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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

messymascot said:
Thank you some good suggestions there.

How long did it take you to get over the shingles if you don't mind me asking. I've been suffering about 3 weeks so far.

I struggle with the lock down because I'm terminally ill but at the minute no idea how long I've got so I wonder what the point is sometimes.

I had been on a diet and I was down to my target weight and I was working in building muscle but the shingles as lost me my motivation and all I do is binge at moment and I've put weight on which compounds the depression.

The Everton crap part was always to be expected I was just stupid believing it would be any different but I think its been a double kick.
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Erm I had shingles for ages; swear it was about 7 weeks till the pain went. Always thought it was an old people thing at the time! (I’m 28). They suck but nothing you can do about it unfortunately.

Sorry to hear about your position but I hope you can find some things to do. Until your shingles clears you won’t be able to get back into your fitness but they’ll soon go and you can get straight back into it. I’m a comfort eater myself so I feel your pain.
 
Nymzee said:
Erm I had shingles for ages; swear it was about 7 weeks till the pain went. Always thought it was an old people thing at the time! (I’m 28). They suck but nothing you can do about it unfortunately.

Sorry to hear about your position but I hope you can find some things to do. Until your shingles clears you won’t be able to get back into your fitness but they’ll soon go and you can get straight back into it. I’m a comfort eater myself so I feel your pain.
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Thanks you have made me feel a bit better. At least I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. It seemed to be going on for ages but your a little younger do I'll accept 7-8 weeks is what I need to put up with. Thought when I wasn't getting better it was start of something more sinister.

Comfort eating or the binges are usually the biggest sign I've lost control. I know what I'm doing and that's the worst thing as I still can't stop myself.

I'm going to try the gym tomorrow in the hope it can at least make me happy as it is my happy place just going to accept I won't be very good.
 
Groucho said:
I know @Morag is having a bad time currently.

For those unaware, she is my wife and 50% of the reason for this thread, along with Gary Speed.

I’m supporting her, and she will be fine, and she’ll be pleased to know that you’re all doing a wonderful thing here.

She does read it.
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The best thread on the forum by a country mile mate.

I can only wish her a speedy recovery and to take inspiration from all the good work that`s being done by everyone in this thread x
 

messymascot said:
Thanks you have made me feel a bit better. At least I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. It seemed to be going on for ages but your a little younger do I'll accept 7-8 weeks is what I need to put up with. Thought when I wasn't getting better it was start of something more sinister.

Comfort eating or the binges are usually the biggest sign I've lost control. I know what I'm doing and that's the worst thing as I still can't stop myself.

I'm going to try the gym tomorrow in the hope it can at least make me happy as it is my happy place just going to accept I won't be very good.
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Good point. We all get caught up in results, goals etc. but the most important thing is to actually enjoy something. The end point is usually peripheral. Go anyway and enjoy it.
 
collymcd said:
Good point. We all get caught up in results, goals etc. but the most important thing is to actually enjoy something. The end point is usually peripheral. Go anyway and enjoy it.
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I went, I was rubbish, but it did me good hopefully I can get there the next 2 days before it closes for a month.

COYBL25 said:
The best thread on the forum by a country mile mate.

I can only wish her a speedy recovery and to take inspiration from all the good work that`s being done by everyone in this thread x
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I absolutely agree this is an essential thread. I forgot it was here for some reason so havent posted in here for a while. Been having a tough time and made the mistake of posting on Facebook how low I was. To be fair people were kind but coming in here I feel like I can be myself and keep a bit of anonymity.
 
messymascot said:
I went, I was rubbish, but it did me good hopefully I can get there the next 2 days before it closes for a month.



I absolutely agree this is an essential thread. I forgot it was here for some reason so havent posted in here for a while. Been having a tough time and made the mistake of posting on Facebook how low I was. To be fair people were kind but coming in here I feel like I can be myself and keep a bit of anonymity.
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You weren't as rubbish as me sitting on my couch eating all around me. Last time I stepped foot in a gym was about 3 years ago. I'm a slug now.

What do you do in the gym? Any equipment at home that you can use during lockdown? I have one of those portable pull up bars for home, they're great, no need for complicated installation. Always found those body-weight exercises like pull ups and dips really enjoyable, too.
 
collymcd said:
You weren't as rubbish as me sitting on my couch eating all around me. Last time I stepped foot in a gym was about 3 years ago. I'm a slug now.

What do you do in the gym? Any equipment at home that you can use during lockdown? I have one of those portable pull up bars for home, they're great, no need for complicated installation. Always found those body-weight exercises like pull ups and dips really enjoyable, too.
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Spinning and some weights work. I won't don't any exercise at home as part of what I enjoy is the social side. I'll just count the days down until I return.

I'm sure you haven't binged as bad as me in the last 3 weeks since shingles strook I've gained over 12lbs and undone a lot of previous good work. I aim to get the binging under control during lock down.
 

ChesterBlue said:
Sorted it out. Gonna work today to make sure I’m not leaving my team short then take the next few days off. It’s needed, I’ve been feeling properly burnt out in general lately, need a few days of having some walks and fresh air I think
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Don`t bring any work home with you or be tempted to have a peak at what`s going on via the computer either.

It`s just a pity you can`t away anywhere, as you sound like a few days away would`ve done you the world of good.
 
Yeah I think so mate, I’m working at home, but I’ve been doing 50-60 hour weeks for about a month so it’s started to really take a toll (especially as some of the higher ups and my current group of clients are particularly rude) my manager’s been really good though and has said it’s okay
 

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