Randomguy Posted July 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 1, 2020 I think I am mostly tired, but feel mentally roughed up at the moment. Do you have days where everything seems to be all roadblocks and each decision has negative consequences for either way you decide? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I think I am mostly tired, but feel mentally roughed up at the moment. Do you have days where everything seems to be all roadblocks and each decision has negative consequences for either way you decide? Did that power lifter rough you up? I knew it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 1, 2020 I am sure I will be perky after some good sleep. I talked to my buddy in Colorado, his thumbs are all screwed up and he can't shift on a roadbike or hang onto a mountainbike bar without lots of pain, or really do yard work without pain. It is weird that at 60, he was trying to plan out how long he would be able to continue to ride. The whole time I have known him, he has always been doing ironman triathlons or major endurance stuff. He is always bummed out, and since I talk to him a lot, some of it bleeds over I suppose. I try to be supportive and tell him at our age, if you aren't depressed about something then you just aren't paying attention, although I have always been cheerier in the whole thought process. Coronavirus will make anyone morose, I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 1, 2020 Of course. Normally I'm a happy go lucky jovial guy who is pleasant to be around. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted July 1, 2020 51 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Did that power lifter rough you up? I knew it. She was fun, I wish we were each other's types. I probably wasn't hers, either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted July 1, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 1, 2020 Ya know the stuff the carp eat ? I been looking up at it lately. #whinnylittlebitchboy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted July 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, Further said: Ya know the stuff the carp eat ? What Do Carp Eat? The next thing to remember is that carp eat both plant and animal material and are equipped with teeth inside their throats that can crush relatively hard objects like the shells of snails. Their diet consists of the larvae of various water borne insects, small crustaceans, worms, plants and algae. They are quite opportunistic and will eat small, dead fish and fish eggs as well. In doing so they can pose quite a considerable threat to other fish species sharing the same environment as them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted July 1, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: I think I am mostly tired, but feel mentally roughed up at the moment. Do you have days where everything seems to be all roadblocks and each decision has negative consequences for either way you decide? When I worked, yes. Now.. not so much, almost never. On Sunday I unexpectedly a guy I worked with before I retired. He told me something like... 'You look 10 years younger an SO much more relaxed." That has happened several times now where different people i have meet have told me nearly the same thing. I guess I never knew how much stress the different problems at work caused me to be just worn out.. tired.. etc... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted July 1, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Bikeguy said: When I worked, yes. Now.. not so much, almost never. On Sunday I unexpectedly a guy I worked with before I retired. He told me something like... 'You look 10 years younger an SO much more relaxed." That has happened several times now where different people i have meet have told me nearly the same thing. I guess I never knew how much stress the different problems at work caused me to be just worn out.. tired.. etc... I'm hoping for this, but it's a long way off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Bikeguy said: I guess I never knew how much stress the different problems at work caused me to be just worn out.. tired.. etc... This. I think most Americans suck it up and tell themselves bullshit about how fine they are. The healthier ones acknowledge it. I think @Airehead and @petitepedal do a good job of letting it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 1, 2020 We once had lunch with a guy who had retaared aboot a year earlier. He was one of those people who look sort of emaciated from having lost so much weight. He said he was able to eat much more better now that he had more time, but it seemed like he had really stressed aboot work and the change had really been good for him. It was odd though. Definitely had to be good for him to loose the excess weight, but it seemed to be too much too quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralphie ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share #12 Posted July 1, 2020 Not so much depressed as demoralized. I guess like lots of old people, dismayed that we are so dysfunctional as a country. Hell and hand baskets and such. