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Post by partickpotter on Oct 14, 2020 7:56:38 GMT
I've gradually been getting more depressed over the past few weeks. This happens almost every year. I think it's from the sun going down sooner. In April when the sun goes down later again, my mood usually picks up. Has anyone tried an artificial sunlight box? The nights are drawing in. Winter is coming. The complete opposite of spring. Obvious, but something we need to acknowledge. It’s the time of the year when, naturally, you start to feel a little down. Best thing, I guess, is try and get out during the day and enjoy what sunlight you can get. Also, find something to do in the evenings. A good read always helps you escape. Those box sets on TV are also worth getting into. Try and avoid booze! |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 14, 2020 10:15:21 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Oct 14, 2020 11:33:22 GMT
I've gradually been getting more depressed over the past few weeks. This happens almost every year. I think it's from the sun going down sooner. In April when the sun goes down later again, my mood usually picks up. Has anyone tried an artificial sunlight box? The nights are drawing in. Winter is coming. The complete opposite of spring. Obvious, but something we need to acknowledge. It’s the time of the year when, naturally, you start to feel a little down. Best thing, I guess, is try and get out during the day and enjoy what sunlight you can get. Also, find something to do in the evenings. A good read always helps you escape. Those box sets on TV are also worth getting into. Try and avoid booze! I'd guess the issue for some people will be finding time to get out in daylight hours without it interfering with their work schedule, but I agree, massively important. It'd be interesting to compare the mental health of people that work outdoors with those that get less sunlight through having to work indoors. |
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Post by Foster on Oct 14, 2020 16:21:51 GMT
The nights are drawing in. Winter is coming. The complete opposite of spring. Obvious, but something we need to acknowledge. It’s the time of the year when, naturally, you start to feel a little down. Best thing, I guess, is try and get out during the day and enjoy what sunlight you can get. Also, find something to do in the evenings. A good read always helps you escape. Those box sets on TV are also worth getting into. Try and avoid booze! I'd guess the issue for some people will be finding time to get out in daylight hours without it interfering with their work schedule, but I agree, massively important. It'd be interesting to compare the mental health of people that work outdoors with those that get less sunlight through having to work indoors. I always get out in the day as I have to take the kids to school and carry out some chores. I then work (from home at the moment) which actually helps me get more hours in as I save the time getting to and from the office. But anyway, I love getting in a few drinks, some snacks, putting on some scented candles, a dim lamp or two and just chilling in front of some series on Netflix. The greyness of winter is a bit gloomy, but snuggling up on the sofa with your dressing gown, a blanket and a glass of red is great. You can't do that in the summer when it's bright and hot. Yeah I may sound like a fanny, but I'm 40, divorced and have 2 kids to raise, so fuck it. I can do as I like...and I like chilling out at home a lot. I actually look forward to the winter. |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 14, 2020 16:28:40 GMT
I'd guess the issue for some people will be finding time to get out in daylight hours without it interfering with their work schedule, but I agree, massively important. It'd be interesting to compare the mental health of people that work outdoors with those that get less sunlight through having to work indoors. I always get out in the day as I have to take the kids to school and carry out some chores. I then work (from home at the moment) which actually helps me get more hours in as I save the time getting to and from the office. But anyway, I love getting in a few drinks, some snacks, putting on some scented candles, a dim lamp or two and just chilling in front of some series on Netflix. The greyness of winter is a bit gloomy, but snuggling up on the sofa with your dressing gown, a blanket and a glass of red is great. You can't do that in the summer when it's bright and hot. Yeah I may sound like a fanny, but I'm 40, divorced and have 2 kids to raise, so fuck it. I can do as I like...and I like chilling out at home a lot. I actually look forward to the winter. There is certainly something to be said for drawing the curtains, locking all the doors and turning up the heating during the Winter.  |
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Post by mattyd2 on Oct 14, 2020 17:45:34 GMT
Pretty sure I speak for everyone on here orbs...thinking of ya in these difficult times... |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 14, 2020 17:56:51 GMT
