Mental health check-in

Brian Krashpad said:
A lot of folks needing mojo, fwiw, I'ma sending.

Been buried in work for the last month and a half, starting the second half of our two-week dogsitting "staycay" at my brother-in-law's giant RV up in Port St. Joe, FL (actually technically we were in Simmons Bayou, but since that's even smaller than PSJ, which no one will have heard of...). Good problem to have, but one that kind of raises the stress level eventually. Especially when currently that load includes an appellant's initial brief after a 3-year divorce that has a record of almost 3,000 pages. Ugh. Plus the actual counsel of record (I am just writing the brief, in a consultancy status, not representing the party) has been pussyfooting about getting the necessary extension of time and supplementing the record, after having agreed to do both those things.

On Monday I have an appointment with the Oral Surgery Dep't at Shands Teaching Hospital, that I'm not looking forward to, They're probably going to recommend removing my back 3 teeth on the upper left jaw. They don't really do anything, since the bottom teeth below them are gone, from when I had to have my lower left jaw rebuilt 6 years ago. But the problem is that I have osteoradionecrosis (which is why the lower jaw was replaced), and I don't think they know if the jaw will heal if they do surgery on it. Not sure if there are any decent options though.

It's always something.
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that sucks, Krash. Cancer’s just the gift that keeps on giving. Mucho mojo!!!!
 
Didn't want to start a new thread but this has bummed me out

Just came across a video scrolling through FB tagged "EVERY teacher needs to do this"

The teacher was showing the kids how to jam the door handle and lock out the TA with a chair.

I'll admit I'm more than a few drinks deep at this stage of Friday but that's outrageous it's something teachers have to deliver.
 
New year, new anxieties. I have felt heightened anxiety ever since I got covid a couple weeks ago and am freaked out about the impending move even though I think it will be really good for me…

How is everyone else doing?
 
smurfco said:
New year, new anxieties. I have felt heightened anxiety ever since I got covid a couple weeks ago and am freaked out about the impending move even though I think it will be really good for me…

How is everyone else doing?
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A move is always an anxious time, and a PITA. Lots of details to sort out. It’ll work out. :thu:

I always get a heavy case of the blues when it’s time to go back to work after the holidaze. January is the Monday of the year. At least I don’t have to face work until Tuesday.
 
tiger roach said:
A move is always an anxious time, and a PITA. Lots of details to sort out. It’ll work out. :thu:

I always get a heavy case of the blues when it’s time to go back to work after the holidaze. January is the Monday of the year. At least I don’t have to face work until Tuesday.
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I am always a little bit relieved when things get back to normal after the holidays. I tend to not do so well when I have lots of time and nothing to occupy it with.
 
every day is a gift and I try to keep that in my thoughts daily.
Started a new job early last August working for an internally known medical device manufacturer's capital equipment group; my first employment in nearly six years. Semi-retirement I guess wasn't my real bag after all. LOL
I have weathered the so called pandemic pretty well, got sick once this past Thanksgiving and was sick for a full week but missed no work.
Music is therapy and it works wonders for me; has for over five decades.
Looking at a 62nd birthday by the end of January. When one gets to be my age life becomes even more regarded and the fragility of life becomes even more in the thoughts.
I'm a lucky man considering I nearly died at 21 months of age; my entire family was called to the hospital by the docs to say their goodbyes.
I've cheated death a few times now. I try really hard to keep things positive and every day can be a reality check.
Happy 2023 to all; stay safe, stay healthy and try to keep your head screwed on right.
 
sunvalleylaw said:
continued mental health mojo to all.
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Same and good to see you check in @Brian Krashpad

We're on the last night of what has been a wonderful break up north with the dog. Super relaxing and fun time.

I usually get a bit of post Christmas / Hogmanay blues once the festivities are over so I'm just going to try and keep myself busy between now and getting back to work and on the 9th.
 
Mom passed away this morning peacefully, she was 96. I’m good. I’ve gone to see her every week since she went in the nursing home November 2021, and shared a phone call with my brother, with her, who’s 8 hours away each time. She loved to garden and she got fresh flowers each time. She wasn’t able to communicate for the last 6 weeks or so. I just held her hand and told her I loved her and that she had done such a wonderful job raising 4 sons.
 
DinoMikeSr said:
Mom passed away this morning peacefully, she was 96. I’m good. I’ve gone to see her every week since she went in the nursing home November 2021, and shared a phone call with my brother, with her, who’s 8 hours away each time. She loved to garden and she got fresh flowers each time. She wasn’t able to communicate for the last 6 weeks or so. I just held her hand and told her I loved her and that she had done such a wonderful job raising 4 sons.
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Sorry for your loss, but glad you got to spend that time with her and that it was a peaceful end.
 
DinoMikeSr said:
Mom passed away this morning peacefully, she was 96. I’m good. I’ve gone to see her every week since she went in the nursing home November 2021, and shared a phone call with my brother, with her, who’s 8 hours away each time. She loved to garden and she got fresh flowers each time. She wasn’t able to communicate for the last 6 weeks or so. I just held her hand and told her I loved her and that she had done such a wonderful job raising 4 sons.
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So sorry to hear that man. I'd hug you if I could.
 
DinoMikeSr said:
Mom passed away this morning peacefully, she was 96. I’m good. I’ve gone to see her every week since she went in the nursing home November 2021, and shared a phone call with my brother, with her, who’s 8 hours away each time. She loved to garden and she got fresh flowers each time. She wasn’t able to communicate for the last 6 weeks or so. I just held her hand and told her I loved her and that she had done such a wonderful job raising 4 sons.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a memory be a blessing.
 
DinoMikeSr said:
Mom passed away this morning peacefully, she was 96. I’m good. I’ve gone to see her every week since she went in the nursing home November 2021, and shared a phone call with my brother, with her, who’s 8 hours away each time. She loved to garden and she got fresh flowers each time. She wasn’t able to communicate for the last 6 weeks or so. I just held her hand and told her I loved her and that she had done such a wonderful job raising 4 sons.
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My Dad passed away on December 1st. It's been pretty rough. I wish you the best in mourning your Mother. This was the first Christmas Eve I haven't spent with my Dad. I'm glad you were able to tell your Mother what she meant to you. I was lucky enough to to that with my beloved Father too.
My condolences DinoMikeSr.
 
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Andrew Sak said:
My Dad passed away on December 1st. It's been pretty rough. I wish you the best in mourning your Mother. This was the first Christmas Eve I haven't spent with my Dad. I'm glad you were able to tell your Mother what she meant to you. I was lucky enough to to that with my beloved Father too.
Mojo DinoMikeSr.
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Oh my, I'm so sorry. My condolences.
 
Andrew Sak said:
My Dad passed away on December 1st. It's been pretty rough. I wish you the best in mourning your Mother. This was the first Christmas Eve I haven't spent with my Dad. I'm glad you were able to tell your Mother what she meant to you. I was lucky enough to to that with my beloved Father too.
My condolences DinoMikeSr.
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Sending my condolences to you as well.
 
Andrew Sak said:
My Dad passed away on December 1st. It's been pretty rough. I wish you the best in mourning your Mother. This was the first Christmas Eve I haven't spent with my Dad. I'm glad you were able to tell your Mother what she meant to you. I was lucky enough to to that with my beloved Father too.
My condolences DinoMikeSr.
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So sorry to hear this, as well. Healing and peace to you in the new year.
 
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