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Eddie that's cool. Pm on its way
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I have found it to be just as you describe, Eddie. I underwent a sleep study and was prescribed a BiPAP, but I didn't notice much difference. Then it broke, but was still under warranty. The replacement was a considerably more advanced. (Philips Respironics Dream Station.) I was having trouble getting more than 2-3 hours a night with the old machine. With the Dream Station I get 4-6, and it's making a huge difference.
In 2015 I decided my remaining psych issue was the PTSD. I found a specialist (God bless that insurance!) and we met for several months. The depression had been under good control for a while, and once I retired I didn't need the ADD meds except on certain occasions. After a while the therapist and I decided I was good to go. After 50 years I was through with regular counseling. I see a psych nurse for meds, but that's it.
Fact is, Trudy is the best medicine I could have. Everything else had to happen, too, but the results are spectacular!
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Nobody asked, but I'll fill you in on my story. Those who know me will remember that I used to post many times a day. I guess I embarrassed myself a few months ago when I announced that I rarely used BIAB and was hardly involved in music at all. That's when I largely dropped out. There is more to the story, though. I went through a catastrophic divorce in 2000 which rendered me homeless and destitute. I remarried in 2013 and am inexpressibly happy now, but I had to pull myself off the deck to get here. Between 2000 and 2013 I moved, on average, once a year. One year I moved three times. Things were lost. Things were stolen. Things broke. It sucked. The larger story is that I was dealing with PTSD, major depression, ADD, a heart attack, and significant physical issues that I wouldn't discover until 2014. My ex kept hitting me legally, financially, and emotionally. But I still hadn't hit bottom. In 2011 I was evicted from my home of five years because the landlord, who I thought was a friend, decided he wanted me out. I ended up renting several rooms 35 miles away and a universe apsrt from such a life as I had made. One of my housemates was a brain-damaged ex-convict who eventually threatened to kill me. I went into hiding for the three months it took for him to be evicted. It was another major shock to the system. I have omitted a lot, but those are the major points. In early 2013, against all odds, I met the woman who became my wife. She is a musician, former EMT, Emmy Award-winning makeup artist, and all-around wonderful person. That alone was the start of my recovery and ascent to new heights. It keeps getting better, too. Big finish coming. Trudy had wonderful health insurance, which I had been without since 2000. I hadn't had energy for decades, had narcolepsy (fell asleep 3-4 times a shift at work), and was having trouble breathing, A trip to the ER for the latter set me on a course which revealed uncontrolled diabetes and severe obstructive sleep apnea. Once those were addressed my mood improved, I lost weight, I got more rest, and i discovered that what I had thought was lack of motivation was actually the combined effect of everything else that was wrong. The final piece was successfully addressing the PTSD. Today I wake up rested and happy. Trudy and I have both retired, so get to enjoy each other's company full time. I now have the energy to do a few things a day. I have a 15-year backlog from which to recover, but it's happening. Life Is Good. Watch this space.  Richard Richard, It's great that you've come through so many disasters and come out the other side! Regards, Bob
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I consider myself fortunate to be alive and sane, and I am blessed far beyond that as well. I am immensely grateful for that, and for everyone who accompanied or helped me along the way. That includes many of the fine people here.
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Don't really know you as I am new but reading your story on this forum.
You sound as if you have been to hell and back.
Good on you and your new partner ..such an inspiration to read.
Take care sir
This does give hope to others .
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Thank you, Colly. It sounds as if you might have a story of your own to tel. Feel free to send a private message (PM) if you like.
Richard
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Richard, I am so happy that you have not only turned yourself around but also have met and married a wonderful women.
Stay happy, healthy and in love.
Principal: Your child always causes trouble in school.
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I don't know how to do that ..my friend. But I do ..also have a story to tell...but
unlike you ...I have no history....or have any bearings of such...on this
forum...or history ...or .simply...a position where the folks here ...seek
you ...out ..as I said.. before.. I ..am a... new ,,..
member. And ..have ..already. Been...shot.. down....for my comments.... Thanks
Bob..no it has not put me off...just a little be--hind.
Take care ...
Colin
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Colin, to send a PM, click on a member's name. A dialog box will open. Click on Send a PM. A new page will open with controls similar to the open forum. Anything you write will go to that person alone; no one else will see it.
And that's how you send a private message!
As a further exercise, I will send this message to you as a PM. A tiny flashing red and white envelope will apoear at the top center of the forum page. Clicking on that will take you to the private message area, where you can read and reply.
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Richard, I am so happy that you have not only turned yourself around but also have met and married a wonderful women.
Stay happy, healthy and in love. Mario, I am happier than I have been since I was a young child. And it keeps getting better. Trudy was the catalyst for the change. There is more happiness and more smiles and smooches than I ever dreamed possible. We are incredibly compatible. We are entirely positive. There is no criticism, negativity, or blame, EVER. We only encourage and praise one another. We think alike. It isn't telepathy, we are just on the same page. I could go on for an hour, but I think you get the idea. I keep asking her if she will marry me, but she says she already did.  I am blessed beyond imagination. Richard
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I did a couple of collabs with Ray Thigpen. One was a version of Amazing Grace. I am pretty sure there were some other PGers who also pitched in on that.
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I had a link to the file on my website, but the link is now dead. Yeah, I think I did the bass on that. I can dig it up and send you a copy. PM me your current email and preferred format.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
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