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Posted by Deneb on June 16, 2008, at 1:22:01
It seems like a lot of Babblers kill themselves.
How about if we all talk about how we are glad we didn't kill ourselves? Maybe this will convince people who are in crisis that it's worth waiting things out.
I used to want to die a lot of the time. This was maybe a couple of years ago. Now I'm really happy.
I really like my new job. I enjoy it. I'm happy most of the time now. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being very depressed and 10 being elated. I'd say I'm a 6 or a 7 most of the time. I still get anxious, feel distressed and get angry sometimes, but overall, it's all good.
I still have some problems, but I am happy despite them. :-)
I enjoy living very much. There are always things to look forward to. There are new things to learn and experience. There are people and pets to love. There are things to share with friends and family. There are new tastes and sounds to experience. There are new ways of thinking to explore.
Here are some things that make me happy (in no particular order):
Work
Coke Zero
Babblers
Babble trips
Family
ButterBall my hamster
Dr. Bob
Eating yummy food
Showers
Sleeping
Going to restaurants
Chatting
Internet
The colour green
Flowers
Recycling
Having electricity
Having running water
Rainbows
Antibacterial cleansing clothes
Games
Having toilet paper
Windows
Butterflies
Stars in sky
Pretty snow
Sand on beach
Big old trees
Getting reimbursed by insurance
Comforters
Lights
Medicine
Comfy clothes
Cute things
etc.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on June 16, 2008, at 1:53:19
In reply to Why we are glad to be alive, posted by Deneb on June 16, 2008, at 1:22:01
Deneb,
what a nice idea for a thread!You were able to come up with so many different ideas-- that's a great sign. I'm so happy your moods have evened out and that your coping mechanisms are solid and in place when you have a crisis.
In no particular order
kitten
cat
husband
track lighting
having an easy job
beach glass
colorful pens
stationary
therapist
beads
yarn
ethnic food
travelling
foreign languages
flowers in my garden
sheepskin
purring
porcelain
retin-a
shoes
calpico
coffee
prada
fine woodworking
good sleep-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2008, at 12:06:40
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive » Deneb, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 16, 2008, at 1:53:19
My list is short. Just being able to excercise. Been watching the Amen TV Show and he stated that at l2 weeks excercise outpassed his example zoloft for depression. So I self-medicate. Love Phillipa but an excellent idea Deneb.
Posted by Midnightblue on June 16, 2008, at 12:50:01
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive » Deneb, posted by llurpsienoodle on June 16, 2008, at 1:53:19
LL,
How could you forget TEA! LOL
MB
Posted by karen_kay on June 16, 2008, at 13:44:05
In reply to Why we are glad to be alive, posted by Deneb on June 16, 2008, at 1:22:01
joe camel
starbucks
even folgers makes me happy
my son's brown eyes
the long list of words my son can say, along with his short sentences
pink lighters
elvis
mister chevy chase
a great tan, without much effort
putting together a resume
actually sending it out!!!!
convertables
short skirts
high heels
spiderman
water
the cool breeze coming through my window
my wonderful sisters (including my sister in law, who's just as close as blood)
beer, in moderation
martinis (in abundance!!!)
gin and tonics (the perfect summer drink)
recycling
still getting hit on, at my age (i am 45, you know!)
cougars are 'in' now!
my mother, who apologized for somehing that's been bothering her for years and years and years
sheer summer dresses
fixing my computer set-up so i can finally sit down
colon cleanse
birds chirping
my son calling all dogs 'ewwwww!!!!'
pictures
pizza rolls
sun tea
grilling out
klonopin
Posted by jammerlich on June 16, 2008, at 16:21:07
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by karen_kay on June 16, 2008, at 13:44:05
For what, the nicotine and coffee? You don't eat enough to do something like that!
I'm happy to be alive because it means I survived my flight with the f*rt*ng seat mate. Seriously, I could feel the seat vibrating.
Posted by seldomseen on June 16, 2008, at 17:12:54
In reply to Why we are glad to be alive, posted by Deneb on June 16, 2008, at 1:22:01
My list:
Sea Shells
Palomino Horses
Nascar Races
Olives
Morning Glories
Big Fluffy Towels
Diet Pepsi Max
"designated smoking area" signs
tadpoles
Zombie movies
Guinea Pigs
My niece dressed up as a ballerina
glow in the dark stars for my room
My domestic mob
The big cats
The small cats
Vegas Weddings
watermelon
funny bumper stickers
decoupage
birthday parties
My IPOD
Will Ferrell
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
My bed
Interstate Highways
Thunderstorms
Binturongs
Luna Moths
Laughing with my therapist
Gardenias
Posted by karen_kay on June 16, 2008, at 20:37:12
In reply to Colon cleanse?? » karen_kay, posted by jammerlich on June 16, 2008, at 16:21:07
caffeine (coffee and tea only though. no soda pop touches these lips.), nicotine and gossip dear. the rare meal is nice though, especially when pork is involved.
and the need for colon cleanse is a family tradition, passed down from my mother, who carried her fear of using the toilet on to her children (thanks mom!!!). the only time this fear is averted is when tequila is involved, but the embarrassment is always present!
