MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

I'd also like to share something else here, I hope MJ doesn't mind.

For the last 18 months, I have been battling depression and had to double the dosage of my meds as my usual dose wasn't working. Covid has messed wtih my head and one of the things I've been doing is comfort-eating. Add to this mobility issues with a sore foot and twisted ankle, well, I felt myself sliding downhill. Luckily with my mobility getting better, I've been feeling more motivated to start moving again. Today as I went for my customary 20-minute walk after lunch, listening to a podcast where an Australian TV personality was very frank about the mental health issues he has faced and pondering the deaths that have affected my life recently, I realised that today was a good day because I had the ability to experience good things. I also have the ability to experience future good things and that gives me something to look forward to and work towards. I need to hang onto these little things to help me get through the overwhelming stuff.

I'll get off my platform now and give MJ's thread back to her.

 

[BY Bob]

Looks like Mary's on the brood train.

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Perhaps the pecking was a prelude?

 

[BY Bob]

MJ, have you seen this?
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/tech...we-did/ar-AAOWGgt?ocid=mailsignout&li=AAgfLCP
I thought you might enjoy it.

That is very cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[BY Bob]

Non Stop (the man in the video above) and Poppin John are arguably the best in their styles.
What I find incredible is the pair of them perform on the street. The reaction, or rather lack of it by the passers by says something about our society.
How could you not stop and watch?

Im not trying to justify it but this might explain it. Perhaps they have already seen him 20 times and he is now just part of the background of their walk.

 

[BY Bob]

Good evening MJ and everyone


I'm still trying to think of something I can do

Could you swim?

 

[BY Bob]

Depression seems to be getting more and more common or perhaps it is becoming more recognisable.

I too am on antidepressants Lozzy and had to increase my dosage recently. When I was at the hospital in August waiting for my knee to be seen to I couldn’t help overhearing what was being said in the beds around me. At least 3 other women, when asked what medication they were on, listed antidepressants as one.

It’s good it is being acknowledged and treated rather than being told to “have a Bex and a good lie down”.
(now I’m showing my age)

Where Mrs BY Bob works she estimates that 70% of the people coming through seem to be on antidepressants. You are not alone.

Let me just say ACM you are so funny and cheerful here that I would have never guessed.

 

[BY Bob]

She says she's perfectly fine and will I puhleeeease stop fussing.

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Such a sweetheart.

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening MJ and everyone

The best exercise for recovering from injuries is non load bearing I think.
Is there a local swimming pool you can get to easily Grammy? My physio had me walking up and down the length of the pool to strengthen my knee. Hydrotherapy using a pool noodle for resistance could help with the upper body.

I understand that it’s very hard when everything is painful and you’re afraid of injuring yourself again. Finding the time is a challenge too.

The only pool I know about is in town, 30 minutes away and it's outside so closed for the season. I'm not a great swimmer either

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Where Mrs BY Bob works she estimates that 70% of the people coming through seem to be on antidepressants. You are not alone.

Let me just say ACM you are so funny and cheerful here that I would have never guessed.

The pills must be working then!
But seriously, when things became overwhelming I used to crawl under the bed. I didn't realize that this wasn't normal behaviour.

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks