Re: Strychnine

August 14, 2006

You are not alone by any means! Even if people seem " normal " most

families have some underlying dysfunction. I live in a dysfunctional

state and logic does me no good when relating to certain family

members. What's got you down Nick?

Kim

>

> Hello everyone. I'm at the verge of a nervous breakdown just about

> everyday for the last two weeks it seems. I'm moving to a different

> place which will be good. Does anyone here know what it's like to

have

> a dysfunctional family?

>

August 14, 2006

Ahh, precious alone time. My routine too has been thrown off and has

wreaked havoc on my body. I've got ulnar entrapment that has my

pinkie and ring finger feeling numb. It's been that way since my Mom

got sick. I've been doing stretching from the neck down but it hasn't

helped. Feels like my funny bone/elbow is constantly being hit when I

bend my elbow. It doesn't hurt, just feels strange. I've looked up

exercises and other things to do for this pinched nerve, so I'll keep

plugging away and try to unpinch it.

Good luck with getting your space back.

Kim

>

> I was with my dad and his wife a week ago. I shared every minute

with them ...

August 14, 2006

>

> " Hello everyone. I'm at the verge of a nervous breakdown just about

> everyday for the last two weeks it seems. I'm moving to a different

> place which will be good. Does anyone here know what it's like to

have

> a dysfunctional family? "

Hi, Nick. Moving is stressful. Take it easy. I have a dysfunctional

family. I call them the famdamlie sometimes.

>

August 14, 2006

" Does anyone here know what it's like to have a dysfunctional family? "

Yes. Although if you were a casual visitor, or even a relative, you

would not know that our family is dysfunctional.

Currently...

My mom is an alcoholic. My sister, though she has been diagnosed AS

denies she has it. She has been unemployed for over 18 months now and

not really looking for another place to work. My dad is actually

fairly normal these days, although in constant denial about my AS and

my sister's. He also has no problem keeping my mother stocked with

booze.

In the past...

My mom was an alcoholic. My sister was a brat. My father used to get

violent and smash things and do things like throw dinnerware through

the TV screen.

I have teetered on the edge of nervous breakdowns at various times in

my life. Counseling helped the last time, but it did not solve the

underlying problemsm which in a way make things worse. All it did was

push off the inevitable breakdown for a while.

For what it is worth, we are here for you.

Tom

Administrator

August 14, 2006

Nick,

I understand your need to be alone. Too much contact with people not

only makes me physically tired but emotionally tired as well. This

leads to irritability if the togetherness persists.

Tom

Administrator

Re: Re: Strychnine

I was with my dad and his wife a week ago. I shared every minute with

them because I had to sleep in the same hotel room. I needed some

time alone yesterday so I've been granted my wish. I have had my

nieces and brother over and I have been crammed in a car with them

too much and have seen my brother come to my house too much. There

are some days where I just want to be alone. Otherwise I'm okay.

Mostly it was just my routine was out of whack and I just got back on

it yesterday. That's helped me tremendously.

August 15, 2006

Sometimes counselors do seem like friends. But for the most part, my

own counselor wass helpful when I went to her. It all depends on who

you get.

I do feel though that people would be much happier if society was a lot

less stressful and much more supportive of one another.

I used to know all my neighbors. Now I barely know the people who live

next door.

Tom

Administrator

Re: Re: Strychnine

That sounds like a circus. Families anymore are just excuses for being

hateful. Counselors are just excuses for friends. If the economy were

aimed in different directions and certain jobs banned alot of people

would have a decent workplace and wouldn't have to worry about going to

a crackpot psychologist or income tax etc... Most people have no idea

and it's caused by the media, the corporations, the drugs and the odd-

wealthy jobs like psychiatrists and psychologists.

August 15, 2006

Sometimes counselors do seem like friends. But for the most part, my

own counselor wass helpful when I went to her. It all depends on who

you get.

I do feel though that people would be much happier if society was a lot

less stressful and much more supportive of one another.

I used to know all my neighbors. Now I barely know the people who live

next door.

Tom

Administrator

Re: Re: Strychnine

That sounds like a circus. Families anymore are just excuses for being

hateful. Counselors are just excuses for friends. If the economy were

aimed in different directions and certain jobs banned alot of people

would have a decent workplace and wouldn't have to worry about going to

a crackpot psychologist or income tax etc... Most people have no idea

and it's caused by the media, the corporations, the drugs and the odd-

wealthy jobs like psychiatrists and psychologists.