Pretty sure I speak for everyone on here orbs...thinking of ya in these difficult times... Cheers - waiting for the other test results from us 4 - hopefully tomorrow. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 14, 2020 18:03:10 GMT
Pretty sure I speak for everyone on here orbs...thinking of ya in these difficult times... Cheers - waiting for the other test results from us 4 - hopefully tomorrow. Good luck to the family mate and hope the eldest makes a speedy recovery👍🏻 |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 15, 2020 8:43:39 GMT
Cheers - waiting for the other test results from us 4 - hopefully tomorrow. Good luck to the family mate and hope the eldest makes a speedy recovery👍🏻 Pretty sure I speak for everyone on here orbs...thinking of ya in these difficult times... Cheers - waiting for the other test results from us 4 - hopefully tomorrow. Remaining 4 results came back as negative overnight  |
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Post by danceswithclams on Oct 15, 2020 11:58:33 GMT
There is certainly something to be said for drawing the curtains, locking all the doors and loading up Pornhub then wanking yourself into a stupor until your hoary old cock resembles that mechanically reclaimed pink meat they use in cheap sausage rolls, during the Winter.  |
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Post by Foster on Oct 19, 2020 10:57:35 GMT
Anyone else on here going through any kind of traumatic life experience at the moment? I'm a little reluctant to share but I've not posted as much on here as I used to over the past 10 months due to personal circumstances.
A few months back I went through a really dark period and had a wake up call once I had a kind of 'what's the point in living' thought. At that time I decided I had to do something about it and have seen a therapist a few times just to get things off my chest. Now it seems that there's a tough time ahead and although I'm better prepared than last time (and sure I won't hit rock bottom again), I know it's going to be hell.
Rationally I know I have a lot to be grateful for, job, kids, girlfriend, but when you have something traumatic and life changing staring you in the face it's tough keeping it together.
All in all, after divorcing 4 years ago, then losing my (then) job, then losing all my money, then having to switch off my mothers life support, it's been a total up and down rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Anyway, if anything, I guess this post may comfort others who are going through a tough period, in that they're not alone.
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Post by maxplonk on Oct 19, 2020 12:13:27 GMT
Anyone else on here going through any kind of traumatic life experience at the moment? I'm a little reluctant to share but I've not posted as much on here as I used to over the past 10 months due to personal circumstances. A few months back I went through a really dark period and had a wake up call once I had a kind of 'what's the point in living' thought. At that time I decided I had to do something about it and have seen a therapist a few times just to get things off my chest. Now it seems that there's a tough time ahead and although I'm better prepared than last time (and sure I won't hit rock bottom again), I know it's going to be hell. Rationally I know I have a lot to be grateful for, job, kids, girlfriend, but when you have something traumatic and life changing staring you in the face it's tough keeping it together. All in all, after divorcing 4 years ago, then losing my (then) job, then losing all my money, then having to switch off my mothers life support, it's been a total up and down rollercoaster ride of emotions. Anyway, if anything, I guess this post may comfort others who are going through a tough period, in that they're not alone. Good on you for going to talk to someone AND for being able to rationalise your situation and see all the positives in your life. |
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Post by NassauDave on Oct 19, 2020 12:36:09 GMT
Anyone else on here going through any kind of traumatic life experience at the moment? I'm a little reluctant to share but I've not posted as much on here as I used to over the past 10 months due to personal circumstances. A few months back I went through a really dark period and had a wake up call once I had a kind of 'what's the point in living' thought. At that time I decided I had to do something about it and have seen a therapist a few times just to get things off my chest. Now it seems that there's a tough time ahead and although I'm better prepared than last time (and sure I won't hit rock bottom again), I know it's going to be hell. Rationally I know I have a lot to be grateful for, job, kids, girlfriend, but when you have something traumatic and life changing staring you in the face it's tough keeping it together. All in all, after divorcing 4 years ago, then losing my (then) job, then losing all my money, then having to switch off my mothers life support, it's been a total up and down rollercoaster ride of emotions. Anyway, if anything, I guess this post may comfort others who are going through a tough period, in that they're not alone. Good on you for going to talk to someone AND for being able to rationalise your situation and see all the positives in your life. Spot on. Best of luck Foster and anyone else suffering. Whatever you do, talk to someone about it. |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 19, 2020 14:36:45 GMT
