Lacking enthusiasm- any similar? One for over 60s.

[smotherb]

BradinAsia said:

“Looks like you have a good plan...However, you would play hail trying to circumvent the stupidity of the Internal Revenue Service. And you can't call dinosaurs if all you have is their snail mail addresses. Also, if you get too far behind in your filing sooner or later you're sure to find yourself deep kimchee when you can't find an important document you need. I'd say your plan still has a few loop-holes.”

I'd say to look at your own antiquated plan. Why are you so swamped with paper? Why do you not have phone numbers instead of snailmail addresses? I am paperless; all my files are digital, I do not get behind in my filing, and all my data is mirrored--so I am able to find it. I have never had a problem with the IRS; perhaps yours is a personal problem. Enough said my friend. Please continue doing it your way.

[laobali]

Try affirmations.Say seven times a day,"I AM FULL OF LIFE AND BURSTING WITH ENERGY". Say it with strength and passion and you will get more energy.You are telling your subconcious mind what you want and it will make sure you get it eventualy.Even by saying this affirmation once gives me a lift.

Good if it works for you. After I'd said that once I'd laugh out loud and think, "Who are you kidding?"

[CaptainTyphoon]

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Finally, people around Thailand may think you cannot get SAD.

Just because we are not located up around the arctic circle.

But, you can.

I notice that around January, when the cold weather comes, and you never seem to get warm,

And the rays of the sun do not come from on high, then one's mood begins to dip.

My advice is to put in a very hot shower, with plenty of water. This is actually what I have done this month. I put in a 8000watt water heater. And, I plan to add another hot water heater of 8000watts so that I can have plenty of hot water when I am taking a shower. 16000 watts should give me 12 liters per minute of 50 degree water. Don't laugh. A hot shower in the Thai winter season is a HUGE lift to one's mood, and does not cost much.

Another thing, before winter comes, try to invest in a heat pump instead of a regular air con unit.

Unfortunately, where I live, I have one that is fairly new, and I do not need to change to a new unit.

But, when I do, I am going to invest in a heat pump, so that I can have heat in the winter time.

If I keep the inside of my house at 26 degrees, then I will feel tons better, believe me!

Also, try to make yourself comfortable in every area, and also try to enjoy things that are simple and easy to enjoy.

I love to eat, so I eat cheap wonderful food that is abundant where I live.

I like to study, so I study where I am, which is also a place of study, and so I am fortunate in this.

DONT DRINK! Drinking is a huge depressant, and kills the urge to do fun things.

Dont womanize! This does the same thing as the drink.

OK, just a few tips here.

Now, I hope this improves your mood a bit.

Bye.

No need to thank me.

LPG gas heater would be better no big cables.Does anyone know where to get an aircon that heats as well like the ones in Greece.

These heat pumps are not uncommon almost anywhere. All countries sell them. (in all countries they are sold)

Just MAKE SURE that you do not buy one that is not a compressor based heating unit.

Some of these air cons combine an air conditioner with a heat strip, and that will cost a great deal for heat as it uses high wattage.

The heat pump which uses the compressor to produce heat is extremely efficient.

All manufacturers make them .

Not just in Greece.

Edited September 18, 2014 by CaptainTyphoon

[wabear]

There are two different tests for low testosterone. My primary care doc gave me the standard test and it didn't show anything bad. He sent me to an endocrinologist and used a different test that showed I had very low-T. The shots I'm taking now have made quite a difference in reducing fatigue, increasing my sex drive and I'm losing some weight. Don't trust the standard blood test.

The other major health issue my primary care doc managed to miss is congestive heart failure. All my standard blood tests and annual physical showed within good limits so there was no obvious symptoms except for my fatigue. I went to a cardiologist and an echocardiogram showed a serious heart issue that eventually would have lead to a heart attack. A few years on pills and I'm back into the normal heart beating range.

So see a couple specialists to eliminate physical issues.

[advancebooking]

for sure cut down on the booze and drugs.

Go to a local orphanage and donate your time. Helping others will 100% improve your wellbeing. go to a bookstore and read a book on positive thinking. They will talk about this fact of helping others and the improvement of your self worth.

[CaptainTyphoon]

There are two different tests for low testosterone. My primary care doc gave me the standard test and it didn't show anything bad. He sent me to an endocrinologist and used a different test that showed I had very low-T. The shots I'm taking now have made quite a difference in reducing fatigue, increasing my sex drive and I'm losing some weight. Don't trust the standard blood test.

