I’m Not Crazy, My Mom Had Me Tested
Thought I would drop in and give you an update on myself and the comic as well. I’ve been through about two months of mind-numbing depression triggered mostly by life in general. Just too much going on for this 68 year old fart. The positive news is I am climbing back out of the pit. I have learned not to jump too quickly when my energies start to return, so I’m putting things back into gear, but I’m letting the clutch out very slowly and leaving it in first gear for a while. I’m not going fast, but at least I’m moving.
The other positive news is I opened up my story outline for the reboot of the comic and it does not seem insurmountable now. Honestly, I haven’t been able to even look at my script for over a month as it depressed me to look at it. I hope to have more comics soon, but as I said, I’m pacing myself. It felt good to draw today’s comic, even though it’s not a particularly happy comic, I at least could focus and draw it. I’ll take that as a win!
Now that I’m able to function again, I will go back and reply to the many comments left unanswered up till now.
Today’s comic title comes from Sheldon Cooper of “The Big Bang Theory” and I’ve always related to that line of dialog. My mom didn’t have me tested, but I certainly did in my 10-plus years in therapy. And to go along with the “crazy” theme, as depression can drive you crazy sometimes, I have always dug Ozzy’s “Crazy Train” and it’s lyrics ring very true in today’s world.
I try never to tell people how to deal with things or even make suggestions, everyone is different and what works for one just makes another feel worse
but I always end up telling myself one thing…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqLcPQwTwps
I love everything about “Young Frankenstein” and that line is one I quote as often as I can. 🙂
I use it pretty much daily and have since the movie came out 🙂
‘Crazy’ is a nice safe term, it’s alright to ‘go crazy’ on something and no, I’m not going to add yet another Heart tune.
When life pisses me off I try to spite it by finding the humour in something, and sometimes the darker and more twisted it is, the better…other times not.
This is a ‘not’, but I find it amusing and that makes me feel better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqLcPQwTwps
Whoops, just noticed the cut and paste gremlins pounced and same link got added twice.
The second one should have been Ozzy’s train going off the rails at Petticoat Junction 😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmu6x5S7AbI
That’s a cool take on the song!
There’s a whole album and it’s all on Youtube, More Ozzy, Metallica, etc.
I’ve always loved song parodies and they were a big part of my show when I was on radio
This one came a little late for that and the PD would have had a fit anyway, which is why you never seek approval first 😉
I generally hate ‘rap’ and I have a particular loathing for the ‘gangsta’ variety, but this makes up for it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNd2GvhvHkY
Byron,
I hope things get better for you. While I eagerly look forward to new comics from you, I don’t want you doing anything that could add to your depression. Just know that we who view your comics care about you, and want you to be living your best life.
Take care of yourself,
DoctorEvil30564
Thank you!
Dude, i can totally relate. I’ve been fighting both depression and anxiety for more years than I want to admit.
It sucks to be honest. But, I do my best to work through the episodes as quickly as my brain can handle it. Sometimes “quickly” has been years, but I always try to push forward.
You and me both pal, you and me both………
I hear you.
re: the mouseover text, I had the same thing done when I was just starting High School 🙂
I had a Cpl working for me in the Airforce who carried a paper in his wallet from NDMC stating he was sane…and he needed it.