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    About Me

    Male, 60. Successfully married; second try. Three kids of mine, three of hers, all adults. Four grandangels. Interested in friendship. Slap and tickle days way behind. I have a lot of teen friends. Ask them why. I work for Twilight Angel in the BEST teen support group on this site. Former Marine, veteran. Long distance cyclist. Have a love affair with conscioussness. Want to know something else, ask.

    Interests

    Life, the Universe, and Everything, along with good food, good fellowship, and fun of all kinds. Health, Humility, Hope, and Honesty are in the mix as well. P.S. Member since 4Jan2008

  • Recent Activity

    Today

    • BobCJ gave crazy4ms superhero status 8:34am

      Off to work Katie. Be a super hero, and hold the fort til i get back. Want to be an admin?…  
    • BobCJ gave flybynight a hug 8:33am

      She had mentioned that. I have a pm in to her. Maybe her mom banned her off the computer, or something.…  
    • BobCJ gave jazzergirl a little love 8:32am

      The Eddie D. Forty Niners are the greatest football team of all times and eras. Nobody was as fun to…  
  • Journal

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    • UpDate #3

      Mood November 14, 2008 5:31pm

      Friday November 14.  Pepper has told me that the fbi in Los Angeles has recd.  the material he sent them.  Steady as you go.  …

    • State of the Effort

      Mood November 10, 2008 7:34pm

      There is essentially no change.  Thepepperman is still putting together a presentation of evidence for the L A FBI.  It is taking longer …

    • State of the Effort

      Mood November 10, 2008 7:34pm

      There is essentially no change.  Thepepperman is still putting together a presentation of evidence for the L A FBI.  It is taking longer …

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    • Cheers

      From jazzergirl Today

      Boo! Winny made this for me :)

    • Hug

      From crazy4ms Today

      sure...on the admin. always happy to help!

    • Celebration

      From crazy4ms Today

      well then...HAPPY 60teenth!...xoxokatie

    • Hug

      From flybynight Today

      not that she said .she kept wanting to chat and my freaking chat wouldn't work for me.I think it made her sad.

    • I’m With You

      From crazy4ms Today

      thanks for the msg about piper. and you will be just fine as captain. we'll all help you! xokatie

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I am 59 years old, have had depression on and off since I was 13. I have three grown children, and am twice married. Currently, I am having a relapse of depression.

      Treatments

      Celexa Considering
      Have used Citalopram for eight years. Seems to have stopped working
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      have kept a journal for ten years. Writing sometimes tames my thoughts.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      used for about two years, then tapered off. Brought me out of a serious episode of depression.
    • Close Depression - Teen

      Father of 1 son, two daughters. Have major depression, treated. 59 years old. Grandfather of one. Divorced and remarried 5 years. Afflicted w/depression for over 40 years. Alive, and thriving!

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Believe it "faded" after eitht years. Added Wellbutrin, and that seems to work.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Works well if I am not at the botom of an episode
      Music Working / Worked
      Soft jazz, new age, relaxation CD's
      Pets Working / Worked
      Two cats and a dog. Fur people are good company.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Again, when not at a bottom, this is helpful.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      My wife and I see a good counselor together. She is a godsend.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Helps keep me from slipping.
      Talking Working / Worked
      I attend Al-Anon. This has helped even when I am bottomed out.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Have kept journals for ten years. Useful in reflecting on my progress.
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      see BobCJ in depression. Very rare manic episodes, followed by a "springback" effect. I go pretty high, recede to a medium low, then rise to "normal" until the next gradual slide back to major depression

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Worked six years, then faded. Still take max. dose. Never any side effects.
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      Al-Anon meetings. Incredibly successful
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Wellbutrin lifted me off the bottom three weeks after inception of treatment
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      A worked out body seems to give my mind an easier place to rest
    • Open Bipolar Disorder - Teen

      Please see my profile in Depression group.

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Faded out after six years, but Wellbutrin is working now
      Pets Working / Worked
      Dog and two cats. Had to put dog to sleep; really tore me up.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Have strong suport group in Depression. Also adultbipolar.
    • Open Veterans

      Marine 1969-1971 Vietnam Draftee, in for two, and out, mostly in one piece.

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    • 87 hugs given
    • 103 hugs received
    • 18 discussion replies
    • 19 group discusson replies
    • 15 journal comments
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