D-Day for Didaka

[Copeland]

Excellent news, you sound very positive

 

[didaka]

I'm very thankful for the support I get off networks like bigfooty.

I was laying on my bed last night drinking a white russian and thought, gee I'm lucky. I have all this support coming from everywhere.

I have a great family, great friends, fantastic girlfriend, and then to take it further I get all this support off bigfooty from a group of people I've never met before.

It really does restore faith in human kind after some of the things you see happening around the world.

 

[Optimax]

Mate you're a legend, after they way you have held yourself and handled all of this when many (myself included) would've broken down and been on our knees, how can we do anything other then get right behind you and offer 100% support?

 

[Swanny36]

Yeah, can't think of a much better way to put it to be honest, Opti summed it up perfectly.

 

[Snag Breac]

Hey Didaka, in your weakened condition you could just about have had a heart attack last night. HOMP couldn't take it near the end - had to go and stand in the ladies until nerves drove her back, just in time to see us snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. A close-run thing.

 

[Copeland]

What's your next step Didaka.

 

[didaka]

Had chemo last Wednesday.

No side effects. Putting on some weight.

Things are going beautifully.

I have like 60 hydromorphone injections for pain which is just sensational.

I'm not in much pain anymore, but you better believe I will be using those injections LOL.

They make you high.

 

[Snag Breac]

Had chemo last Wednesday.

No side effects. Putting on some weight.

Things are going beautifully.

I have like 60 hydromorphone injections for pain which is just sensational.

I'm not in much pain anymore, but you better believe I will be using those injections LOL.

They make you high.

Had a morphine injection once - the happiest few minutes of my life. But then I fell asleep.

 

[Copeland]

Unfortunately that's why people experiment with drugs. I started smoking dope with my best mate when I was 17, he went one way I went the other, buried him last year. Overdose on heroin.
RIP - Bean

 

[didaka]

To be honest, and I wasn't going to mention this because some people on here look up to me because of the way I've handled things, but unfortunately at the moment I have a pretty severe adiction to the pain killers I'm taking.

So yeah, you could probably call me a drug addict, but I'd challenge anyone in my situation not to be.

It's hard to be on this medication and not get an addiction.

If I go without them for more than a couple of hours, christ. It's the hardest thing ever.

 

[Al Scorcho]

To be honest, and I wasn't going to mention this because some people on here look up to me because of the way I've handled things, but unfortunately at the moment I have a pretty severe adiction to the pain killers I'm taking.

So yeah, you could probably call me a drug addict, but I'd challenge anyone in my situation not to be.

It's hard to be on this medication and not get an addiction.

If I go without them for more than a couple of hours, christ. It's the hardest thing ever.

reasonably understandable, and dare i say, probably not uncommon for a man in your scenario, if we intake any form of chemical persistently over a period of time, then our body starts to 'need' it. One problem at a time, get the body right first, sort out any negatives that come from that afterwards

people look up to you mate, but it doesn't mean you are infallible...hell Nelson Mandela has been divorced a couple of times, even the most inspirational of people aren't perfect, if they were we'd think something was up!

 

[Optimax]

It's a good thing you can admit it, most would refuse to acknowledge it

As was said, get your body right then start fixing the other issues, I'm sure your family, partner, doctors etc will all be understanding and helpful through out

You'll get through all of it mate

 

[Quicky]

I had a pretty close friend with a pretty horrific back injury and he got hooked on morphine while he waited for a very risky life threatening operation.

It probably kept him alive and made a pretty shitty situation bearable while he waited so it did it's job, but equally it almost fuct everything up after his operation which was thankfully successful.

After going through so much, and pulling though, it was a close run thing and he was almost lost to addiction.

I think of that and I think of you.

I don't even presume to fathom the pain you must be in and I'm not being critical at all.

I guess I mean to say just be careful with it mate.

You're a strong character and I'm sure you'll be apples but just be careful with it.

 

[TradeDraft]

To be honest, and I wasn't going to mention this because some people on here look up to me because of the way I've handled things, but unfortunately at the moment I have a pretty severe adiction to the pain killers I'm taking.

So yeah, you could probably call me a drug addict, but I'd challenge anyone in my situation not to be.

It's hard to be on this medication and not get an addiction.

If I go without them for more than a couple of hours, christ. It's the hardest thing ever.

Don't Blame you at all at the but the Biggest Problem When you get better can you kick the Habbit

 

[Old Spice]

Don't by any means get the guilts there Didaka, if you were.

It's all about getting through the steps in front of you. You're coming on like a champ.