Anyone else on here going through any kind of traumatic life experience at the moment? I'm a little reluctant to share but I've not posted as much on here as I used to over the past 10 months due to personal circumstances. A few months back I went through a really dark period and had a wake up call once I had a kind of 'what's the point in living' thought. At that time I decided I had to do something about it and have seen a therapist a few times just to get things off my chest. Now it seems that there's a tough time ahead and although I'm better prepared than last time (and sure I won't hit rock bottom again), I know it's going to be hell. Rationally I know I have a lot to be grateful for, job, kids, girlfriend, but when you have something traumatic and life changing staring you in the face it's tough keeping it together. All in all, after divorcing 4 years ago, then losing my (then) job, then losing all my money, then having to switch off my mothers life support, it's been a total up and down rollercoaster ride of emotions. Anyway, if anything, I guess this post may comfort others who are going through a tough period, in that they're not alone. Blimey Foster, what a 'rollercoaster' as you put it. Having read what you've been through I'd certainly describe your recent experiences in a lot stronger terms than a 'tough period' Sounds more like hell and back. Well done for getting some support as it sounds like it's helping you a lot. |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 19, 2020 14:37:11 GMT
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Post by duckling on Oct 22, 2020 15:34:20 GMT
Last night was tough for me. Read a comment about a highly charged political issue (abortion) that pissed me off, as so many comments do. Normally I would shrug off. But this time it got to me. Then the bad thoughts spiraled, and by the time I got to bed around 5 hours later, I had mild thoughts of self harm. My self harm methods were never dangerous, just pricking my leg repeatedly with a needle. But I'm scared that I had those thoughts at all.
I'm grateful for this board because it provides a way to be candid with mental health problems anonymously.
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Oct 22, 2020 17:36:37 GMT
Last night was tough for me. Read a comment about a highly charged political issue (abortion) that pissed me off, as so many comments do. Normally I would shrug off. But this time it got to me. Then the bad thoughts spiraled, and by the time I got to bed around 5 hours later, I had mild thoughts of self harm. My self harm methods were never dangerous, just pricking my leg repeatedly with a needle. But I'm scared that I had those thoughts at all. I'm grateful for this board because it provides a way to be candid with mental health problems anonymously. Hey man, know I don’t know you and this might be weird but I think I speak for everyone here when I say the oatie will be here to offer a non judgemental space to help in any way we can You’re loved and stay safe x |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 22, 2020 19:21:39 GMT
Last night was tough for me. Read a comment about a highly charged political issue (abortion) that pissed me off, as so many comments do. Normally I would shrug off. But this time it got to me. Then the bad thoughts spiraled, and by the time I got to bed around 5 hours later, I had mild thoughts of self harm. My self harm methods were never dangerous, just pricking my leg repeatedly with a needle. But I'm scared that I had those thoughts at all. I'm grateful for this board because it provides a way to be candid with mental health problems anonymously. Sorry to hear you can feel like that sometimes. What brings on these feelings? I can’t imagine how bad you would feel to harm yourself no matter how minor it may seem. It’s definitely a good idea to post things on forums as there will be so many like minded folk looking for answers/advice. It’s certainly helped me on here and cheered me up too and made me pissed off which is almost as good! Good luck with everything and get talking!!!👍🏻 |
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Post by clarkeda on Oct 22, 2020 20:26:46 GMT
Last night was tough for me. Read a comment about a highly charged political issue (abortion) that pissed me off, as so many comments do. Normally I would shrug off. But this time it got to me. Then the bad thoughts spiraled, and by the time I got to bed around 5 hours later, I had mild thoughts of self harm. My self harm methods were never dangerous, just pricking my leg repeatedly with a needle. But I'm scared that I had those thoughts at all. I'm grateful for this board because it provides a way to be candid with mental health problems anonymously. Hey man. So easy for those thoughts to spiral but the good thing is you’ve noticed your reaction and identifying it before any harm. I think I speak for everyone on this thread, feel free to drop me a message day or night if you just want to talk things through. Look after yourself. |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 23, 2020 9:10:31 GMT
