My first post…

[OakTreeVol5]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

 

[Zues1]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

Welcome, did Manning wash his hands.

 

[OakTreeVol5]

I probably didn’t so I guess it doesn’t matter now.

 

[vol94]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I commend you for seeking help and giving your life to Jesus Christ.

On a lighter note, It’s ironic you mention Corey Stone as his name came up over the weekend as I was reminiscing my days @ the Hill and telling my son about the 1992 team.

Corey and I chatted often in 1992 as we sat beside one another in a political science class.

 

[Hulavol]

Step Seven - humbly asked him for help.

Prayers for you and your family brother.

 

[Mustng959]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

Prayers up for you. Anxiety issues can be a real problem in day to day activities. I had them pretty often in the 1990's and 2000's and had to come up with self control ways to keep them in check. Fluoxetine dose daily does well with maintenance. Clonezapam when needed takes care of those rare but occasional flare-ups.

Thanks for your service also, I'm a veteran myself and I sometimes wonder if our service years may have had any influence on these occasional anxiety issues. Many veterans that I know tell me of similar experiences that they have to battle. I ask the Lord each day for continued blessings and to give me strength. He's always listening!

 

[OakTreeVol5]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I commend you for seeking help and giving your life to Jesus Christ.

On a lighter note, It’s ironic you mention Corey Stone as his name came up over the weekend as I was reminiscing my days @ the Hill and telling my son about the 1992 team.

Corey and I chatted often in 1992 as we sat beside one another in a political science class.

That’s cool man, yeah he seemed like a great guy, thanks for the prayers!

 

[OakTreeVol5]

Step Seven - humbly asked him for help.

Prayers for you and your family brother.

Not always easy, but I know that he is ultimately in control! Thanks for the prayers!

 

[OakTreeVol5]

Prayers up for you. Anxiety issues can be a real problem in day to day activities. I had them pretty often in the 1990's and 2000's and had to come up with self control ways to keep them in check. Fluoxetine dose daily does well with maintenance. Clonezapam when needed takes care of those rare but occasional flare-ups.

Thanks for your service also, I'm a veteran myself and I sometimes wonder if our service years may have had any influence on these occasional anxiety issues. Many veterans that I know tell me of similar experiences that they have to battle. I ask the Lord each day for continued blessings and to give me strength. He's always listening!

I definitely agree on that. My first episode was in 97’ Fort Stewart ga. Been lingering since. Don’t get me wrong I have had some great times, just seems to hover ever since. Thanks for the prayers and for your service bro!

 

[Mustng959]

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I definitely agree on that. My first episode was in 97’ Fort Stewart ga. Been lingering since. Don’t get me wrong I have had some great times, just seems to hover ever since. Thanks for the prayers and for your service bro!

I'm 65, the last 10 years have been much better. Hang in there!

 

[YankeeVol]

I definitely agree on that. My first episode was in 97’ Fort Stewart ga. Been lingering since. Don’t get me wrong I have had some great times, just seems to hover ever since. Thanks for the prayers and for your service bro!

Spent 7 of my 20 years at good 'ole Stewart.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

You’re going through some tough stuff, OP. This is hard to really believe for oneself as a man in this country, but I’ll say it anyway: Your value is not just how much money you make. You have inherent value as a human being, regardless of your ability to provide. That doesn’t mean your problems aren’t real, but that’s where you have to start from: intrinsic worth.

Don’t despair of finding work, and please don’t despair of getting help for the anxiety. It can take a long time to get the right medication dialed in for mental healthy stuff, because it’s such an inexact science and individual people are so different. What works for one may not work for another. If you have a provider who is empathetic, serious, and determined, that goes a long way. If not I’d look around. Taking to a therapist might help too. Gotta take care of yourself so you can take care of your family, brother. Both are important.

Bless you. Keep on keepin’ on, man.

 

[Hacksaw]

Welcome and I wish you the best. I don't have anything to offer other than maybe look into Vitamin D + K2. If you're over-weight, try intermittent or long-term fasting. Do your own research. Don't bother asking your doctor about it, because they can't profit from it.

