Wabbidashery… aka, The Heritage Heaven Tour
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@goosehd support groups are tricky. I have a much better network than I had six months ago. They include, folks I was in hospital with. We have a WApp group and are always there. Some of us meet up now and again, when we have the energy or need to. It’s good to chat with folks that have a common frame of reference. You have to be careful though as folks can start projecting.
Folks with poor mental health are interesting when it comes to empathy. If your issues are connected with trauma, the chances are you have an increased empathetic ability. Put two of those together and it can turn into a whirlpool of despair if both are having a bad day. So one of you should always be charged up.
At the same time more neurodivergent types can be impossible for depressives to be with for any length of time, even though they are great fun to be around for the depressed mind. I could mention hot bi-polar 28 year old hair dressers here, but I won’t. I could also mention my marriage
I also won’t say too much about this because it regards my point of view and because we have a resident expert on the subject in @endo
Otherwise I have some good friends who know stuff and care. They normally don’t “get it” but that is fine. They give you a break when you’re flaky af and understand when you can’t manage stuff other folks wouldn’t think twice about. Beyond that I have a fantastic GP/primary health advisor. I’ve known her for 12 years and she goes above and beyond for me.
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@neph93 To me, it sounds like you have a pretty good group of people to help you on your journey and it makes me happy to see you making progress. It also makes me happy to see that Norway has the health care and support system that it does.
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@goosehd there’s this place too. Like anything, it is a great help when used wisely.
@jordanscollected thanks especially for your post last night. It is good to feel understood, and you obviously grasped the challenges based on what I wrote. I appreciate it.
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I’ve been thinking about tune of the day… Slipknot are one of these bands I’ve often listened to but don’t know a lot about, or have bothered to research. I’m listening to them a lot more these days, because shouty angry music makes me happy. Go figure.
Assuming Corey Taylor is also the lyricist he pretty much captures the conflicting inner dialogue of the depressed mind in these two tracks:
That is to say selfpity meets inwardly directed rage
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Fuck yes @neph93. Personal fav of mine from them:
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Thanks for the kind words folks. I quite enjoy tent life… until I actually have to get in the tent. Jokes aside it was a lovely 24 hours with lovely people in lovely surroundings.
Part 2 of the mini vacay coming up. I’m on a boat. Which is also tune of the day…
Next stop Svolvær in the Lofoten Archepelago.
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That are some nice and fine pictures @neph93 how do you enjoy the chore coat atm? Have a good sunday brother!
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@neph93 happy you like it! It looks really cool on you mate! I think you can solve the black/blue problem. Blue for you and black for ingrid and then stealing hers
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A compilation of highlights from the jacket's time with @denim-dawg just posted on the Iron Heart instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtrLVrZgdB-/
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I can't believe I've missed this topic until now. @denim-dawg I saw your short video on the IH Facebook page and it made my day! Going to look at your YT-channel asap.
@neph93 Since my divorce last year, I've learned so much about my own mental health and how it is all linked, the ancient Greek really nailed it with their stoicism as far as I'm concerned and it got me through tough times realizing that I always suffer more inside my own head, then in reality. I hope you find peace brother. Good luck.Also this wabbidashery is f*cking sweet!
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