about that time.
Keep up the great work... and if you need a day to yourself in bed... allow it... can't hurt ya unless you do like me and just don't come out of bed... Thanks again for my picture help... take care... Somebody |
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Apr 30, 2004, 04:01 PM
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I used to go to Manhattan by myself all the time, since I was in high school. So the problem of the depression was the "change in attitude" because the idea of going there just seemed like a huge task... like a plane trip requiring planning, stress of getting there on time, etc... when i used to be an impromptu thing for me, just hop on a train and go!
I'm hoping I can go in a few more times and sort of recapture that. I have a doctor appt in Manhattan next week so that will be another opportunity. You're welcome for the photo. It is showing up ok on my end. It is a very nice picture, and a very natural pose. You are photogenic. ------------------------------------ --http://www.idexter.com
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