Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[MaximusEvertonius]

Mental health and its struggles are real. It messes with your mind and you find yourself saying and doing things you can’t believe while a voice in your head is saying that’s not me and I’m sorry. Keep working on yourself through meds and counseling. Relationships will improve. Don’t be hard on yourself. You can’t change the past and it only keeps you stuck. Let it go and continually improve yourself and ease your mind. You’re on a good path now, mate .

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Things have got so much better since I last posted an update. My Mrs is becoming more and more like herself by the day. She now recognises that she hasn't been well, that most of her fears and anxiety weren't really happening or where at least ultra magnified. She knows that she's getting better and now accepts taking meds isn't something to be scared of or ashmed about. She's not pacing all the time and is actually sleeping and eating properly again. She was able go out for the day and we had six hours away from the hospital today. It was wondeful getting her home for a bit and walking in the sun around our favourite spots. She's using her new phone to call and text me regularly and isn't anxious when she does. The docs are sure they've found the right balance medication wise for her now and have said that if all goes well and continues like this for the coming week then she could be home as early as next weekend. Its difficult to describe how I felt when they told me that. I'm already so unbelievably proud of her for being so brave but seeing her so happy in herself after everything she's been through had me extra emotional.

Absolutely brilliant to hear x

 

[Gwladysstreetlad]

I just wanted to once again thank everyone on here who reached out to me when things got ultra dark for me not so long ago. It was easily the worst time of my life and I sincerely didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so unbelievably happy to let you all know that my amazing and beautiful Mrs is back home now. She spent the weekend here and got the final ok yesterday. We've still got a lot of work to do in helping her with anxiety and coping mechanisms but to come through all this with that being the only things to consider is beyond all I could have hoped for. I'm truly greatful to everyone who reached out to me more then I can put into words. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the kindness and words of wisdom on here all but saved me from breaking down too. There's some truly incredible people on this site who make me proud to support the same club and share the same forum. You are all the absolute best!

 

[PKwalnuts]

That's really great to read mate, one day at a time.

 

[Gwladysover]

I just wanted to once again thank everyone on here who reached out to me when things got ultra dark for me not so long ago. It was easily the worst time of my life and I sincerely didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so unbelievably happy to let you all know that my amazing and beautiful Mrs is back home now. She spent the weekend here and got the final ok yesterday. We've still got a lot of work to do in helping her with anxiety and coping mechanisms but to come through all this with that being the only things to consider is beyond all I could have hoped for. I'm truly greatful to everyone who reached out to me more then I can put into words. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the kindness and words of wisdom on here all but saved me from breaking down too. There's some truly incredible people on this site who make me proud to support the same club and share the same forum. You are all the absolute best!

So happy for you both. Very best wishes.

 

[larbert toffee]

I just wanted to once again thank everyone on here who reached out to me when things got ultra dark for me not so long ago. It was easily the worst time of my life and I sincerely didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so unbelievably happy to let you all know that my amazing and beautiful Mrs is back home now. She spent the weekend here and got the final ok yesterday. We've still got a lot of work to do in helping her with anxiety and coping mechanisms but to come through all this with that being the only things to consider is beyond all I could have hoped for. I'm truly greatful to everyone who reached out to me more then I can put into words. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the kindness and words of wisdom on here all but saved me from breaking down too. There's some truly incredible people on this site who make me proud to support the same club and share the same forum. You are all the absolute best!

Mate, that's great news for you both, you did the right thing at the right time and I'm so pleased things are moving in the right direction.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

I just wanted to once again thank everyone on here who reached out to me when things got ultra dark for me not so long ago. It was easily the worst time of my life and I sincerely didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so unbelievably happy to let you all know that my amazing and beautiful Mrs is back home now. She spent the weekend here and got the final ok yesterday. We've still got a lot of work to do in helping her with anxiety and coping mechanisms but to come through all this with that being the only things to consider is beyond all I could have hoped for. I'm truly greatful to everyone who reached out to me more then I can put into words. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the kindness and words of wisdom on here all but saved me from breaking down too. There's some truly incredible people on this site who make me proud to support the same club and share the same forum. You are all the absolute best!

That's such good news. I'm so happy for you both.

 

[matty1878]

I just wanted to once again thank everyone on here who reached out to me when things got ultra dark for me not so long ago. It was easily the worst time of my life and I sincerely didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so unbelievably happy to let you all know that my amazing and beautiful Mrs is back home now. She spent the weekend here and got the final ok yesterday. We've still got a lot of work to do in helping her with anxiety and coping mechanisms but to come through all this with that being the only things to consider is beyond all I could have hoped for. I'm truly greatful to everyone who reached out to me more then I can put into words. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the kindness and words of wisdom on here all but saved me from breaking down too. There's some truly incredible people on this site who make me proud to support the same club and share the same forum. You are all the absolute best!

 

[Spotty]

Gladys I'm so pleased for you and your wife. If there is one piece of advice I'd like to give - sorry everybody for repeating myself - it is to PRIORITISE your mental healt. Taking care of that 7 inches of space between your ears is so so important. Peace of mind is the thing from which everything flows. I've also said it before but there are some wonderfully kind hearted souls on this forum who are are both compassionate and wise and as someone whos football affiliations lie elsewhere, Evertonians should be extremely proud of a forum that offers vital moral support and advise to often very vulnerable souls. There is something intrinsically good about giving people the one characteristic that is often the first to go when people are mentally unwell, that is hope. God bless the kind hearted souls who populate this forum.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Gladys I'm so pleased for you and your wife. If there is one piece of advice I'd like to give - sorry everybody for repeating myself - it is to PRIORITISE your mental healt. Taking care of that 7 inches of space between your ears is so so important. Peace of mind is the thing from which everything flows. I've also said it before but there are some wonderfully kind hearted souls on this forum who are are both compassionate and wise and as someone whos football affiliations lie elsewhere, Evertonians should be extremely proud of a forum that offers vital moral support and advise to often very vulnerable souls. There is something intrinsically good about giving people the one characteristic that is often the first to go when people are mentally unwell, that is hope. God bless the kind hearted souls who populate this forum.

7 inches? Have you seen @chicoazul?

 

[chicoazul]

7 inches? Have you seen @chicoazul?

It can fill a pram.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It can fill a pram.

Brain the size of a zeppelin.

 

[chicoazul]

Brain the size of a zeppelin.

I so wish.

 

[shackattack]

The help and wisdom on here is second to none. Sometimes we just need a friendly ear or a few words of advice to put us back on the right path. However dark a place and however low we get the best thing we can offer is kindness. Things do get better and sometimes it's the small steps that will get us there. Reading some of the posts on here puts your own issues into perspective, and gives you strength to continue and live a good and hopefully happy life

 

[MaximusEvertonius]

You’re right, mate. Things can and will get better. Just know the timeline can be years or the rest of your life. Set short term goals or times to reflect every once in an awhile. See how you feel in a week, then a month, and after a year you’ll see the light again and the way up.