August 15, 2006

I find that if you try to talk to people about anything that is

happening in the world, or even in their own communities, they stare at

you with blank eyes.

I believe this is attributable to people getting the news over the

internet. They can now pick and choose which stories they wish to hear,

and they pick the ones that are most enjoyable. But in so doing, they

miss out on crucial bits of news that might be relevant to them at some

point.

Consequently, we have a bunch of clueless people in the world today

which is disappointing.

Tom

Administrator

Re: Re: Strychnine

Most people are gladly swallowing their strychnine and their

politicians' mistakes and accepting the fact that their lives have been

turned to worthlessness. That's the easiest thing to do I guess. To top

it off though I have to listen to them talk about the most mundane

things that have no relevance to advancement in the scientific sense.

Then when I tell them that they go blank and give me looks of

disapproval. Has anyone else noticed it?

August 15, 2006

I find that if you try to talk to people about anything that is

happening in the world, or even in their own communities, they stare at

you with blank eyes.

I believe this is attributable to people getting the news over the

internet. They can now pick and choose which stories they wish to hear,

and they pick the ones that are most enjoyable. But in so doing, they

miss out on crucial bits of news that might be relevant to them at some

point.

Consequently, we have a bunch of clueless people in the world today

which is disappointing.

Tom

Administrator

Re: Re: Strychnine

Most people are gladly swallowing their strychnine and their

politicians' mistakes and accepting the fact that their lives have been

turned to worthlessness. That's the easiest thing to do I guess. To top

it off though I have to listen to them talk about the most mundane

things that have no relevance to advancement in the scientific sense.

Then when I tell them that they go blank and give me looks of

disapproval. Has anyone else noticed it?

August 15, 2006

> I used to know all my neighbors. Now I barely know the people who live

> next door.

" Whose fault is this? "

" Ace "

Not nibe, I have made attempts to get to know them better, but this new

generation of neighbors seems only to be able to grunt and swear. They

are not at all like the old ones who said " hello " and were happy to

have a conversation with you.

Tom

Administrator

August 15, 2006

>

> " I've got ulnar entrapment that has my

> pinkie and ring finger feeling numb. It's been that way since my Mom

> got sick. "

Kim, have you tried a chiropractor? I asked one and he said because the

ulnar nerve comes from a bunch of nerves that originate in the neck and

branch out, the origin of the problem can be anywhere along these and

above where the pain is felt, even under a chest muscle, so it's best

to see a chiropractor and find out where it originates so he/she can

fix it.

August 15, 2006

>

> " I've got ulnar entrapment that has my

> pinkie and ring finger feeling numb. It's been that way since my Mom

> got sick. "

Kim, have you tried a chiropractor? I asked one and he said because the

ulnar nerve comes from a bunch of nerves that originate in the neck and

branch out, the origin of the problem can be anywhere along these and

above where the pain is felt, even under a chest muscle, so it's best

to see a chiropractor and find out where it originates so he/she can

fix it.

August 15, 2006

Do you use a chiropractor? My husband went to one for sciatica and

he did a great job but later we found out the pinched nerve was a

result of bone spurs on the lower lumbar disk from Osteoarthritis of

the spine. The chiropractor helped only to relieve pressure but in

the long run would not help the sciatica from returning again. My

husband had the bone spurs removed as well as a totoal knee

replacement and has not had back or knee problems since.

I can feel exactly where the nerve from my spine is pinched and have

been using warm heating packs, stretching, ibuprofine and spa

baths. I injured this part of my neck/shoulder years ago and the

muscles get extremely tight to the point that only taking a muscle

relaxer has helped. So if all else fails, I'll go see my doctor

because I am leery of manipulations that may make the problem

worse. I studied massage therapy and have a good understanding of

the risks involved doing pushing, pulling, kneading on someone who

may have an injury not just a muscle spazm.

Kim

> >

> > " I've got ulnar entrapment that has my

> > pinkie and ring finger feeling numb. It's been that way since

my Mom

> > got sick. "

>

> Kim, have you tried a chiropractor? I asked one and he said

because the

> ulnar nerve comes from a bunch of nerves that originate in the

neck and

> branch out, the origin of the problem can be anywhere along these

and

> above where the pain is felt, even under a chest muscle, so it's

best

> to see a chiropractor and find out where it originates so he/she

can

> fix it.

>

August 15, 2006