Should I return?

[Latrobe]

So I've been thinking about coming back since I do miss this game and it's community a lot (even if I don't get heart racing, adrenaline pumping fights all the time   ). I miss my 109, I miss the purse fights on 200 and all the other stupid banter, I miss busting up hordes in a 262, and I miss you guys. So, as soon as I can get an account opened up, I'll be coming back little by little  

For anyone who's been wondering where I've been these past few months or what I've been doing in my spare time, it's unfortunately not good news . I'll give you the shortened version so as to not bore you with the longer story. I've been going to see a doctor for several mental issues. Mostly my complete lack of memory, concentration and motivational problems, major depression, and continuous nightmares that are preventing me from getting any sleep at all. I've got some meds now to at least help me sleep, but I need to go to a neurologist for some scans to either determine or rule out what I may or may not have. So far the doctors have only been able to speculate based on my symptoms. They say it could be ADD, could be PTSD, they don't know for certain without some tests to see what's going on in my little brain. So I'll be a little busy the next few months going to doctors to try and stop these nightmares and maybe cure my depression.

[pipz]

Come back Latrobe we miss you. Sorry to hear you are having such difficulties. Maybe being around your AH friends will help a little. Take care of yourself and get well.

Yes its true....
I love you   

[FLS]

Sorry to hear that Latrobe. I hope you get it figured out.

[hcrana]

Depression sucks.  If only there were something to see like blood or a broken limb; maybe people would take it more seriously.  Good luck, mate.  <S>

[Randy1]

Jump back in any time you can.  Try GVs for a change of pace or bombers.

Have you had a good blood workup?  Things like low Thyroid can mess you up in a number of ways.

Do you have a good exercise program going? Can be anything from walking a couple of miles to running.  No gym needed.

[glzsqd]

I'll let you back if you let us see those ankles again



But in all seriousness I hope everything works out for you, been down a similar slopes myself.
If it means anything, you seem  be a genuinely good person.

<S> hope you drag your sorry butt back here.

[SFRT - Frenchy]

Who cares if you are a nutcase, PM me with your info and I'll buy you 6 months of Aces High.

LATYDOOOOO

I'll even lend you my flying helmet :



........ Ze thunderbolt ... itz waitin to rip you appart.

[MajWoody]

You are the last person in this game that I would suspect was dealing with depression. You always seem like the voice of reason. G.L. and I hope you are ship shape soon.   

[MrKrabs]

(*stares)

[Hap]

Latrobe, hope things improve <S>

If you fly Bish, be sure to say "howdy."

[projoe]

Ouch...sry to hear Latrobe...go get that brain scanned (ct,mri)...my crazyness has turned into a brain tumor thats got to come out nov 6th...doc says no worries on surgery...but recovery time is brutal...3 ta 6months.

[Latrobe]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I might be on late tonight if I can.

Sorry to hear that projoe. At least all will end well. 

 

[Brooke]

1.  Yes, you should come back.

2.  Jeez -- I'm sorry to hear about all of that and very much hope that it all gets worked out.

[mthrockmor]

Who cares if you are a nutcase, PM me with your info and I'll buy you 6 months of Aces High.

LATYDOOOOO

I'll even lend you my flying helmet :
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........ Ze thunderbolt ... itz waitin to rip you appart.

Is that your flying helmet or what your wife makes you wear late at night.

In any case, I'm not a doctor though one thing that may or may not be missing from your life is exercise. It is natures way of restoring certain hormones that help with attitude and mental health. A good 30 minute walk works wonders.

Also, talking out loud. It sounds crazy but mental health issues engage communication in some ways. Talk your stresses out loud. Go for a long drive and scream like a maniac, or give long words of wisdom. Talk as if the person or group were right there listening to you. Talk as if you were standing in front of Congress or receiving an Oscar. It is healthy to communicate and most people do not get enough of it. Instead, the may pay money to sit on someones couch and get peppered with odd questions. We've all heard about 'getting it out of our system' well this is a major way of doing this. You may never have a chance to stare that certain somebody in the eyes and tell them what you really think. Yet your mind knows little difference between that person actually sitting there, or not...so long as you convey the words. Now, if you want apology, obviously won't work. Don't bottle it up, get it out and long drives...

Just a thought. I hope you get it sorted out, though cutting circles in a Bf-109F will most certainly help.

boo
 

[matt]

Come on back were all friends here 

                                           
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