May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 2

[pahrumpgirl]

V and Deb - it has taken me a looooooooooooong time to be able to get to where I am today. I've been dealing w/ depression (like Carol) since I was 12yo, and have had a really bad year w/ that this year (worst year to date). Drs have been playing w/ different meds since March, and it appears I'm FINALLY on something that is working. It was so bad earlier this year that even the parks and scrapbooking didn't hold any joy for me and I couldn't do either one (I'm still struggling w/ the scrapbooking).

Until about 2-3 weeks ago everything was just too overwhelming...I'd have thoughts of what I wanted to do, but couldn't get any of it done. GP gave me a hard time (sort of) cuz I have the stationary bike in my living room facing the tv and yet I couldn't get on it....he did say that it's like a catch 22 as exercise would help the depression, but the depression wouldn't let me get on the bike.

I'm just glad that I'm able to tackle little things now....and if it wasn't for Will I can tell you the furniture would have stayed where it was!

Monica, this all sounds sooooo familiar. I have dealt with depression most of my life but nobody ever put a name to it, even the therapists I saw (so many years ago they probably didn't think it was an illness). Any way I had a lot of close deaths to deal with in the last several years and just kept plugging along. Last March I started having Panic Attacks for the first time and knew that it was time to do something.

Now I am seeing a therapist and trying to find the right dosage of meds. Like you, my favorite thing in the world, going to WDW didn't hold a lot of interest for me and we went twice in September.

I am also finding it difficult to do the little things but am getting better too and making myself do them. I find that when I do I end up feeling better.

Glad to know that there are others out there who understand what this is all about. Sometimes you feel kind of alone and foolish for feeling the way you do.

Any way, sorry about the downer but it is nice to be able to talk about it.

Carol

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, day 16 You are doing great!

Thanks Kathe!!!

 

[gydell]

I've been sucked into another Lifetime Movie.

American Idol at 8est.

 

[HollyTyler]

Oh Holly...where are you?! We are talking about singing again after a few drinks Wasn't it us talking about scaring everyone away while singing at the bar?!

Yes, I do believe I recall that conversation!

 

[lillygator]

American Idol at 8est.

I know. I hope this is over soon.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Monica, this all sounds sooooo familiar. I have dealt with depression most of my life but nobody ever put a name to it, even the therapists I saw (so many years ago they probably didn't think it was an illness). Any way I had a lot of close deaths to deal with in the last several years and just kept plugging along. Last March I started having Panic Attacks for the first time and knew that it was time to do something.

Now I am seeing a therapist and trying to find the right dosage of meds. Like you, my favorite thing in the world, going to WDW didn't hold a lot of interest for me and we went twice in September.

I am also finding it difficult to do the little things but am getting better too and making myself do them. I find that when I do I end up feeling better.

Glad to know that there are others out there who understand what this is all about. Sometimes you feel kind of alone and foolish for feeling the way you do.

Any way, sorry about the downer but it is nice to be able to talk about it.

Carol

Carol and Monica....I don't see it as a downer......I see it as someplace where you can come and spill your beans and we're hear for you ready to lend an ear and a hug. That's very positive for both of you. We understand illness and how hard it is to fight the fight. We encourage you to continue talking about it to us who care about you and are very concerned about your health and happiness. It's not your fault, just like it's not Tyler's fault with his illness. It can get better and it will in time.....be patient and don't give up!

Lots and lots of hugs and pixie dust. We're family and we're here for each other in the best of times and the worst of times.

 

[HollyTyler]

My family and I will be going on the repo w/ all of you this May. I'm so excited....We actually were on the 1st Westbound repo in 05 so I know this one is going to be alot of fun. My family consists of myself(30)DH Todd (32) DS Jacob(8 B-day on 5/15) and DD Alyssa(5). Do you guys have any group excursions planned?

-Serena

WELCOME! I'm traveling with my 5-yr old son Tyler. I'll bet you and your family are so excited to be doing the same repo again, especially since you know first hand all the great times ahead of us! There are a few others in this group who did the 1st WB repo in '05 too, so maybe you all have met.

 

[ibouncetoo]

hi! my wife is making me say something - so "hello". I honestly don't know what to say on these things. So I look forward to meeting you all as I feel like I know you all like my own family because of my wife's non-stop reading and updating me.

