Mental Health?

[LoneCowboy]

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Oh this response is a classic.

My DH is worried about me too. I've waited 2 years to get my chickens and now I'm going hog wild.

I believe that our yards should be used to produce as much of our own food as possible so I'm doing that. I sell the chickens, I'll sell the eggs, and I'll sell the meat next spring. It's got to pay for itself at some point... Right?

 

[jeaucamom]

We are an amazing group of women, moms and people

What fascinating, and life-giving stories we all have....

 

[homecatmom]

It's one of those days..

I am going out in the yard and make a stairway for the girls, rake their run and talk to them. By the time I finish, the tears will be gone and they will be happy (due to snacks) and I will feel that all is well in my world again. What would I do if I didn't have chickens?
Cathy

 

[hsm5grls]

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hsm5grls, I will deliver them for you if you can find them. She is only a few hours from me and I wouldn't mind at all. I am also a nurse with a back problem, sounds like we would have a lot to talk about and I would love to play Santa. Let me know, Suz

A few hours is quit far. But I appreciate it. I was thinking of getting her two started pullets or maybe some hens. Something that is beyond the baby care faze and giving little gifts in the morning. That way she will be excited about getting up in the morning and looking for eggs. She always used to call and tell me how many eggs she had in the morning. I am truly worried about her dhe just seems to have given up. If you hear of any hens that need homes in that area I would appreciate a heads up though. Thakk you.

 

[seminolewind]

Dawn, thanks for the insight from the parent's perspective. I see that my co-workers and I are being supportive. I would like to share your post with my co-workers . As in any job, we're mostly addressed only when someone's not happy.
I'm glad you were supported, and it sounds like your son had really good care. That's real big major surgery for a little guy.

 

[SpottedCrow]

It takes a special person to be a nurse, let alone take care of the teeniest babies that may not survive.

I work with animals at my store and when I have ones that get sick or die I feel it like they're my own...it's similar.

It goes with the old saw"If momma ain't happy, ain't noone happy".

 

[seminolewind]

kstaven, so true, actually I knew my gma in Germany had chickens to feed her family during the war. My Gma here had chickens for eggs, and called me Mrs.Buff Offington. I still have a scar from one of the hens I went to pet. What I didn't know was when my dad was a kid, his father raised hundreds of chickens for meat. But my father suprised me the most, I am in my 40's, and never knew that my dad had a calf, ducks, geese , chickens, a goat, as pets! I never knew!
Lone Cowboy, good for you! Did you get chickens yet? After I had ordered my chicks, I said to my DH, "you like fresh eggs, don'tcha?" A few weeks later, at dinner at my parents, I said to him, "You like fresh milk, don'tcha?" That one was a joke, I had to see his face. Karen

 

[seminolewind]

Spotted Crow, yes it is similar, they have their lives in your hands. I was going to be a veterinarian , than realized I don't think I could handle it, so I became a nurse. Not like nursing was my 2nd choice, I can't deal with animals suffering.

 

[LisaJean]

I actually am mentally ill, and have been off work for it since 9/7. I have Unipolar Disorder, aka Major Depression. I've had it for most of my life, but just dealt with it until last month, when I had a breakdown.

Anyway, I learned about chickens in my therapy group, of all places. I had not realized that they were legal where I lived. And so I decided that I would get a small flock.

My mother is desperately worried about me, feeling that I will become overwhelmed. One of the symptoms of my disorder is fatigue and inability to focus on anything. So my house had really gone to the dogs. Mom's just worried that I'll get to that point again.

I explained that getting the chickens is going to help me, not hurt me. But she will need to see for herself, I guess.

 

[rooster-red]

Crazy: It is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as a deranged state of the mind or lack of understanding.
We all understand, therefore we are not crazy.

Your Daughter lacks understanding ... What does that sugguest to you?