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bikeguy Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share #13 Posted July 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, Dottles said: This. I think most Americans suck it up and tell themselves bullshit about how fine they are. The healthier ones acknowledge it And I really LIKED my job. I waned to do (and did) a good job... I guess even it it wore me out. That's one reason I started to ride my bike again... I had time to decompress and just relax, even if my HR was a new high during the small climbs we have in central Illinois. Thinking back... sleep was more like passing out from exhaustion more often than I'd care to remember. That happened a lot, when we were essentially on call 24 X 7 for customer problems. I'd go to sleep between 11:00 and 11:30 PM and get up at 5:30 on most days. It sucked when the phone rang at 2:00 AM with a problem. Maybe... an hour later I could go back to sleep again. Many times I'd just lay there waiting for the phone to ring again. Sleeping in was 6:30, even on the weekends (which you could get called on too) I'd just wake up and couldn't go back to sleep. Yeah retirement is GOOD for me. I remember the last time I was able to take 3 weeks of vacation at one time. (possibility in the mid 90s) I'd save my days and most of December I'd be off. I could not roll the vacation into the next year. My boss asked me "How do I get a hold of you while you are off?" He caught me at a bad time... I was upset... and I told him, "What would you do if I died? That's what you do for the next 3 weeks." And I left his office and went on vacation. I still can't believe I didn't get in trouble for that... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #14 Posted July 1, 2020 ^^^ Ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #15 Posted July 1, 2020 Sleep is very important, bikeguy! I try to get at least 7 hours. Not counting these middle of the night breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #16 Posted July 1, 2020 no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2020 Share #17 Posted July 1, 2020 I must be one of the lucky ones. No matter what’s going on at work, once i leave the office for the day, i never give it another thought. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share #18 Posted July 1, 2020 It’s easy to get depressed but I try to count my blessings when I start to feel depressed. If I dwell on what’s wrong it would be easy to get depressed. I will probably lose the love of my life sometime sooner than I hoped but I think of all the good times we have had together and the great kids we raised and grandkids. I have been truly been blessed. 1 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #19 Posted July 1, 2020 11 hours ago, Randomguy said: his thumbs are all screwed up and he can't shift on a roadbike If it is JUST shifting and not the hanging on to the road bike handlebars, then Di2 is a NO BRAINER. Seems like he might have other issues, but I don't ever use my my thumbs to shift and Di2 also lets you place "blips" or random extra shifters in other places beyond just the normal location. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 1, 2020 Share #20 Posted July 1, 2020 9 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: We once had lunch with a guy who had retaared aboot a year earlier. He was one of those people who look sort of emaciated from having lost so much weight. He said he was able to eat much more better now that he had more time, but it seemed like he had really stressed aboot work and the change had really been good for him. It was odd though. Definitely had to be good for him to loose the excess weight, but it seemed to be too much too quickly. Maybe he's doing more exercise but it's become part of his routine, he didn't tell you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #21 Posted July 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, shootingstar said: Maybe he's doing more exercise but it's become part of his routine, he didn't tell you. Maybe he's living on cat food. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted July 1, 2020 Share #22 Posted July 1, 2020 I wouldn't say I'm depressed, but I'm more anxious. I realized that even though going into work can be a bother, there was a benefit to seeing other people. It made me feel like there were people around to help and they could help distract me. It's more isolating working from home, even though there are some advantages as well. All the Covid restrictions impede me from doing a lot of the things I'd normally do for fun and relief. I haven't seen my family in some time, vacations were cancelled, and I haven't seen friends I'd normally visit. I need to make more of an effort to get out and do something to change my environment every so often. I stopped watching the news for a bit because all of the stories were just depressing. Have you been seeing RO? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #23 Posted July 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Randomguy said: I think I am mostly tired, but feel mentally roughed up at the moment. Do you have days where everything seems to be all roadblocks and each decision has negative consequences for either way you decide? I'm not in good spirits as much as usual. When another vehicle does something stupid near me, a shopper leaves her cart in the middle of the aisle blocking everyone else, etc. I get much more wound up about than normal. And the news in general isn't helping me besides that about the pandemic. I've been physically dragging, falling asleep earlier in the evening and sleeping through the night, sometimes waking up with a slight sore throat - I think from the yardwork spreading pollen, etc. and feeling drained. I've been doing yardwork and little else outside. I need to start taking Jakes for long walks again and doing other stuff to break the monotony. At least my brother's holding a pool party Saturday. I have to find out if steamed crabs are available at the place I usually get them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted July 1, 2020 Share #24 Posted July 1, 2020 I don't know if I am more depressed but I am more grumpy. The grumpiness could be a manifestation of depression though. I am definitely not as silly as I once was. