Hey Donna, There was something you talked about here a while back that I need some information on and some help with. If you would please email me, I wouldn't greatly appreciate it. It's something I would prefer not to talk about on a public forum.
Thanks.
laurenk83@aol.com
Hey Carol,
One decision I made along time ago, and one that proves right for me even more so now, is not to get involved in emails here. I really cant imagine what I might have said that could not be discussed here.
One decision I made along time ago, and one that proves right for me even more so now, is not to get involved in emails here. I really cant imagine what I might have said that could not be discussed here.
LOL..........well, sure, I guess I can almost understand why you would say that. But I can assure you my intentions were good.
What I wanted to ask you about was sleep apnea. I remember you talking about the device that either you or your husband use, wanted to get your opinion on it, that's all. I am sure if I search, I can find the answers I am looking for.
Have a nice night, Donna.
Hey Carol,
My dad has SEVERE sleep apnea. He uses a CPAP machine. It has made a huge difference for him. He went through the sleep study and all that good stuff, but his insurance didn't wanna cover it (this was quite a few yrs back). He went as far as just under 2 minutes without breathing and the woman immediately woke him up and put the machine on him the rest of the night. His Doctor was able to get it covered under his insurance thankfully. He gets a good restful/recuperative nights sleep with it. Hope this has helped you. Have a good night.........
BOO
My dad has SEVERE sleep apnea. He uses a CPAP machine. It has made a huge difference for him. He went through the sleep study and all that good stuff, but his insurance didn't wanna cover it (this was quite a few yrs back). He went as far as just under 2 minutes without breathing and the woman immediately woke him up and put the machine on him the rest of the night. His Doctor was able to get it covered under his insurance thankfully. He gets a good restful/recuperative nights sleep with it. Hope this has helped you. Have a good night.........
BOO
Boo, Yes, it was very helpful. The name of the machine....CPAP....that's what I didn't know. Now I can Google it and find someone else who had first hand experience with them.
I really appreciate your input, here and elsewhere on the board lately. Welcome back. Hope you can get the support you need here.
Have a good day.
God works in mysterious ways.
Even though I have had my email in my signature for several days, I removed it a couple of days ago.But thanks to this thread I put up last night where I posted my email address, I have been blessed with an awakening long overdue.
Last night I got not one, but two of the most inspiring emails from very, very old timers on this board. I sometimes forget how much this board is read by lurkers.A large number of the people who read it don't post and it was very interesting to hear their take on things. It is those people who probably can shed more light on the variables of this forum than those of us who post regularly.
I have been standing in the middle of the forest for so long, the trees are no longer visible. But those who are outside looking in, were able to make me see all that I was blind to.
Futile quest? Yes. It is. You are so very right.
I want to thank you for your kindness, my friends. You will never know what an impact your words had on me, and how much I needed to hear what you said. I am going to take your advice starting today.
Good bye.
Even though I have had my email in my signature for several days, I removed it a couple of days ago.But thanks to this thread I put up last night where I posted my email address, I have been blessed with an awakening long overdue.
Last night I got not one, but two of the most inspiring emails from very, very old timers on this board. I sometimes forget how much this board is read by lurkers.A large number of the people who read it don't post and it was very interesting to hear their take on things. It is those people who probably can shed more light on the variables of this forum than those of us who post regularly.
I have been standing in the middle of the forest for so long, the trees are no longer visible. But those who are outside looking in, were able to make me see all that I was blind to.
Futile quest? Yes. It is. You are so very right.
I want to thank you for your kindness, my friends. You will never know what an impact your words had on me, and how much I needed to hear what you said. I am going to take your advice starting today.
Good bye.
ALWAYS & FOREVER.............................I LOVE YOU MY SWEET BEAUTIFUL FRIEND
YOUR MJ
YOUR MJ
Hey Carol,
Glad I could help you. Thanks for the welcome back. Sometimes just reaching out to others and helping in any way I"m able helps me. Gets me outta of my own head for awhile, ya know? I'm going through a really hard time now. But this too shall pass. I hope sooner than later.
Take care,
BOO
Glad I could help you. Thanks for the welcome back. Sometimes just reaching out to others and helping in any way I"m able helps me. Gets me outta of my own head for awhile, ya know? I'm going through a really hard time now. But this too shall pass. I hope sooner than later.
Take care,
BOO
Carol, you definately seem like a nice enough lady. I mostly lurk, and I agree with your friends. There is so much high school clicky stuff here that it really seems more harmful than helpful to any real recovery.
Most of the games played are from those that say they are sober and in 'recovery.' The recovery I have learned is love and support, not who jumps who for the vote of Queen b****. Don't get me wrong, AA has those dying to be queen, but they aren't taken seriously.
Y'all have a nice day. Behave, now.
