Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

wbn61 said:
seen the macmillan nurse and had a good chat. she specialises in palliative care and made a few suggestions. I have decided to try anti depressant and a bit of physio. I know I said I was against more pills but I have also said to others why not try something before you dismiss it.
only thing left to wait for is blood tests.
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Good for you. Don't forget the nice soak in the tub - very therapeutic especially if accompanied by chocolate (sorry did I say that out loud!)
 

Titus Bramble said:
My girlfriend was on the phone to me in tears a couple of weeks ago. She's in a small village in Liberia working with the Peace Corps, learning how to teach maths to all ages (she's never taught before), surrounded by locals who speak another language, she has to wash in a bucket, use an outhouse full of bugs, share a bedroom with a family of mice, live on a diet of rice and bread and wash her clothes with a washboard. She's happy as Larry 2 weeks later.

Throw yourself into it lad, it'll be difficult to begin with but you'll be up and running in no time ;)
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We sure she isn't in Wigan?
 
DualityNSNO said:
Sorry to hear that brate. Alcohol is way too easy to access around our parts, sadly, even at a younger age.

I was in the same boat as you at roughly the same age (and we're the same age now). What helped me get through it was quitting cold turkey and going back to sport. Before my problems I used to train basketball for nearly 8 years, then after my problems I went to football. What helped me during was, well, any sport - I tried and played volleyball, tennis, went jogging daily, went to the gym (even just for cardio or something), anything and everything. Something else which helped a wee bit, which might sound a bit jarg, was meditating - whenever I felt like I needed a drink I just did that. It's really easy and quick to learn the basics and all you need to do is 5-15 minutes tops... Also drink water when you feel the need to drink alcohol, it helps, even if it's a bit. Plus the bonus side of all this is that you'd look and feel better! :)

I really wish I could help you to be honest, I know exactly how it is, but my advice is kind of bad, as we're not all in the exact same boat and can't all do things the same way. Sorry for that.

Keep us updated on your situation mate, we're here to listen if you ever need a(n electronic) ear, at least. I'm sure someone will come along with actual better advice too...
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Thanks mate I've had a bit of of a mad week but to be honest I think I do need to look at friendships, I think a lot of the people I mix with have an unhelpful but functional relationship with alcohol or other substances. I think recently my problems in life have just got on top of me and drinking has been my only answer.
 

Minimeister said:
I used to drink every day when I was your age mate. I set days when I wouldn't drink then gradually increased it. So I'd start with not drinking on Mondays, then I added Thursdays and so on. On the days I wasn't drinking I'd make sure I had something planned, like a game of footy, going out for a run or something to look forward too. Good luck dude.
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I think this week has been a bit of a a mad month, I think often I spend more time trying to solve other problems than my own. AA never worked for me like because I'm rarely drink to get smashed just to feel relaxed.
 
BiggyRat said:
Can't help you specifically from all the way down here, but I can say that I'm impressed that at such a young age you've realised the problem exists & have started addressing it.

You've put your hand up for help & I know someone more local than I will help you in the right direction. ;)
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I have been to things that deal with addiction but they mainly deal with illegal drugs, usually they only offer you help when your arrested for a drink related problem. I've saw a counsellor who I spoke to about my problems.
 
COYBL25 said:
Welcome mate. I'm not an expert, but is there a reason(s) why you've got a drink problem ?. ( I'm not prying )

From experience with friends who have had drink and drug problems proffesional help is the way forward if you haven't already got it ?. I'm not talking about AA, but various other support groups that are linked into the NHS.

Have you looked online as there are forums where you can talk openly with others who are in a similar situation and bounce of them ?.

I do think professional help is the best way forward though, even if it's not the AA.
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I've started receiving some help this week and I do hope to cut my alcohol intake sharply this month.
 
wbn61 said:
lost my brother to alcoholism last year. he refused to admit he was an alcoholic, at least you are accepting it, that is a step forward.
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My friends father recently died at the age of 46 due to excessive use of alcohol, I think he was alcohol dependent rather than an everyday drinker but it did kind of wake me up to the damage alcohol can do to your system.
 
JelavicBrate2 said:
Thanks mate I've had a bit of of a mad week but to be honest I think I do need to look at friendships, I think a lot of the people I mix with have an unhelpful but functional relationship with alcohol or other substances. I think recently my problems in life have just got on top of me and drinking has been my only answer.
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Best of luck brate, we're with you :)
 


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