Posted by karen_kay on June 16, 2008, at 20:41:45
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by seldomseen on June 16, 2008, at 17:12:54
i forgot that one! good call! olives of ANY kind are a reason to live, even the mushy ones at the grocery that are bad. even the bad ones are still good...
mmmm, olives.
oh, and cats that you can play rough with are fun too. i like sticking my hand over their faces and twisting. i sometimes forget that cats are not dogs, you know?
speaking of zombie movies, have you ever seen frankenhooker? it's too much.
good list. i likie.
Posted by Happyflower on June 16, 2008, at 20:52:11
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by seldomseen on June 16, 2008, at 17:12:54
my awesome children
my fun friends
sushi
Butterfingers
coffee and cream
my guinea pigs, Cookie, Chester, and Teddy
Psycho my talking cockatiel
waterfall pond filled with water plants and Koi
husband who is a good provider
brownies
nature
CA Grill at the Contemporary with fireworks
reading till 3am
being snowed in
sitting around a fire
frogs that croak at night
afternoon nap while it rains
neighbors admiring my flowers as they walk by
massage
good sex
boxing Wii
facebook Yoville
orchestra concerts
ladybugs in the garden
skunk who come to my pond each night for a drink
being in love
writing poetry
fresh bed sheets
air conditioning
stars in the sky
butter
mashed potatoes
cream of wheat made with whole milk and blueberries
fresh baked bread
the smell of pine
cool grass to walk on
good wine
my T's good heart
yoga
I could go on
Posted by TexasChic on June 16, 2008, at 20:55:34
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by seldomseen on June 16, 2008, at 17:12:54
> My list:
> Sea Shells
> Palomino Horses
> Nascar Races
> Olives
> Morning Glories
> Big Fluffy Towels
> Diet Pepsi Max
> "designated smoking area" signs
> tadpoles
> Zombie movies
> Guinea Pigs
> My niece dressed up as a ballerina
> glow in the dark stars for my room
> My domestic mob
> The big cats
> The small cats
> Vegas Weddings
> watermelon
> funny bumper stickers
> decoupage
> birthday parties
> My IPOD
> Will Ferrell
> Buffy the Vampire Slayer
> My bed
> Interstate Highways
> Thunderstorms
> Binturongs
> Luna Moths
> Laughing with my therapist
> GardeniasWoah! I was just to make my list including:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Horror Movies (which include Zombie movies)
my bed
my kitty
my favorite flower, Gardenia!!!
I think I love you seldomseen!Let me just add to that:
my nephew
my apartment
having a washer and dryer
reading a really good book
Steve Martin
music that gives me that ecstatic feeling
Being blown away by the beauty of nature
my computer
and
Stephen King
Posted by Deneb on June 16, 2008, at 23:51:06
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by Happyflower on June 16, 2008, at 20:52:11
I love reading this thread. :-)
I love a lot of things on your lists too.
There are many things/moments that bring happiness to our lives. Maybe we just have to stop and take a moment to enjoy them.
Posted by Deneb on June 17, 2008, at 2:12:17
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by seldomseen on June 16, 2008, at 17:12:54
> glow in the dark stars for my room
I have glow in the dark stars in my room too!
Posted by seldomseen on June 18, 2008, at 15:38:05
In reply to OLIVES!!!!! » seldomseen, posted by karen_kay on June 16, 2008, at 20:41:45
even the bad ones are good.
I've never seen frankenhooker - but I've seen a lot of really really bad ones.
Every sat/sun the sci/fi channel plays b-movies with a theme.
Occasionally it is zombies and you can really catch some horrible movies. Good, but horrible you know?
Seldom.
Posted by seldomseen on June 18, 2008, at 15:39:34
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive » seldomseen, posted by TexasChic on June 16, 2008, at 20:55:34
Buffy rocks. Always has, always will.
Posted by seldomseen on June 18, 2008, at 15:40:42
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive, posted by Deneb on June 17, 2008, at 2:12:17
I've had mine for years. Glad we have something in common.
Seldom.
Posted by daveuk08 on June 20, 2008, at 2:40:16
In reply to Re: Why we are glad to be alive » seldomseen, posted by TexasChic on June 16, 2008, at 20:55:34
I`m glad to be alive,even though I have great sadness and sorrow at this time.
I love where I live,
Remebering the happy times with Ali
the sound of the birds singing
the sound of the wind blowing through the trees
the snow on the ground in winter
the sound of water flowing in rivers and streams
most of all for for having great friends
especially all of you on this site, those I`ve chatted to and those I`ve not yet met.
So lets not see anyone else leave us PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE, otherwise live would be full of emptyness.
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on June 21, 2008, at 10:23:05
In reply to Why we are glad to be alive, posted by Deneb on June 16, 2008, at 1:22:01
Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYh9ceBSpqwJay
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