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Post by manmarking on Sept 2, 2017 23:40:30 GMT
You okay, duck?
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Sept 3, 2017 0:36:20 GMT
You okay, duck? Not really...
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Post by bathstoke on Sept 3, 2017 8:42:07 GMT
You okay, duck? Not really... Dark night of the soul...
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Post by southstanddan on Sept 3, 2017 11:20:23 GMT
You okay, duck? Not really... What's up mate?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 9:04:16 GMT
Just seen a re run of BBC Hardtalk with Ruby Wax....Never liked her TBH but she was really good on this, and spoke very open and very candidly about her own struggles with depression and mental issues. I like the line where Stephen Sackur asked her if she was still on anti depressants, and she quipped of course I am, would you ask a diabetic if they were still taking insulin. And again, people try to tell people with depression to try to pull them selves together, would you ask someone with dementia to try hard to remember. Well worth a view, and really opened my previously blinkered eyes to this very emotive and often ignored illness. .
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Post by viewfromasofa on Sept 19, 2017 17:34:58 GMT
I have. Gone through. This. For the last. 6 years,It's exceptionally hard when you have always. Been. Independent and hard working. "Nothing. Like that will ever happen. To me" well. It might. Do I hope you get better
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Post by felonious on Sept 19, 2017 18:53:42 GMT
Just seen a re run of BBC Hardtalk with Ruby Wax....Never liked her TBH but she was really good on this, and spoke very open and very candidly about her own struggles with depression and mental issues. I like the line where Stephen Sackur asked her if she was still on anti depressants, and she quipped of course I am, would you ask a diabetic if they were still taking insulin. And again, people try to tell people with depression to try to pull them selves together, would you ask someone with dementia to try hard to remember. Well worth a view, and really opened my previously blinkered eyes to this very emotive and often ignored illness. . Always found her to be a top bird, the funniest woman on television when she's not in the manic shock jock mood. I read her auto biography some years back and it was truly funny and honest at the same time. The stories of her parents and their Jewish idiosyncrasies were hilarious.
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Post by trentvale68 on Nov 18, 2017 15:17:08 GMT
Bumping this as we head into the Dark times..
Hope everyone is doing ok or at least managing..
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Post by potterinleeds on Nov 18, 2017 18:50:24 GMT
Bumping this as we head into the Dark times.. Hope everyone is doing ok or at least managing.. Dunner fret Trentvale, only 37 days till Boxing Day. It'll come and go in the blink of an eye, and then we've got what I think, win or lose, may be a cracking away day at Huddersfield to look forward to. And then the whole Christmas shitstorm can be packed away again for another year. Have you managed your customary trip to Rhyl this year? Has it improved at all? We need a few new sci-fi or horror threads
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Post by bathstoke on Nov 18, 2017 20:26:19 GMT
You okay, duck? Not really... Haven't seen you around for a while. How's it going ✝️
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Post by trentvale68 on Jun 2, 2018 22:19:38 GMT
Resurrected as requested.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 3, 2018 5:50:10 GMT
Resurrected as requested. Thanks for that. I've marked it now.
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Post by trentvale68 on Jun 3, 2018 15:34:48 GMT
I think of the subject of depression. It becomes almost a constant companion. I couldn't imagine it not being there somehow; it's like it was always there even before it made itself known, even when i was a kid.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 3, 2018 16:05:00 GMT
I think of the subject of depression. It becomes almost a constant companion. I couldn't imagine it not being there somehow; it's like it was always there even before it made itself known, even when i was a kid. This may sound strange but actually getting involved on here has really helped over the last couple of years since separation and job change etc. Some real characters but good fun and a distinct sense of humour.
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Post by bobby1eye on Jun 3, 2018 19:14:45 GMT
Depression wants a big kick in the bollocks from an elephant.
It seems so rife at the moment with young adults.for some one like me in his 40's,i never knew anybody growing up who suffered with it. Now it's every other person you know.
I'm sure it's to do with today's diet and fast-food culture.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 19:26:28 GMT
Depression wants a big kick in the bollocks from an elephant. It seems so rife at the moment with young adults.for some one like me in his 40's,i never knew anybody growing up who suffered with it. Now it's every other person you know. I'm sure it's to do with today's diet and fast-food culture. Also I think a lot to do with so called social media. I absolutely detest facebook, full of narcissists who love telling everyone how popular they are, who gives a fuck you have just visited Wetherspoons, who gives a fuck what you had for your tea, who wants to see you spending all night taking selfies, put yr fucking phone away and be SOCIAL... Rant Over. I think tech has a lot to be grateful for, but at the same time it is creating a society of people living in bubbles.
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Post by robstokie on Jun 3, 2018 20:13:58 GMT
I think of the subject of depression. It becomes almost a constant companion. I couldn't imagine it not being there somehow; it's like it was always there even before it made itself known, even when i was a kid. I think thats pretty much bang on the money actually. Same for me to be honest - its only something i realised when i got diagnosed with it.
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Post by elystokie on Jun 3, 2018 22:23:28 GMT
Depression wants a big kick in the bollocks from an elephant. It seems so rife at the moment with young adults.for some one like me in his 40's,i never knew anybody growing up who suffered with it. Now it's every other person you know. I'm sure it's to do with today's diet and fast-food culture. Also I think a lot to do with so called social media. I absolutely detest facebook, full of narcissists who love telling everyone how popular they are, who gives a fuck you have just visited Wetherspoons, who gives a fuck what you had for your tea, who wants to see you spending all night taking selfies, put yr fucking phone away and be SOCIAL... Rant Over. I think tech has a lot to be grateful for, but at the same time it is creating a society of people living in bubbles. They're very considerate tho, they do often tell the burglars when they're on holiday and even how long for sometimes. It should make their insurance invalid imo.
