Topic: a reason to live.
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Fri 07/25/14 12:10 PM

(((( Pete )))) sending you a big hug.
I agree with those who say have faith. My faith has also seen me through dark moments when I thought death might be preferable.
after that, there is also doing for yourself. whether it's counseling, having meds adjusted. there are things you need to take care of yourself.
reach out to friends. I think you said some of your friends are in the dark about this. surroundings yourself with people who care is always helpful. a good friend you can tell anything to, who can be there when you just need someone who won't judge.
and find an activity that occupies your time and heart. pet shelter, habitat for humanity, red cross, or anything you choose.
send you a big hug. feel free to message me if you ever want :thumbsup:

i never talk this way to my friends or family, just my doctors and until today mingle.i just wanted people to at least think i'm okay

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Fri 07/25/14 12:11 PM

i was hoping to be a cool guy when i first got on this site but now look at me, it's become more of an intervention. might as well change my heading to "emotionally crippled seeks anyone who could be bothered with me" lolfrown


Nope, change it to "Wonderful man who is not afraid to show his emotions" :smile:


... someone more men could learn from.

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Fri 07/25/14 12:14 PM
I agree with lars...pete you are a sweetheart and have a great sense of humor, you're my Irish soul mateflowers smooched :heart:

petemcl's photo
Fri 07/25/14 12:14 PM


i was hoping to be a cool guy when i first got on this site but now look at me, it's become more of an intervention. might as well change my heading to "emotionally crippled seeks anyone who could be bothered with me" lolfrown


Nope, change it to "Wonderful man who is not afraid to show his emotions" :smile:


... someone more men could learn from.

thank you, i just though girls would avoid someone like me

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Fri 07/25/14 12:16 PM

i was hoping to be a cool guy when i first got on this site but now look at me, it's become more of an intervention. might as well change my heading to "emotionally crippled seeks anyone who could be bothered with me" lolfrown

and isn't it a happy surprise to know there are people here who care.
sure we all have fun and bs with each other.
but I know many of us have found that in those times that we cry alone, there are people here on Mingle who will take the time to give support. welcome to the mingle family. flowerforyou

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Fri 07/25/14 12:17 PM

I agree with lars...pete you are a sweetheart and have a great sense of humor, you're my Irish soul mateflowers smooched :heart:

your going to set me off crying again lol, thank you soo soo much

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Fri 07/25/14 12:17 PM
Hey man tell your friends......you might be surprised how supportive they can be.....well the ones that are true friends anyway.

Its really important you surround yourself with people that understand and lose the people that act as triggers.

Love your honesty pete :thumbsup:

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Fri 07/25/14 12:17 PM

i was told by the doctor it might be just a phase. but this was when i were 8. and i think 18 years of this is a bit too much, over 2 thirds of my life on meds and in therapy. and even my friends are in the dark about it. the only think keeping me going is my sense of humor. and some people i see on this site cheers me up at times....:cry:
. Pete my faith has been a strong suit that has been helping me keep my spirits up... I have my moments also since I found out I have cancer... But its one day at a time and this mingle family has been a god send to me.. Just remember we are all pulling for you.. The best thing I have done for myself was turning my life over to God... When I ran it it was a wreck... I pray alot and I read from what's called the life recovery bible.... I'm working on the nine steps to life recovery... There are kinda like the 12 steps of AA number one is realize my life was unmanageable and turned it over to god....since I have started this my life has bloomed in ways I never imagined.... Stay strong and maybe google the life recovery bible... There is help out there.... Keep that smile going my friend... I'm very concerned for you...your American friend Lars....my thoughts are with you...(*_*)

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Fri 07/25/14 12:18 PM


I agree with lars...pete you are a sweetheart and have a great sense of humor, you're my Irish soul mateflowers smooched :heart:

your going to set me off crying again lol, thank you soo soo much


pete... you have friends here... we all see what a great guy you are and your honesty is refreshing......you just need to realize it yourself:heart:

