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14 years ago
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Well, what's been going on Rogal? It's been a while since we've seen you on here.
Well, the last few months have been really bad.
How so?
Well, after my breakup with my longtime partner and unemployment and the usual stress, I reached my breaking point the 2nd week of May and did a few stupid things, including bailing on guests for gaming night, disappearing out for a walk without telling anyone where I was going, and then deciding in a really misguided attempt to end my life by taking a bunch of anti-anxiety meds.
After telling my dragon what I had done, he promptly scolded me for doing what I had done and contacted the poison control center and wanted to know if i was going to be OK. I was kept up till about 1am to make sure I didn't stop breathing and then went to bed.
The feeling about harming myself progressed through the rest of the weekend through Monday afternoon, when I decided to do something. Thanks to my housemate and great friend sirkain, I asked for a ride to the closest hospital and went into the ER.
Sounds serious…
A few hours later, I was admitted to the psychiatric ward for suicidal and homicidal tendencies and severe depression. I was told I would be there between one and five days, but was told I could not leave until cleared. Once I got settled into my room, I immediately started crying and finally fell asleep. My days started at about 7am with vitals like blood pressure and temp taken with breakfast at 8, followed by group therapy at 915, another group at 1015 and lunch at 12. At 115 and 215 we had another group and were free till dinner at 5pm. After that, we were free to relax and watch tv and whatnot until 8pm which was our daily wrap up group. Every day, we had to set treatment goals to achieve and at the end of the day, we let the nurses and doctors know if we achieved those goals.
That’s pretty strict. Did it help?
I really believe that my recent hospitalization is the result of the anti-anxiety medicine I was on, because when they adjusted the medication to a different one, my negative feelings went away. My first full night there I had a visit with both mom and sister, followed by a brief visit with my dragon, who also attended my family meeting later in the week.
I was finally cleared and discharged late Friday afternoon.
So you’re doing ok now?
Oh yeah! They docs adjusted my meds and also dragon is helping me, as well as my housemates. More recently, I finally found employment with a company that does corporate inventories. I will probably be starting shortly after July 4th.
So anything major going on lately?
Yeah. Dragon met my family a few weeks ago during a belated birthday party for my sister. I think everything went well. Well now, it’s my turn to meet family, as dragon is taking me to meet his family in a few days. By the end of this week, we’ll be in Michigan with his family. To say I’m not nervous about this is an understatement.
So anything artwise new on the horizon?
I am getting back into a hobby I had abandoned a while ago. I used to experiment with geometry and drawing and combining the two. I call it GeoDraw and I have already posted a piece up. Over the coming weeks, I hope to post one drawing per week, both colored and uncolored. I got my drawing table back from my ex and some of my supplies. Once I get the rest back, I will be in a better position to create more regularly.
As far as the writings like Opening Pandora’s Box and I Was Broken and Lost and I Was Broken and Lost and You Found Me, those are on hold, as I am in midst of major writer’s block after a major writing binge for my history class. Over the course of a week and a half, I wrote over a dozen and a half essays in single sittings, with three or four being done per day. I’m not giving up on them, just figuring out the further direction of them. There is a possibility I might pull them completely and do a full rewrite.
Wow. You have been busy. Do you have any spare time? If you do, what do you like to do in your spare time?
When I have time to relax, it’s usually with my dragon playing games online like Guild Wars, D&D Online, and Rift. I also frequent a few games on Facebook, Kongregate, and Pogo.
When not gaming, I usually listen to music, sometimes while walking. Mostly I listen to downtempo electronica, like Zero 7, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Thievery Corporation. I also listen to a few current artists, like Katy Perry and Maroon 5. I have a wide range of musical tastes. My more recent faves include Phoenix and Lacuna Coil.
When I get a chance, I also watch TV. Love the CSI and NCIS:LA series, as well as Mythbusters and Bones. Also occasionally watch cooking shows on Food Network, with people like Paula Deen, Anne Burrells, and Bobby Flay.
Anything else to add in closing?
