AndyK Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I've not been around much due to mental illness, but I'm feeling a lot better now. During that time, I bought a lovely R0, but due to my condition, I couldn't gain any joy from it. Fortunately, I now realise it's a really lovely guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Welcome back, Andy, glad you're feeling better again. Chances are the sickness of society made you feel bad. Enjoy your beautiful R0, mate! Looks like a very nice catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Nice to meet you. Glad you feel better beautiful guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Happy New Guitar Day. And more so, I'm glad you're feeling better. I went thru some depression from a head injury (auto accident). Bad for several years but only like having aches & pains now. I will have a day that is from Bluesville but that's infrequent. I know what it feels like and always empathetic to anyone that is going thru that. Best thing that helped me was a one liner that the Neuro-Psychologist helped me with: "If you want to be happy, ACT HAPPY!" I know only too well that this is easier said than done, but I was dang good at "Acting Unhappy" so I gave it a try. Slowly it started gaining traction. If it didn't do anything else, I didn't allow me to wallow and make things worse. Best wishes with all, and hang around as much as you have time for!!! Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Mirrors tend to depress me but other than that, all is good. What a pretty guitar, enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hey Welcome back nice to meet you and I am glad you are feeling better, depression is a mean thing I have battled it and have worked through some devastating events, serious accident and the loss of my brother who was my best friend my entire life. I know the hopeless feelings that you get...Best of luck to you hope you continue to progress..And that is a great looking guitar...play the hell out of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I I bought a lovely R0, but due to my condition, I couldn't gain any joy from it. Fortunately, I now realise it's a really lovely guitar. I know only too well that this is easier said than done, but I was dang good at "Acting Unhappy" so I gave it a try. Slowly it started gaining traction. If it didn't do anything else, I didn't allow me to wallow and make things worse. Aster Mirrors tend to depress me but other than that, all is good. What a bunch of kindred spirits! I love this place! I hate mirrors myself. Might as well hang an ugly picture, cause while it's still ugly, at least it ain't me. Being BiPolar (or whatever they are calling it these days), I had to learn the difference between the "artificial" depressed thought and feeling, and the real ones. And basically, resisting the urge to give meaning to the artificial ones. Feeling depressed and trying to "fix" bad feelings that are coming from the depression is what causes the downward spiral, leading to the psychosis state. As opposed to ignoring them, or letting them pass. And lastly, if you can't feel happy about having an R0, in particular THAT one, seek help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I've not been around much due to mental illness, but I'm feeling a lot better now. During that time, I bought a lovely R0, but due to my condition, I couldn't gain any joy from it. Fortunately, I now realise it's a really lovely guitar. I pray you continue to feel better and you got my dream les paul there, i wont go on and on about it, ill just say im jealous, very very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 G'day Mate! Nice guitar you've got there, thanks for showing her off. That old "black dog" comes around and bites me on the bum quite regularly but I have been able to keep him away from the door for a few years now by regularly drinking "green tea" My psychologist recommended it, and drinking 3 or 4 cups every day seems to have helped me enormously. (common Tetley tea bags) I have been able to ease off of medication and manage with just the tea now, which is huge for me. Other things that have helped me over the years are exercise (running) and meditation. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hello Andy! I am glad to hear You are feeling better. As You said, letting the bad thoughts go is the key to recovery. Don't get a grip on them. As for the guitar, it's one of the nicest bursts I have seen so far. Flame on plain top is simply beautiful! Along with Pippy's Marmalade and Simon's plain top, it's the nicest at the Forums for sure! Enjoy it with good health! Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Glad you're back, and feeling better, Andy! NICE LP!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 snip: Being BiPolar (or whatever they are calling it these days), I had to learn the difference between the "artificial" depressed thought and feeling, and the real ones. And basically, resisting the urge to give meaning to the artificial ones. Feeling depressed and trying to "fix" bad feelings that are coming from the depression is what causes the downward spiral, leading to the psychosis state. As opposed to ignoring them, or letting them pass. Yes Stein, and that I recognize. Bi-Polar is a different cat, treatment, & mindset to Clinical depression. Andy, I was maybe mis-presuming that was the issue vs. any Bi-Polar. If so, disregard my suggestion as it wasn't to cause troubles. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yes Stein, and that I recognize. Bi-Polar is a different cat, treatment, & mindset to Clinical depression. Andy, I was maybe mis-presuming that was the issue vs. any Bi-Polar. If so, disregard my suggestion as it wasn't to cause troubles. Aster I didn't think either of us were making suggestions. We were just sayin'. I was just sayin' I can relate to "act happy", so to speak. It isn't so much I tend to fake happiness, but rather, decide to think of happy things, focus there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Wow that is a gorgeous guitar...!!! I love that top, looks very 1960... I love the flame and the conflicting grain running through it. That guitar would make me very happy so I hope it also does the trick for you... Stay well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Andy, hope you are well. Keep on playing! 2016 is going to be good! Regards JohnM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Welcome back, Andy; hope you continue to get better and that the gorgeous new R0 helps you along the way. It's a beauty; congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Welcome back Andy. Glad you're feeling better. Nice LP, Love the top, a little flame, a little plain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hey, sorry to hear about the problems, Andy, but that is surely one GORGEOUS R0!!! My Word!!!................. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 good to hear that you're feeling better these days Andy now you can enjoy that stunning les paul. it's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thank you all - I'm feeling your love from all over the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Aye lad, there's plenty here to go around, fantastic crew, this place.. hope you continue on with life on the brighter side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skilsaw Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Andy. Beautiful Guitar! The jargon on Gibson models confuses me. Your R0, and I see R8's and 9's. What does "R" stand for? I don't see "R" models on the Gibson website. Then there is the battle with mental illness. I've been there too. Admitting we have it is a big step. I hope you continue to recover. Enjoy your new guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Andy. Beautiful Guitar! The jargon on Gibson models confuses me. Your R0, and I see R8's and 9's. What does "R" stand for? I don't see "R" models on the Gibson website. Then there is the battle with mental illness. I've been there too. Admitting we have it is a big step. I hope you continue to recover. Enjoy your new guitar. Thank you, friend. The "R" naming system is shorthand for "reissue" and whilst there are (and have been) many many types of LP reissue over the years, this one refers to the VOS (Vintage Original Specification) range, I believe - built to be as close to an original as possible. R8 means a '58 reissue, R9 a '59 and R0 a '60. The differences are mostly in the neck department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Whoa! Beautiful guitar!! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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