The Martin WooHoodStock Thread

[Jumble]

I'm probably not the best person to offer advice, I've never been in your situation, but I have had something similar where I had to pull myself back from a place where I was lost and floaty, unsure of things, etc. It takes time, but you'll get there. If you don't want to drink alone, which I can understand, then have you considered reading a book if you're on your own? Or putting mindless telly on, or listening to music. It might sound odd, but when I find myself thinking too much, distractions are the best thing. You could have music on whilst you make the Martinmas stuff, or do your PSing.

It takes time to get better and to pull yourself back, and we're all different- taking varying lengths of time to do so. Don't rush yourself and always remember that you're never alone.

*hugs Wendy* Your situation was just as bad, worse in some ways, and you've done really well to come through it at last.

I have mindless telly on constantly as background noise. It used to be music, but I've found lately there are too many meaningful songs that I find hard to listen to. But yes, distraction is the way to go

Time........ that's been really weird lately. I seem to have lost my concept of time altogether. I think I need to get some routine back into my life, straighten everything out so I know where I am.

I need a plan.

[m_wendy_r]

*hugs Wendy* Your situation was just as bad, worse in some ways, and you've done really well to come through it at last.

I have mindless telly on constantly as background noise. It used to be music, but I've found lately there are too many meaningful songs that I find hard to listen to. But yes, distraction is the way to go

Time........ that's been really weird lately. I seem to have lost my concept of time altogether. I think I need to get some routine back into my life, straighten everything out so I know where I am.

I need a plan.

*hugs you*

Time is something I lost as well. The first year was spent being 'floaty' and that was how I described it to doctors, or anyone who asked. It was like I was just in a bubble, floating through days and not really aware of what was going on. It's the reason my memory is kinda scattered because I wasn't experiencing anything. It took going back to work, and people verbally slapping me to get me to remember that I had to live.

Plans are good for that. If you have a hobby, like a physical activity because those release endorphins in your brain, you could consider joining a club. Structure is a very good thing.

*squishes* I don't think mine is worse than yours. Actually, that's not entirely accurate, I think mine is just different. You're a wonderful person, and I know that you'll get there.

[josiane]

*huggles Jumble* You're doing great, remember it's still not really been all that long, only two months, so I would be surprised if you weren't still where you are, if that makes sense. I know it's frustrating, because all you want is to feel normal again, but honestly you are getting there - look back just a few weeks to how you were then, and I'm sure you'll see that It's like climbing a mountain - if you only look at the summit, then it will always feel daunting, but if every now and then you look back and see how far you've come, you'll see you are making progress. And thus ends Josiane's Oma Desala impression for the day

Plus, what Cags said about us being there in spirit even if not in reality

*huggles Cags* I think you deserve that hangover, but you also deserve the fun it sounds like you had getting it

*huggles Wendy* just because

[Regularamanda]

Jumble, I was shopping yesterday and saw this sign and immediately thought of you and Cags, it said "You might be a Scrooge if you're visited by 3 spirits on Christmas eve....Brady, gin and Vodka"

[m_wendy_r]

*huggles Josiane*

*huggles Amanda*

*huggles away Cags hangover*

*and more hugs for Jumble*

[Jumble]

*hugs you*

Time is something I lost as well. The first year was spent being 'floaty' and that was how I described it to doctors, or anyone who asked. It was like I was just in a bubble, floating through days and not really aware of what was going on. It's the reason my memory is kinda scattered because I wasn't experiencing anything. It took going back to work, and people verbally slapping me to get me to remember that I had to live.

That's it, added to the fact that my head feels like it's stuffed with cotton-wool, and sounds all muffly. Of course that could just be the result of drugs and wine

I am back at work, but with my job that means I'm at home most of the time with little to distract me.

Plans are good for that. If you have a hobby, like a physical activity because those release endorphins in your brain, you could consider joining a club. Structure is a very good thing.

You're right, physical activity has been lacking for some time. Maybe I should go back to Curves

*squishes* I don't think mine is worse than yours. Actually, that's not entirely accurate, I think mine is just different. You're a wonderful person, and I know that you'll get there.

It's all relative. It's impossible to put yourself in someone else's situation and fully understand it.

Thanks *squishes back*

*huggles Jumble* You're doing great, remember it's still not really been all that long, only two months, so I would be surprised if you weren't still where you are, if that makes sense. I know it's frustrating, because all you want is to feel normal again, but honestly you are getting there - look back just a few weeks to how you were then, and I'm sure you'll see that It's like climbing a mountain - if you only look at the summit, then it will always feel daunting, but if every now and then you look back and see how far you've come, you'll see you are making progress. And thus ends Josiane's Oma Desala impression for the day

Plus, what Cags said about us being there in spirit even if not in reality

*huggles Cags* I think you deserve that hangover, but you also deserve the fun it sounds like you had getting it

*huggles Wendy* just because

*bows to the Wise One* You're so right

And do I see the real Oma lurking?

