atrusrogue ([info]atrusrogue) wrote,
@ 2008-02-26 23:16:00
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Current location:Randy's Basement
Current music:The hum of his computers

Holy Crap It's a Post
Yea... I never write anymore. Why? I don't know. So Hi everybody? How are you all doing?

Well me... I'm not so well. You see I have been in so many depressed states it's unbelievable. Don't get me wrong, there are times that I feel great, that I'm productive, that I'm happy. But mostly, depression sets in. So first up, I have come to analyze why I am. I am materially and emotionally depleted. I lack the material gain to make it on my own, even after passing my national certification exam. I don't make a lot of money, and finding a massage therapy job around here is like trying to find a bride in a brothel. It isn't going to happen for me, especially because I'm a guy. So, I need to open my own practice. That once again goes back to the material wealth that I lack. Though... my grandfather's house has sold, so someday I should be receiving the money my grandfather left me. Gods I miss him... Anyways.

The emotional depletion is caused by several things. The biggest, my family. I have actually "moved out" in a since. My friend Randy has been giving me the option of living in his basement. Nice futon, a little cold, but I'm ok with it. However as of today I feel like I have become an intrusion. My friend Catherine, his girlfriend, went up to bed a moment ago. And she asked Randy to wake her up when he went up to bad. And jokingly I told her No. She snapped at me and said something along the lines of "well I haven't gotten to talk to him in like two weeks!" It's been a little over two weeks since I have been here... I guess I'm over staying my welcome. Maybe after this weekend I'll leave. I don't have much going on on Sunday. Back to the family... My mother is an emotional wreck. For those of you who read this and don't know, October 17th, 12:30 am my father had a stroke. A month later he had been released from the hospital. He is in great physical condition, with only minor pain in his right (stroke) side. However he has aphasia, and disconnect. So he can no longer work, and my mother had to claim "guardianship" over him. Honestly I believe that it will just take time for him to come back. He just needs time. It has only been 4 months. He is in speech therapy 3, used to be 5, days a week. Each day gets a little better, I can see it. However, my mother has gone into a major state of depression it seems. Yes, because Bob has the disconnect, he acts very irrationally at times. It happens. Yes, it is very difficult to understand him. That's a given. But my mother makes this out like it is the end of her world. That there is nothing left for her. I cannot stand that kind of attitude. Even in my own depression I know that there are things I can do to change things... I just have to figure out what they are. (Part of the reason for writing this post.) My mother barely sets foot into her own store now, and my sister has pretty much been running my mother's business, which has put her into a really tough predicament. She too is very aggravated with our mother.

Now there is more to the emotional depletion. for one, I'm lonely. Lame I know. But I have just been having a very tough time of mind right now. I made a mistake not long ago, and have paid for it, now the person who promised to be by my side through my troubles left me. Well, in the time her and I spoke about thing when I made the mistake, it came into being she was getting sick of me anyways, my mistake ended up just being a catalyst for her to make her motion to leave me. Knowing that has helped me through a lot of this. However, it doesn't fill the emptiness I feel in my heart. In time, that will heal. And when I say lonely, I don't mean "Oh I want another girlfriend right now!" lonely. I mean the feeling of wanted in general. Part of this problem is because I trust to easily, I begin to call people close friend, and then they screw me over. For example, one female friend of mine tossed me back and forth, saying she wanted to see me, then not, then again, then wanted nothing of me, but then blamed it all on something else going on in her life, that I wasn't even connected to at all. Another, an older friend that I sort of dated at one point, wanted to reconnect. Then she too seems to have decided she wants nothing to do with me now. Even though she told me differently, once again... I'm hurt because I trusted. Part of my new Anti-Hurt Plan is to stop even trying to talk to people, to stop trying to be friends with others. It's about time they come to me! It's about time they say Hi to me, call me, ask me to want to hang out! It's about time someone showed me some fucking respect!!!!

err... sorry.

I wrote that... and I decided that though I'm sorry for saying it, I won't delete it. It's feelings, that's what these journals are supposed to be about right?

So I have begun to formulate plans in my head, plans on how to go about with the rest of my life. I think I want to move. Where? Well I'm not sure yet. I have two different thoughts. Either move east or south. Out towards Boston, or down to CT. I could pay for my license, then attempt to find work in CT, also looking for a job down there, Branford Hall could help me find one, because they don't get any job offers for MA employment. So... yea... it's a thought I have been juggling.

