No Bench Time.................

[Tim Marlow]

:thumb2: Tim,
' don't feel at all ' yes, that sums it up..............
I've actually taken a positive step today - my 3D printer had packed up last month, so I sat down & fixed it this morning. Only took me a half hour - it left me wondering why I hadn't done this before ?
Dave

Nice one Dave. That’s today’s win right there :thumb2:.

[Jim R]

Good for you Dave. Celebrate what you do achieve rather than reproach yourself for what you don't.

[rtfoe]

Good job. Take it a step at a time. What form of celebration do you enjoy Dave? Work towards that.
I have my cats and dogs feeding routine including the walks, a responsibility that forces my getting out of bed everyday. Everything else can take care of themselves or take a back seat including my hobby

Cheers,
Richard

[Dave Ward]

First step was to put my alarm clock away from my bedside - so I have to get out of bed to smash stop it!
Dave

[John]

I used to work for an electrical wholesaler and this time of year we used to sell a lot of SAD lamps, from what I understand they are a daylight lamp which give you more of a summer feel and not the grey winter light we have at the moment

[Tim Marlow]

Must admit I fitted daylight bulbs in my model room years ago. I spend a couple of hours a day in there so might as well get the right quality of light. I also have a daylight reading light in my living room.

[Miko]

I used to work for an electrical wholesaler and this time of year we used to sell a lot of SAD lamps, from what I understand they are a daylight lamp which give you more of a summer feel and not the grey winter light we have at the moment

It's well understood that the effects of natural full spectrum daylight increases seratonin which lifts your mood. Light boxes do work for sure

Miko

[Dave Ward]

I'd been recommended to use a light box - I've actually one on order! 10,000 lux - I'm a bit sceptical at the moment, but I'll find out....................
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

Can’t hurt……might even help

[Guest]

Dave,
Sorry to hear about your problem and lack of modelling, I hope you can soon find a solution.
I do not know if it is the weather or what but my ptsd came to the fore yesterday. For those that do not know my ptsd takes the form that for any action I do not feel remorse, throw a kit in the bin, nothing, break a near completed job, zero, strip a freshly papered wall because a bubble will not go away, you got it. If you imagine walking down the street and never gave the ants or insects you step on any thought, then that is basically what it is. (trick cyclists explanation, not mine) So I can give compliments and mean every word, but if you upset me, then there is no appology coming.
So yesterday I it was an early morning call to the vets as the pup has pulled her shoulder muscle, and the appointment was for later in the day - no problem. Then later in the early afternoon it was a trip to the mobile NHS scanner for a chest/lung scan. And that was when I let fly... Going up the steps into the centre I was followed by a woman, upon entering the reception guy walked straight past me and to the woman, got her all sorted and there was I left standing like a spare pk at a wedding. And so I stood, and stood, then was told to take a seat - but not that seat, take one in reception. And then I was just ignored. So after a minute I stood up and they all looked at me and I said that as I had an appointment and that the time had now passed I would go home. and out the trailer I went and back to the car. Followed by one of the staff who asked me to go back in and they would get me sorted... So went back in and as soon as I stepped into the reception the old bat that had followed me up the stairs started having a go at me. I asked if we were married or engaged, to which the reply was no and why. I then informed her that if she were married to me then it would not be a scan she would need but a damn good follocking to sort out her attitude.... And with that I informed the NHS staff that they could keep the scan and their lack of respect and shove it where the sun failed to shine.
So I do see your problem and the other members as well and hope you can all get back on the bench again and not let me be the only grumpy old git on the forum...

[davecov]

Sorry to hear of your problems Dave. Let's hope the rays of sunshine (even artificial) that are on the way, will help to sort things out for you.

Dave

[Miko]

I'm a bit sceptical at the moment, but I'll find out....................
Dave

It will work, if you allow it, skepticism can reduce it's effect though, our own personal psyche is a tricky little sprite, we have to make work for us and not against

Miko (a lot to be said for a positive mental attitude)

[Dave Ward]

Had first session - it advises you to give it ten minutes, just to check that you don't get any adverse reaction. Then build up to an hour a day, half an hour in the morning on low light, and the same time in the evening on high. Quite impressed with the thing, I was expecting it to be a little flimsy, but it's well made & a lot heavier than I was expecting - about the size of an ipad mini...............
Dave

[Jim R]

I hope the lamp works for you. My wife found it very helpful.

[Tim Marlow]

Yep, here’s hoping Dave…