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Fri 07/25/14 12:19 PM
Edited by dreamerana on Fri 07/25/14 12:22 PM



i was hoping to be a cool guy when i first got on this site but now look at me, it's become more of an intervention. might as well change my heading to "emotionally crippled seeks anyone who could be bothered with me" lolfrown


Nope, change it to "Wonderful man who is not afraid to show his emotions" :smile:


... someone more men could learn from.

thank you, i just though girls would avoid someone like me

in life we aren't liked by everyone. sometimes without rhyme or reason.
you are a sweet and interesting person. any number of people would be happy to have you for a friend. there are definitely women out therewho would like to kknow a sweet person like you. never give up hope

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Fri 07/25/14 12:22 PM
thank you, and i love you all. i never expected everyone to be so nice, it's like a disney film just before the credits roll. lol, this has lifted my spirits tenfold thankyou all

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Fri 07/25/14 12:26 PM
((((pete))))flowerforyou

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Fri 07/25/14 12:27 PM

((((pete))))flowerforyou

flowerforyou :heart: flowers blushing

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Fri 07/25/14 12:32 PM

thank you, and i love you all. i never expected everyone to be so nice, it's like a disney film just before the credits roll. lol, this has lifted my spirits tenfold thankyou all



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Fri 07/25/14 12:35 PM


thank you, and i love you all. i never expected everyone to be so nice, it's like a disney film just before the credits roll. lol, this has lifted my spirits tenfold thankyou all




:thumbsup:

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Fri 07/25/14 12:41 PM
I'm with you Pete... I have my moments also... And yes I have feelings too..... I have never had a friend who lives in Ireland... Consider me a big (old) brother...i just said a prayer for you..email me any time if you need to talk I think we have some things in common and I might be able to help some...your friend Lars

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Fri 07/25/14 01:41 PM

the tedium of life is drawing me closer to ultimatum. been like this for a while but have been taught to pretend it's not the case. the light at the end of the tunnel is probably just part of the train moving towards me; as i lay down on the tracks. any advice for bleakness? indifferent

Pete please listen to me.
You seem like a great guy. You're one of the few men I have ever accepted a friends invite from.
You are alive and you should be grateful for that.
Just think of the plane crashes lately and how their familys feel. Its not fair on your loved ones to feel like this, so please get some counselling.

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Fri 07/25/14 01:52 PM


the tedium of life is drawing me closer to ultimatum. been like this for a while but have been taught to pretend it's not the case. the light at the end of the tunnel is probably just part of the train moving towards me; as i lay down on the tracks. any advice for bleakness? indifferent

Pete please listen to me.
You seem like a great guy. You're one of the few men I have ever accepted a friends invite from.
You are alive and you should be grateful for that.
Just think of the plane crashes lately and how their familys feel. Its not fair on your loved ones to feel like this, so please get some counselling.


i've been in councelling since i was 8 and medication since i was about 10

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Fri 07/25/14 01:54 PM
I have to say 2 things that help me 1 is reading the "life recovery bible" and the other is a while ago I joined a gym... Everyone wondered if it would take and now to me its an addiction it makes me feel so much better about myself... You see I have been injured a couple times racing and at one point my shoulders were so bad I couldn't even play catch with my grandson I was determined to get my health back.... It worked and now going to the gym is a must for me...im no young spring chicken but I'm doing much better now....stay strong my young friend..

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Fri 07/25/14 02:01 PM

I have to say 2 things that help me 1 is reading the "life recovery bible" and the other is a while ago I joined a gym... Everyone wondered if it would take and now to me its an addiction it makes me feel so much better about myself... You see I have been injured a couple times racing and at one point my shoulders were so bad I couldn't even play catch with my grandson I was determined to get my health back.... It worked and now going to the gym is a must for me...im no young spring chicken but I'm doing much better now....stay strong my young friend..

thank you for your kindness and for giving me hope