The "R U OK ?" Thread

[CrittaMagic69]

The bold part. Ive had the same experience.

I smoke marijuana occasionally.
As soon as that was discovered this quack who looked like an alcoholic who is against those dopey druggies concluded thats what it was from.

I told him half the neighbourhood smoke the same stuff, shouldn't we all be here sharing buckets and sick bags?

He yelled at me and said its from smoking weed thats that, end of story.

I could see he is one of those wog skip pissheads who looks down on pot smokers.

All good drinkers you can do that.
Just don't call me druggie because I'll say it back to you!

Anxiety, probably.

 

[Memberberries]

Anxiety, probably.

Lol every doctor who did their years of medical school may as well burn their diploma?

All Sancho here been stuffing his face with nachos at the diner thinks hes a quack now

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Lol every doctor who did their years of medical school may as well burn their diploma?

All Sancho here been stuffing his face with nachos at the diner thinks hes a quack now

Well yes, i've been seeing a gastroenterologist for years and anxiety is defenitely a trigger for these type of episodes when no major issue can be found. Anxiety releases cortisol and that leads to excessive amounts of acid that can damage the lining surrounding the esophagus and that can lead to severe cramping and other serious medical issues.

Obviously not every case is the same but this is a fairly likely scenario these days.

 

[Weak Gutted Dog]

Well yes, i've been seeing a gastroenterologist for years and anxiety is defenitely a trigger for these type of episodes when no major issue can be found. Anxiety releases cortisol and that leads to excessive amounts of acid that can damage the lining surrounding the esophagus and that can lead to severe cramping and other serious medical issues.

Obviously not every case is the same but this is a fairly likely scenario these days.

Agree with you 100%.
If tests uncover nothing panic induced anxiety.
The mind is powerful and anxiety is a bitch.

Especially if you are incapable of being vulnerable- then you will never figure it out!

 

[Howard Moon]

The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the seat of the unconscious. It is like a dark, locked cellar whose hidden contents we have only a vague idea about. Perhaps there are precious stones, or perhaps poisonous scorpions or snakes. When a snake is sleeping, therefore in an unconscious state, it appears to be peaceful and harmless, but in a wakeful state it can be extremely menacing and dangerous. (…) One question that is often raised is whether it would be better to allow the unconscious to remain buried rather than to stir it up. The answer is that we can only attain freedom when everything that we have carried with us since the beginning of our existence is brought up into the light. Further spiritual development is only possible when everything we have amassed has been processed and purified, and all obstacles from the past removed; it is only when our vision is clear that we are able to recognise the path that will lead us towards realisation.

Source: Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda (2012). The Hidden Power in Humans – Chakras and Kundalini. International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Agree with you 100%.
If tests uncover nothing panic induced anxiety.
The mind is powerful and anxiety is a bitch.

Especially if you are incapable of being vulnerable- then you will never figure it out!

I went through a whole bunch of testing years ago and in the end a lot of it was anxiety induced, the amount of testing and lack of definitive answer only made the anxiety worse.

It is pretty messed up how something mental can have a major physical impact on the body, like you said so many people will go though life without even figuring it out.

 

[Memberberries]

Well yes, i've been seeing a gastroenterologist for years and anxiety is defenitely a trigger for these type of episodes when no major issue can be found. Anxiety releases cortisol and that leads to excessive amounts of acid that can damage the lining surrounding the esophagus and that can lead to severe cramping and other serious medical issues.

Obviously not every case is the same but this is a fairly likely scenario these days.

I nearly died twice from my episodes.
I even sincerely reached out to God with my last ounce of energy, begging to be finished off.

But no,I made a miraculous recovery!
Maybe I have a greater purpose to troll online for a few more years still?

 

[Weak Gutted Dog]

I went through a whole bunch of testing years ago and in the end a lot of it was anxiety induced, the amount of testing and lack of definitive answer only made the anxiety worse.

It is pretty messed up how something mental can have a major physical impact on the body, like you said so many people will go though life without even figuring it out.

The worse part for me was that actually fear of the anxiety coming on was such a strong force. Fear of the attacks made me stay in a bad toxic relationship - but at the time it was better than facing the unknown.

I look back and lament my lack of courage and vulnerability.
It was a different era but I was a victim.

Not anymore though!!!

Ironically- I am literally reading a book titled “Feel the Fear and do it anyway”

Sounds cheesy but I take little relevant pieces from all those type books and I have never felt better.
I am a warrior now!

 

[Sandra's Bollocks]

The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the seat of the unconscious. It is like a dark, locked cellar whose hidden contents we have only a vague idea about. Perhaps there are precious stones, or perhaps poisonous scorpions or snakes. When a snake is sleeping, therefore in an unconscious state, it appears to be peaceful and harmless, but in a wakeful state it can be extremely menacing and dangerous. (…) One question that is often raised is whether it would be better to allow the unconscious to remain buried rather than to stir it up. The answer is that we can only attain freedom when everything that we have carried with us since the beginning of our existence is brought up into the light. Further spiritual development is only possible when everything we have amassed has been processed and purified, and all obstacles from the past removed; it is only when our vision is clear that we are able to recognise the path that will lead us towards realisation.

Source: Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda (2012). The Hidden Power in Humans – Chakras and Kundalini. International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship.

If you hadn't included the source, I would've sworn this was written by Alan Watts.

 

[Howard Moon]

If you hadn't included the source, I would've sworn this was written by Alan Watts.

