When I started college 2007 and a bunch of other stuff

Mr. Ed

Be what you is not what you what you ain’t
Location
Central NY
When I started college 2007, I chose chemical dependency counseling as my major because of my fascination of hallucinatory drugs & substances. When I had a mind to play with, searching for the space shuttle for the unknown. Chemical dependency counseling taught me about alcohol use, poisoning, health and social impact family and community.

1972 & 1973/ junior/senior years in high school were the most memorable years of my life, by 1975 I was admitted into my first psychiatric hospital setting. The years that followed I used psychiatric hospitals to escape from the outside, then without notice I would leave AMA against medical advice.

You may think my flagrant use of mental health service was improper and should have been reserved for seriously mentally ill patrons. I am certain if there were no beds or means for treatment I would not have been admitted. You have people in need of mental health services, you have those who refuses treatment and you have people seeking to take advantage of the system, mental health services. I am the first, for whatever the reason if I need services I will seek them out and participate accordingly.

I wish I understood human and canine behavior. Human interaction is limited by how far and deep my social exposure extends. On the other hand, learning how to read and communicate with german shepherds/Bernese mountain dogs mix captures my attention to study and learn. The latest lesson from the dog behaviorist; throw a dog biscuit over Charlie's head, when biscuit almost gone, call Quit, Charlie responds. Do this multiple times so Charlie will respond without incident when used around other dogs. The idea is to teach Charlie how to avoid conflict with other dogs.

i miss the responsibility of my former job. Working gave me purpose and social responsibility. I talked with a large variety of people from various cultures and backgrounds. My life was interesting and I had something to talk about. I am boring now with a lack of intellectual stimulation to make life interesting.

Thinking about my next trip. To begin with Charlie will need to be boarded while we are away. To consider I put a downpayment on a 2024 Jetta SEL as my 2021 Hyundai Kona lease matures in February. I don't know when the Jetta will be available for delivery. It is unlikely a short vacation will occur until after first of year. Long distance driving is out, sometimes we take the train or perhaps a bus.

I wear hearing aides now, I have to adjust them all of the time and if I have my phone with me, music streams without prompting drowning out conversation without warning.

In an earlier post, I mentioned buying books from ebay.com. The first batch I bought was devoted to recipe books, smoothie recipes, hot chocolate & cider recipes, brain foods, and whole foods, nuts and seeds recipes.

The second batch 5 books; A dog's mind, Through a dog's ear, German Shepherd training, and understanding the German Shepherd Dogs.

Anyone take health supplements such as Lions Mane, or Chaga Mushroom? What about Ginkgo Billable, Ginseng, Gotu Kola?
 

Thanks for sharing your story with us, @Mr. Ed . You might consider writing a memoir. It will keep you busy and not bored. You could also write a book about training your dog(s). Just a thought.
 
You shouldn't feel bad for the reasons you needed mental health treatment. You went to the facilities for a reason. And then for whatever reason, perhaps you had it with the structure at the time or felt you were doing better, you left. And that's OK. It can be hard to ask for and accept help.

I hope the vehicle works out OK and you can plan for your trip. I've never taken any of these supplements. I read magnesium is good for anxiety so I'm going to get some.
 


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