The other major health issue my primary care doc managed to miss is congestive heart failure. All my standard blood tests and annual physical showed within good limits so there was no obvious symptoms except for my fatigue. I went to a cardiologist and an echocardiogram showed a serious heart issue that eventually would have lead to a heart attack. A few years on pills and I'm back into the normal heart beating range.

So see a couple specialists to eliminate physical issues.

Speaking of eliminating physical issues.

Don't be constipated!

[thaibeachlovers]

Thanks for all the replies to this thread. I hope people will continue contributing about what is obviously a little recognised problem.

However, I shall not be contributing much, if at all, in the future due to a m'bike accident 3 days ago. I have a broken hand, which means typing becomes very laborious one fingered, and I was never a speedy typist anyway.

Good luck to any that have similar sympoms, and I hope you find some assistance on these pages.

Again, thanks to all who contributed in good faith.

[Issangeorge]

Sorry about your motorcycle accident, I had one two years ago March, I was bed ridden for two months, but recovered, very little damage to the bike, but I sold it, I'll use my truck from now on.

[thailiketoo]

Thanks for all the replies to this thread. I hope people will continue contributing about what is obviously a little recognised problem.

However, I shall not be contributing much, if at all, in the future due to a m'bike accident 3 days ago. I have a broken hand, which means typing becomes very laborious one fingered, and I was never a speedy typist anyway.

Good luck to any that have similar sympoms, and I hope you find some assistance on these pages.

Again, thanks to all who contributed in good faith.

You can use your voice to control your computer. You can say commands that the computer will respond to, and you can dictate text to the computer. For more information about what you can do with Windows Speech Recognition, see What can I do with Speech Recognition?

[ljhallam]

We have been holidaying in Thailand for 7 years and while we are there we feel reinvigorated while we are there and

We plan to move there and enjoy the rest of our retirement there (the red tape is less than it is in Australia and is cheaper than buying a condo or a villa)

[smotherb]

BradinAsia said, "Looks like you have a good plan...However, you would play hail trying to circumvent the stupidity of the Internal Revenue Service. And you can't call dinosaurs if all you have is their snail mail addresses. Also, if you get too far behind in your filing sooner or later you're sure to find yourself deep kimchee when you can't find an important document you need. I'd say your plan still has a few loop-holes."

I doubt your antiquated plan is any better. Why are you still using paper? All my files are digital and mirrored. As such, I do not need to file them after I name them and I can always access them. Why do you keep snailmail addresses--too cheap to call? There are several good internet-based call services which provide contact at little cost. And, I have no issues with the IRS; perhaps because all my tax data is digital and I use tax software.

[thaibeachlovers]

Thanks for all the replies to this thread. I hope people will continue contributing about what is obviously a little recognised problem.

However, I shall not be contributing much, if at all, in the future due to a m'bike accident 3 days ago. I have a broken hand, which means typing becomes very laborious one fingered, and I was never a speedy typist anyway.

Good luck to any that have similar sympoms, and I hope you find some assistance on these pages.

Again, thanks to all who contributed in good faith.

You can use your voice to control your computer. You can say commands that the computer will respond to, and you can dictate text to the computer. For more information about what you can do with Windows Speech Recognition, see What can I do with Speech Recognition?

Thanks, but I guess you missed my posts where I say that I use internet cafes, so I can get out of the house. I have no plans to have internet at home.

[thaibeachlovers]

BradinAsia said, "Looks like you have a good plan...However, you would play hail trying to circumvent the stupidity of the Internal Revenue Service. And you can't call dinosaurs if all you have is their snail mail addresses. Also, if you get too far behind in your filing sooner or later you're sure to find yourself deep kimchee when you can't find an important document you need. I'd say your plan still has a few loop-holes."

I doubt your antiquated plan is any better. Why are you still using paper? All my files are digital and mirrored. As such, I do not need to file them after I name them and I can always access them. Why do you keep snailmail addresses--too cheap to call? There are several good internet-based call services which provide contact at little cost. And, I have no issues with the IRS; perhaps because all my tax data is digital and I use tax software.

Why are you still using paper?

For myself, I would never rely on a computer 100%. I lost loads of photos recently due to a 'formatting error', and my computer has done a wobbly.

