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Post by pricey21 on Feb 23, 2020 16:47:59 GMT
Suffering with severe depression and anxiety. Can anyone recommend any decent websites where you can chat to people. I'd rather not talk to someone over the phone.
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Post by GrahamHyde on Feb 23, 2020 16:55:07 GMT
Sorry to hear that mate. Do they have any live chat options on the Samaritans website? You could try that, or email them.
Alternatively, we on here can support you in any way you can, honestly just feel free to speak out on this forum and we can give advice.
You are not alone, and it's a brave thing to admit in the first place. You can get through this and come out of the other side.
Much love mate.
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Post by pricey21 on Feb 23, 2020 17:09:22 GMT
Sorry to hear that mate. Do they have any live chat options on the Samaritans website? You could try that, or email them. Alternatively, we on here can support you in any way you can, honestly just feel free to speak out on this forum and we can give advice. You are not alone, and it's a brave thing to admit in the first place. You can get through this and come out of the other side. Much love mate. Thanks. I've tried many websites with no luck.
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Post by xchpotter on Feb 23, 2020 17:36:55 GMT
Any help going from your GP and Steps to Wellbeing opportunities?
Not sure if you are working...if so does your company have an employee assistance programme that could help. Mine does a Web chat type option, but not sure how common this facility is.
Hang on in there... help is out there, but harder to access than it needs to be.
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Post by pricey21 on Feb 23, 2020 17:46:35 GMT
Any help going from your GP and Steps to Wellbeing opportunities? Not sure if you are working...if so does your company have an employee assistance programme that could help. Mine does a Web chat type option, but not sure how common this facility is. Hang on in there... help is out there, but harder to access than it needs to be. I'm currently having counselling but as much as it's helping it can only do so much. There's nothing at work. Quite frankly they couldn't give a crap.
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Feb 23, 2020 17:59:01 GMT
If you need urgent help, you can call Samaritans on 116 123. They’re available to offer support 24/7 every single day of the year.
If you need immediate support, you can text SHOUT to 85258 anytime day or night and chat by text to share what is worrying you.
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Post by Goonie on Feb 23, 2020 19:07:43 GMT
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Post by bathstoke on Feb 23, 2020 19:17:09 GMT
Suffering with severe depression and anxiety. Can anyone recommend any decent websites where you can chat to people. I'd rather not talk to someone over the phone. You Tube has some decent characters. Work around the other items that are on offer to your delight✌🏼
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Post by crapslinger on Feb 23, 2020 21:40:11 GMT
Brighter Futures based in Hanley Garth Street off Upper Huntbach Street 01782 406000 by the new job Centre, give them a ring or call in I have used them for a few clients suffering with MH issues, the feedback was on the whole very good, also MIND Hanley Marsh Street 01782 262100 assuming you are a local lad, best of luck buddy but you have taken the first step to recovery by opening up which I know is not easy for a bloke, if you have a good GP they are often quite a good source of info. help is available and much better than it used to be, all the best mate, take care brother
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Post by sammys89 on Mar 23, 2020 11:40:18 GMT
I have been suffering from severe anxiety, and then of course there's stress, and CBD is the only thing that works 100% to calm me down without ANY side effects. It works especially great along with good music or pleasant movie.
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Post by serpico on Mar 23, 2020 11:46:15 GMT
I know its hard but i recommend really long walks (6-8 miles daily if possible) tire yourself out, one major contributor to depression and anxiety is lack of quality sleep, if you're exercising you'll fall sleep quicker and get better quality sleep, exercise also trigger endorphins in your brain that make you feel more content are relaxed, Also eat well, get rid of sugar from your diet, might take a bit of adjusting to at first but it works if you keep at it.
also remember, this is just a period in your life, it can pass as quickly as it came, it seems permanent but things do change.
you've probably heard all this before but thats just my bit of advice, hope it might help you.
