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Location: Laandahn
46 posts
Location: Laandahn
Posted:
I keep going to fezzies and seeing people twirling these things round and round.
They always look so chilled and happy and make me feel really envious, as I suffer quite a lot of depression and someone said it might be a good way to improve my concentration and well-being.
I've never quite plucked up the courage to have a go for fear of taking someones eye out, but I did manage to find out what there called.
Trouble is, I've never managed to find anywhere outside of festival land where I could buy some of these relaxation tools.
I did once try making some out of string and a couple of old tennis balls, but only succeeded in destroying an old ladies greenhouse.
Has anyone ever heard about the anti-depressive abilities of poi? I hate all anti-depressants and stuff like that and I'm desperate to try out any new complementary therapies that might work.
Anyway. Here's to poi and happiness.
Oh. And the introductions....
Name: Jim
Location: Earth
Hometown: Stratford
DOB: 7/8/77
Age: Work it out!
Sex: Male
Occupation(s): unemployed
Favorite Food(s): pasta, rice
Favorite Color(s): blue
Toys: huh?
Hobbies other than the obvious: Playing guitar (badly)
Education: Biology degree (oooh!)
Favorite Book(s): Popular Science stuff
Favorite Movie(s): Dances with Wolves
Favorite TV show(s): Little Britain
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up) Be happy
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Keane, Coldplay
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Vanilla
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella? Jam???
I keep going to fezzies and seeing people twirling these things round and round.
They always look so chilled and happy and make me feel really envious, as I suffer quite a lot of depression and someone said it might be a good way to improve my concentration and well-being.
I've never quite plucked up the courage to have a go for fear of taking someones eye out, but I did manage to find out what there called.
Trouble is, I've never managed to find anywhere outside of festival land where I could buy some of these relaxation tools.
I did once try making some out of string and a couple of old tennis balls, but only succeeded in destroying an old ladies greenhouse.
Has anyone ever heard about the anti-depressive abilities of poi? I hate all anti-depressants and stuff like that and I'm desperate to try out any new complementary therapies that might work.
Anyway. Here's to poi and happiness.
Oh. And the introductions....
Name: Jim
Location: Earth
Hometown: Stratford
DOB: 7/8/77
Age: Work it out!
Sex: Male
Occupation(s): unemployed
Favorite Food(s): pasta, rice
Favorite Color(s): blue
Toys: huh?
Hobbies other than the obvious: Playing guitar (badly)
Education: Biology degree (oooh!)
Favorite Book(s): Popular Science stuff
Favorite Movie(s): Dances with Wolves
Favorite TV show(s): Little Britain
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up) Be happy
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Keane, Coldplay
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Vanilla
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella? Jam???
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6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
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6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hiya Jim, welcome to HoP!
Hiya Jim, welcome to HoP!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Hey Jim! Good to see you here!
You broke an old ladies greenhouse?
I wouldnt worry, im sure she didnt miss it for long...
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If I was a doctor, I would prescibe poi for depression definatly. My suggestion is get to as many HOP meetings in your area, and meet the happy people who will become your second family
and toys means what do you play with? Poi? Staff? Juggling?
Welcome to HOP!
Hey Jim! Good to see you here!
You broke an old ladies greenhouse?
I wouldnt worry, im sure she didnt miss it for long...
/ If I was a doctor, I would prescibe poi for depression definatly. My suggestion is get to as many HOP meetings in your area, and meet the happy people who will become your second family
and toys means what do you play with? Poi? Staff? Juggling?
Welcome to HOP!
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46 posts
Location: Laandahn
46 posts
Location: Laandahn
Posted:
Well, I'm a complete novice, so don't actually own any toys. Yet! Unfotunately, I asked my GP about Poi on the NHS and he said that there was no scheme in place.
I don't know if the Old Lady missed her greenhouse. I legged it pronto!
I suppose it's part and parcel in this game eh?
What's a HOP meeting anyway? I definitely need more happy people around. I've been on a few other forums and often found people to be very negative about this increasing interest in poi!
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Hey Jim! Good to see you here!
You broke an old ladies greenhouse?
I wouldnt worry, im sure she didnt miss it for long...
If I was a doctor, I would prescibe poi for depression definatly. My suggestion is get to as many HOP meetings in your area, and meet the happy people who will become your second family
and toys means what do you play with? Poi? Staff? Juggling?
Welcome to HOP!
Well, I'm a complete novice, so don't actually own any toys. Yet! Unfotunately, I asked my GP about Poi on the NHS and he said that there was no scheme in place.
I don't know if the Old Lady missed her greenhouse. I legged it pronto!
I suppose it's part and parcel in this game eh?
What's a HOP meeting anyway? I definitely need more happy people around. I've been on a few other forums and often found people to be very negative about this increasing interest in poi!
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Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hey Jim
As a fellow depression sufferer I think that if you ask any HoPper who's met me, they'll tell you I am a happy girl! That's because being with other poi-ers (especially us Hoppers) is so great you can't help but smile!
Poi is great, but when you're alone it can get a bit frustrating when you're learning. Come to some meets and get loads of hugs and you'll feel much better and more positive about life! I do anyway
Also, kava kava root and st johns wort are both great for depression, so is exercise in general, getting enough sleep, and eating your fruit and vege!!
Hey Jim
As a fellow depression sufferer I think that if you ask any HoPper who's met me, they'll tell you I am a happy girl! That's because being with other poi-ers (especially us Hoppers) is so great you can't help but smile!
Poi is great, but when you're alone it can get a bit frustrating when you're learning. Come to some meets and get loads of hugs and you'll feel much better and more positive about life! I do anyway
Also, kava kava root and st johns wort are both great for depression, so is exercise in general, getting enough sleep, and eating your fruit and vege!!
Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.