Comedy

[Gandalf2]

Due to Enc. my brain has a limited attention span and a standard TV show or film can seem too pedestrian and long winded. Thankfully a chance find on the Ytube has led to a comedy show that suits my random mindset. They are called The Trailer Park Boys you might try them when feeling lowish. youtube.com/watch?v=5K_v8qQ...(Not working as expected?)

[listener24]

Hi I usually watch the beginning and wake up at the end of a movie 😂 , short sharp humour or informative programs are my choice . Enjoy watching G 😎

[Gandalf2 in reply to listener24]

We are a special group and should have privileges set up. A free telescope or reduced price dinner sets.

[listener24 in reply to Gandalf2]

now your reply has made me hungry 👍 enjoy your program

[Harper1]

Hi Gandalf,

I am delighted you’ve discovered Trailer Park Boys, which is a low-budget Canadian cult classic tv series. It’s filmed near Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the Canadian Maritimes provinces, where I was born and raised. (I’m from neighboring New Brunswick.) It’s satire, of course, but not ALL that different from day to day life for a certain segment of the population there.

I believe the actor who plays Park Supervisor Lahey was actually a Shakespearean stage-trained actor, lol.

My favorite character is lovable, bewildered, but short-fused Ricky, on his unending quest to “get his Grade 9,” get back together with his baby mama, support his daughter, and in general, gain respect from his fellow man.

The running joke with Julian is he is never without a rum and coke in hand in every scene, including while shopping, driving, interacting with law enforcement, etc.

Enjoy!

[Gandalf2]

It is a work of genius and shows everyone a true path through Life.

[Paula-38]

Hi Gandalf2,

I also have a short attention span too! I'I'm not good at following the plot in a TV show, so I tend to watch more of Countdown, quiquiz shows, narratives because it'it's not as time consuming to absorb everything in a certain space of time, but if I do have extra time and I'I'm in the mood for it, I like Only Fools and Horses and Still Open All Hours even if I miss some of it.

[listener24 in reply to Paula-38]

Hi Paul-38

When I came out of hospital all I wanted to watch on TV was the Chase with Bradley Walsh , for hours and hours , I’ve been told ! I can recall watching and liking it but not to that extent. I guess this was my famed brain wanting information, strange I cannot watch it now. Hope all is ok with you 😎

[Paula-38 in reply to listener24]

I'm not too bad thanks listener24. I feel a bit depressed due to some really private /personal stuff going on in my personal life and would like to keep it that way. It'It's not something I wish to publicise if people don't mind.

However I will put up a post or two though that are not so personal.

[listener24 in reply to Paula-38]

Hi Paula-38

Totally understand what you say , I’m a good listener! And always around , should you need a chat about anything . Take care

[Paula-38 in reply to listener24]

Thanks listener24.

[beachy1980 in reply to Paula-38]

Take care of yourself - please let us know how you are.

[Paula-38 in reply to beachy1980]

Well, it's something I only talk to a female doctor about that'that's all I'I'm sharing. s If any females on here wish to message me privately then they can please feel free to do so.

[HSE_Survivor in reply to listener24]

I love Chase. My obsession getting out of hospital was watching repeats of Frasier. My husband endured me watching repeats of every single series . I still like it, but not quite as much as I did that year .

[listener24 in reply to HSE_Survivor]

it’s like your brain is saying ‘I want information’ like it’s reprogramming itself ! I look back and think of all that golf I could have played ….. mmmm come to think of it I think I’ll start watching the Chase again 😂😂

Hope your ok HSE_ Survivor 😎

[HSE_Survivor in reply to listener24]

I love the idea of reprogramming ! That describes the recovery process perfectly .

I’m ok . It’s just great meeting people like yourself on here who know exactly how it feels to have had encephalitis. I know my husband will smile tonight when I tell him I’m not the only person to be obsessed with the Chase . 😂🤣

[listener24 in reply to HSE_Survivor]

Hahaha that I would love to see . When you meet or talk to anyone who has had encephalitis you form a bond straight away normally , because you know what that person is going through is what you are . I’m off now to watch the chase 😂😂

[Paula-38 in reply to listener24]

I don'don't know what it feels like to actually have encephalitis itself or regards being in hospital with it etc so I doubt any of you would form a bond with me.

[Gandalf2 in reply to Paula-38]

Enc. plays fast and loose with my memory/ies these days. When I wake up I carry fragments of the dreams around with me and they pop up now and again and confuse me. The same thing happens with memories, "Did I do that/say that?". So I have to keep grounding myself, slowing down my breathing to reduce anxiety and find somewhere to sit down.

I never get hungry and can't taste most things so eating and cooking are meaningless. I made the mistake of drinking wine over Christmas, a whole bottle with a meal. A very nice feeling but I think it stopped my anti-depressants and I ended up with a crashing down spiral which lasted a few days. Off to the bottle bank with half a dozen bottles and a vow to stay sober. Best Wishes to all, G2

[Gandalf2 in reply to Paula-38]

I thought we had bonded - everyone on here is family.

[Paula-38 in reply to Gandalf2]

That's nice to know Gandalf2. I thought that not many people would bond with me because it happened the day after my first birthday. I'm referring to the fact that I have never changed since I had it. I don't have that aspect of it like everyone else, nor do I have experience of life pre encephalitis like all you guys. Somehow strange to whoever is reading this.

[Gandalf2 in reply to Paula-38]

Hi Paula, nice to hear from you. Enc at 1 year old? In that case you are, or seem to be, doing very well. Life is tough enough without a disability of this nature. I am happy to hear about your experiences. Sometimes I'm afraid to leave the house but I used to backpack on my own in the Spanish Pyrenees. Ha! great days but my memory is pretty shot and confused. I can't always cope with things and long for the final curtain. But I have to remember I still have lots to give and I am not alone. We can get upset - it's not a crime and hopefully recharge and keep going. Best wishes and hopes for great Springtime ahead. G2

[beachy1980 in reply to Paula-38]

But you give great advice to everyone else on here and hopefully we are all a help to each other. I feel like we have all bonded and I hope you know how lovely and helpful you are to me 🥰

[Gandalf2 in reply to beachy1980]

Wow! That is praise indeed, thank you so much. The forum is a great thing for us, enabling support that may not always be available in a clinical setting. My brain is a bit more together today and not so prone to fleeting memories and dreams or struggling to comprehend current personal and world events. The peaks certainly outflank the troughs at times. Life is better when people help each other. Best Wishes G2

[beachy1980 in reply to listener24]

I really agree with the re-programming idea too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!