Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Erm...where are youz all ??

Reggie .... all any of us can do is just keep cracking on. Going away from here is NOT going to acheive that, so I'm glad you thought that one through.

Ronnie, I'm really sorry to hear about your brother, and so glad he's on the mend. It is horrendous to have sick family and not be able to get to them.

Who can we see throught the round window ?

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Alrighty.
Since I'm talking to myself, I may as well go hard.

I have an announcement to make.
I have this morning been officially diagnosed with ADD.

Now this may, at first blush, look like bad news. But for me it has answered a lot of questions, and thrown light on many seemingly inexplicable quirks that I have. I feel nothing but relief.

Long story short I have opted for a drug free treatment option (you know ), although I do NOT judge people who chose medication.
I was very lucky to access a progressive practitoner who advocates neurological 'retraining'. I don't know what exactly that entails, but will keep youz all up to date. Who knows what other applications there may be for this stuff ?

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Reggie;1074922 wrote: cross posted well bugger me..... how do you feel about that diagnosis bridge?

are you going the diet /food supps way.... to deal with it instead of the meds???

Nope there's a whole new area about neurological retraining. I guess it's like brain training et al. That will be my first stop anyhoo. I'm guessing there's a connection to neural pathways/habit formation.

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.


How ya feeling Reggie ?
I know what you mean. The boy is struggling with all of this global chaos as well. He has a mother who constantly bangs on about carbon footprints and worm farms admittedly. So the paranoia quotient is high....but Jeez.....

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Reggie;1074938 wrote: shaky bridgee... Stupid dunnder head i am ....its just dawning on me how seriously addicted i am. after 20 years i have a awakening WTF . Any way i admire your progress your a wonderful!!! thing

It's all a journey vegetable.

Maybe some people have ONE moment of clarity and think..." Well fuck me, what a surprise ! I'm an alcoholic ! "
Most of us ? NOPE.
It's a series of realisations. Almost like falling through layers of insight. As if acceptance comes in stages .... even very late in the piece.
Jesus....maybe I should have taken the meds :H

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

An ashram

Like ashram ADD

ASADD.....no that sounds like a terrorist cell....that won't do.....:H

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Reggie;1074953 wrote: OH FFS :H off to me scratcher:H

Night baby.

[RedThread12]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Hey, Bridge: May I pop in and say I think your "diagnosis" and treatment option will have incredible benefits for you . . . more than you may imagine. I've been doing a lot of research around this subject and it is absolutely exploding with brilliant new understandings and discoveries. I got into it following the thread of work studying the brains of monks who have "brain-trained" as a way of life. And yes, we can change the structure and function of the brain.

If you're interested in looking into what's happening in this field, I highly recommend the work of psychologist Daniel Seigel, Dr. Dan Siegel - Home His book, "Mindsight," is incredible. His web-site has some other resources, as well. All very accessible.

Other than that, just all the best on this part of your journey. I'm excited for you!

[betty boop]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Hello there my lovely undie friends ............ not been around much due to work but I wanted to say :hello: while I'm here ......

Bridge, I hope that your diagnosis helps you to feel better!!!

Reggie, special :l's to you, it takes a strong person to come back and say sorry!!!!

Keep safe everyone!!!

Love & Hugs everyone ... xxx

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

RedThread12;1075129 wrote: Hey, Bridge: May I pop in and say I think your "diagnosis" and treatment option will have incredible benefits for you . . . more than you may imagine. I've been doing a lot of research around this subject and it is absolutely exploding with brilliant new understandings and discoveries. I got into it following the thread of work studying the brains of monks who have "brain-trained" as a way of life. And yes, we can change the structure and function of the brain.

If you're interested in looking into what's happening in this field, I highly recommend the work of psychologist Daniel Seigel, Dr. Dan Siegel - Home His book, "Mindsight," is incredible. His web-site has some other resources, as well. All very accessible.

Other than that, just all the best on this part of your journey. I'm excited for you!

That's absolutely brilliant Red Thread, thanks.
I may well order the book as well. I once looked into it with a practitioner, but it was prohibitively expensive. I think it's more accepted now, and a bit more accessible.
Thanks again.

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Ello Betts !

Very quiet here today.

[betty boop]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

byebyebridgetjones;1075348 wrote: Ello Betts !

Very quiet here today.

Very!!!! and thats unusual for you undies!!! ... xxx

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

betty boop;1075351 wrote: Very!!!! and thats unusual for you undies!!! ... xxx

I'll go pull their blankets off.

Wakey Wakey, hands off snakey.

[Guitarista]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

byebyebridgetjones;1075352 wrote: I'll go pull their blankets off.

Wakey Wakey, hands off snakey.

BJesus! Sprung AGAIN! Err, umm, well Sister B, while you're here............

Morning all!

Good on you Reg. A grog free life is bloody sensational, and indescribable, although 2 word's immediately come to mind.....FREEDOM, and ACTION. Action as in these day's i DO, instead of just yap and dream like i used to. The freedom/no chains lark really has to be experienced to be believed. The knowledge of 'I really CAN do anything i set my mind to' is undeniable, real, and just a universal truth, whether we like it, or know it or not.

Ah Bridget. You know, i roolly, rooolly, roooooolly, just want to come up there and give you a big long warm embrace. (and no, i'm not talking trouserless embracege)
I wish you the very best on your now newish journey. :l

Have a lovely day Underoo's.

[techie]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Hi Folks,


Well finally I have some breathing room. I was on a VERY intense project for the past month. I was moved from my current position to my old. This was within the purview of an existing business relationship dictum. Wearing my old company badge was disconcerting. I was asked to do ?due diligence? for an integration of two huge systems that bind the US financial system. Completed, but bittersweet. I felt used, exploited, and underpaid (well not that) LOL. This is what corporations do when you want to retire....special projects....I know what that is all about. Anyway, I go off payroll March 31st. OMG, now I face the final curtain. YIKES, I'm scared!!!


It's funny how close I was to this site for so many months. I saw myself gravitating away from the more confrontational threads. I thought to myself, does this mean I'm getting better or less empathetic. I still question that. I'm not a deep thinker or someone who spins their wheels over a negative remark. I've always tried to be supportive of those seeking help. Somehow, I've grown a bit indifferent to those who respond negatively to newbies seeking help. I'm ashamed to admit that, but I need to be honest. So, to me this is why I steered my boat toward the undies thread. Those of you who have meant so much to me I thank you, love you, hate Vegemite, and respect you. Thank you!


I think I'll open the next chapter of my life doing some travel. I've promised Rags to join her in a dive .YAY, I need to re certify For those of you interested in what the Frog's house looks like, I promise reportage. I'll meet her on the perimeter of her property. It will be an Irish spring ad moment. I'll probably be severely beaten, but promise reportage. When she shuns me I'll give Bridge a try (sorry G) I have other great women too. If all else fails, I'll find Mr. G and go out on an all week chick debauchery run. Seriously, thanks for being such great friends and I will love you guys always.


So the Saab goes downtown tomorrow for my final run. Get all the shit out of my office before Monday morning. Oh yeah, I can work through the end-of-the-month virtual office.


John

[ronnie]

Underoos and International Guests, March 2011

Morning all,
Just thought i would check in before i have to run my middle boy to a birthday party.
Bridget hope you are doing well and reggie hang in there honey xxx
Well today I am not going to have a drink and tommorrow I am not going to have a drink and I just hope I can keep going in the right direction.
I hate feeling like this and I know I can make my life a lot better with no grog....
So here goes....there I have said it and I hope to stick with my decission
Hope you all have a wonderful day xx