Most of the games played are from those that say they are sober and in 'recovery.' The recovery I have learned is love and support, not who jumps who for the vote of Queen b****. Don't get me wrong, AA has those dying to be queen, but they aren't taken seriously.
Y'all have a nice day. Behave, now.
Hey MJ a prezzie for ya hun lol use carefully pmsl

Jaxs....LOOKS LIKE A GREAT IDEA BUT I BELIEVE WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND & I NO LONGER WILL GIVE THE "DRAMA QUEENS POWER OVER ME>
I HAVE TRUE FRIENDS....SUCH AS YOU & THAT MAKES ME THE LUCKIEST WOMAN ALIVE>
THE OTHERS....HELL LET THAT BE THIER CROSS TO CARRY (& THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE)
I HAVE TRUE FRIENDS....SUCH AS YOU & THAT MAKES ME THE LUCKIEST WOMAN ALIVE>
THE OTHERS....HELL LET THAT BE THIER CROSS TO CARRY (& THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE)
Hey Carol:
Just read your post on sleep apnea. I know some about this b/c my f-in-law had it. He also had COPD which was caused by many years of smoking.
Anyway, he needed to live with us for 3 months 'til he learned about the C-PAP and was able to prepare meals, etc.
That was about 7 years ago and that machine was really loud. The guest room was acroos from our BR and he slept fine but we were awake all night - we ddn't mind b/c people have actually died from sleep apnea. I think my husband (soon to be ex) has it but he won't go for the test - you know men.
His sister however was tested and she now uses a c-Pap machine. She says they are a lot less invasive than older ones and it doesn't cap over your nose completely. You just have the little prongs like oxygen.
And yes, there are some queen bees on here and oh, how they are worshiped. I thought this was a support like group, not a popularity contest. I'm sure you will do what's best for you, if you want to post, then post. I had stopped, it seemed all I read was how wonderful someone was. Well, I disagree with the "wonderful" ones, I just want to help in any way I can if I am able to.
Hope this helps.
Talk with you soon.
Love, Becky
Just read your post on sleep apnea. I know some about this b/c my f-in-law had it. He also had COPD which was caused by many years of smoking.
Anyway, he needed to live with us for 3 months 'til he learned about the C-PAP and was able to prepare meals, etc.
That was about 7 years ago and that machine was really loud. The guest room was acroos from our BR and he slept fine but we were awake all night - we ddn't mind b/c people have actually died from sleep apnea. I think my husband (soon to be ex) has it but he won't go for the test - you know men.
His sister however was tested and she now uses a c-Pap machine. She says they are a lot less invasive than older ones and it doesn't cap over your nose completely. You just have the little prongs like oxygen.
And yes, there are some queen bees on here and oh, how they are worshiped. I thought this was a support like group, not a popularity contest. I'm sure you will do what's best for you, if you want to post, then post. I had stopped, it seemed all I read was how wonderful someone was. Well, I disagree with the "wonderful" ones, I just want to help in any way I can if I am able to.
Hope this helps.
Talk with you soon.
Love, Becky
M.J Rehabs Meetings institutions this is the disease. Not 'DRAMA on a chat forum.
Are you goign to meetings? Hope you do as you will learn like the rest of us how our disease works. Least i found it helped me but I was forced into the program. Your situation is more difficult. I ahd it easy. I wanted to get sober and had the means and was pushed by friends in rehab. My seconfd Rehab it saved my life.
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THE OTHERS....HELL LET THAT BE THIER CROSS TO CARRY (& THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE) "?????????????????????????????????/
come on what is this??
Take care and feel good. Take care of body spiritually and physically-This is your most important goal daily. JMO
Jeff
Are you goign to meetings? Hope you do as you will learn like the rest of us how our disease works. Least i found it helped me but I was forced into the program. Your situation is more difficult. I ahd it easy. I wanted to get sober and had the means and was pushed by friends in rehab. My seconfd Rehab it saved my life.
"
THE OTHERS....HELL LET THAT BE THIER CROSS TO CARRY (& THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE) "?????????????????????????????????/
come on what is this??
Take care and feel good. Take care of body spiritually and physically-This is your most important goal daily. JMO
Jeff
Meant to say AA is not a cure either. I personally feel its like a college you go you learn and you graduate.
But that pertains to ME ONLY--I know longer go buit know its a 2 mile ride--and i read my book daiy and this board and have been sober a long tine. My program works fore ME.
Jeff
Danny ??? Mets ? How bout them Cubbies??
But that pertains to ME ONLY--I know longer go buit know its a 2 mile ride--and i read my book daiy and this board and have been sober a long tine. My program works fore ME.
Jeff
Danny ??? Mets ? How bout them Cubbies??
Jeff:
I just can't follow you - are you angry or is that your personality?
Becky
I just can't follow you - are you angry or is that your personality?
Becky