I can definitely see that! I used to consume a bit of Alan Watts content when I was really struggling

 

[CroydonDog]

I must admit I don't look at this thread very often, and in many ways, it is good to see people being supporting of each other. As someone who has suffered two bad bouts of depression, once when my first marriage collapsed and the second when I moved to a new city and everything fell apart at the same time and I had few friends in the place i'd moved to, I think I know what others are going through, at least in part.

Holding my dead daughter, and never being able to look into her eyes (stillbirth, 38 weeks) and, and at the other end and at the same time, seeing a parent slowly dying of cancer (and try to support my mum, soon to be widowed, emotionally) has helped reinforce some things. Firstly, the importance of caring family/partner. I have the most supportive, caring wife in the world, who has believed in me, since the day our eyes first met. Many don't get to have that, and I am grateful for what i have. The second, perhaps with a bit of connection with the first is, you never know what someone else has been through - the whole walk a mile in their shoes thing. I think its made me a more tolerant and compassionate person overall, although there is always room for improvement.

This thread has so many people sharing their emotions and people encouraging others to do the same, but weirdly, if you venture into other threads, the dialogue is the complete opposite, and people who are all about sharing their vulnerabilities here, will then turn around and spend their time insulting others who have a different view for some reason..... the question I have today is, why the Jekyll and Hyde act?

After a couple of weeks off the site, it's only really because i'm home alone for a couple of weeks (fun fo a few days, but now I terribly miss my wife, son and dog), and its raining a lot this week, that i've found myself drifting back to have a look in, but TBH, I think i'm better off getting drunk and watching some mindless TV. Peace to all.

 

[Memberberries]

I can definitely see that! I used to consume a bit of Alan Watts content when I was really struggling

Alan Watts was great.
Alan Watt is great too, but would be too much for most people.

He covers a lot on conspiracy theories and likes to trawl deep through the rabbit hole!

 

[Mr 95%]

I must admit I don't look at this thread very often, and in many ways, it is good to see people being supporting of each other. As someone who has suffered two bad bouts of depression, once when my first marriage collapsed and the second when i loved to a new city and everything fell apart at the same time and I had few friends in the place i'd moved to, I think I know what others are going through, at least in part.

Holding my dead daughter, and never being able to look into her eyes (stillbirth, 38 weeks) and, and at the other end and at the same time, seeing a parent slowly dying of cancer (and try to support my mum, soon to be widowed, emotionally) has helped reinforce some things. Firstly, the importance of caring family/partner. I have the most supportive, caring wife in the world, who has believed in me, since the day our eyes first met. Many don't get to have that, and I am grateful for what i have. The second, perhaps with a bit of connection with the first is, you never know what someone else has been through - the whole walk a mile in their shows thing. I think its made me more tolerant and compassionate person overall, although there is always room for improvement.

This thread has so many people sharing their emotions and people encouraging others t do the same, but weirdly, if you venture into other threads, the dialogue is the complete opposite, and people who are all about sharing their vulnerabilities here, will then turn around and spend their time insulting others who have a different view for some reason..... the question I have today is, why the Jekyll and Hyde act?

After a couple of weeks off the site, it's only really because i'm home alone for a couple of weeks (fun fo a few days, but now I terribly miss my wife, son and dog), and its raining a lot this week, that i've found myself drifting back to have a look in, but TBH, I think i'm better off getting drunk and watching some mindless TV. Pease to all.

I’m not sure how to take this.. All i can say is it reflects the complexity of the human condition..it cannot be nailed down ..or compartmentalised..which tend to happen on forums with such specific topics.. It is what it is..and sure we may have some widely different views on things but deep down..and this thread illustrates it..most people genuinely care, and try to offer help..whether that is lending an ear to listen..or reflecting on their own experience in an effort for those suffering not to feel so alone.. Now don’t take my word for it..this thread is littered with thank yous for the support given..

I have found this is the Kennel..one minute it takes..the next it gives..however when it truly counts the majority of Kennelers will help the best they can..

 

[Howard Moon]

Alan Watts was great.
Alan Watt is great too, but would be too much for most people.

He covers a lot on conspiracy theories and likes to trawl deep through the rabbit hole!

I think if we got rid of the pills (bar extreme cases) and set up group sessions of Alan Watts videos we would see better progress

I vaguely remember coming across some Alan Watt's work.. back when I was heavily into conspiracy stuff

 

[Memberberries]

I think if we got rid of the pills (bar extreme cases) and set up group sessions of Alan Watts videos we would see better progress

I vaguely remember coming across some Alan Watt's work.. back when I was heavily into conspiracy stuff

He is nobodies fool that man.
He's a Scotsman who doesn't appear to be a bad drunk?
Which gives him an edge

 

[south of heaven]

A year off the ciggies well kind of ,CEPT 2 weeks in Japan (couldn't help myself at $4 a packet) none on Australian soil for 12months.

 

[Mr 95%]

A year off the ciggies well kind of ,CEPT 2 weeks in Japan (couldn't help myself at $4 a packet) none on Australian soil for 12months.

Congratulations Southy my man!!

 

[UNO]

A year off the ciggies well kind of ,CEPT 2 weeks in Japan (couldn't help myself at $4 a packet) none on Australian soil for 12months.

amazing stuff mate!

 

[Ecca]

A year off the ciggies well kind of ,CEPT 2 weeks in Japan (couldn't help myself at $4 a packet) none on Australian soil for 12months.

This makes me so happy to hear brother!

 

[MatstaDogg]

A year off the ciggies well kind of ,CEPT 2 weeks in Japan (couldn't help myself at $4 a packet) none on Australian soil for 12months.

Great job there Southy, I'm coming up to 5 months without ciggies. Haven't looked back once since doing it.