BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: LadyJean
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 01:16 AM

When I was a little girl I had a floof cat. He was a huge gray and white long haired male. His notion of exercise was a brisk waddle from wherever he was napping to his dish, then back to wherever I was for some serous snuggling.
He was my best buddy.

When I was 13, we were told he had a tumor on his liver and he might live six months.

He did indeed live six months. He then lived another 11 years, napping, eating and snuggling. He died at not quite 18, of a gum infection.

There are two morals to that story 1: Don't take doctors' diagnoses too seriously. 2: Floss every day.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Janie
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 12:23 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Big Friday Night Hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Nov 12 - 11:29 PM

I think Harpgirl is wiser than I. What she said, and more virtual hugs.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: GUEST,hg
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 09:59 PM

Depression is such a complex problem and unique for each individual.

Firt off, good quality sleep is the single most important factor in emotional well-being. Theta, delta, and REM in roughly thirty minute stints with five or six total cycles of 90 minutes each and every night being ideal. Any disruption of that will have cumulative negative effects on your emotional well being.

Fibromyalgia impacts sleep negatively. Non trad meds taken at night might also do that. Pain medications can disrupt sleep as does pain, as you well know.

Heart problems cause anxiety. Anxiety disrupts sleep. Sleep apnea must be treated if it is evident or depression will persists no matter what meds are taken. Beta blockers like inderal contribute to depression. Any persistent low level lack of oxygen can eventually create depression.

Then there are the life issues. Fear of death, fear of death with unfinished business, loneliness, sadness over attenuation of emotional ties, losses we face as we age; jobs, health, people, pets, status, finances,dignity, unrealized dreams. There is so much that can make us sad and depressed.   

Keep working on your health and adequate sleep Katie. Go to the therapist, come to terms with losses. Enjoy the present; your friends, family, grandchildren. Get lots of sunshine and fresh air. Enjoy nature Write, you love that I know. Tell your story, the painful parts as well as the bright parts. Good luck..You sound like you're better than you were in Spring.
love, harpgirl

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 10:45 AM

Thank you all so much.

Yesterday was a good day...no crying spells!

No sleep the past three nights, but the pharmacist said to take the new med in the morn and it should not be a problem. (My doc said take it at night to sleep through any side effects, but the insomnia is the only one, thankfully.)

love to you all,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 30 Oct 12 - 01:39 PM

As ever, holding You in our thoughts, Dearest Kat,
             Much Love,
                              Nigel & Ann.
                              xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: saulgoldie
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 04:33 AM

All the best, Kat.

Saul

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 02:17 AM

adding to the hugs

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 01:11 AM

Thanks, Garg. Good to hear from you briefly, Kat. How is Morgan doing with his new puppy? Have they been over to visit you and the girls?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 10:49 PM

Even more virtual hugs. I wish I could do more to help.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 09:31 PM

LafKat...

Reflect upon your MC posting for the year 2012.

Consider...your recent change to a non traditional med.

I am concerned for you...there is much more going on.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

not all stones are rolling.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 09:14 PM

My deepest thanks to you all and to SRS for posting for me. Today has been slightly better...i even washed my hair! Tomorrow may be rocky...rog goes back to work so i'll be alone. he'll be home for lunch, so that will help.

More later. Much love,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 27 Oct 12 - 10:14 AM

well said

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Megan L
Date: 27 Oct 12 - 04:23 AM

People can be so anoying! There I was yesterday enjoying a perfectly good grump. Well I mean it's not even November and we were having snow showers.

Then I received a text from my self appointed almost 40 daughter (Now I know why I never went for the real thing.)

"Yippee isn't it brilliant it's snowing"

"Naw it's cauld"

"Lets go out and sledge"

"Theres not enough snow GO AWAY PEST"

A long pause later i was just settling back into ma grump.

"We love you Momma Bear"

A perfectly good grump ruined by the mental picture of her standing there swinging her hip and scuffing her toe before running away grinning.

I love the people I adopt as family

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Crowhugger
Date: 27 Oct 12 - 01:17 AM

Love galore to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 26 Oct 12 - 11:45 PM

The glorious intertwining harmonies, beautiful period costumes and choreography on a grand scale in this clip from Oliver Twist always make me smile: Who Will Buy

(My husband just came by as I was watching the clip myself, and commented, "One of the finest sequences ever committed to celluloid". He does have a way with words...) ;-)

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Oct 12 - 12:22 AM

I heard from Kat this evening, asking me to let all of you know that she is okay, but she just isn't up to the Internet right now (don't we all know that feeling at times!) She'll write again in a day or two.

Take care, Kat, rest up and come back when you're ready.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: maeve
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 02:08 PM

Thinking of you on this sunny autumn day, kat. You'll feel better.

:)
Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 10:03 PM

Oh, Kat, I hope the meds work quickly. In the meantime, more virtual hugs are on their way.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: gnu
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 05:15 PM

It's katlaughing. Not katcrying. Gosh I wish I had some words of solace.

My heart goes out to you. I hope you laugh again soon.

Megan... as usual, your poetry is exquisite.