I do back up, but it's all liable to failure. The only really secure media is still paper.

[thailiketoo]

Why are you still using paper?

For myself, I would never rely on a computer 100%. I lost loads of photos recently due to a 'formatting error', and my computer has done a wobbly.

I do back up, but it's all liable to failure. The only really secure media is still paper.

Boy is the scientific community in the rest of the civilized world in for a shock when they hear this. Not to mention the military and space programs and doctors and hospitals and .......

[thaibeachlovers]

Why are you still using paper?

For myself, I would never rely on a computer 100%. I lost loads of photos recently due to a 'formatting error', and my computer has done a wobbly.

I do back up, but it's all liable to failure. The only really secure media is still paper.

Boy is the scientific community in the rest of the civilized world in for a shock when they hear this. Not to mention the military and space programs and doctors and hospitals and .......

please excuse lack of capitals- i am typing with one finger due to fractured hand.

hospitals

have paper files for all patients. i know that for a fact.

if a hacker steals all your money from your paperless bank, try to prove that it was stolen without any paper statements- oops, i guess that is why my bank still sends me paper statements.

[thailiketoo]

Boy is the scientific community in the rest of the civilized world in for a shock when they hear this. Not to mention the military and space programs and doctors and hospitals and .......

please excuse lack of capitals- i am typing with one finger due to fractured hand.

hospitals

have paper files for all patients. i know that for a fact.

if a hacker steals all your money from your paperless bank, try to prove that it was stolen without any paper statements- oops, i guess that is why my bank still sends me paper statements.

Let one of the young guys tell you about paperless stuff.

You don't really believe there is a paper copy of everything do you?

The world's data is doubling every two years.

Aw come on you don't really think there is that much paper in the world do you?

The world’s servers processed 9.57 Zettabytes of information, almost 10 to the 22nd power, or ten million million gigabytes. This was 12 gigabytes of information daily for the average worker, or about 3 terabytes of information per worker per year. The world’s companies on average processed 63 terabytes of information annually.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2013/05/09/a-very-short-history-of-big-data/

Edited September 22, 2014 by thailiketoo

[thaibeachlovers]

Boy is the scientific community in the rest of the civilized world in for a shock when they hear this. Not to mention the military and space programs and doctors and hospitals and .......

please excuse lack of capitals- i am typing with one finger due to fractured hand.

hospitals

have paper files for all patients. i know that for a fact.

if a hacker steals all your money from your paperless bank, try to prove that it was stolen without any paper statements- oops, i guess that is why my bank still sends me paper statements.

Let one of the young guys tell you about paperless stuff.

You don't really believe there is a paper copy of everything do you?

The world's data is doubling every two years.

Aw come on you don't really think there is that much paper in the world do you?

The world’s servers processed 9.57 Zettabytes of information, almost 10 to the 22nd power, or ten million million gigabytes. This was 12 gigabytes of information daily for the average worker, or about 3 terabytes of information per worker per year. The world’s companies on average processed 63 terabytes of information annually.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2013/05/09/a-very-short-history-of-big-data/

You don't really believe there is a paper copy of everything do you?

no, but the vast majority of stuff on the internet is probably not important enough to need a paper copy. however, i think my bank account is important enough to need one, plus my pension details, and they are on paper.

anyway, i was just responding to you implying that hospitals don't have paper files, and they definitely do.

[thailiketoo]

You don't really believe there is a paper copy of everything do you?

no, but the vast majority of stuff on the internet is probably not important enough to need a paper copy. however, i think my bank account is important enough to need one, plus my pension details, and they are on paper.

anyway, i was just responding to you implying that hospitals don't have paper files, and they definitely do.

About 37 percent of hospitals are in the final three stages of adoption and the precentage is quickly rising. From the third quarter of 2013 to the fourth quarter of 2014 alone, the percentage of hospitals at the final three stages of adoption rose across the board, according to HIMSS Analytics. Nearly three percent of hospitals are in the HIMSS final stage and no longer use paper charts to deliver and manage patient care.

At that final stage, “it’s virtually a paperless environment,” Daniels said. “It’s pretty much a fully-baked EMR capability.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2014/03/29/despite-stimulus-dollars-hundreds-of-hospitals-still-use-mostly-paper-records/

How do modern hospitals convert from paper to digital?