Take care - I'm not sure if or when I'll write again.

paul

LOOK EVERYBODY...it's PAUL! Hi Paul! How 'ya doing, Paul?
Nice to hear from you, Paul.

....did you ever notice if you keep typing and reading the name 'Paul' it looks really funny? Like you want to start saying Paw Uhl......OK, I've had a really hard day today...back to catching up...

Really, thanks for stopping in, Paul.

 

[lillygator]

I'm searching for a new hat. One that isn't FELT!

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

In PV:

Las Caletas Hideaway $268

That's the one we have decided to do. But other than what it says on the disney website I have no knowledge of it whatsoever. It just looked the best for me and my family.

 

[lillygator]

LOOK EVERYBODY...it's PAUL! Hi Paul! How 'ya doing, Paul?
Nice to hear from you, Paul.

....did you ever notice if you keep typing and reading the name 'Paul' it looks really funny? Like you want to start saying Paw Uhl......OK, I've had a really hard day today...back to catching up...

Really, thanks for stopping in, Paul.

 

[lillygator]

That's the one we have decided to do. But other than what it says on the disney website I have no knowledge of it whatsoever. It just looked the best for me and my family.

this looks great!

Ok, Jodi Picoult fans,
who's read The Pact - did you like the ending?

 

[HollyTyler]

OH my....I was only able to get through 7 pages in an hour because of how slow my computer is! It takes so long to load each page, I've been playing solitaire while waiting for each page. It acts like it's on dial-up!

Library closes in a couple minutes, so I have to go pick out a book to read on my lunch hour at work. Then I'll probably hit Wendy's for dinner since they have wireless internet! Making the rounds around town!

Jan: I'm searching for your e-mail. It probably went into my bulk folder since I don't have you in my address book and there are over 400 e-mails in that folder. Might just PM you my address instead next time I'm able to log on somewhere.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Don't worry you are losing 5 pounds of tar from your lungs!!!!! Start by walking and lifting some weights while you are working around the house, your body will transform in small amounts.


I'll give it my best attempt and will get there eventually! Thanks!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Thanks, Jackie!! DD and I felt very good about bringing others to "the cult" (aka our addiction!!)

I'll do Hagrid for you on the ship!! Or whatever you would like... DD and I did all of the books together with ALL of the voices. My Voldemort makes her squeemish (sp?). As well as when I do Harry speaking Parsel tongue!

Karen

I look forward to hearing them.

OK...I broke down and did the right click thingie too!

 

[ibouncetoo]

I Want to go on your business trips!!!! I was thinking of you when I was at the PGA tournament in Maui and the press was all zipping around on their carts...and then I thought of your photo with Donny. I want your job!! Lisa

Oh, trust me...the few fun stories I have cover 28 years...lots and lots of boring same-old, same-old in there.

Usually once I year I go to LA to meet with the salesforce we have over there, so I can pretty much pick when I go...and I usually work in a DCL visit.

 

[fourmcds]

this looks great!

Ok, Jodi Picoult fans,
who's read The Pact - did you like the ending?

Reading Mercy right now, haven't read that one...is it worth reading? I think Nineteen seconds was my favorite of hers so far.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Hi, I have been with you guys since the start. I try to keep up, but have only read about a third of what has been written. I'm not much for posting, its hard to know what to say. Deb's (EllaEnchanted) PM requesting information had peeked my interest in what the group might be saying, so I have been checking out the thread more often and I must say that thread has become a lot more user friendly with more information being brought out. I don't know if it because we are getting close to the 90 day mark or what. I do appreciate the information that is being passed around, since even though we have been on the Magic before, we have never been to California and Disneyland. We are truly going to enjoy this trip.

Jump in whenever you can, Bob. And be sure and ask any questions you may have. We have quite a few Disneyland 'experts' here to help.

 

[lillygator]

wow - it was a true story. This girls husband was a rapist, he ended up being sentenced to 99 years.

 

[lillygator]

Reading Mercy right now, haven't read that one...is it worth reading? I think Nineteen seconds was my favorite of hers so far.

I think Nineteen minutes has one of the attorney's from the Perfect Match in it. I liked it but the ending left me with so many questions. I also finished Perfect Match....