#4162595 - 08/29/15 11:27 AM
A Sign of Life
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Olham
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Hey all - I want to fire a white or red Very light as a sign of life here.
Some of you may have been wondering where I have been for so long, and I decided not to make a secret of it: I was, and still am (to some extent) suffering of a depression since April. It got so bad in June, that I tried to get into a clinic for professional treatment, but it took me 3 very dark weeks on a waiting-list, before I could move in there; and so it got all quite long in time.
I am still in treatment, but can be home over the weekends, and I will soon get discharged. It will not be fully cured by then - this may never happen, or take much more time at least - but hopefully well enough for me to return to duties.
I missed you all and this fine mess sorely, but I wasn't in the right condition to take part only half-heartedly and dull-mooded.
I hope I'll be back soon!
Vice-President of the BOC (Barmy OFFers Club) Member of the 'Albatros Aviators Club' - "We know how to die with Style!"
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#4162600 - 08/29/15 11:44 AM
Re: A Sign of Life
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Hauksbee
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Hey all - I want to fire a white or red Very light as a sign of life here. Hopefully we can take this post/very light as a sign that you're on your way back. Sorry to hear that you've been feeling down. I know that you've alluded to it in the past I kept hoping that it would be a passing thing. Really sorry to hear that it got its claws into you. And here's hoping that hanging out here with old friends will help to lift your spirits.
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#4162609 - 08/29/15 12:03 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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Robert_Wiggins
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Olham
We all are with you and look forward to your recovery. Confronting it head on as you did was the right thing to do. You had the presence of mmind to seek help. That bodes well for you. Keep up the good fight and drop us a line when ever you feel up to it. You are a valued friend of all of us here. Take care and be well good friend!
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#4162633 - 08/29/15 01:39 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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Olham
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Thank you, Duke, Hauksbee, Raine, Robert, Hasse and Gaw - I'm quite touched by all your kind words. Was it Mannock who referred to depression as his "black dog"?
I still need to read about Mannock. A "black dog" is an understatement he must have made to not look too weak - in the worst period it feels more like Jona must have felt inside the whale (with it's mouth shut of course). No direction home, so to say.
Vice-President of the BOC (Barmy OFFers Club) Member of the 'Albatros Aviators Club' - "We know how to die with Style!"
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#4162636 - 08/29/15 01:45 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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RAF_Louvert
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Olham, very glad to see you back in camp, even if it is only for a visit as per doctor's orders. We are all here for you so don't hesitate to bend an ear if you need to. As Hasse noted, it's good you let folks know what's been going on. It will show you just how much support you have.
Take care my freund.
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#4162654 - 08/29/15 02:15 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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Olham
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Thank you, Lou - and believe me, I treasure this place, which must be one of the most gentlemanly (can one say that?) and civilised places amongst all forums/fora, and I appreciate your and all the other friendships here VERY much.
Vice-President of the BOC (Barmy OFFers Club) Member of the 'Albatros Aviators Club' - "We know how to die with Style!"
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#4162707 - 08/29/15 04:30 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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Cavaliere57
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I wish you the best Olham,I know what you are talking about and I support your strenght even from all this distance,an uncle of mine got through that and it was a very steep road to climb,but you must hold on to yourself,inside your mind it's the best medicine to the exit light!! Remember this! Best wishes from the sunnyside. P.S. Be strong,you are the best cure for yourself!
" In vino veritas "
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#4162710 - 08/29/15 04:43 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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Olham
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Thank you, Hellshade! The sun is already here - now I must learn again to enjoy it a bit better. Thank you, Sid, Ric, Nietzsche and Cavaliere! Your not alone Brother. Please keep that in mind. Mark
Thank you, Mark, for your openness and encouragement. Yes, I'll keep it in my mind.
Vice-President of the BOC (Barmy OFFers Club) Member of the 'Albatros Aviators Club' - "We know how to die with Style!"
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#4162719 - 08/29/15 05:06 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
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MudWasp
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I'm glad you decided to go public with this; the masses were getting restless here. You did a good job as public relations spokesperson. Olham, it's great to hear from you. Life has it's highs and lows, I hope you highs come back and your lows don't dip down so deep for so long a stretch.
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#4162721 - 08/29/15 05:12 PM
Re: A Sign of Life
[Re: Olham]
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Rick_Rawlings
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It hasn't been the same without you, Herr Olham! Welcome back, sir!
The older I get, the more I realize I don't need to be Han, Luke or Leia. I'm just happy to be rebel scum...
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