Hi to all, and could anyone please answer my questions if possible?x

[HollyGolightly]

I kept on meaning to do this. Many of you know me. But here goes. Hi I'm Keith and i am a kingaholic. I live in dublin(on the 'bad' side apparently). My birth mum died(sucide) when i was 11 months old. I lived with my grandparents. I suffer(like STephen fry) from Bipolar Depression and stress/anxiety(i didn't get an all A leaving cert i was so nervous). I have the Bipolar under control. But as for stress/anxiety pretty much. I have forgotten what it's like to kiss a woman(anybody will do at this stage) so i am single. Yes, I am a qualifed programmer i have certs, I have been told i should be at MIT studying computer science. In Ireland if you havent a degree you CAN'T GET INTO TESTING. I am on disability allowance c195 a week. i spned a lot of time doing quizes, crosswords. writing programs. I love Stephen king, he makes me so happy. well that's all for now folks, sorry for boring you. but that's me

You've got a lot to deal with. It sounds like maybe this runs in the family - your mom's suicide made me think that. Hang in there, and whatever you do - don't quit your meds. I have a bi-polar friend and I can always tell when she's slipping or trying to take herself off her meds. Surround yourself with positive people. Don't live in your head so much. Reading helps. Bless you, honey! You'll figure this out.

 

[50's Kid]

Thank you, so much. 99% of the time i am fine, i just don't tell anyone. I am like Mike Noonan - can't ask for help. it's a guy thing.

There is nothing wrong with asking for help. Some of the toughest guys I know have done so, and more than once, too. Don't buy into that stereotype of keeping a stiff upper lip and steady on. If you had a toothache, or a cancerous tumor, you would not try to "tough it out", so get some assistance with what is troubling you and then start enjoying life. Forget about how Noonan, or anyone else, would handle it. Do what is right for you.

 

[Ceefor]

Welcome!

I've often held the thought that his inspiration for IT came from growing up in the 1950s, and the children spent their time playing cowboys and role-playing games (like pretending there were man-eating tigers and piranhas). I like to think that he may have done something like that.