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Post by AlliG on Mar 23, 2020 12:34:20 GMT
I know its hard but i recommend really long walks (6-8 miles daily if possible) tire yourself out, one major contributor to depression and anxiety is lack of quality sleep, if you're exercising you'll fall sleep quicker and get better quality sleep, exercise also trigger endorphins in your brain that make you feel more content are relaxed, Also eat well, get rid of sugar from your diet, might take a bit of adjusting to at first but it works if you keep at it. also remember, this is just a period in your life, it can pass as quickly as it came, it seems permanent but things do change. you've probably heard all this before but thats just my bit of advice, hope it might help you. It is worrying that after yesterday's mass stupidity, rules may be introduced to prevent all outside exercise so as to stop a repetition. Hopefully yesterday will prove to be a one-off and that common sense will prevail and that we will continue to be able to get out and walk. I have been out on my own for a couple of hours this morning and saw less than a dozen people about in that time and I am feeling so much better for it. I found that when I first started walking for my mental health that the peace and quiet actually made my brain churn things over more, so having a good playlist (at the time it was a portable CD player) to fill that quiet was really useful until I got to a stage where I didn't need the distraction and could just enjoy the peace and quiet. When I get out into the Peak District or The Lakes I will still walk without music but for my daily walk at home, provided you can do it safely, I find listening to audiobooks, podcasts or favourite radio programme downloads help with the relaxation
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Post by felonious on Mar 23, 2020 13:08:24 GMT
I know its hard but i recommend really long walks (6-8 miles daily if possible) tire yourself out, one major contributor to depression and anxiety is lack of quality sleep, if you're exercising you'll fall sleep quicker and get better quality sleep, exercise also trigger endorphins in your brain that make you feel more content are relaxed, Also eat well, get rid of sugar from your diet, might take a bit of adjusting to at first but it works if you keep at it. also remember, this is just a period in your life, it can pass as quickly as it came, it seems permanent but things do change. you've probably heard all this before but thats just my bit of advice, hope it might help you. Doesn't have to be as far as 6 to 8 miles either. I would add that during the time spent walking you'll be saying hello to other people you meet and a few smiles go a long way. Don't be backward in initiating the greeting. This week it seems that everyone out there is prepared to greet strangers.
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Post by potterinleeds on Mar 23, 2020 13:56:40 GMT
Suffering with severe depression and anxiety. Can anyone recommend any decent websites where you can chat to people. I'd rather not talk to someone over the phone. There are a lot of phone numbers at the end of this, which I know you don't want, but some are quite specific in terms of different aspects of mental health and might be able to recommend websites: www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/support/As all have said above, admitting the problem and talking about it is the first step. I'd definitely say talk to your GP and I can recommend exercise too. I know these two options are currently not as easy as they could be, and things might get a lot trickier in this respect soon, but if you can't manage a longer walk or a run, grabbing 15 minutes to walk round the block, concentrating on slowing your breathing down, will help. I find yoga helps me a lot but I realise it's not for everyone. Keep posting - there are lots of good listeners on here, and more than you might think who have had similar experiences.
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Post by NassauDave on Mar 24, 2020 3:07:58 GMT
Suffering with severe depression and anxiety. Can anyone recommend any decent websites where you can chat to people. I'd rather not talk to someone over the phone. There are a lot of phone numbers at the end of this, which I know you don't want, but some are quite specific in terms of different aspects of mental health and might be able to recommend websites: www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/support/As all have said above, admitting the problem and talking about it is the first step. I'd definitely say talk to your GP and I can recommend exercise too. I know these two options are currently not as easy as they could be, and things might get a lot trickier in this respect soon, but if you can't manage a longer walk or a run, grabbing 15 minutes to walk round the block, concentrating on slowing your breathing down, will help. I find yoga helps me a lot but I realise it's not for everyone. Keep posting - there are lots of good listeners on here, and more than you might think who have had similar experiences. He’s right Pricey. Head up mate.
