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Post by Northy on Jan 2, 2019 13:08:05 GMT
Stoke's current footballing offerings won't be helping, best stay away from the ground or a screen !
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 11:30:28 GMT
Hello everyone, not logged in much recently and generally avoided the Oatcake due to the drab form on the pitch.
To be honest, it was a tough Christmas time, mainly because I started boozing hard. I was back in the Potteries from the day of the Millwall game and think I did 11 or 12 days drinking on the bounce in total. I'd planned to use the time off from my day job to focus on other creative projects but it just didn't happen, as I was normally too hungover, feeling terribly depressed and anxious throughout the day, waiting around until it was time to hit the town with friends and family in the evenings. That being said, I can't argue that those evenings were some great times and I'm blessed to have some really fantastic people in my life.
For all the incredible experiences I had in 2018 and the lessons learned, it was the year that I truly discovered depression is the real deal. I do not want that shitty existence be the precedent for the rest of my life, nor will I pretend that it didn't happen or try to forget about it. As futile and meaningless as our own little lives can sometimes feel, nobody deserves to feel as though they were better off brown bread. I hit it pretty hard New Years' Eve, fully believing it would be my last drink for a while and I've gone into this New Year, determined that I will not have a drink for a good couple of months and see where that journey takes me. Generally speaking, my sleeping is non-existent at the moment but I am optimistic about the year ahead and do believe it will be symbolic of a fresh start. I have decided to quit my job this month without certainty of my next step but believe this will be a good thing for me.
I think a lot of my frustrations when I am feeling depressed are that I was so headstrong previous to last year and feel like I completely lost my way. Particularly, also, as I seem to be a pillar of strength and source of sound advice for many of my twenty-something friends trying to navigate this difficult and uncertain world. Though they don't often see the darker side of things for me, if at all. However, as I write this, I do believe that I will be able to go some way in returning to who I previously knew myself to be, though certainly won't be dumb enough to put any unnecessary pressure on myself to do so.
Some of the messages of support over the Christmas from various posters on this thread were remarkably kind and I thank you all for keeping the community in your minds. It's a small act with a big impact, especially as many, like me, strangely find it easier to type a message like this on here, rather than to close friends or family.
Wishing you all a fulfilling and content 2019 x
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Post by maxplonk on Jan 3, 2019 12:21:08 GMT
Hello everyone, not logged in much recently and generally avoided the Oatcake due to the drab form on the pitch. To be honest, it was a tough Christmas time, mainly because I started boozing hard. I was back in the Potteries from the day of the Millwall game and think I did 11 or 12 days drinking on the bounce in total. I'd planned to use the time off from my day job to focus on other creative projects but it just didn't happen, as I was normally too hungover, feeling terribly depressed and anxious throughout the day, waiting around until it was time to hit the town with friends and family in the evenings. That being said, I can't argue that those evenings were some great times and I'm blessed to have some really fantastic people in my life. For all the incredible experiences I had in 2018 and the lessons learned, it was the year that I truly discovered depression is the real deal. I do not want that shitty existence be the precedent for the rest of my life, nor will I pretend that it didn't happen or try to forget about it. As futile and meaningless as our own little lives can sometimes feel, nobody deserves to feel as though they were better off brown bread. I hit it pretty hard New Years' Eve, fully believing it would be my last drink for a while and I've gone into this New Year, determined that I will not have a drink for a good couple of months and see where that journey takes me. Generally speaking, my sleeping is non-existent at the moment but I am optimistic about the year ahead and do believe it will be symbolic of a fresh start. I have decided to quit my job this month without certainty of my next step but believe this will be a good thing for me. I think a lot of my frustrations when I am feeling depressed are that I was so headstrong previous to last year and feel like I completely lost my way. Particularly, also, as I seem to be a pillar of strength and source of sound advice for many of my twenty-something friends trying to navigate this difficult and uncertain world. Though they don't often see the darker side of things for me, if at all. However, as I write this, I do believe that I will be able to go some way in returning to who I previously knew myself to be, though certainly won't be dumb enough to put any unnecessary pressure on myself to do so. Some of the messages of support over the Christmas from various posters on this thread were remarkably kind and I thank you all for keeping the community in your minds. It's a small act with a big impact, especially as many, like me, strangely find it easier to type a message like this on here, rather than to close friends or family. Wishing you all a fulfilling and content 2019 x Good luck for the New Year.
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Post by musik on Jan 3, 2019 12:21:17 GMT
I know it is a taboo subject, but does anyone get depressed? First of all, mental and sexual transmitted diseases shouldn't be taboo subjects at all! All parts of the body, right?! I had one severe and long many years ago. Cured by praying and intense focusing on guitar playing (to affect the real cause to it). Good luck friends, suffering from this shit!