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 1, 2020 Share #25 Posted July 1, 2020 Yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reverend_Maynard Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share #26 Posted July 1, 2020 Actually, my mental and physical health has been improving throughout the rise of covid. It seems working from home and social isolation is actually good for me! I've lost over 50 lbs and been keeping it off, while transitioning to a healthier, whole foods and low sugar diet that's actually quite satisfying. I ran half marathon about a month ago, and am riding as good as i ever have... I'm probably in better shape than I have been since my early 20s and it feels great. Mentally, I've mostly shaken the funk I was in the second half of last year, beginning of this year. Online therapy, diet, exercise, exploration of philosophy and spirituality have combined to give me a much more positive and stable base mood. I still have bad moments, even days, but they don't drag me into the depths these days. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 1, 2020 Share #27 Posted July 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Randomguy said: mentally roughed up that is an excellent phrase. I am mentally roughed up for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 1, 2020 Share #28 Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Reverend_Maynard said: Actually, my mental and physical health has been improving throughout the rise of covid. It seems working from home and social isolation is actually good for me! I've lost over 50 lbs and been keeping it off, while transitioning to a healthier, whole foods and low sugar diet that's actually quite satisfying. I ran half marathon about a month ago, and am riding as good as i ever have... I'm probably in better shape than I have been since my early 20s and it feels great. Mentally, I've mostly shaken the funk I was in the second half of last year, beginning of this year. Online therapy, diet, exercise, exploration of philosophy and spirituality have combined to give me a much more positive and stable base mood. I still have bad moments, even days, but they don't drag me into the depths these days. Rock and Roll Rev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted July 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Kirby said: Have you been seeing RO? No, that is part of the problem. I will have her this weekend, though, but it took a lot to get the ex onboard. She is thoroughly freaked out by the virus, public transport, private transport, any person that has interacted in any way with the outside world in any capacity. I deleted a bunch of stuff in this post, just realize that one parent having massive anxiety without the possibility of realistic input going into a closed system is highly problematic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 2, 2020 Share #30 Posted July 2, 2020 21 hours ago, Randomguy said: No, that is part of the problem. I will have her this weekend, though, Do you get to have ground fireworks and sparklers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 2, 2020 Share #31 Posted July 2, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 10:26 AM, MickinMD said: At least my brother's holding a pool party Saturday. I have to find out if steamed crabs are available at the place I usually get them. I’m glad you’re trying to go with the blue crabs. If you get them, you’ll be glad you did! Get some Natty Bo to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, roadsue said: Do you get to have ground fireworks and sparklers? No, they are cracking down on all the illegal fireworks here, of which there have been a lot. I have none. I have bubbles, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 2, 2020 Share #33 Posted July 2, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 11:40 AM, Reverend_Maynard said: Actually, my mental and physical health has been improving throughout the rise of covid. It seems working from home and social isolation is actually good for me! I've lost over 50 lbs and been keeping it off, while transitioning to a healthier, whole foods and low sugar diet that's actually quite satisfying. I ran half marathon about a month ago, and am riding as good as i ever have... I'm probably in better shape than I have been since my early 20s and it feels great. Mentally, I've mostly shaken the funk I was in the second half of last year, beginning of this year. Online therapy, diet, exercise, exploration of philosophy and spirituality have combined to give me a much more positive and stable base mood. I still have bad moments, even days, but they don't drag me into the depths these days. Kayak therapy 👍🏻 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 2, 2020 Share #34 Posted July 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, Randomguy said: No, they are cracking down on all the illegal fireworks here, of which there have been a lot. I have none. I have bubbles, though. How about a Ruger to shoot off at 2:00 am? That’s how they do here in ABQ. First, the m80s go off all week long, then the law-abiding ground fountains and cones, then the kids play with sparklers, then the illegal sky-high ones go off until about 1:00 am, and then it’s 2nd Amendment time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 2, 2020 Share #35 Posted July 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, roadsue said: How about a Ruger to shoot off at 2:00 am? In NYC it's usually cheap revolvers bought down on the corner. They shoot them off any time... as opposed to Chicago where they like to do most of their shooting on Friday and Saturday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 2, 2020 Share #36 Posted July 2, 2020 I had a wonderful vacation and am not depressed as hell. But when I think that my next vacation may not be for months or years -- I get a bit depressed as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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