Kodak i1220 Plus scanner used to digitize paper-based medical records and significantly reduce burden on staff by allowing direct access from order system terminals. Edited September 22, 2014 by thailiketoo

[thaibeachlovers]

You don't really believe there is a paper copy of everything do you?

no, but the vast majority of stuff on the internet is probably not important enough to need a paper copy. however, i think my bank account is important enough to need one, plus my pension details, and they are on paper.

anyway, i was just responding to you implying that hospitals don't have paper files, and they definitely do.

About 37 percent of hospitals are in the final three stages of adoption and the precentage is quickly rising. From the third quarter of 2013 to the fourth quarter of 2014 alone, the percentage of hospitals at the final three stages of adoption rose across the board, according to HIMSS Analytics. Nearly three percent of hospitals are in the HIMSS final stage and no longer use paper charts to deliver and manage patient care.

At that final stage, “it’s virtually a paperless environment,” Daniels said. “It’s pretty much a fully-baked EMR capability.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2014/03/29/despite-stimulus-dollars-hundreds-of-hospitals-still-use-mostly-paper-records/

How do modern hospitals convert from paper to digital?

Kodak i1220 Plus scanner used to digitize paper-based medical records and significantly reduce burden on staff by allowing direct access from order system terminals.

so what will they do when the system crashes, as it inevitably will? the nhs computer system was a total cock up, and cost way too much, plus it just didn't work. of course they might have fixed it by now, with a few more billion quid spent.

what happens when someone logs onto a contaminated site and a virus infects the hospital system? i spent a fair bit of down time in theatres on the internet, as did a lot of us- they can get most of the viruses, but some will inevitably get through.

what happens if a hacker alters the patient's medications? without a paper back up, there is no way to check.

significantly reduce burden on staff

had i needed to run off and laboriously type everything into a computer, instead of just writing it down, it would have significantly increased my workload.

i have no problem with putting records on computer after the patient has left the hospital, as long as it wasn't me that had to do it, but when the patient was being treated, i wanted paper to write on- far simpler and faster.

a lot of the operation was recorded on the computer, but was just a matter of clicking on the time and selecting one of a series of choices. had i had to write the actual theatre operation record on the computer, that would have been very annoying and time consuming.

[thailiketoo]

About 37 percent of hospitals are in the final three stages of adoption and the precentage is quickly rising. From the third quarter of 2013 to the fourth quarter of 2014 alone, the percentage of hospitals at the final three stages of adoption rose across the board, according to HIMSS Analytics. Nearly three percent of hospitals are in the HIMSS final stage and no longer use paper charts to deliver and manage patient care.

At that final stage, “it’s virtually a paperless environment,” Daniels said. “It’s pretty much a fully-baked EMR capability.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2014/03/29/despite-stimulus-dollars-hundreds-of-hospitals-still-use-mostly-paper-records/

How do modern hospitals convert from paper to digital?

Kodak i1220 Plus scanner used to digitize paper-based medical records and significantly reduce burden on staff by allowing direct access from order system terminals.

so what will they do when the system crashes, as it inevitably will? the nhs computer system was a total cock up, and cost way too much, plus it just didn't work. of course they might have fixed it by now, with a few more billion quid spent.

what happens when someone logs onto a contaminated site and a virus infects the hospital system? i spent a fair bit of down time in theatres on the internet, as did a lot of us- they can get most of the viruses, but some will inevitably get through.

what happens if a hacker alters the patient's medications? without a paper back up, there is no way to check.

significantly reduce burden on staff

had i needed to run off and laboriously type everything into a computer, instead of just writing it down, it would have significantly increased my workload.

i have no problem with putting records on computer after the patient has left the hospital, as long as it wasn't me that had to do it, but when the patient was being treated, i wanted paper to write on- far simpler and faster.

a lot of the operation was recorded on the computer, but was just a matter of clicking on the time and selecting one of a series of choices. had i had to write the actual theatre operation record on the computer, that would have been very annoying and time consuming.

doctors and nurses are now tethered to computer appliances. To perform any basic hospital function (e.g. admission, lab test, x-ray, pill delivery, discharge), an order needs to be sent via the computer system. The good in this is that all doctors' orders go through one standardized entry point: It eliminates issues with poor physician penmanship.

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/06/are-computers-getting-between-you-and-your-doctor/258147/

Almost one in six doctor visits will be virtual this year.

This year in the U.S. and Canada, 75 million of 600 million appointments with general practitioners will involve electronic visits, or eVisits, according to new research from Deloitte.

