Depression anxiety and alcoholism

mike
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Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 6, 2021 22:44:52 GMT via mobile

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Post by mike on Sept 6, 2021 22:44:52 GMT

Hate to even put this out there but if anybody is the praying type I could use a few now.Sometimes I’m so depressed I don’t pick up the harmonica for months. It’s just not in me to do it.Doctors got me on so many medications I can’t tell up from down. This forum means a lot to me . If I don’t participate I’m sorry but these hellhounds are on my back.I love the harmonica so much! Been working on one dime blues by blind lemon.Just been sticking to blues mostly when I do play.Sorry to put this out there . Just found the harmonica community so accepting.

dezzy
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Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 7, 2021 2:46:28 GMT

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Post by dezzy on Sept 7, 2021 2:46:28 GMT

My sympathy to you Mike. We all get our troubles, just fight on and recover. My problem uprooted me from my home and there was no music in me for months. Sarge has had major surgery and is struggling with a chest complaint. He will get over it as I did and you will. And we will be waiting to hear you back again.

IAN
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Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 7, 2021 3:01:11 GMT

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Post by IAN on Sept 7, 2021 3:01:11 GMT

Hi Mike,

I think it is a very good thing that you have posted this. I too, have had similar periods throughout my life and I have a close friend who is currently emerging from a very deep depression.

Nothing that I say is likely to provide more than an encouraging word, but please believe that I truly hope you find some respite from your current feelings.

Maybe you could put the harmonica aside for a little while, get out your banjo, which of course, we all know is the 'happiest' music maker ever devised and pick awhile. It is what I have done over many years, whenever I find myself slipping into a hole.

Please keep us informed, as I'm sure you will soon see, we all care.

Very best wishes, Ian.

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Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 7, 2021 3:21:12 GMT via mobile

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Post by Rex on Sept 7, 2021 3:21:12 GMT

Hang in there, Mike. Many of us find solace in music and prayer and scripture. Old hymns played on the harmonica and praying the rosary have helped me. Blues and another form of prayer may fit you better.
Feel free to private message me here and I will give you my email if you want to chat.

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Sebastian Senior Member Posts: 488	Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 7, 2021 6:50:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sebastian on Sept 7, 2021 6:50:46 GMT Sorry, Mike, I don’t have words of advice. In thoughts I am with you in this valley of tears.
	Et qui suaviter canere non potest, sibi tamen aliquid canit. And he, who cannot sing sweetly, sings nevertheless something for himself. (Boethius)

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Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 8, 2021 17:26:42 GMT via mobile

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Post by bernd on Sept 8, 2021 17:26:42 GMT

Hey Mike, I feel with you and this forum also means a lot to me. I end up practicing or playing hymns on my harmonica or listen to renditions of them when I'm in a bad mood. I'll think off you in the next intercessory prayers on Sunday.

Sarge Administrator Posts: 1,708	Depression anxiety and alcoholism Sept 9, 2021 14:03:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarge on Sept 9, 2021 14:03:24 GMT Depression is a terrible thing and a hard one to fight. Sometimes the medicine you're given makes it worse in a different way. Hang in there Mike. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Depression anxiety and alcoholism

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Post by IAN on Sept 7, 2021 3:01:11 GMT

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Post by Sebastian on Sept 7, 2021 6:50:46 GMT

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