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Looking through all the post yesterday was actually good as some of you really opened up. Today, let’s try and talk about good Christmas memories and fond thoughts. Deep down inside I know we can find some. I love posting in the morning as my mind is clearer before the “ chores” begin lol. I spent a week going through my “ music room “ cleaning every nook and cranny, Running cables nice and neat. I opened the door yesterday to find my wife had found all the free space to put all the Christmas gifts. I don’t even think I can get to my guitar rack now., let alone any amp. Forget the Piano Bench, it makes a great place to put boxes lol. Not to change the subject but technology is both good and bad. Do you remember when there were no cell phones or game consoles? Those 2 items have changed people in a negative way. Young people don’t know how to communicate with others face to face anymore. Game consoles have become “baby sitters” for parents. What happened to outside activities? Riding bikes for miles, playing baseball or football in a empty lot? I miss those days. I can remember doing term papers using Encyclopedias. Now it’s all done with computers. As we grow older, we think of those days and miss them. So let’s all try to think positive thoughts and memories and post those today…..David. P.S. Put on some original Christmas Music and listen to the words. I go through “ phases” of different types of music whether listening or writing. Right now I’m in the country phase lol. If your interested, look up the Grand Ol Oprey in Nashville Tennessee. 2nd P.S. There’s a reason why I’m asking for everyones favorite Christmas Memory, #1 You,ll see there is a positive side of everyone here. #2 It will take some of the negativity even if it’s short lived out of your day.. When you think of theory, in life and the planet and environment,where there’s a negative charge, theres also a positive charge. So please share……David

The reason for the warning earlier was due to a variety of reasons. #1 it was written with A-I technology. #2 The man said he was from Germany and had been in the US for exactly 1 year 7 days. ( why be so exact? ) #3 I was stationed in southern Germany for over 3 years and his dialect was more middle eastern. #4 His first name was not a common German males 1 st name. #5 He was trying to get us to download a music app he developed. ( there are 100s of music forums on the web) lastly, there was a news briefing yesterday of a dangerous virus showing up in text or emails or websites. I have notified the main admin and given his screen name and post and debugged my own computer. Thank You for all that listened……David

I had a head injury two years ago. I have a slew of other injuries too. I would say the #1 issue that I can't seem to get away from is my light sensitivity. The sunshine, LED's, Fluorescent, Blue Light they all trigger dizziness & Migraines. I do wear FL-41 filters over my eyes everytime I leave my house. I have tried other migrane glasses like Avulux - but they don't work. Just through my research they say FL-41 lenses work better for people who have head injuries. Does anyone know if Photophobia will just disappear and go away? I'm really hoping so because this sucks! I'll be starting vision therapy soon and I really hope it heals my brain and it goes back to normal. If you have Photophobia can you please tell me how you deal with it. Thanks #Photophobia #Migraine #vestibular

I just read through Janet Lynn’s profile and she is a amazing person! In my prior life, I have taken care of patients like Janet. Her upbeat attitude and her faith in God is contagious so please read her Bio when you can. This morning while reading Yahoo news, they had a story from a Hospice RN who wrote about all her patients regrets before they died. This woman has worked for Hospice for 20 plus years so she has seen a lot. But there were 3 things that the majority of her patients regretted . #1 Caring about materialistic things and not taking the time to stop and enjoy the smaller things like smelling the flowers or watching nature. #2 Not forgiving themselves or others during their lifetime. #3 Not taking the time to learn more about their faith and not doing what their faith told them. This was a eye opener to me. I will say in my 32 years in my prior life, I have never met a atheist who was dying. Yes I’ve seen miracles though ! But please take the time to read Janet’s Bio, she is a inspiration to all ! Welcome to the group Janet!….David

Guys and Gals, I need some input from all of you dealing with a hard problem, As all of you know, forums are good but there’s 1 problem that we all need to address. When a member joins 2 things happen #1 The member stays and slowly opens up #2 The member joins and then doesn’t feel right and never comes back on.. I am going to open up a real possibility that’s happened. Practical Turtle was very active on this site. She would also on occasion message me . She opened up to all of us about her desire to commit Suicide as well as self harming. Right before Christmas, she was going through high emotional thoughts. I haven’t heard from her since and she has not posted anything in the chat room. How does everyone feel about a “sponsor” type of method. 1 could share their private EMail for instance so they could hopefully get in touch with that person? No phone numbers just E mails. Daily or weekly depending on how active they are, One could check in with them and see how their doing? I probably will worry about Turtle forever always worrying. If anyone has any other idea please throw it out there…..David

Morning hours are probably the most enjoyable time of the day for me. Taking Buddy Outback to do his business while I sit and reflect on what I need to accomplish today. My thoughts instinctively go out to all our members and the problems their facing. Just know your not facing them alone and these problems one day will be in your past and not your future. In med 101 your taught the different stages that apply to Hospice patients which also can apply to most individuals facing challenges #1 Denial #2 Anger #3 Bargaining #4 Acceptance. Until you accept it’s hard to move forward. But you will. My older sister is Bi Polar but very enjoyable to be around. While going to college I worked the 11P-7A. On the crisis stabilization unit. Yes there were patients with small issues but during that year I can honestly say there was only 1 person that was “crazy”. He if he hasn’t died is still at the State hospital. But rest assured, these small issues can be fixed ! Always think positive about your future! …..David
P.S. Boss, is there anyway to set up a wellness check for members? Practicle Turtle hasn’t been seen since before Christmas.

I have made several posts about the situation with my son so I won’t explain that again. On February 25th we go to court to remove him as my guardian. I have petitioned the court to let me be my own guardian again. Even with the complications from my current struggles with insomnia, I am capable of making sound decisions for myself. My morals and values are intact. I am very anxious to get this over with.

Speaking of the insomnia - I sleep less than 3 hours per 24. At least 2-3 nights a week I don’t even get into bed. I am following a healthy sleep guide that says bed only when sleepy. I started having bizarre episodes where my whole body jumps as if I was startled awake - but I was not sleeping in the first place. When I ran it by my PCP and now also my Psychiatrist, they both mentioned researching microsleeps. According to my research, they start when you are so sleep deprived that your organs are in danger of damage and/or failure. The human body needs to go into regular sleep cycles to rejuvenate all of the body systems regularly. I am going to be started on a new sleeping med called Belsomra when the prior authorization goes through.

I have also started to take some food extracts to assist meds I am already taking. Replace deficiencies revealed in blood work. And hopefully replace some prescription meds. I take 127 prescribed pills every day! The only thing both doctors asked is that #1 I only start 1 new extract a week. And #2 I notify each of them when I start something new so they can help track any side effects and/or benefits.

I have so many physical and mental health based dxs that I need to address. Doing it one at a time with single ingredient extracts when possible. With my autoimmune disorders, it can cause a different reaction or need a higher dose to accomplish anything. I am being careful and checking with my care team before I even purchase any extracts. The way I am doing this is very expensive. But how can I put a limit on my health and even my existence. I need to find some sort of quality of life- something I don’t think I have ever had. Anyway, this is the direction I have chosen at this time. I hope and pray for positive effects.

Those are the major updates I have to offer at this point in time… #Insomnia #MajorDepression #foodextracts #Court #microsleeps #Sleepmed #Guardianship #autoimmunedisorders #sounddecisions #organrisk #consultdoctor #Update #numerousdiagnoses #physicalhealth #MentalHealth #PTSDSupportAndRecovery #healthysleephygiene