 

[bpalmer28]

Get back to work man.

Edit: Also, try the carnivore diet. It helps me with anxiety and depression. When I get depressed I can usually track it back to too much time on my phone or eating bad. Not saying that’s you just sharing my experience. Praying for you right now.

 

[joevol33]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

It is hard to ask, receive, or even admit we need help as a guy. Life can suck at times, but that doesn't mean you don't have value. Jeremiah 29:11, despite the circumstances, you're still here, and no matter what you feel, don't give up. Keep praying, and I'll pray, and I know there's others here who will also.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Welcome, did Manning wash his hands.

OMG!! Get out of my head! LOL

 

[JohnWardForever]

Welcome and I wish you the best. I don't have anything to offer other than maybe look into Vitamin D + K2. If you're over-weight, try intermittent or long-term fasting. Do your own research. Don't bother asking your doctor about it, because they can't profit from it.

Great advice! I am pleasantly surprised when a VN Member gets the Supplementation thing. And I would offer this to the Op. "Trust God, not Man." God will not let you stay down, if you really seek his help. Re-dedicate.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Get back to work man.

Edit: Also, try the carnivore diet. It helps me with anxiety and depression. When I get depressed I can usually track it back to too much time on my phone or eating bad. Not saying that’s you just sharing my experience. Praying for you right now.

"Get back to work man". WORK is the great healer. I find that if I put in 8-10 hours of actual physically demanding work, I have the clearest mind and conscience ever.

 

[Behr]

Will pray for you and your family.

Walk. Not instead of others' advice but in addition to. Walking does wonders.

 

[allvols4life]

Prayers sent brother... God bless y'all.

 

[General Jack]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

Hang in there and keep the belief that things will get better - they will.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

As someone else said, find a good therapist to talk to to try to determine what the underlying issue/issues are. Then they can start to devise a medication plan that can ease your anxiety and panic attacks. But as someone else said, lean on God with all your might. He is the great physician and knows you better than you know yourself. Prayers going up for you brother.

 

[OakTreeVol5]

Thank you guys for the wisdom, encouragement and prayers! Nice to hear!

 

[ru4real-really?]

Welcome, did Manning wash his hands.

Good chance he didn’t pee on them!

 

[3-2-1-Wolf]

Been lurking for many years.

I’d like to start by saying that I caught the vol fever watching the 85’ sugar bowl. It was my first game and I watched it with my older brother and my dad. Yes they were big orange fans, my dad still is ( my brother passed in 2017).

In 1994 I worked in Knoxville for my dad’s company and use to hang out at the last lap… so cool story I met Ben Talley and Corey stone one night and actually sat down at a table with them and had a few. They got a kick out of my craziness for vol football. When a football player walked in I would ask them what their number was and I’d tell them who it was, height, weight, stats etc… the best part was when I was getting ready to leave I hit the John and while using the urinal I looked to my left and yes there stood Peyton manning, I waited outside the restroom and told him good luck and shook his hand (no cell phones back then for a pic).

A little bit about me, I’m 50 years old and have lived in the Chattanooga area all my life minus a short stint in the army. As I got older I went down a destructive path of drugs and alcohol and ended up in a homeless shelter. In 2005 I gave my life to Jesus and entered Teen Challenge a 15 month faith based drug and alcohol discipleship program. Today I am sober and married to a beautiful woman and have three amazing kids. I have been blessed no doubt!

The reason for my post guys and gals is that I’m desperate for help, at the first of the year I started having a lot of anxiety and depression, it was manageable at first but got worse pretty quickly turning into full blown panic attacks to where I’m home bound, I haven’t worked since July 3rd. I have tried several antidepressants with no luck yet. I feel pretty hopeless and at the same time trying to hold on to my sanity and believing things will turn around soon.

My wife works part time and homeschools. We have depleted our savings and we have had help from our church but they are limited as there is only about 35 members. I’m a man and some of you may understand how hard it is to be down and ask for help after all we are the bread winners right!

Sorry for such a long post and if you read this I appreciate it! I’d like to ask you for prayers for my family! Thanks and GBO!!!

Prayers for you.