Posted by damos on October 26, 2005, at 22:53:47
In reply to no failure apparent » Damos, posted by zeugma on October 26, 2005, at 17:26:34
Hi Z my friend,
> I hope you don't take my dilatory responses as anything other than a reflection of my sloth.
Not at all, and it's been nice to see your tag appearing on other boards too.
Hmm, I always wanted a sloth as a pet when I was a kid. They just seemed so floppy, furry and cuddly. Little did I know I'd grow up to be the Common Australia Suburban 5-toed variety ;-)
> I take your words most seriously.Thanks Z, that means a lot. Though I tend to think I'm more of a sad(bad) joke that nobody gets.
> Everything has a plus and a minus, it seems. I am ill with the drugs I take to function (I mean that literally... right now there is a bit of a doctors' squabble over my situation, and i naturally side with the more conservative view, i.e. i am not willing to f*ck with my basic health for the sake of functioning. but then again, i am. hopefully this will clarify itself soon.) I think like all things that are the product of our wonderful/vile culture, they are more powerful than those who control them (here I am thinking of psychiatrists) think. Those of us who take them learn that, usually the hard way :-(
> i was in that state prior to taking medication. i am in a somewhat different, but dangerous, spot having taken the actions that were necessary to survive (i.e. i do not regret taking meds... but... whatever the source of my current health problems, it is quite likely the meds are implicated somehow. i see the dr. this week, so hopefully i will get some answers.)Ah yes, medicine brought to you by Microsoft. Put the product out into the market, rake in the profits, and let the consumers find all the bugs for you. Or is that being too cynical? Nup, sounds about right. All that's missing are the regular releases of service packs.
Sorry Z, my brain is not working the best so I can't decide whether your situation is a catch-22 or a double-edged sword or just a b*tch of a thing to happen. Take what you need to be 'functional' and sacrifice your physical health; or do what you need to do to be physically healthy and risk not being 'functional'. Not much of a choice my friend, not much of a choice at all.
Really sorry to hear you're not well. What's up if it's not to rude to ask? Hope they get it sorted for you soon. It's a drain you sure don't need.
> the thought about Venus is actually one that has a lot of personal significance for me. shelley writes about it in "to a Skylark." i am not coming down to your level. i am struggling to keep up with you.Googled "To a Skylark" this morning - beautiful. I envy your ability to recall things like that. And I don't for a minute believe that you're stuggling to keep up with me. Nice of you to say though.
> my own, personal concern. but i do not think alexandra misses much meaning. i don't think you do either.
No, I think you're right about Alex, not much gets by her. A very perceptive and precious young lady. Plenty gets by me, trust me.
Z, the timing of this post couldn't have been better, so "Thanks" okay.
Your friend,
Damos
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