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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Latrobe on November 01, 2014, 02:20:24 PM
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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 ;) :salute
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.
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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 :old: :)
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Sorry to hear that Latrobe. I hope you get it figured out.
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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>
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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.
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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.
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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 :
(http://gadgetsin.com/uploads/2010/01/steampunk_fighter_pilot_mask_1.jpg)
........ Ze thunderbolt ... itz waitin to rip you appart.
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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. :salute
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(*stares)
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Latrobe, hope things improve <S>
If you fly Bish, be sure to say "howdy."
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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. :(
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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. :salute
:cheers:
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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.
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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 :
(http://gadgetsin.com/uploads/2010/01/steampunk_fighter_pilot_mask_1.jpg)
........ 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
:salute
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Come on back were all friends here :D
:salute flakhapy
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I'm sorry to hear about your problems dude depression is nothing good at all.
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Well I think you should come back.
At the time I didnt think it was that big a deal but as I get older and am at the end of my career I sometimes find myself thinking of all the terrible things Ive seen and even been forced to do. I guess the point Im making is they never really leave you and the best you can do is find a way to make peace with it. I hope you can find peace with yours. :salute
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Whether or not he likes it. Flying is something he loves. But shooting down the enemy is the greatest fun.
Personally latrobe, you have perfected a craft and upon becoming great at that, you do not enjoy the challenge any more.
My best advice for the community is to start fighting harder, then maybe Latrobe would actually enjoy himself again.
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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 :old: :)
The above but only in a manly way not like pipz.
The Yak9T is a better choice
Talking about your mental issues on here is probly a good place :)
Not sleeping is a bit poo as thats my favorite after AH,booze and beans on toast
Chicks are not on my favorites because i am awesome in getting chicks not like pipz and dont want to upset him again
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Latrobe,
My wife says I don't sleep enough because I play AH till late at night. Since you still not sleep enough even when not playing, then I guess returning to the game will not make a difference there...
You will be welcomed back, friend or foe - we need good opposition as much as we need good chess-piece men.
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Whether or not he likes it. Flying is something he loves. But shooting down the enemy is the greatest fun.
Personally latrobe, you have perfected a craft and upon becoming great at that, you do not enjoy the challenge any more.
My best advice for the community is to start fighting harder, then maybe Latrobe would actually enjoy himself again.
You mean steal more of his kills :old:
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Latrobe,
My wife says I don't sleep enough because I play AH till late at night. Since you still not sleep enough even when not playing, then I guess returning to the game will not make a difference there...
You will be welcomed back, friend or foe - we need good opposition as much as we need good chess-piece men.
I try not to play too late on nights I have to be at work the next day. If I play too late it keeps me up. I guess I get all pumped up on the game.
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Was good to see you in game last night.
Picking on weenies in the MA can be very therapeutic, you know...
:rock
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Yes
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I'm sorry hearing that Latrobe.
I wish better days ahead.
You're in my prayers.
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To ask if u should return can cause a depression on its own... after the great times there were and if you dont... :D
Enough of the nonsense, I ran into my own little nightmare 2 weeks ago and I can tell u IT SUCKS... Stopped flying that day and did not return yet.In a couple of weeks maybe...
Yet, I do believe trying to solve ur issues ( like me ) on ur own will deny you any progress.
Recognize ... Accept and deal with it.
Never listen to me anyways. :D :devil
Will look forward to our next encounter, will keep my eyes open for that pesky 109 after my return.
Anytime sir, anytime! :D
:salute and all the best!
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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 ;) :salute
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.
There is no reason to return.
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Playing this game won't do anything for your "motivational" or sleep problems except make it worse. You might get a ego boost and pep up your self esteem with all these guys patting you on the back telling you how great you are. But that don't mean squat in the real world. IMO if you want to fix your problems, turn off the damn video games and go out and do stuff. You can't fix reality in cyberspace no matter how much they tell you they "miss" you or how "great" and "loved" you are. Go out and get a job, find a woman, get some "real" friends and get your arse together by keeping yourself occupied with real meaningful endeavors.
I'm not going to blow smoke up your butt and tell you what you want to hear.... I'll give it to you straight Latrobe. You step back and look at how much time some of these guys play this game. Do you really think they got their watermelon together logging in for 8, 10, or 12 hours a day...every day!? They'd be the LAST ones I'd ask for advice on anything..... other then this game. Good luck to ya. :cheers:
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Enough with the Armchair Physiatrists.
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Enough with the Armchair Physiatrists.
Oh heck glzspd, did I offend you or touch a nerve with my post? I'm so sorry. Lay back on the sofa and tell me how you feel about your mother. Maybe I can help
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Remind us why you left?
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Lat, if ye don't return to the CJ's for a stint, you WILL be set to a thousand lashes with the wet noodle! :furious
:D
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Playing this game won't do anything for your "motivational" or sleep problems except make it worse. You might get a ego boost and pep up your self esteem with all these guys patting you on the back telling you how great you are. But that don't mean squat in the real world. IMO if you want to fix your problems, turn off the damn video games and go out and do stuff. You can't fix reality in cyberspace no matter how much they tell you they "miss" you or how "great" and "loved" you are. Go out and get a job, find a woman, get some "real" friends and get your arse together by keeping yourself occupied with real meaningful endeavors.