Well anyways, most of you probably didn't even make it through it all anyways. I'll probably get a few short sympathy things. But no one has solutions, no one ever does...




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Just thought I'd drop my $0.02 because that's all I can afford
(Anonymous)
2008-02-27 08:03 am UTC (link)
1) If I'm one of the friends mentioned above ( which I semi-think I am, sorta think I'm not) then you should speak with me. Don't play a passive aggressive game of waiting for me to contact you- I just sorta felt as if you dropped off the face of the planet and probably wanted to be left alone.

2) There has been an ad in either the Hampshire Gazette or the Springfield Republican looking for a licensed massage therapist to work with a Chiropractic office. I know your looking to start your own business -but it would give you working credit. Plus put money in your pocket. Just a thought.

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Re: Just thought I'd drop my $0.02 because that's all I can afford
[info]atrusrogue
2008-02-27 01:18 pm UTC (link)
I don't think you are. (But then again, I am not exactly sure who you are.) It is the playing passive aggressive or what not, I have just had almost every case of trying to find time to see these people, and others, and they don't have time for me. Yes, I understand people are busy, that's part of the reason I am giving them the chance to let me know when they can. I begin to feel like I'm nagging when I ask a lot.

Thank you, I'll look into both of those. I have decided that I do need to get a job in the field first, I'm confident in my skills, but I need connections and money more at this time.

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Re: Just thought I'd drop my $0.02 because that's all I can afford
[info]butterflyfae
2008-02-27 05:15 pm UTC (link)
Sorry I thought I was logged in. I don't know why it posted me as anonymous ~ Faye

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Re: Just thought I'd drop my $0.02 because that's all I can afford
[info]atrusrogue
2008-02-27 08:21 pm UTC (link)
Ah ok. well glad to know who you are now. :) Thanks.

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[info]philosopherfive
2008-02-27 05:03 pm UTC (link)
I guess I kinda figured you were too busy to hang with me... I didnt want to interrupt all the stuff thats going on... Ive been in my own depression... but yeah... Im lonely too, we really should hang out one of these days. Give me a call, brother.

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[info]jessi_lea
2008-02-28 03:48 am UTC (link)
*hug*

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[info]proudlyfallen
2008-02-28 04:32 am UTC (link)
To echo Steve... I've been in my own depression, and while I know that's not an excuse (I'm pretty sure I was mentioned up there, and I'm pretty sure I know where), it has made things difficult. On the up side, I'm changing my plans/goals/college major yet again, and I'm gonna end up dropping most of my classes this semester... so all of a sudden, I'll have a lot of free time. Well, until Fall semester starts, and I have to take 20 credits... yipes.

So, yeah. I will attempt to make more of an effort, and I will understand if it's not enough of an effort... but I will try. I'll get ahold of you somehow once school gets sorted out, and we'll hang out then. *hugs*

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Lean on me, for that is what friends are for.
[info]vala_amin
2008-02-28 05:29 am UTC (link)
I have finally decided I'm going to write this regardless of who it may offend. This is a place to express oneself. And anyone who is offend, well oh well, it's opinions. Deal. 1st I don't see where you are being passive aggressive. You are simply stating that you are tired of being the one who tries to make friendships work. You initiate conversations, you try to set up dates and they don't work out. I agree with the sitting back and letting them come to you. And if they don't well than that seperates the good and the bad (not necessarily in any mean since, but you know what I mean). I also see how situations like this can leave you feeling 'unwanted'. You make time for others but they don't make time for you.
And as for the emotional strain of emotionally trying to support your family is impossible. I can now officially say that all the grey hairs you have did not come from me. But it is too much for one person to handle and you shouldn't have too. I think the leaving was the best choice and wish I could offer you continual sanction. I know there is no solution to that problem. And sadly I don't see it getting better, so getting out (and sadly away) is probably for the best. Limit the emotional strain to work hours (as if they aren't already stressful) and than have a place where you can go and breathe! I will miss you greatly if you move, and I hope you find accommodation that work for you in your current location. But in the end do what you have to do. You will always be my best friend and as much as it will hurt me you know that I will always stand beside you and offer you my services in what ever way you may need them.

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