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Posted by North on December 3, 2003, at 14:55:21
After spending the last few years trying to find some antidepressant or mood stabilizer that would help me feel better I thought I finally found my answer. My friends and I went skydiving. I took to it in a big way. They all went a few times and were done with it. Unfortunately, on my fifth dive, and my first one not in "tandem", I managed to land really hard and crushed about 3 vertebrae and broke my sternum.
I've been out of work now for about two months. I'm still obsessed with skydiving and have planned where and when I will continue my training. (Arizona in March or so)
Some think I'm out of my mind, but my shrink doesn't seem to think there's a problem. A few people seem to understand.
It'll be a good feeling when I finally do land gracefully.
Just thought I'd share. I don't think there's a treatment or a cure for this addiction, not that I'd want one.
North
Posted by North on December 3, 2003, at 15:51:45
In reply to More or less sane, posted by North on December 3, 2003, at 14:55:21
I left out the question mark on the subject. It changes the meaning.
Posted by deirdrehbrt on December 3, 2003, at 23:19:08
In reply to Re: More or less sane?, posted by North on December 3, 2003, at 15:51:45
Hey North,
Someone once told me that the second jump is the most scary. On the first you don't know what to expect. On the second you do, and on the third, you're getting a little used to it.
I've never jumped. I have flown though, and the feeling of freedom that I got from having three degrees of freedom is amazing. I imagine that having nothing but the canopy to obstruct your view must be incredible.
If you can do it safely, then by all means do so. If your back has healed enough so that it won't be damaged more, then go for it. If it hasn't though, then please consider the cost of a jump. Losing the use of your legs, or worse, would not help your depression at all. If you can't jump again, then you have that memory of doing it, and doing a solo jump. You've done far more than most of us. I applaud you.
Dee.
Posted by North on December 3, 2003, at 23:43:20
In reply to Re: More or less sane? » North, posted by deirdrehbrt on December 3, 2003, at 23:19:08
This is the end of the thread.
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