Ha ha thats the part most seem to be not seeing

Oh I have been doing a little posting, but mostly just watching, reading, getting a feel for things here. I just wondered about the profile thing, because I plan to add to mine, but if it doesn't get read, and most go by what they see in the forums, then I don't really see too much point to it. Make sense? It did in my head

Ok I've been here almost 24 hours now, why doesn't anyone talk to me?? Just kidding, just kidding, don't flame me now

No, my question to everyone is, do people here actually take the time to read the profiles, or do the majority just look at the picture, say "oh s/he is HOT" and start nudging?

Just curious

I can take the heat up to around 105 degrees before it bothers me, as long as its dry heat. The humidity is what drives me nuts, it could be only around 85 out but if its humid, I'm stayin in my a/c. Seems like the humidity saps the energy out of people and makes them a bit pissy. I know it does me!

And to you as well I believe it is just difficult for people who have not experienced it to understand. From an outsider's perspective, my life probably seems pretty good compared to many unfortunate people out there. So they sometimes think its just a matter of, it'll pass, get over it, focus on the good, etc. I've been in this fight for 12 years, and trust me, if I could snap out of it, I would. I think if some folks would take the time to get the facts, or even just ask questions of someone who deals with these things, understanding may come to those who seem to be dismissive.

On a more personal note, I know the value of a good listener, and pride myself on being one, so if you ever need someone to talk to, I am here

Agreed with Valentina, definitely take some time to enjoy the single life, it can be fun if you make it fun :) And welcome!

A person's mind is a complex thing. Regardless of how much someone may or may not have, many times all it takes is one slight thing to throw that person in a funk. There are many different contributing factors, chemical imbalance, environment, etc. There are many people out there, myself included, who battle depression and simply do NOT know why they feel the way they feel. Your friends may be dealing with underlying feelings that they are not capable of expressing, and that in itself can become problematic to a person's mental health. There is no one solution for dealing with depression, or bi-polar disorder, or any other mental health issue. Its trial and error, and the important thing is that your friends get the help and support they need in order to cope.

The biggest thing to remember, though: When it comes to helping a friend deal with any type of mental health issues, assumption is the mother of all f*&% ups. By assuming someone is making a situation worse than it really is or looking for attention is belittling your friend's feelings.

Oh I should fit right in, then. I wondered why the men in white coats stopped chasing me when I signed up....

Thanks! So far I am enjoying myself, just going through and reading the forums and seeing how everyone interacts. :)

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome :) I look forward to getting to know some new people! :)

"Studs" are the lesbians who look more male than female. Its the newer term for "butch", apparently.

Thank you!

Party a little too hard?

I have family in Pana, they have been tellin me the weather has been crazy up there, can't make up its mind WHAT it wants to do.

Well thank you for the compliment :) Who knows, I might be here a while, who's to say what I'm searching for is defined? ;)

yeah, it rained about half of the 10 days i was over there, but it was never over the mid-70's. really couldn't complain about the weather too much.


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We had a 11 days straight of rain last month. I was so happy when that was over with. But the past week or so its been really hot and humid. Better than snow, though!

I hear that, it skipped springtime here and went straight to blast-oven outside!

Really? How'd you like it?

I am new myself, but welcome :)