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Post by lawrieleslie on Mar 24, 2020 7:48:51 GMT
Spent the last 10 days isolating, social distancing and the rest of it and being very careful because the Mrs is T1 diabetic and in the 2nd tier of vulnerability. Then came the bombshell last night with a text from NHS saying that I’m in the highest risk category because I’m less than 6 months out of chemotherapy following last years cancer. Completely bowled me over as now have to self isolate for 12 weeks, keep our distance in the house etc etc. Spending most of today looking for food deliveries although lucky to have caring daughter who lives 2 minutes drive away. Comes as complete shock because latest advice from oncology dept of Derriford Hospital was that my immune system would be back to normal as I finished chemo early November last year.
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Post by felonious on Mar 24, 2020 8:49:47 GMT
Spent the last 10 days isolating, social distancing and the rest of it and being very careful because the Mrs is T1 diabetic and in the 2nd tier of vulnerability. Then came the bombshell last night with a text from NHS saying that I’m in the highest risk category because I’m less than 6 months out of chemotherapy following last years cancer. Completely bowled me over as now have to self isolate for 12 weeks, keep our distance in the house etc etc. Spending most of today looking for food deliveries although lucky to have caring daughter who lives 2 minutes drive away. Comes as complete shock because latest advice from oncology dept of Derriford Hospital was that my immune system would be back to normal as I finished chemo early November last year. Sorry to hear that Lawrie however it's got to be the right advice. Hopefully the sun will be shining on the garden a little bit more over the next few months to give you something to do. Stay safe and try not to let the Oatcake depress you
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Post by Gods on Mar 24, 2020 9:17:43 GMT
Spent the last 10 days isolating, social distancing and the rest of it and being very careful because the Mrs is T1 diabetic and in the 2nd tier of vulnerability. Then came the bombshell last night with a text from NHS saying that I’m in the highest risk category because I’m less than 6 months out of chemotherapy following last years cancer. Completely bowled me over as now have to self isolate for 12 weeks, keep our distance in the house etc etc. Spending most of today looking for food deliveries although lucky to have caring daughter who lives 2 minutes drive away. Comes as complete shock because latest advice from oncology dept of Derriford Hospital was that my immune system would be back to normal as I finished chemo early November last year. I said on another thread yestetday 1.3 million of those texts and letters will hit door mats today and yesterday and spark a tsunami of anxiety. Just to got to stay calm but alert and think you are blessed with your daughter. The sun will shine again, one day.
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Post by harryburrows on Mar 24, 2020 10:01:59 GMT
Spent the last 10 days isolating, social distancing and the rest of it and being very careful because the Mrs is T1 diabetic and in the 2nd tier of vulnerability. Then came the bombshell last night with a text from NHS saying that I’m in the highest risk category because I’m less than 6 months out of chemotherapy following last years cancer. Completely bowled me over as now have to self isolate for 12 weeks, keep our distance in the house etc etc. Spending most of today looking for food deliveries although lucky to have caring daughter who lives 2 minutes drive away. Comes as complete shock because latest advice from oncology dept of Derriford Hospital was that my immune system would be back to normal as I finished chemo early November last year. It's very scary lawry . Last week I had an infected tooth due to a loose filling, the dentist proscribed amoxicillin to kill the infection. Hugely painful, living on weetabix . The dentist has now cancelled my appointment this Friday to replace the filling . I told them I was still in pain and can't chew . They advised a temporary filling kit from Boots 😩 Hope you don't get to stir crazy mate .
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Post by sammys89 on Aug 1, 2020 13:53:01 GMT
Sometimes you just need a good portion of sleep. Reliable sleeping Canada Drugs meds - sometimes you just need help to fall asleep to, at least, have a chance at helping yourself. Nothing perpetuate unsteady mental health like the lack of sleep.
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Post by nicholasjalcock on Aug 1, 2020 17:02:55 GMT
Suffering with severe depression and anxiety. Can anyone recommend any decent websites where you can chat to people. I'd rather not talk to someone over the phone. I hope your GP knows about this? I’m on Pregablin for anxiety and though it can affect my balance sometimes I find it to be a wonderful help. Also, as a side affect my epilepsy drug helps with depression. Of course , you can always engage with me on these Proboards but I can guarantee that would make you one hundred times worse! The posters who suggest the Samaritans is a good idea or if you’re really struggling contact the NHS! Don’t suffer in silence!
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