Last night was tough for me. Read a comment about a highly charged political issue (abortion) that pissed me off, as so many comments do. Normally I would shrug off. But this time it got to me. Then the bad thoughts spiraled, and by the time I got to bed around 5 hours later, I had mild thoughts of self harm. My self harm methods were never dangerous, just pricking my leg repeatedly with a needle. But I'm scared that I had those thoughts at all. I'm grateful for this board because it provides a way to be candid with mental health problems anonymously. Like the others have said it's a good thing you've recognised this. Hopefully you have friends and family you can chat with and you're able to get out of the house for a walk or some exercise. You certainly aren't on your own ATM so use the board and the PM facility whenever you like. |
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Oct 27, 2020 2:04:36 GMT
Apologies for bumping this but does anyone get random 2h spells of quite bad depression and anxiety for no apparent reason? Happens like once a month, can’t figure out a reason for it but it’s bloody annoying non the less
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Post by pricey21 on Oct 27, 2020 9:09:33 GMT
Apologies for bumping this but does anyone get random 2h spells of quite bad depression and anxiety for no apparent reason? Happens like once a month, can’t figure out a reason for it but it’s bloody annoying non the less A few times a week for no reason at all. Last night for example, I must have sat at the top of the stairs doing absolutely nothing for about half an hour. |
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Post by thevoid on Oct 27, 2020 21:49:45 GMT
Had a bad day myself today- before the Stoke match! Head was spinning all day and just nipping round the shop for a loaf of bread feet like pushing a boulder up a hill.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 27, 2020 21:59:01 GMT
Had a bad day myself today- before the Stoke match! Head was spinning all day and just nipping round the shop for a loaf of bread feet like pushing a boulder up a hill. That’s weird. I went to have a piece of toast earlier and there was no bread in so had to go shop. Put me in a right mood!! I honestly believe the colder darker weather affects my mood unnaturally 🙄 |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 27, 2020 22:02:04 GMT
Apologies for bumping this but does anyone get random 2h spells of quite bad depression and anxiety for no apparent reason? Happens like once a month, can’t figure out a reason for it but it’s bloody annoying non the less A few times a week for no reason at all. Last night for example, I must have sat at the top of the stairs doing absolutely nothing for about half an hour. I do that all the time mate. Do you think about anything? I just think of all the bad things in life, even just small things. Luckily I seem to be able to just snap out of it in the end🤷🏻♂️ |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 27, 2020 22:03:24 GMT
Apologies for bumping this but does anyone get random 2h spells of quite bad depression and anxiety for no apparent reason? Happens like once a month, can’t figure out a reason for it but it’s bloody annoying non the less I have at least one awful depressing day a week, today was one. But there are other days where everything couldn’t be better. |
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Post by pricey21 on Oct 28, 2020 9:06:18 GMT
A few times a week for no reason at all. Last night for example, I must have sat at the top of the stairs doing absolutely nothing for about half an hour. I do that all the time mate. Do you think about anything? I just think of all the bad things in life, even just small things. Luckily I seem to be able to just snap out of it in the end🤷🏻♂️ I don't think of a lot. Usually just sat there lifeless. |
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Post by zerps on Oct 28, 2020 9:45:10 GMT
I honestly recommend cbd oil
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Post by raythesailor on Oct 28, 2020 9:55:25 GMT
Apologies for bumping this but does anyone get random 2h spells of quite bad depression and anxiety for no apparent reason? Happens like once a month, can’t figure out a reason for it but it’s bloody annoying non the less I have at least one awful depressing day a week, today was one. But there are other days where everything couldn’t be better. Google Bipolar .Not saying that this is your condition but if it is it can be treated with medication. |
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Post by Orbs on Oct 28, 2020 12:07:42 GMT
I honestly recommend cbd oil How does this work? A couple of drops on the tongue? Presumably it relaxes you at night to help with sleep. What about in the mornings? Any grogginess? |
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