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OaktreeSenior Contributor

Introduction

Hi guys I am new here but just skipped over introducing myself and threw myself straight into the forums so let's rewind a minute.

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder in 1990. It changed my life and not in a good way. My mother said "now you will never do anything with your life" and my Aunt said "we should put her in an institution". It was right then that I decided that I would live the best life I possibly could with this illness. I since met and married my husband and we had 3 gorgeous children who have all now reached adulthood. I have been in and out of hospital a lot since around 2008 and somewhere along the way had BPD added to my diagnosis. I enjoy art and crafts, playing computer games and watching tv. I was working with a psychologist and we were going to work on childhood trauma as I grew up in an abusive household but I kept getting sick so we are currently on a break. Not sure if I want to go back to therapy at this point in time. Not sure what else to add so I will just leave it here. Feel free to ask questions x

@MJG017 @QueeniePaws

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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@tonys

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your notes to me. Either here or on my other thread. I know you are flat out like a lizard drinking!

Go well my friend.

Meggle

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tonysSenior Contributor

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@tyme Hi there mate. Need some advice. Better say first, I'm on a new meds trial for the old ticker

so seeing flying saucers is entirely possible.. Ok here goes. About a month or more ago

I fare welled a good friend @Former-Member . He disappeared of the map. About an hour ago he and apple

showed up supporting one of my old, old, posts,. when I looked a couple of days ago there was just

a big orange sign saying the thread was finished. I see the Motions tag still shows.

My first thought is, that its a glitch that occurred when the thread stopped and started. and it dumped some old letters on my machine when it rebooted.

Don't want to chase old ghosts, but if this bloke is still alive on sane, I would dearly love to hear

from him. Its a ghost town here so think its ok to talk here.

Sorry Thyme, you get some strange requests don't you.. very best wishes . tonys

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PaperdaisySenior Contributor

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Hey @tonys tyme has the evening off, can you believe it?! 😆 I'll try and help you. Motion was on earlier today and I believe they will receive your tag and engage with you again if they feel this is the place for them. We are just trying to resolve a few things that have happened here and want to support every member as best we can. Not entirely sure about the tech issues you describe but I can look into it for you if it's a concern?

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tonysSenior Contributor

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Thankyou @Paperdaisy No its no concern at all.. You solved it in one go. @Former-Member is live and well

and weaving his magic somewhere.. I guess he will see this and hopefully make the journey. I have bit coming up but I'll post a lookout for my friend.

I do hope you have an easy evening at the helm. Very Best to you.. tonys mb 1

and thanks again..

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PaperdaisySenior Contributor

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All the very best to you too @tonys 😊

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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@tonys @LeChuck @Sophia1 @Shaz51

Meggle’s Meals and Cafe

Dish of the Day

Roast Bear with Taters and Greens

enjoy!

Meggle

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tonysSenior Contributor

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big day today @Oaktree but keep mine warm for later on tonight . Hope you are having a nice one in the garden.

tonys.

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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@tonys

I went to my local library and played mahjong today. I won 4 games! Pretty good for a beginner…

I will be looking out for your return.

If I see @Former-Member I will let you know.

Meggle

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tonysSenior Contributor

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Hey @Former-Member Just saw you supported one of my posts. So at least I know you are Ok.

Still remember the hard work you put into that thread of yours. You got peoples respect pretty fast

my friend. I hope you are not wasting your talents. . You are a considered and structural thinker.

That talent is needed in this world , now more than ever. I do hope you are well my friend, and I will never forget the support and courage in that post of yours.

I know @Paperdaisy Loves ya too. Hope its ok I say that.. Take care Motion. Tonys mb 1

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tonysSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Oaktree . Not sure how much you know about Motion. Stand out fella , that one.

I sent him a post, But I do know folks with deep waters are always at risk of drowning. One day hey.

Now. I'm going searching for megs menu. . tonys

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