Howdy, partners I appreciate the concern, I really do, but let me tell you I'm still hanging in there. Admittedly the diabetes, OCD and depressions got the better of me for a while, and I ended up withdrawing to a dark place; however, the love of my good wife and children pulled me through, and slowly I'm regaining strength. Sadly, my output has dwindled to the bare minimum, but I feel confident the shoots of recovery will take hold in the comings days and weeks. Jip - I shall get a PM to you ASAP, and let me tell you how pleased I am to hear your book's sequel is taking shape. And after taking the odd glance at GC, it is clear to see the forum is missing me; I shall put this right in the near future. Best regards to you all, PEA
Glad to hear your feeling better. I recommend John Cleese's book on living with depression (it can be bought on Amazon) very funny,very user friendly and very helpful.
Thank you for the kind sentiments, guys; they really do mean a lot to me. For the last thirty years I have struggled with the 'black dog', obsessions, ruminations and self-harming tendencies, yet the last year has been excessive in comparison. But surely this is the norm for most Charlton supporters?
I think Chelts is getting the best of Nick there PEA Nick is thinking that everybody is into horses these days Glad you are feeling better PEA, I have had experience with depression mate...... if you are ever in a bad place then talk to somebody rather than making decisions on your own because your own decisions will be wrong..... I guarantee it
Cheers, AllHell. I'm very lucky that I have a great network to turn to. Royston once said he imagines I sound like Trigger from Only Fools, but I'm struggling to understand why. Can't stand horse racing: it's barbaric.
Ponders (or Ponder I suppose now), good to see you back, and on the road to recovery.There just comes a point where you look back over recent Charlton history, and the next thing you knowm you're lying on the floor with the lights out, listening to Joy División and sticking needles in a small doll with the words 'gliksten' written in very small letters. Seriously, these pages are less for your absence. When you are ready to rock, tell us your views.
Cheers, FHB. The op is pretty straightforward, but the long-term effects can be a bit of a git. Still, that's what twenty years of decadence can do to a man, and I only have myself to blame.