Kendall... as usual, your humour is exqusite.

Mudcatters are lucky to know all of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Janie
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 03:28 PM

Hi Kat. Much love. J.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: fat B****rd
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 03:25 PM

Kat, you are much missed here.
I'm still thinking of you and any other Mudcat persons who aren't at their best right now.
Best regards from|Charlie in Dunfermline. X

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 01:01 PM

Miss Kitty - been there/done that/got the t-shirt. Be kind to yourself. And patient.
Love,
Marigold

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 12:32 PM

when i can see through the tears from your kindness which touches my heart, i will thank you all properly. much love and gratitude, kat

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: kendall
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 06:34 AM

Sometimes when I'm depressed, I like to think of crazy things to do. Such as, I used to live next door to a Mime. One night I drove him batty by playing a blank audio tape all night.

Be well, my dear, maybe the cd you ordered will help to cheer you up.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 06:25 AM

best wishes with the new medication

love from sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Megan L
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 05:27 AM

Philosophy

Is your day begun with a smile or a frown
Are you looking up or looking down
Do you wear a smile upon your face
Or do you curse the human race.

I would far rather make someone smile
To rest and forget their cares a while
I would rather seek the good in life
Than burden folk with wrath and strife



Cannot remember how long ago i wrote this perhaps back in the 70's

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 05:01 AM

Our Very Dear Kat, will pm you today (Wednesday 24th). In the meantime, Love, Hugs & Kisses,
          Nigel & Ann.
          xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Oct 12 - 10:06 PM

Nigel & Ann, sorry for not posting here. Physically i am well, but we just detrmined i have depression due to a chemical imbalance, so new presription tomorrow should help. thanks a bunch for asking! now if the flood of tears wld abate just a bit.:-)


luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 15 Sep 12 - 05:49 AM

Our Dear Kat, How are you doing...how's things...how's Life!
                      With Love,
                                     Nigel & Ann.
                                     xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: gnu
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 03:58 PM

Megan... your link has sparked something within my brain. I now know the mystery of... well, I can't say without further research but I am all atwitter with "eureka" glee at present and my mind is racing at the possibilities. Thanks, lass.

Yes... I am very serious.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 03:31 PM

I'd love that, Megan!

Though, I think I've read enough on here, the past thirteen years, I can figure the written vernacular out, but I remember meeting a man from northern Scotland...years before my ear was trained and I could not understand half of what he said. I think I'd do better now, esp. after spending oodles of phone time with a Glaswegian!**BG**

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Megan L
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 03:16 PM

He he he its ok lass some day i will send you a dictionary Lady penelope did one for LTS when she came up for the first shindig. Mind you every time we started talking she would yell stop then check the dictionary to see if she could understand us she still couldnt:)

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 03:04 PM

Me, too, Megan. Lovely, fascinating and big smiles.

Thanks all of you.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 05:11 AM

thanks for the link, Megan, I spent a long time there.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Bert
Date: 30 Aug 12 - 01:15 AM

Not quite a full moon yet but I howled at it for you anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Megan L
Date: 29 Aug 12 - 04:24 PM

Ah gied up talkin tae dragons a lang time ago lass they talk foreign an kept spierin me whit ah wis sayin.

Mind you we hae an awfy bonny we dragon lives a few miles alang the road Some daft fowk try tae say hes no a dragon the gowks

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: fat B****rd
Date: 29 Aug 12 - 03:32 PM

Rain soaked but warm oomphs on the way from sunny Dunfermline.
Charlie. x

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: gnu
Date: 29 Aug 12 - 03:28 PM

Dragon muting mics... never had that problem. Perhaps the Dragon knows?

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Aug 12 - 05:11 AM

luv back

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 10:28 PM

Ah, you all are so sweet. Thank you. I AM doing better, but I can't type much, so as soon i figure out why Dragon keeps muting my mics, I'll be posting more.

Oomphs are grwat and always welcome, More later.

thanks and luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 09:58 PM

I'm still sending some, too.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Bert
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 03:10 PM

Of course she needs more oomph Nigel. You can never get enough oomph.
More coming your way katmeluv.

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:16 AM

Kat, how are things with you? Do you still need any of that extra 'oomph'? We've just got a fresh supply in with a little over to spare...yours for the taking.
                        With Love,
                                       Nigel & Ann.
                                       xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 06:30 AM

Still here....up on Life's Barricades...flying the flag for Health & Happiness,
                With Love,
                               Nigel & Ann.
                               xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Bobert
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 03:28 PM

"...doing better..." works just fine, kat...

But more "oomph" coming anyway and...

...200...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 02:59 PM

Hope you're pleased about losing the 13 pounds (or was it water loss?). May you both have a lovely time together!

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 12:34 PM

Ooomph here in abundance too!
                                                 With Love,
                                                                Nigel & Ann.
                                                                xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 02:25 AM

I'll second that!

Subject: RE: BS: Need some extra 'oomph' thoughts, please
From: Janie
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 10:59 PM

May it be a week of fun for you as well as for Morgan!