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Post by ClayFar on Nov 30, 2018 18:26:35 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health.
I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober.
I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better.
I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one.
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Post by Pedropotter on Nov 30, 2018 18:33:59 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. Thanks for sharing this mate. I'm not sure what to suggest but there are some great folk on here that I'm sure will advise. Keep going mate, you are not on your own.
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Post by harryburrows on Nov 30, 2018 18:35:28 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. I'm shocked that you said you are only 21 . You do have a long life ahead of you however it sounds as if you don't get help it will a short and unhappy one . Firstly you need to deal with the alcohol addiction which is a depressing illness in itself. I would get in touch with AA asap . Good luck mate
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Post by ClayFar on Nov 30, 2018 18:37:12 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. Thanks for sharing this mate. I'm not sure what to suggest but there are some great folk on here that I'm sure will advise. Keep going mate, you are not on your own. Thank you mate i appreciate it.
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Post by ClayFar on Nov 30, 2018 18:42:28 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. I'm shocked that you said you are only 21 . You do have a long life ahead of you however it sounds as if you don't get help it will a short and unhappy one . Firstly you need to deal with the alcohol addiction which is a depressing illness in itself. I would get in touch with AA asap . Good luck mate Thank you. There is a youth addiction centre near where i live that i've emailed.
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Post by bathstoke on Nov 30, 2018 18:44:40 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. I am not an expert in mental health, but have worked in it & seen it. Looking at what you said as a whole, I should rock up at your nearest Alcoholics Anonymous session. The clue is in the name(Anonymous)& go from there. The thing is with anxiety is that it can lead to depression, but its all mental health, just like alcoholism. Look after yourselfXx
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Post by localloser on Nov 30, 2018 18:45:00 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. Wow!. You've taken the first step by posting on here. You acknowledge you're in a mess. It's a vicious circle isn't it? You URGENTLY need expert help. Unfortunately the only way you can get that is through the NHS. You have to get to see your doctor - dunner worry about being embarrassed - he or she will have seen worse, believe me. You need to get into their system so you can get on the waiting list for detox. You should also have access to a community psychiatric nurse and possibly medication if your GP thinks it appropriate. The Samaritans are also available 24 hours a day on 116 123. Give them a call - they are expert counsellors and though they won't be able to give long term help, they will help you immediately. Years ago, I called them at 3am because my wife of 6 weeks had left me for another woman. I said that I felt like taking a bottle of whisky and a bottle of pills and chucking myself off a cliff. The guy on the phone said "yes. I think I'd feel like doing that if i was in that situation". I laughed - for the first time since it happened. And that helped me there and then. But you must get medical help. You can't do this on your own. And you can;t afford to be embarrassed. Good luck, my friend
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Post by Pedropotter on Nov 30, 2018 18:56:10 GMT
Hey, ClayFar - what did I tell you? less than half an hour since you posted and already 3 fab people have given great advice. Please please take notice! Keep us updated and make sure you let us know how you are getting on. Chin up mate - you can beat this.
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Post by ClayFar on Nov 30, 2018 19:01:22 GMT
Thank you all so much, i've taken the first step in contacting the youth addiction centre, i will let you know how i am getting you. I really appreciate the replies.
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Post by localloser on Nov 30, 2018 19:13:27 GMT
Thank you all so much, i've taken the first step in contacting the youth addiction centre, i will let you know how i am getting you. I really appreciate the replies. Take good care of yourself. Some of us on here will check in with you from time to time to see how you're doing. Hope the youth addiction centre get back to you quickly and that they can help you. All the best bud
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Post by bathstoke on Nov 30, 2018 19:20:14 GMT
I used to read this thread a lot but for whatever reason never posted. Forgot it existed but happened upon it in my bookmarks today, anyway i needed to get a few things off my chest. I'm not depressed, i don't think anyway, i do have severe anxiety though. I always feel like i'm going to die, like something terrible is going to happen and i worry constantly about my health. I can barely function, i work from home but if a situation ever arose where i needed to get a real job i don't think i could cope. I'm also an alcoholic, i only feel confident enough to leave the house when i'm drunk, i can barely eat sober. I know i need stop but i'm so scared of the withdrawals and not being able to sleep, i'm convinced i'll die if i don't drink but i know i'll die if i carry on. I have so many irrational thoughts yet i only recognise them as irrational when i'm drunk. I keep telling myself i'll go to the doctor but i'm too scared to go unless i'm drunk and turning up to the doctors drunk would be so embarrassing, i just don't know how to fix it and feel like i'll never get better. I'm only 21 and i'm meant to have my whole life ahead of me but i know if i don't stop it won't be much of a life, never mind a long one. Oh Yeah, I forgot to add, that feeling of dread that you’re going die is a lie(apart from in the existential fact) You can grow into mental health issues & cope
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Post by chuffedstokie on Nov 30, 2018 19:51:04 GMT
Thank you all so much, i've taken the first step in contacting the youth addiction centre, i will let you know how i am getting you. I really appreciate the replies. You'll have plenty of genuine support from everyone on here myself included. I can see a fair bit of myself in what you have written, if it's of any help don't fear the withdrawal from the booze. I did and kept on drinking because of it. BUT it only lasts (for me) about 36 hours then you feel the difference. Once you've made your mind up you're well on the way. This was all some years ago now and I've never looked back. One step at a time, corny I know but it works. Good luck, there's always help somewhere even on here, they helped me.
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