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Offline Gene_SC

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Thanks Everyone for your support.
« on: August 27, 2008, 01:45:48 AM »


It has been a while since I have visited the GTA. I wish I could give you all the reason's why I have not been on for so long but they are many. At this point I am dealing with depression and most of it is due to PTSD from when I was in the military. I often wonder why it took so long to catch up with me but doctor's say this is normal. I have suffered with the PTSD for 18 years now but it seems I had not seen the worst of it un till this year. So please forgive me for shutting all of you out of my life the last few months. I hope the doctor's can find the right medication for me soon so I can get back to what I know I love the most.. "Air Guns".



I see we have many new members and I want to personally welcome each and every one of you. The GTA is A Great Place to Be and ask all the questions you wish without being badgered. By now most of the older members have made you aware of the GTA being a Family oriented Air Gun Forum.



I will try and come more often as I can.
Love all of you.



Gene

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RE: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2008, 01:48:15 AM »
Gene:

You have been here all along -- and we are all thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.  This forum, of course, will continue to be "Gene's Place" - glad to hear from you!

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RE: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2008, 01:50:25 AM »


Great to hear from you. Hope the meds work for you and you get back to what you love.



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RE: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2008, 01:57:06 AM »
Gene, it is great to hear from you. You were greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend and I am sure you will be able to sort all the issues out.

Chris
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« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2008, 02:12:00 AM »
It's nice to hear from you Gene. I hope you feel better soon, wee all miss you buddy.
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RE: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2008, 02:33:14 AM »
Big Gene!!!! not a week goes by on this forum that someone doesn't make mention of you!...YOU"RE DA MAN!!!...if you ever need to talk...just pm me or call.  I'm here for you pal!!!  You CAN kick this thing and WE ALL support you!!!

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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2008, 02:34:41 AM »
Man I glad to hear you still alive. Sorry to hear about the PTSD. I have no idea what it's like but I do understand the depression thing. I have tried several different meds and even rotating them coming off of them then going back on them. Nothing seems to work for long. I wish you all the best in getting a handle on it. We sure do miss you buddy and man I need a couple muzzel breaks. lol. Take care hope to see you soon.
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RE: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2008, 02:54:08 AM »
Gene it is a pleasure to see your post here this morning, I'm sure you know how greatly missed you are,keep your best foot forward & keep on fighting,GOD is in your corner,,,,,,Tanya &  Myself wish you well & happiness.....You have a friend in New York!

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good to "hear" your voice
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2008, 03:08:18 AM »
Gene,
   It was to good to read your post. Your prayer partners will continue to hold you up to the Lord for full healing and return to 100% strength. Lord bless you!
Bob Jarrard (PBJ)
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Re: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2008, 03:13:24 AM »
Gene, so glad to hear from you. Like all of the above have said This place just ain't the same without you.As far as our support goes, Shucks Gene, we wouldn't have it any other way.When you get to feeling better, we gotta talk about some airguns.

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Re: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2008, 03:17:21 AM »
Gene,

Wow! What a nice suprise to see you post. You have been missed, sir. Just remember there is a large group of people here who really enjoy you being around. I wish you well and maybe soon we can read more tales of your airgunning adventures.


Ron
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Re: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2008, 03:17:34 AM »
GENE!!

you have no idea how much you've been missed...i really hope you're felling better soon!  we need you back, gene!

Dave
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Re: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2008, 03:30:38 AM »
GENE!!!

Thanks for dropping in! Good to hear from you again!

I refrained from commenting in any other thread, but now that there's a post from you personally I figured I'd say somethin. We've all missed ya here bud!


As far as PTSD goes... I feel your pain. Hopefully you didn't start self medicating like I did with liquid OTC medications from the corner store. It's tough, but you'll get through it! It never really goes away all together. But it DOES get better! Havin friends over helps ALLOT!

Anyway... Enough of my ramblings. GET BETTER SOON!


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RE: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2008, 04:09:30 AM »
Hi Gene,

I know the depression curse well.  I suffered from depression most of my life...but never got it treated until just recently.  I either didn't know what was wrong with me, or I was in severe denial and couldn't admit to myself that something was wrong.  

However, once I made the decision to go in for treatment, I got my life.  I don't say I got my life back, because I don't think I could ever say that I was ever happy.  I had periods of happiness, but I never had what I would have called a happy life.  To this day, I still see a counselor and am taking medication.  Together, they work wonders for me and have helped me become the person that I want to be.  There is a better place we can all get to if we are open to the methods that can help us.

It sounds like you are on the right track...and I promise, GOOD THINGS WILL FOLLOW.  You've already made the decision to see a doctor.  You've already admitted to yourself that you have depression and PTSD.  You told others about your suffering, which is the ultimate sign of admission.  You are even open to the idea of taking medication.  You've done everything you can to help get you to a better place.  You've done the hardest parts already--the admission and having the willingness to find help.  The rest will take effort, but you're already on the road to recovery and you've already made a lot progress.

I wish you all the best in your recovery.  If you ever want to PM me about anything relating to depression, or airguns for that matter, please feel free to do so.  I'm in Alabama, which isn't too far from SC, so maybe one day we can get to know each other and go out shooting.
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Re: Thanks Everyone for your support.
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2008, 04:25:25 AM »
Man you had me worried pal.  Glad to see you back, and wish you a speedy recovery.  You ever need to BS or whatever, you have my #.

Take care Airbud!
Dan

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