If you want to know more, or just have questions or comments, hit my profile for my contact details. Love to hear from you!
Well, the last few months have been really bad.
How so?
Well, after my breakup with my longtime partner and unemployment and the usual stress, I reached my breaking point the 2nd week of May and did a few stupid things, including bailing on guests for gaming night, disappearing out for a walk without telling anyone where I was going, and then deciding in a really misguided attempt to end my life by taking a bunch of anti-anxiety meds.
After telling my dragon what I had done, he promptly scolded me for doing what I had done and contacted the poison control center and wanted to know if i was going to be OK. I was kept up till about 1am to make sure I didn't stop breathing and then went to bed.
The feeling about harming myself progressed through the rest of the weekend through Monday afternoon, when I decided to do something. Thanks to my housemate and great friend sirkain, I asked for a ride to the closest hospital and went into the ER.
Sounds serious…
A few hours later, I was admitted to the psychiatric ward for suicidal and homicidal tendencies and severe depression. I was told I would be there between one and five days, but was told I could not leave until cleared. Once I got settled into my room, I immediately started crying and finally fell asleep. My days started at about 7am with vitals like blood pressure and temp taken with breakfast at 8, followed by group therapy at 915, another group at 1015 and lunch at 12. At 115 and 215 we had another group and were free till dinner at 5pm. After that, we were free to relax and watch tv and whatnot until 8pm which was our daily wrap up group. Every day, we had to set treatment goals to achieve and at the end of the day, we let the nurses and doctors know if we achieved those goals.
That’s pretty strict. Did it help?
I really believe that my recent hospitalization is the result of the anti-anxiety medicine I was on, because when they adjusted the medication to a different one, my negative feelings went away. My first full night there I had a visit with both mom and sister, followed by a brief visit with my dragon, who also attended my family meeting later in the week.
I was finally cleared and discharged late Friday afternoon.
So you’re doing ok now?
Oh yeah! They docs adjusted my meds and also dragon is helping me, as well as my housemates. More recently, I finally found employment with a company that does corporate inventories. I will probably be starting shortly after July 4th.
So anything major going on lately?
Yeah. Dragon met my family a few weeks ago during a belated birthday party for my sister. I think everything went well. Well now, it’s my turn to meet family, as dragon is taking me to meet his family in a few days. By the end of this week, we’ll be in Michigan with his family. To say I’m not nervous about this is an understatement.
So anything artwise new on the horizon?
I am getting back into a hobby I had abandoned a while ago. I used to experiment with geometry and drawing and combining the two. I call it GeoDraw and I have already posted a piece up. Over the coming weeks, I hope to post one drawing per week, both colored and uncolored. I got my drawing table back from my ex and some of my supplies. Once I get the rest back, I will be in a better position to create more regularly.
As far as the writings like Opening Pandora’s Box and I Was Broken and Lost and I Was Broken and Lost and You Found Me, those are on hold, as I am in midst of major writer’s block after a major writing binge for my history class. Over the course of a week and a half, I wrote over a dozen and a half essays in single sittings, with three or four being done per day. I’m not giving up on them, just figuring out the further direction of them. There is a possibility I might pull them completely and do a full rewrite.
Wow. You have been busy. Do you have any spare time? If you do, what do you like to do in your spare time?
When I have time to relax, it’s usually with my dragon playing games online like Guild Wars, D&D Online, and Rift. I also frequent a few games on Facebook, Kongregate, and Pogo.
When not gaming, I usually listen to music, sometimes while walking. Mostly I listen to downtempo electronica, like Zero 7, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Thievery Corporation. I also listen to a few current artists, like Katy Perry and Maroon 5. I have a wide range of musical tastes. My more recent faves include Phoenix and Lacuna Coil.
When I get a chance, I also watch TV. Love the CSI and NCIS:LA series, as well as Mythbusters and Bones. Also occasionally watch cooking shows on Food Network, with people like Paula Deen, Anne Burrells, and Bobby Flay.
Anything else to add in closing?
If you want to know more, or just have questions or comments, hit my profile for my contact details. Love to hear from you!
