I'm slowly re-emerging
Hello again,
and thanks very much to those of you, who sent so many good wishes in my “Terribly busy” journal.
However, things did not turn out very well. On the day before my trip to Sweden I went down with what at first was considered to be some stress-related symptoms. But further on I’ve become more of the opinion that they are some depressive-related ones. Or maybe both.
I have in the past been through depressive periods, but never as paralysing as this.
Anyway, I missed both the model convention and the Adams exhibition because I felt completely grounded and I had actually no interest in these at the time. I’m quite sorry about that now.
Still, I’m slowly re-emerging through the surface, and I shall soon be back here as much as I used to be. Thank God that I’ve been able to work with my images all along. And thank God even more to all you wonderful people at RB for being here and showing your works to the rest of us. I have checked the news here every day and enjoyed your images from all around the Globe, but haven’t had the energy to comment much. But be assured that merely knowing you and being able to see your images and your writings is a great support.
Well, I shall soon be my good self again, wiser than ever about knowing what to pay attention to.
Thank you,
Keld
Warren Williams
Hey Man, take it easy, just get better. When I am in those depressive mood, I go down to the rocks on the beach, just sit and watch the waves coming in & out, breaking over the rocks on high tide & washing the sand & shells. , I take a card full of images and my find one or two that make my day & break the mood.
Take care.
Warren.
Kofoed replied
Hey Warren. Thank you very much.
I have oftentimes done the same. Sitting on a stone on a deserted beach is most mind-mending.
Christine Wilson
Glad to see you back, sorry to hear you haven’t been well ,black holes like that are extremely difficult to climb out of ,thankfully you seem to have managed it will get easier from here.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Christine. Most kind of you.
Claire Farley
Hi Keld, sorry haven’t seen your journal as yet, I’ve been away for longer than I wished, but slowly getting back into it as well. All the best and may you be on top of things real soon. Take care!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Claire. Most kind of you.
Sorry to hear about your trouble. My best wishes are with you.
UncleWiggley
Depression is misunderstood and compltely devastating Keld. My thoughts are with you. I hope your spirit re-kindles its flame soon!
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Simon. You’re so right.
It will soon be burning at full strength.
Gilberte
Hi Kofoed…what do I read? depressive? you? not possible…always ready to joke with me…come out off that black hole…join the joyful crowd here….1/4 of an hour laughter each day is so good for the health….I want to see you smile when you visit Antwerp….
Looking forward to your pics.
A big hug from your friend Gilberte
Kofoed replied
Hello Gilberte, my friend.
I know, many people say the same. I shall be out soon, and rest assured, I shall be smiling when I visit Antwerp.
Thank you very much, most kind of you.
Thordis
Dear Keld I am so sorry to hear of your illness but glad to know you are getting better.
Depression is very difficult to deal with and a very “sad” illness. I am very happy to have you back and so are all of us I’m sure. A big hug and good wishes, GB Thordis
Kofoed replied
Hello Thordis,
Thank you very much for your kind words and good wishes. Most kind of you.
Hans Kawitzki
Nice to hear again from you,looking forwards to see your pictures again.
Kofoed replied
Than you very much, Hans. Most kind of you.
Philip Golan
Take it easy and keep well Keld.
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Philip. I shall take it easy for a while.
barkeypf
Hi Keld, what great news to hear you are feeling better. I’ll say it means a lot to all of us at RB to hear that our photos and comments mean so much to you. We are all good friends here on RB and truly do care about your well being. Take care and get back to us when YOU are comfortable with it.
Paul
Kofoed replied
Thak you so very much, Paul. Most kind of you.
Yes, your photos mean a lot, and knowing you is like having a kind of a world-wide family.
I’ll be back soon, There’s a couple of challenges I wouldn’t miss.
Dennis Gay
Hey There KELD!
Good to read you are on the mend. You are missed here you know!
Send me a bmail if you ever want a chat mate.
GB
Dennis
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Dennis. Most kind of you.
And thanks, good to know about the bmail.
Marvin Collins
Yes you are missed Keld, glad to see you back. We are all friends here and we do care about your well being. Glad to hear you are healing.
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Marvin. Most kind of you.
debsphotos
Hi Kofoed…I’m so pleased to hear your feeling better!!..It must be the seasons…I’ve just had a few bad weeks of similar feelings and depression…couldnt face people or the ‘bubble’...what a horrible place to be!! Your not alone Kofoed….and with the wonderful people on here …it is the perfect place to start back!!!! Take care..Deb *-)
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Deb. Most kind of you.
You may be right about the seasons – 5 months of darkness is hard to face.
And you’re absolutely right about the wonderful people here….
Mark Bowden
Hi Kofoed,
So sorry to hear you have not been at your best.
I hope you are now on the right side of recovery.
Take care.
Mark
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Mark. Most kind of you.
I’m on the right side now, and I’m going to take care…
Per E. Gunnarsen
Noen ganger må man bare stoppe og lytte til kroppens signaler. Du kommer nok sterkere igjen! Take good care Buddy!
Kofoed replied
Tusind tak, Per. Du har fuldstændig ret med at stoppe og mærke efter.
I’ll take care, mate.
johno4280
Life has its ups and downs, you have been in one of the downs, now it is time for one of the ups, get off yours Arse and go take some pictures.
(Said with love mate)
Huge hug
Large kick
Johno
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much for your “uplifting” words, John. Most kind of you.
I shall soon be back out there with my camera.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Hugs Keld – somtimes that black pit just drags us in, and it is so hard to see beyond. So pleased you have been able to share this … I too love to go somewhere alone in nature and just sit during ‘dark’ times. Very healing. Words don’t make much difference, but the love and support of friend is vital and encouraging. Know that you have a global family thinking of you mate!! xx
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Rosalie. So very kind of you.
I really do appreciate your supportive words, and I’m so happy to be a part of this global family. You, the family members, render such a massive support, much more than I have ever known.
Thank you.
Memaa
Bless your heart, Keld. We are all pulling for you to make a total recovery from this depressive state. The depths of depression can most certainly be overwhelming…..but you have fought the great battle and are winning….......it is onward and upward now, my dear friend. Your talents are huge and you have so much to give to us….....we cannot wait for you to get completely “back in action”. Our prayers are with you. XXOO Sue
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Memaa. Most kind of you.
I’m really grateful for all this support, and it’s helping a lot.
Thanks very much, my friend.
suzannem73
Keld, I was so sorry to read that you had to miss the convention and the Adams exhibit, and the reason for it. I was glad to read that you are feeling better now. I wish the best for you. I would think that the five months of darkness in your part of the world would be difficult. I can’t imagine what that would be like. We will look forward to seeing some more of your beautiful photography in the future. Suzanne
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Suzanne. Most kind of you.
I am feeling a lot better and shall soon be on top of things again.
Well, the darkness was more in a figurative sense, we still have light of day, but on weekdays we are working during the light hours. Still have the week-end’s, though.
Thank you, Suzanne. Your support is really appreciated.
GailD
So sorry that you haven’t been your at best Keld.
Fortunately depression something I’ve not suffered. People around me have though so I know it can be almost crippling.
As seen by the comments here, you have many friends. Consider me one of them.
If you want to just journal your thoughts & feelings do that. We’ll all listen & respond & generally just ‘be there’.
Blessings to you Keld.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, Gail. This is most kind of you.
I do feel I have many friends here, and this massive support is quite overwhelming.
Thank you, blessing to you also Gail, my friend.