Posted by alexandra_k on February 28, 2005, at 21:02:38
In reply to Re: Depression is a boulder too... » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on February 28, 2005, at 20:46:50
> In that case, Hey Kiddo :-)
Hey Mr Man :-)
> Hmm, thought that might be the case. Guess it's why I've just stuck with my G.P. and P Doc.
> Oh no no no - not for you!!! You live in Sydney!! You should be able to get good care on the public system, shouldn't you??? I would do better in Auckland.. Or most of the cities in Australia... It is just that I am not in a 'proper' city..
>thought don't see much of him. Must be hard for you, because I imagine much of the potential for success depends onthe ability to establish a relationship, rapport and understanding over time.
Yeah. Not much chance of that happening ;-)
> It does get really hard remembering which "who" you are supposed/expected to be at an given time, and it just plain gets tiring keeping up appearences.Yeah. And if anyone tells me I can 'act my way into feeling different' one more time I shall SCREAM at them, I swear..
> Yeah I know what you mean. If only life came with the appropriate signposts ;-)Ah. But then we would need a map of how to 'interpret' the signposts.. And then another map of how we interpret the map and so on.. (Wittgenstein). Point is we just do go on and find our way.. Tis our 'form' of life...
>I think one of the difficulties is that yes I was happy at the time, but now being able to look objectively at the event I put serious effort in at the time to make it appear how I wanted it to be and not how it really was. Pity.
So you were happier than you are now.. Though things weren't perfect??
> That's good to know. The whole physical thing is just a complete minefield and mystery for me. But I'm trying.
Yeah. It is hard for me too.
But I am sure it is even harder for Aussie Blokes ;-)
> Oh boy I bet they love that! Border Collies are such wonderful dogs, bet you miss them. I think you'd be surprised. It was 7 years between my seeing Michelle's dogs (one of which is a border collie - Dylan) and he recognised me and was so excited. Michelle actually said she was amazed by the way he reacted to me like a long lost friend.I saw them maybe 3 years after. They seemed to recognise me somewhat.. But look to their new owner the way they used to look to me.. Didn't mind when I left.. Still, they are happy.
> > yeah. And it will get better still. We have to have faith, we simply must. And when you run out then mine is still there for you, ok??
> Same here okay??? Promise???? Uncross your fingers you cheeky girl :-)Heh heh. Yeah, ok.
> English Pointer - sensitive spotty dog.Hmm. I am trying to picture that... I know what English Springer Spaniels look like.. But I can't picture a pointer.. If I were to get another dog I would like an Irish Setter or an English Springer, I think... Not quite as smart as the border collies. But a tendancy to be more affectionate and slightly less active.
> Take care hey.
You to.
> Ever read anything by "Dr David Bohm"?
Nope.
I first encountered the animal rights arguments about 7 years ago as an undergraduate. Felt bad and a bit guilty... But continued on the same regardless. Only October last year I decided the cognitive dissonance was too much for me... Made easier with my officemate being vegan.
And I have just finished marking essays on that. So I am in Ethics mode at the moment... ;-)
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