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Post by trentvale68 on Feb 17, 2019 13:22:28 GMT
How's everyone doing? On the plus side, nights are pulling out, less than 2 weeks till start of March and meteorological spring (a month if you go by the calendar date of the 20th).Clocks go forward too in six weeks. Looks, fingers crossed, like no beast from the east this year either. We're over the winter hump as they say.
It's not much but it's a start 👍👍👍
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Dec 25, 2019 9:25:53 GMT
Merry Christmas one and all. Someone is bothered.
You are loved.
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Post by murphthesurf on Dec 25, 2019 9:39:56 GMT
Merry Christmas one and all. Someone is bothered. You are loved. Well done, Rog. I had been intending to nudge this thread for the same reason.
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Post by bathstoke on Dec 25, 2019 9:42:41 GMT
Ride the depression wave, it will pass🌊
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Post by GeneralFaye on Dec 25, 2019 12:23:51 GMT
I went to see a friend today because I knew he was on his own, it's a happy time of year for most but for some it's the loneliest. Have a nice day everybody
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Post by chuffedstokie on Dec 25, 2019 13:35:26 GMT
Christmas on my own again for the second time in history. Just back from a fantastic walk on the beach in glorious sunshine. I got an invite for lunch from a friend here for later which means I don't have to cook (makes a change) but it would have been pretty quiet otherwise. It's handy having friends.
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Post by zerps on Dec 25, 2019 14:06:51 GMT
Xmas is a shite time for many people. I find it miserable and I’m relatively lucky with my family. Anyway merry xmas. We’ll get through it. Vitamin d tablets definitely help this time of year.
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Post by wolfinsheepsclothing on Dec 25, 2019 17:28:13 GMT
I believe we are far too wrapped up in the hype and plastic shit of this era to appreciate the small yet important things
We should try to appreciate what we have and not be envious for what we don’t
Life can be very black and sometimes there seems no way round it
There is ALWAYS a way around it.
Someone will listen
Someone will help
Don’t be alone
You are not alone
You are as important and valuable as the next man/woman
God (whichever you follow) bless
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Post by partickpotter on Dec 25, 2019 18:15:20 GMT
Christmas on my own again for the second time in history. Just back from a fantastic walk on the beach in glorious sunshine. I got an invite for lunch from a friend here for later which means I don't have to cook (makes a change) but it would have been pretty quiet otherwise. It's handy having friends. Getting out and about makes a huge difference. I’m fortunate in never having suffered from depression although, of course, I’ve had bad times to get through. I started hill walking just over 3 years ago and have found the great outdoors - whether I’m out on my own, with one friend or a bunch of folk - keeps me in great spirits. It even makes me less pissed off when a Stoke lose! Attachment DeletedThoroughly recommend it. Good for mind and body.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2019 6:45:17 GMT
Christmas on my own again for the second time in history. Just back from a fantastic walk on the beach in glorious sunshine. I got an invite for lunch from a friend here for later which means I don't have to cook (makes a change) but it would have been pretty quiet otherwise. It's handy having friends. Getting out and about makes a huge difference. I’m fortunate in never having suffered from depression although, of course, I’ve had bad times to get through. I started hill walking just over 3 years ago and have found the great outdoors - whether I’m out on my own, with one friend or a bunch of folk - keeps me in great spirits. It even makes me less pissed off when a Stoke lose! View AttachmentThoroughly recommend it. Good for mind and body. You do post some really superb pictures Partick - have you got any others you can post to brighten things up a bit ? They could be very useful and inspiring particularly bearing in mind those wasters in red and white are allegedly playing today !
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Post by partickpotter on Dec 26, 2019 8:27:51 GMT
Getting out and about makes a huge difference. I’m fortunate in never having suffered from depression although, of course, I’ve had bad times to get through. I started hill walking just over 3 years ago and have found the great outdoors - whether I’m out on my own, with one friend or a bunch of folk - keeps me in great spirits. It even makes me less pissed off when a Stoke lose! View AttachmentThoroughly recommend it. Good for mind and body. You do post some really superb pictures Partick - have you got any others you can post to brighten things up a bit ? They could be very useful and inspiring particularly bearing in mind those wasters in red and white are allegedly playing today ! Great idea - I’ll start a thread for photos.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2019 8:30:27 GMT
You do post some really superb pictures Partick - have you got any others you can post to brighten things up a bit ? They could be very useful and inspiring particularly bearing in mind those wasters in red and white are allegedly playing today ! Great idea - I’ll start a thread for photos.
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