Wow, quite the story. It is the same for me. When I was first injured I tried 3 times to overdose but finally decided that I had to get with the program. I was much better for decades after that but as I've gotten older I feel myself falling into that same ol feeling of dread. In fact I was super depressed all weekend and when I heard the news about Robin Williams it made me sad but also knocked some sense into me. You CAN pull yourself out, it isn't easy, also I love my dog too much.
Meredith ----- Original Message ----- From: "RONALD L PRACHT" <[email protected]> To: "quad-list" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:32:25 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Robin Williams story A couple years ago I went through terrible month hospital stay with a ruptured appendix. After I got out things went to shit. I lost my girlfriend of 6 yrs, Got screwed out of the swim program I was involved in for 12 yrs. Lost my counselor of 5 yrs. Had to get rid of the van I had for 10 yrs. Started to deal with increased pain and started pain meds. Lost my best friend. Had to get an additional surgery . I got so low that I was arranging who would carry me at my funeral. I was just surviving, everything I thought about brought me down further. I cut all the excess baggage out of my life and didn't contact the people that were bringing me down anymore. Deleted my facebook account because that was bringing me down looking at my x girls new lover. I bought a newer van and started handcycling 30 miles a month. Started reading a lot and working on myself. Im much better than I was, but not back to my old self. I need the YMCA back in my life, the people, the water........I loved getting out of my chair and able to move freely in the water. If I would have been a suicidal person I wouldn't be here anymore. My father keeps a loaded 38 on his desk, not the best thing when your down. Ron On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 11:20 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: I'm sorry Ron, how do you get out of the hole? From: "RONALD L PRACHT" <[email protected]> To: "quad-list" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:06:04 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Robin Williams story You hit the nail on the head there. I need help right now dealing with that. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:46 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: I hope at least there will be attention brought to the seriousness of depression. I think most of us on this list can understand how debilitating it can be. Meredith From: "Nan" <[email protected]> To: [email protected], "lissw 75" <[email protected]>, [email protected], "quad-list" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:48:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Robin Williams story I find it inconceivable that Robin Williams is gone. It hurts in ways I never imagined. I hope he has finally found some peace. God speed Robin. On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:47 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: If it means anything to anyone... He was quoted once as saying " Life Is Not For Everyone" during an interview with Public Radio. Best Wishes In a message dated 8/12/2014 8:28:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: The more I read and watch about him, the more it breaks my heart. I just can't get over it! So sad! Lissette Whitehead 416 W. San Ysidro Blvd. San Ysidro, CA 92173 www.lwgripgloves.com From: [email protected] Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:10:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Robin Williams story To: [email protected]; [email protected] I am very angry with Robin Williams right now. Yes, he was very good friends with Christopher Reeves and often went out of his way to visit him in the hospital and raised money for the family. The world lost a great humorist and comedian. Best Wishes In a message dated 8/12/2014 8:00:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: <blockquote> I just heard on the news a story about the time Robin Williams dressed up and disguised himself as a russian doctor who came to Christopher Reeves bedside at the hospital after he broke his neck. In a fake accent he kept telling Christopher to roll over. It was the first time he had laughed since his accident. I will miss him. Meredith = </blockquote>