What makes you think he has No Job, No Friends and no Significant other? I'm sure Latrobe can work through his issues with out our "advice"
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Latrobe come hang out with us :)
My GF wants to set you up with someone she knows
(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r561/folanjohnp1/pic-dump-592-14_zpseaa2bb1c.jpg)
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:lol
Latrobe come hang out with us :)
My GF wants to set you up with someone she knows
(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r561/folanjohnp1/pic-dump-592-14_zpseaa2bb1c.jpg)
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Here's some bait to make you come back, Latrobe.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/DropkickYankees/Aces%20High/YellowSeven2_zps46df5c6f.png~original) (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/DropkickYankees/media/Aces%20High/YellowSeven2_zps46df5c6f.png.html)
:cheers: :salute
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I object to the use of my likeness in this thread....I have until now not commented at all on this topic!!
:rofl
Come back....or don't. It won't make you be or feel better, but it can be fun at times.
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Here's some bait to make you come back, Latrobe.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/DropkickYankees/Aces%20High/YellowSeven2_zps46df5c6f.png~original) (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/DropkickYankees/media/Aces%20High/YellowSeven2_zps46df5c6f.png.html)
:cheers: :salute
Is that a skin for the G2 or F4? Either way... :O :O :O :O :x
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Nice fighting against you and catching up on your return earlier.
You're still a great stick, but more importantly still well mannered, articulate and as humble as you've always been.
Whatever tunnel you're going through, I hope it the journey has as fewer bumps as necessary..
Keep well.
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Here's some bait to make you come back, Latrobe.
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/DropkickYankees/Aces%20High/YellowSeven2_zps46df5c6f.png~original) (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/DropkickYankees/media/Aces%20High/YellowSeven2_zps46df5c6f.png.html)
:cheers: :salute
'Trobe is already back *___*
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The best cure for any ills is the company of great squaddies. :aok
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The best cure for any ills is the company of great squaddies. :aok
Werd.
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Welcome back Lathrobe. It was good seeing you up last night. :salute
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Glad your back Bathrobe.
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Welcome back Latrobe, If Im not mistaken you did some pretty impressive flying with the P40E in MA Saturday night <S>
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The best cure for you would be toto come back. It will feed your brain. I'm sorry you are going through this time in your life. It seems you have very good reasons to come back sir. look forward to keeping my eye out for you.
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Playing this game won't do anything for your "motivational" or sleep problems except make it worse. You might get a ego boost and pep up your self esteem with all these guys patting you on the back telling you how great you are. But that don't mean squat in the real world. IMO if you want to fix your problems, turn off the damn video games and go out and do stuff. You can't fix reality in cyberspace no matter how much they tell you they "miss" you or how "great" and "loved" you are. Go out and get a job, find a woman, get some "real" friends and get your arse together by keeping yourself occupied with real meaningful endeavors.
I'm not going to blow smoke up your butt and tell you what you want to hear.... I'll give it to you straight Latrobe. You step back and look at how much time some of these guys play this game. Do you really think they got their watermelon together logging in for 8, 10, or 12 hours a day...every day!? They'd be the LAST ones I'd ask for advice on anything..... other then this game. Good luck to ya. :cheers:
well for those that did play for 8 to 12 hours each session, it's good advice ( I did this :uhoh) :aok
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How do we know weather or not he has a job, girl and friends. He may have more than most. As for doing something "meaningful" he may have won the Nobel piece prize for all we know. I enjoy seeing him in the game and hope he gets better.
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Yes you should come back. But I think you already have. I went on one of your goon missions last night. I am actually watching you talk people into an i-16 swarm. I love it. May I extend to you a heart felt welcome back. :salute
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Joined mission and got shot down. Yeah, I am not very good at this. :joystick: Anyways, I am glad you seem to be in a better spot than what you originally posted. You make this all the more fun.
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We need more dedicated i16 pilots. Maybe another day we'll get 20+ on board, then we can really have some fun :devil
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We need more dedicated i16 pilots. Maybe another day we'll get 20+ on board, then we can really have some fun :devil
A detached I-16 club - a squad away from their squad :old:
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I completely agree. :pray
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We need more dedicated i16 pilots. Maybe another day we'll get 20+ on board, then we can really have some fun :devil
Need more Storch mishuns :aok
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We need more dedicated i16 pilots. Maybe another day we'll get 20+ on board, then we can really have some fun :devil
More Stuka raids!
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More Stuka raids!
Zach, you have to come back and fly for your opinion to be considered.... :x
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
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We need more dedicated i16 pilots. Maybe another day we'll get 20+ on board, then we can really have some fun :devil
What country you flying these I-16 missions out of. Love to join..
By the way great to see you again. Welcome to the family