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Originally Posted by waves
hi 
that's great that you made it to the center and got signed up for the party. did you stay for lunch too, or just go to sign up?
i wonder if any of those guys has major depressive disorder or bipolar, or whether it is just a senior thing. many elderly folk are affected by depression even if they don't have such a dx. especially those who are alone, or who have lost many friends and relatives already. ECT scares me, especially for someone elderly... but if he has had it before and it helps... that is so personal. i don't think i could do it.
yes, suicidal ideation is very tricky isn't it. twisted logic can enter the picture. are you having actual ideation lately? i am glad you have faith. that gives you a positive edge. and remember that others would feel your loss tremendously ... you touch many lives more deeply than you probably even realize... from your cleaning lady to the people at the senior center to all of us here at the forum, and i haven't even added your friends, neighbors and your sister.
btw have you done any more english with your cleaning lady?
good job scooting out today for that ticket. 
love you.
~ waves ~ |
i went home and came back for lunch. one of the people might have major depressive disorder. another one at the table also had electric shock treatment but she is fine now. i think she is also in her eighties. Both said it really helped them. Mike isn't eager to have another treatment. I don't know if this would be his third or fourth. they all live alone. one who suffers from depression was abused throughout his childhood.
Yes I am having the ideation lately. Are you? the pain isn't bad though. I keep on thinking of situations to worry about. the last few times i tried to do english with Maria she said she had a headache lol. I think i might have been too persistent but we did make progress.
love
bobby