Hey Curtis..

you ok, dude?

+1, I done read some things.

a Subie in an Elky is OK here, right?

"I lost my job, lost my girlfriend, and had to go to the emergency room.
Good times. "

-Yikes!

As for the girlfriend part of it, don't feel too bad--he still has a wife

(I think)

Woah. Haven't read anything, hope all is well.

Dude, check in man. You okay?

For some reason I think he was quoting something and joking?

In reply to clutchsmoke:

Let's hope so. But if so, he needs an education in emoticon use.

clutchsmoke wrote: For some reason I think he was quoting something and joking?

Distinct possibility, but I'd rather check and look dumb for not getting a joke

Sorry... I'm here and alive The girlfriend part has been an on/off thing for a while. Its not really a big deal. She's damaged goods (previous abuse) but such a brilliant heart and so worth our love.

I had been struggling with a bit of depression and then suddenly Fri Sat and Sun it took a very strange and sudden turn for the worse. Bad enough that we decided to take me to the Psych ER (not because I was THAT bad but because its about the only way for me to get a therapist covered under insurance). So they treated me like a criminal, wouldn't let me leave until I was seen by a doctor, and 6 hours later the doc told me that I should attend a 30-hour a week ADHD clinic.

Stay classy, Psych ER. I spent 6 hours locked up for depression while being surrounded by people ramming their heads into walls, talking to imaginary friends, and uncontrollably hitting things. I guess I self- pay a real therapist.

I left a message on the shop phone Sun night that just said "family/personal problems" and called in this morning to find out I was fired. Seems I wasn't quite up to snuff for that shop... which could be true, or my depression could have been affecting things. Either way, the depth of my depression must be pretty severe because upon hearing I was fired, I was instantly relieved. If anxiety prevents me from wanting to go to a dream job, something's gotta be whacked in the head.

So, tomorrow I go to my doc for a blood test to rule out thyroid issues or signs of brain cancer, then to a shrink.

My poor wife is a wreck. She's great, but it can't be easy for her right now. I'm at the point where I know I'll be fine, its just going to take some time and maybe drugs.... really, really good drugs.

Thank you ALL for checking in on me. I virtually give you all hugs.

fasted58 wrote: a Subie in an Elky is OK here, right?

Hahaha... They put subies in small helicopters, so I think suggesting one in an Elky is kosher.

Well, at least you're alive. Sucks about the job thing- but all that is, isn't as it seems to be- maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Won't ask about the GF thing, one of them female creatures is enough for me.... and 2nded on the who psych ER treating you like a criminal. BTDT.

E36 M3 man, ONE wife/girlfriend is enough to have me in therapy weekly and on enough meds to down an elephant, if you're really rocking two at once it's no wonder you went to the cuckoo's nest!

Glad to hear you're more okay than not, or at least that you feel you're going to be okay. Kudos for knowing when it's time to get help being okay, and sorry the help sucked to start things off...

Fingers crossed that things shake out on an upward trend.

if getting fired makes you feel better, then maybe it's time for a career change.

Glad to hear you are ok. Depression is not a something to take lightly. I was really depressed in college and I was having severe thoughts of suicide. I have had some bad spells on and off since my wife got sick a few years ago.

I feel for you man and I hope that everything gets better from here.

Thoughts are with you man, I am non judgemental if you need to spout off to someone. I get it.

I'm speechless that you had to go through that at the hospital, that's unbelievable! Depression is no joke - I've battled it most of my life too. A healthy diet and regular sleep help a lot.

Damn Curtis. Things can only go up from here.

As for work, it may have been a "dream job" but was it truely a dreamy job? All things happen for a reason, so this may be for the best

Be well, my friend.

Curtis: "Straight,Hot and Normal" ..

My thoughts are with you, man. Get well, and keep us posted.

Whoa . . . Sorry to hear Curtis . . .

I went thought a long stage of depression when my mom passed on my 21st birthday. My friends, cars, sleep, exercise and healthy eating saw me through.

Hopes and prayers that the worst has pass and best is yet to come.

Glad to hear you're OK, there's been too many posts about Members here. Life go's on, keep your chin up.