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  • About Me

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    DirtBath73

    Male, 36
    Peoria, IL, USA
    Member since June 27, 2008

    • About Me

      I am a guy with a lot of roles: Father, Son, Partner, Old Punk Rocker, Student of art, not to mention, a person living with Aspergers'. This last title took a bit of getting used to. After a little knowledge, humility, and patience for myself , (and everything!). I have good plan, and an AWESOME support group. I take every day as it comes, and never take my blessings for granted. We only get one life; and I don't want to miss any of it! Remember, "DON'T PANIC!!".

      I am a guy with a lot of roles: Father, Son, Partner, Old Punk Rocker, Student of art, not to mention, a person living with Aspergers'. This last title took a bit of getting used to. After a little knowledge, humility, and patience for myself , (and everything!). I have good plan, and an AWESOME support group. I take every day as it comes, and never take my blessings for granted. We only get one life; and I don't want to miss any of it! Remember, "DON'T PANIC!!".

    • Interests

      My passions are the ones who around me. My interests vary. I write, play guitar, love punk rock; it is the soundtrack to my life. Any time I can be in the outdoors is a good time. I also enjoy asking questions that may not have any answer. I live to learn more. I dream of utopian anarchy where where trade and fair living eradicates a broken greed driven capitalistic system. Freedom comes in many forms. I also am interested in people. I feel that we are all we have, you can't look up and expect some supernatural babysitter to save us from problems that we ourselves created. If we don't look out for us nobody will

      My passions are the ones who around me. My interests vary. I write, play guitar, love punk rock; it is

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • Singing an outlaw love song of a broken heart

      Mood August 20, 2009 7:46pm

      I wasn't the guy I could have been for my partner. I neglected  myself, I used my mental illness as a crutch, then I tried to use alcohol as …
    • bad expiration date

      Mood August 18, 2009 8:01am

       To the day, I will live. I think its not about who you want to be it is about being a whole being. The perspiration condences on the inside of …
    • the dogma ate my homework

      Mood June 18, 2009 10:01pm

      I know that all things are not equal in the universe. The sheer magnitude of utter bigness alone is hard to even imagine, this is to say that the …
    • The pay sucks, but the perks are good

      Mood May 9, 2009 10:00pm

      As an alternative to going down to the corner and strapping on the old handlebar helmet, my partner is now going to be working two jobs. This leaves …
    • The hat of shame

      Mood May 7, 2009 10:22pm

      I have a black fedora.It used to be my favorite hat, now it is tainted. Now it serves the purpose to hide shame and fustrations. Friday was a bad …

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    • Hug

      From tony614411 October 28

      have a good day!

    • High Five

      From SentientParadox August 27

      Awesome attitude! Don't lose that man! Keep it up, and the next time round, when you're really ready, you won't screw it up.

    • Hug

      From russ77 August 18

      "Have your cake & eat it too,cause I don't even care about no cake ..and neither do you."What's up bro ?How have you been?Went to a wild punk show sat.....pretty fun & loud.

    • Hug

      From holycrap August 16

      I'm glad you enjoyed your movie night. It's scary makin new sober friends but you'll be glad ya did! Take care & have a great Sunday! :)

    • Moment of Peace

      From weatsiebat August 16

      somethings are much easier without drinking and then something are a bit more of a challenge, but it is all better! much more leveled out and consistent. :) happy you are here. :)

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      I was diagoned with Asperger's Syndrome, last year. I had always known that I did things a little different than everyone else (not that I ever thought that was a bad thing). My childhood was marked with bouts of horrible behaviors. Thoughts of suicide, and acts of self injury are no stranger to me. I recently spent ten days in the hospital. Thankfully I gained the tools needed to live with my mental illness, this along with a great support base keeps me balanced. Still I ive w/ anxiety daily

      Treatments

      Klonopin Too Soon to Tell
      only been on it for one and 1/2 weeks. tell ya more when I know more.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Only the best thing for anxiety
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Everybody Think Happy Thoughts!!!
    • Close Asperger Syndrome

      I was Diagnosed w/ Aspergers last year at the age of 34. Now the strangness I have come to love, and fear has a name. On bad days my life is dictated w/ anxiety and unrealistic rituals. O the good days I enjoy myself 4 my eccentricity

      Treatments

      Anafranil Too Soon to Tell
      1 12 week in. So far so good!.
      Yoga Working / Worked
      The best thing for my anxiety
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I am soo lucky to not only have two wonderful creative children but also a partner that bring ligt to my world. She is strong smart and funny. She is my balance, my co-conspirator/antagonist, and my love.

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      At times patience is all we can give one another
      Talking Working / Worked
      If I couldn't talk to my partner I would shrivel up and wither
    • Open Alcoholism

      I would sneek off and snitch shots of vodka to "subdue the noise". I didn't see that the drinking was making my mental illness worse.I figured if I wasn't drinking to get drunk it was OK, I lied to myself. I surrender myself to a life of sobriety.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      I can relate to the non-specific deity references. The group itself is a power greater than myself. I look forward to working all of the steps
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      I go to NA, I work the steps, I try to go to as many meetings as I can. The groups are wonderful, and I Look forward to each day I get.
      Willpower Working / Worked
      If I take life in 2 min. increments. I have time to truly see what effects my actions have on my life
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