Some personal thoughts on an early Sunday morning

Bob Stockus is a 53 year old man from middle Tennessee Living With It I have been receiving treatment since 1986. I am a 53 year old male living with this condition since 1986(as far... Send Message Subscribe: Bob Stockus

Sunday, May 24, 2009
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Hello to everyone in the community.I hope this message finds everyone well. It is shortly after 1:00 in the morning and I am currently at work at my part time job as a security guard.In my line of work it seems as though there is always plenty of spare time to use until the end of your shift arriv...

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re:life ,therapy and so on
Don Fraser
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 09:09 AM

Way to go, Robert ! You're doing what a lot of us wound up doing at some point, that is, taking charge of your life again. It is difficult (I have a diagnosis of schizo-effective disorder ) to deal with the changes that come your way but you hit on two very important issues, !) Taking meds. and 2) continuing therapy. I also find this site supportive. It's nice to know there are friends out there who care.

Take care.

Don Fraser

re: re:life ,therapy and so on
Bob Stockus
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Hello Don,I appreciate your comment on my Sharepost from this morning.At first I didn't know what to expect in the way of feedback.But so far all of the responses that I have received have been positive.Once again thank you.I look forward to hearing from you in the future.Have a good night. Robert

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Janet
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM

Robert I agree with you 100%. there is one aspect of my recovery I must add to your list and that is I have a Loving family that supports me through bad times as well as good times. I realize that is a blessing that not everyone has in their life and that is why I Chersish them.

You are one very smart individual and I hope others can learn from your post and come to appreciate your posts as much as I do.

Thanks so much and Enjoy your weekend.

Janet

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Bob Stockus
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Hi Janet,it was good to hear from you.I appreciate your positive feedback from my SharePost.At first I didn't know what to expect as far as feedback is concerned.But so far all of the response has been on the positive side.I'm glad that you enjoy reading my posts.I express my thoughts better by way of the written form,rather than verbally.I hope you had a good day. Robert

therapies
DCROY9633
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 04:19 PM

I'm glad that life's simple pleasures are healing for you -- like music and nature -- along with medication and a doctor's care. Music helps me a lot. It seems to echo my moods. I used to listen to music when I was trying to go to sleep at night. It helped my mind settle down. Now there are some new groups, like Coldplay and Aqualung, that I like a lot.

Do you read much? There have been times during my recovery when I really wasn't "settled" enough mentally to focus on reading. But now I am enjoying some non-fiction books on writing and developing a healthy body-image.

I just moved into an apartment after having lived with my mom for years. Since you have a job, are you able to live independently? Write some more -- I enjoy reading your posts.

Carolyn

re: therapies
Christina Bruni
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 08:01 PM

Hi Carolyn,

Yes, Coldplay is good: "Viva La Vida" and was their other song called "Clocks?" years ago. I haven't heard of Aqualung though I believe that was a song I absolutely hated in the 1970s by a band whose name I forget. Oh, Jethro Tull. I disliked their music.

Cheers,

Christina

re: therapies
Bob Stockus
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Hello Carolyn,I appreciate your response to my SharePost.I'm sorry that I could not reply to your questions and response sooner.I work nights pretty much all of the time and try to get what ever sleep I can during the day.I am currently at work right now.It's my turn to work the weekend,which involves working 2 twelve hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday.My doctor tells me that working nights combined with a lack of regular sleep patterns,only makes the symptoms of my illness worse.But right now I don't have much choice in the matter.I am on disability from the Post Office,but my part time security guard job helps to pay the bills. I used to like to read quite a bit,but lately I find it hard to sit down and concentrate on any one thing for any length of time.Sometimes I wonder if I don't have some form of Attention Deficit Disorder.At my next doctor's visit,I'll bring it up with him and see what he thinks.I am currently living on my own,although my son David does stay with me.He basically goes his way and I go mine,and sometimes we meet in between.David is a big help around the house with chores and all.Besides that he gives me emotional support also. Well,I better get back to work.It was nice to hear from you today and I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Have a good night. Robert

Hello
Christina Bruni
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 07:57 PM

Hi Robert,

You make some good points.

I plan to buy a table top easel and return to my love of painting.

Enjoy your holiday.

Regards,

Christina