If you're reading through the last few pages, I apologize if I've depressed you

Jumble, I was shopping yesterday and saw this sign and immediately thought of you and Cags, it said "You might be a Scrooge if you're visited by 3 spirits on Christmas eve....Brady, gin and Vodka"

That's really funny

But I must not be a Scrooge then, because I never drink spirits

Ok, first part of my plan is that I will add a pic to every post and say something positive .......

Mmmmmm. Yellow slicker.....

[m_wendy_r]

That's it, added to the fact that my head feels like it's stuffed with cotton-wool, and sounds all muffly. Of course that could just be the result of drugs and wine

I am back at work, but with my job that means I'm at home most of the time with little to distract me.

You're right, physical activity has been lacking for some time. Maybe I should go back to Curves


It's all relative. It's impossible to put yourself in someone else's situation and fully understand it.

Thanks *squishes back*

I don't know what Curves is, but yes, physical activity is the best thing for you. It works wonders. Working at home sucks. What do you do?

Indeed. I was once told never to match up my own problems to those that others have, you can't and shouldn't do that. If it's happening to you, then it is the most important and the most relevant... to you.

[starlover]

*huggles Jumble* I just leave it on that...I'm bad with advice

*huggles Cags* Although I do think you deserved the hangover a bit As long as it was worth it is good though

*huggles others too*

[Jumble]

I don't know what Curves is, but yes, physical activity is the best thing for you. It works wonders. Working at home sucks. What do you do?

Curves is a special gym system just for women. It's really good. Oma works at her local one I wish she was at mine.

Indeed. I was once told never to match up my own problems to those that others have, you can't and shouldn't do that. If it's happening to you, then it is the most important and the most relevant... to you.

Exactly

Ummm.........

*thunks the suit*

What? That's positive!

I'm POSITIVE I thunk the suit

Edit: *hugs Jann*

[m_wendy_r]

Curves is a special gym system just for women. It's really good. Oma works at her local one I wish she was at mine.

*looks at website*

AWESOME! That is perfect.

[starlover]

You know...we have that workout in here too...but it's just too active for me... I will just stick to cycling, swimming and letting the dog out (in a non-sporty way )

*is a happy lazy teen* The only thing do want to do again is horseriding...I sometimes miss doing that! but it's an expensive sport

[Sarai]

*hugs Jumble*

Wish I could come see you . Maybe when all the students go away again!

What could possibly be funny about being tee-total? *shudders at the thought*



I know you've been out of the loop lately, do you know it's Shipsgiving today?

I did know . Sadly, as with most of the other ship holidays, they are put on at the weekend and that's a time I really can't do . *le sigh*

Nope!

*grabs Siler's wrench*

No, I actually meant the wrench, not the tool.........

*looks around for Sarai* I'm only borrowing it

Cheeky

*bows to the suit*

[Oma-1]

*huggle....um.....swats Jumble's backside*




Yes, the real Oma is lurking, although sometimes she's a bit bright, I could really do with my shades today....in the meantime, you'll have to settle for me


Don't worry Jumble, you've not depressed me at all. Being that step removed, I can see how well you're doing. Oh, and hey, you're right, exercise will help lots! Get your butt back to Curves! It'll get you out of the house for some me time, get you socialising again in a situation where there is no pressure on you to talk about anything, and you could even pick up a travel pass and come visit me at my Curves Although, I do have a bit of a reputation for making members work hard.....


Almost forgot....as I was reading this last page, Eve's watching the Hannah Montana movie, and this song is playing. Could be inspriation, or just really annoying, you decide



Edit 2: I never did find Jumble's RDA pic spam...anyone care to point me to it? *hopeful grin*
*grumbles she did it while I was away *

[Jumble]

You know...we have that workout in here too...but it's just too active for me... I will just stick to cycling, swimming and letting the dog out (in a non-sporty way )

*is a happy lazy teen* The only thing do want to do again is horseriding...I sometimes miss doing that! but it's an expensive sport

Lazy teens turn into chubby middle-aged women! Be warned

*hugs Jumble*

Wish I could come see you . Maybe when all the students go away again!

I wish you could too! It was so good to see Josiane and Cags last week, but we missed you and Oma

I did know . Sadly, as with most of the other ship holidays, they are put on at the weekend and that's a time I really can't do . *le sigh*

Aw *hugs*, but there's good news because we've just fixed the dates for another 12 days of Martinmas, so you'll be able to join in the fun

Cheeky

*bows to the suit*

*huggles the suit*

*but only if he's in it*

And specially for you....

[starlover]

Lazy teens turn into chubby middle-aged women! Be warned

Uh oh...so my 30 min to and from the station on the bike don't count? Darn it

Perhaps I must find myself a sport again... after horseriding, swimming, tennis, sailing(only in the summer), handbal and golf

As for Martin in a suit, to quote Nad's saying "HubbaHubba"