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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

TyphooToffee said:
The last time I slept in my car we lost 1-4 to Brighton. I don't want to be a Jonah but I'll be sleeping in my car again tonight!
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You can't be sleeping in your car at your age. I did it afew years a go at weekends for a month. It was cold and miserable. Go to the local YMCA if you can't afford a cheap hotel. Its about £15 a night.
Honestly in the morning you will absolutely ache from head to toe sleeping in your car
Be careful if your drinking as well . You will get done for drink driving.
Can't you sleep on the sofa at home?
 
David09 said:
You can't be sleeping in your car at your age. I did it afew years a go at weekends for a month. It was cold and miserable. Go to the local YMCA if you can't afford a cheap hotel. Its about £15 a night.
Honestly in the morning you will absolutely ache from head to toe sleeping in your car
Be careful if your drinking as well . You will get done for drink driving.
Can't you sleep on the sofa at home?
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As it turns out I did sleep at home, and in the bed, not on the sofa. My wife thinks and says exactly as you do. She will let me stay until I find somewhere else, but only if I don't drink. By don't drink she means if she can tell I've had a drink, even if it's just a couple of pints.
 
Struggling here lads. Started the year off with the flu (which is still lingering). A few days later my old man tries to kill himself for the second time. Today, my mother’s in A&E with unidentified stomach pain which is clearly stress related. The best part is I work in mental health and am expected to hit the ground running on Monday. Heads up my arse and I still feel physically crap.
 
CahillsCornerFlag said:
Struggling here lads. Started the year off with the flu (which is still lingering). A few days later my old man tries to kill himself for the second time. Today, my mother’s in A&E with unidentified stomach pain which is clearly stress related. The best part is I work in mental health and am expected to hit the ground running on Monday. Heads up my arse and I still feel physically crap.
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Are you getting any support mate, family / friends, as surely you can`t be handling all that by yourself ?

Given the circs of what`s going on, I don`t think it`s realistic for you to go back to work.
 
COYBL25 said:
Are you getting any support mate, family / friends, as surely you can`t be handling all that by yourself ?

Given the circs of what`s going on, I don`t think it`s realistic for you to go back to work.
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I’m meeting up with a mate from work tomorrow thankfully, I’ve felt too rough the last couple of days to leave the house. I suspect you’re right about returning to work and I’m hoping talking to him tomorrow helps me clear my head /form a plan for next week that helps me regain some normalcy.
 

CahillsCornerFlag said:
I’m meeting up with a mate from work tomorrow thankfully, I’ve felt too rough the last couple of days to leave the house. I suspect you’re right about returning to work and I’m hoping talking to him tomorrow helps me clear my head /form a plan for next week that helps me regain some normalcy.
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I‘m sure they wouldn’t expect you to go to work, whilst you’re still getting over the flu and with what’s happened with your mum mate.
 
CahillsCornerFlag said:
Struggling here lads. Started the year off with the flu (which is still lingering). A few days later my old man tries to kill himself for the second time. Today, my mother’s in A&E with unidentified stomach pain which is clearly stress related. The best part is I work in mental health and am expected to hit the ground running on Monday. Heads up my arse and I still feel physically crap.
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So very sorry to read that you having such a hard time. No one can be expected to hit the ground running after a bout of flu let alone your other worries. Hopefully the chat with your workmate will enable you to formulate a plan. Is it possible for you to work part time on a temporary basis? Best wishes.?
 
Gwladysover said:
So very sorry to read that you having such a hard time. No one can be expected to hit the ground running after a bout of flu let alone your other worries. Hopefully the chat with your workmate will enable you to formulate a plan. Is it possible for you to work part time on a temporary basis? Best wishes.?
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I’m hoping so, my job/work week is split between 3 different roles and it can be tough even when I’m at my best.

Appreciate the kind words folks.
 
CahillsCornerFlag said:
Struggling here lads. Started the year off with the flu (which is still lingering). A few days later my old man tries to kill himself for the second time. Today, my mother’s in A&E with unidentified stomach pain which is clearly stress related. The best part is I work in mental health and am expected to hit the ground running on Monday. Heads up my arse and I still feel physically crap.
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Tell your boss/line manager asap.
 

CahillsCornerFlag said:
Struggling here lads. Started the year off with the flu (which is still lingering). A few days later my old man tries to kill himself for the second time. Today, my mother’s in A&E with unidentified stomach pain which is clearly stress related. The best part is I work in mental health and am expected to hit the ground running on Monday. Heads up my arse and I still feel physically crap.
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Shoite mate, I feel for you, I really do, anytime you want to message me, feel free to, I am so lonely here !!
 

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