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2490959/healthcare-it-almost-one-in-six-doctor-visits-will-be-virtual-this-year.html

Doctors, patients, and computer screens

Suddenly, I’m aware of the time. Twenty minutes into a 30-minute visit and I’ve entered nothing into the computer! If I don’t start typing I’ll fall hopelessly behind and keep other patients waiting. I must click boxes to confirm the patient’s medications; refill her prescriptions; record the flu shot she had at a local pharmacy; document that I recommended a shingles vaccine; generate lab slips and a form for her Pap smear; bill the patient for her visit; type a note.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/02/24/practice-doctors-patients-and-computer-screens/JMMYaCDtf3mnuQZGfkMVyL/story.html

So to answer your question, "What happens if the system crashes?"

Same as on my computer. I have one portable drive that backs up continuously and is plugged into a UPS so it can spin down during a power failure and another that records a system image once a day. If there is a crash my data is saved and I fix the problem and reload the data. Much more secure than the fire that destroyed years and years of US Army records. The 1973 Fire, National Personnel Records Center.

I hope this answers your questions. Many doctors are paperless now and all will be in just a few months or years.

Edited September 23, 2014 by thailiketoo

[smotherb]

BradinAsia said, "Looks like you have a good plan...However, you would play hail trying to circumvent the stupidity of the Internal Revenue Service. And you can't call dinosaurs if all you have is their snail mail addresses. Also, if you get too far behind in your filing sooner or later you're sure to find yourself deep kimchee when you can't find an important document you need. I'd say your plan still has a few loop-holes."

I doubt your antiquated plan is any better. Why are you still using paper? All my files are digital and mirrored. As such, I do not need to file them after I name them and I can always access them. Why do you keep snailmail addresses--too cheap to call? There are several good internet-based call services which provide contact at little cost. And, I have no issues with the IRS; perhaps because all my tax data is digital and I use tax software.

Why are you still using paper?

For myself, I would never rely on a computer 100%. I lost loads of photos recently due to a 'formatting error', and my computer has done a wobbly.

I do back up, but it's all liable to failure. The only really secure media is still paper.

I cannot help your incompetence.

[CaptainTyphoon]

I cannot help your incontinence?

No, he did not say that.

But, I can help the OP!

One only need to find out what really can motivate and interest one to want to do this thing more than anything else.

I know it might be hard, but there are so many possibilities that even the attempt to FIND this one thing will keep you busy for years if you try out a few that look promising.

Seriously, this is my suggestion to you.

I DO know, and we ALL do know, what it is like to all of a sudden feel unmotivated to do much of anything.

The only way to fix things is to start your search.

I do hope you find what you are looking for, because I know this can make one happy.

[thailiketoo]

I cannot help your incontinence?

No, he did not say that.

But, I can help the OP!

One only need to find out what really can motivate and interest one to want to do this thing more than anything else.

I know it might be hard, but there are so many possibilities that even the attempt to FIND this one thing will keep you busy for years if you try out a few that look promising.

Seriously, this is my suggestion to you.

I DO know, and we ALL do know, what it is like to all of a sudden feel unmotivated to do much of anything.

The only way to fix things is to start your search.

I do hope you find what you are looking for, because I know this can make one happy.

You completely ignore chemical imbalance brought on by age or medication or nutrition or many other factors. Less philosophy and more physiology would be my advice to you.

[AnotherOneAmerican]

for sure cut down on the booze and drugs.

Go to a local orphanage and donate your time. Helping others will 100% improve your wellbeing. go to a bookstore and read a book on positive thinking. They will talk about this fact of helping others and the improvement of your self worth.

OP is in the UK, no such place in the UK.

And without police checks, etc., he wouldn't be allowed near children anyway.

Edited September 24, 2014 by AnotherOneAmerican

[thaibeachlovers]

for sure cut down on the booze and drugs.

Go to a local orphanage and donate your time. Helping others will 100% improve your wellbeing. go to a bookstore and read a book on positive thinking. They will talk about this fact of helping others and the improvement of your self worth.

OP is in the UK, no such place in the UK.

And without police checks, etc., he wouldn't be allowed near children anyway.

erm, no. i currently live in Thailand with my Thai wife.

i'm sure that came out a few times in the past 7 pages, but i know it's easy to miss things when the number of pages is multiple.