Thanks To So Many

[jwrass]

To all: On July 13th I post a thread Eight Foot Fall Equals Broken Leg.

I have not been on the site for over a month and have had people reach out to me on this site via PM and personal email.

I want to apologize to all who have reached out and have not had a response from me, I truly appreciate the concerns.

I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me! I pen this in a effort to help others who have been in my situation are going through it now or may in the future.

It's been 4 months since I broke my Knee, Tibia, Fibula and Foot the initial diagnosis was a 6 to 8 recovery however I have had complications (I'm 59 years old) and after a doctor appointment today it will be at least six more weeks as I have a area that is not heeling well, if after that time there is no progress I will have to have surgery.

Due to the nature of the injury I have had to be mostly suddinary and for someone who is always on the go this has been very hard. I have a significant other, however we don't live together and live about 35 miles from each other and I am not able to drive due to the injury. 90% of the time I am alone and it has been difficult to perform certain things.

About two months ago I noticed myself getting into a funk which I just poo pooed, My girl friend and family were noticing changes in my behavior, I could go on and on but the bottom line!!!!! I was depressed! I am being treated for said condition and am feeling better. I know I have many more challenges both physically and emotionally but I feel I am more prepaired for what comes along. The moral of the story is if you feel yourself slipping seek help. I'm a work in progress right now and am doing it a day at a time. I never thought a physical ailment could put you in a funk like I was in. Don't let yourself get as far down the ugly path that I did! Reach out!!!!

My heartfelt appreciation and prayers go out to all! Thank you so very much! James W Rasmussen

[Ramfins59]

Glad to hear that you are recovering, both physically and emotionally. I know how depression can affect you. I had a couple of TIA's or mild strokes back in June of 2000 and was really in a "blue funk" for quite awhile afterwards. A very dear friend reached into that dark hole and pulled me out and got me back into this wonderful hobby. That friend has since passed away but lives on in my heart and mind forever. Thanks to him I am again building car models. In many, many ways the models I'm now building are light years better because of him.

[slusher]

James its good to here things are looking up. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 26 after the death of my girl friend. I was depressed but with the blessings of God I am married and have a 10 year old son. I am mostly homebound now with wonderful friends on this forum. All of us are a work in process. I am never alone the Lord is with me and all of us every day. Talk with him. Please take care...

[1930fordpickup]

It is good to hear that you are feeling better. Posting on here is a pick me up for me. Just keep looking around.

If you just want to chat or vent the PM is still a good option.

Edited November 1, 2014 by 1930fordpickup

[Tom Geiger]

James, thanks for checking in! We're all rooting for you in your recovery. I can see how your situation can bring on stress and depression. I would pull out a model and get to work. Having something that you can control, show progress and look forward to will help your situation and attitude greatly! And check into the board every day. If you are alone, you are no longer alone with this circle of friends!

[Custom Hearse]

I know how you feel James. After my near fatal heart attack, having a pacemaker/defibrillator put in me, and the news that I'm never able to drive truck again, I went into a deep depression. My anger was apparent to a lot of people, and I lost a lot of friends. I try to live day by day (and watch a lot of comedies) has helped. You have family and a woman to love you, so let them in your heart and don't close them out, you will regret it. I'll keep you in my prayers for a successful outcome of the operation you'll be going through...