 

[Copeland]

I hope you dont think I was having a go at you didaka, I really can't start to imagine what you're going through. I was just pointing out that its so easy to experiment with (illegal) drugs and because of the initial enjoyment continue to use and experiment with other drugs to often grave circumstances.
Not sure if I worded that too well but really tired and bit pissed.

 

[Snag Breac]

Didaka - you're just eating your elephant, one bite at a time.

 

[Copeland]

It's a good thing you can admit it, most would refuse to acknowledge it

As was said, get your body right then start fixing the other issues, I'm sure your family, partner, doctors etc will all be understanding and helpful through out

You'll get through all of it mate

I think it shows the character of the man Opti, that's why he'll smash this shit.

 

[didaka]

I hope you dont think I was having a go at you didaka, I really can't start to imagine what you're going through. I was just pointing out that its so easy to experiment with (illegal) drugs and because of the initial enjoyment continue to use and experiment with other drugs to often grave circumstances.
Not sure if I worded that too well but really tired and bit pissed.

Nah I didn't.

My addiction stems back from the initial 12 weeks of pain killers leading up. With all the depression you go through, you finally find something that pulls you out of it. Unfortunately it's a highly addictive opiate and now I can basically be classed as an addict, and I am.

I'll get through it though no doubt.

 

[didaka]

I tell ya, I've been through so much shit over the last couple of years with illness, addiction due to my illness etc.

At time I wondered if I'd ever see the football club I love so much win a premiership. There were times when I thought I'd probably kick the bucket before it happened, and at times my prognosis hasn't been very positive.

Now I can just enjoy it. It's the best feeling I've ever felt, and I actually feel like my luck is turning.

I wonder if those boys who run out in the black and white know just how much they mean to some of us and just how much their performance can impact a persons life.

I feel invincible.

 

[SaddaZ]

I tell ya, I've been through so much shit over the last couple of years with illness, addiction due to my illness etc.

At time I wondered if I'd ever see the football club I love so much win a premiership. There were times when I thought I'd probably kick the bucket before it happened, and at times my prognosis hasn't been very positive.

Now I can just enjoy it. It's the best feeling I've ever felt, and I actually feel like my luck is turning.

I wonder if those boys who run out in the black and white know just how much they mean to some of us and just how much their performance can impact a persons life.

I feel invincible.

Mate, i have not spoken to you. I have not offered support. I have however watched from afar what you have been thru according to your good self. I am proud of what you have written. I lost my father to cancer and if you like it or not, i feel a connection to those in your position....my sister is in a position of hopelessness and she is a pies girl as well....i feel so friggen happy for the CFC. I also feel so happy for the members and supporters of the CFC who might need that extra kick out of a flag. I also feel it for those that don't....For all you guys, ****en go nuts. Didaka, i hope you enjoy this and count this as a milestone towards recovery. This can only be a good omen.

Cheers

 

[DThomas]

You actually crossed my mind in the last quarter Didaka! I was thinking about how much you must be loving this!

You're a legend mate, and the players don't realise how much joy they have brought to you and the entire Magpie Army. My old man was in tears of joy after the game; I have never seen him cry before. My Grandpa went absolutely ballistic when he knew we were home, which made me so happy to see him that happy knowing that he has had to suffer with the disappointment and pain of past Grand Final losses.

People think "oh, it's just a game, it doesn't mean anything", but those people will never understand how much it means to you, me and every other Collingwood supporter.

We really are a family.

Side by side - Go Pies!

 

[Snag Breac]

We all swallowed that elephant together today, Didaka. Your joy is the tastiest bit so far.

 

[SaddaZ]

quote=DThomas;19212748]You actually crossed my mind in the last quarter Didaka! I was thinking about how much you must be loving this!

You're a legend mate, and the players don't realise how much joy they have brought to you and the entire Magpie Army. My old man was in tears of joy after the game; I have never seen him cry before. My Grandpa went absolutely ballistic when he knew we were home, which made me so happy to see him that happy knowing that he has had to suffer with the disappointment and pain of past Grand Final losses.

People think "oh, it's just a game, it doesn't mean anything", but those people will never understand how much it means to you, me and every other Collingwood supporter.

We really are a family.

Side by side - Go Pies![/quote]

Never a truer word was spoken. Cannot explain what it meant for me and those i know that bleed the black and white. Everyone out there has just had the sun shine upon them-----like it or not!. Bask in the glory and smile. we all deserve it

Hey dids, i'm hoping this is something of an omen for your battles forward from here. We are everywhere and willing you the best. I hope your year finshes better than has progressed. Look at this moment in history as a talisman for your future. Side by side.

 

[Copeland]

This is the first I've been to this thread since our win and I can't express how happy its it makes me feel reading all the great stories. Sounds like you've really turned the corner Didaka, keep it up mate.