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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

I was on here before because I thought I had brain fog, but it doesn't seem like that anymore. My concentration always breaks no matter what I do, whether it be writing this, doing work, talking to someone, or even brushing my hair my focus will just break and I'll mess it up. It's constantly developing and it's messing everything up because I'm scared to do anything anymore because I know my mind will go blank and I'll mess it up. This has been developing for 2 years or so, I never recall having this before, and it keeps getting worse. I don't do anything now apart from stay at home on the computer and watch football, because I don't have to play a part there for when my focus breaks it won't really affect anything. I don't know what to do though, because I search for this all over and all I can really find is posts about concentration being fogged up, it's not really like that for me, so it's hard to know any ways to prevent this at all really.

I also don't know if this developing means it's become like a mental habit or whatever, because it gets worse and worse on certain subjects like I know it's going to happen so it happens? I can't explain it haha.
 
efcjames said:
I was on here before because I thought I had brain fog, but it doesn't seem like that anymore. My concentration always breaks no matter what I do, whether it be writing this, doing work, talking to someone, or even brushing my hair my focus will just break and I'll mess it up. It's constantly developing and it's messing everything up because I'm scared to do anything anymore because I know my mind will go blank and I'll mess it up. This has been developing for 2 years or so, I never recall having this before, and it keeps getting worse. I don't do anything now apart from stay at home on the computer and watch football, because I don't have to play a part there for when my focus breaks it won't really affect anything. I don't know what to do though, because I search for this all over and all I can really find is posts about concentration being fogged up, it's not really like that for me, so it's hard to know any ways to prevent this at all really.

I also don't know if this developing means it's become like a mental habit or whatever, because it gets worse and worse on certain subjects like I know it's going to happen so it happens? I can't explain it haha.
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Without trying to sound like captain obvious, see your GP. They'll be able to at least refer you to someone who deals with this like a cognitive behaviour specialist.

Keep us updated mate.
 
efcjames said:
I was on here before because I thought I had brain fog, but it doesn't seem like that anymore. My concentration always breaks no matter what I do, whether it be writing this, doing work, talking to someone, or even brushing my hair my focus will just break and I'll mess it up. It's constantly developing and it's messing everything up because I'm scared to do anything anymore because I know my mind will go blank and I'll mess it up. This has been developing for 2 years or so, I never recall having this before, and it keeps getting worse. I don't do anything now apart from stay at home on the computer and watch football, because I don't have to play a part there for when my focus breaks it won't really affect anything. I don't know what to do though, because I search for this all over and all I can really find is posts about concentration being fogged up, it's not really like that for me, so it's hard to know any ways to prevent this at all really.

I also don't know if this developing means it's become like a mental habit or whatever, because it gets worse and worse on certain subjects like I know it's going to happen so it happens? I can't explain it haha.
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I'm no expert mate, but this could be something linked to anxiety : you're getting that worried that it's going to happen, that it does.

It could be other things too - the doc is the best person to see over this mate x
 
Happy new year all. I've been avoiding this thread like the plague the past few months. Had a relapse of my depression back in September and have been suspended from Uni until March (being depressed while studying Mental Health Nursing is not easy I guess) so have just looked upon GOT as escapism from my mind. Everton don't make it easy mind eh? Feel bad for not dropping in here more often, but hope the new year brings much better luck, or continued luck to you all. You're all a top bunch on here, and especially @COYBL25 for being such a rock for fellow blues! Salute you sir! x
 

EvertonRhys said:
Happy new year all. I've been avoiding this thread like the plague the past few months. Had a relapse of my depression back in September and have been suspended from Uni until March (being depressed while studying Mental Health Nursing is not easy I guess) so have just looked upon GOT as escapism from my mind. Everton don't make it easy mind eh? Feel bad for not dropping in here more often, but hope the new year brings much better luck, or continued luck to you all. You're all a top bunch on here, and especially @COYBL25 for being such a rock for fellow blues! Salute you sir! x
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I'm really sorry to hear that mate. Please don't hesitate to PM me x

Ps - the transfer thread will provide some great entertainment and escapism ;)
 
COYBL25 said:
The honesty in that post is incredible mate.

You've almost described txt book depression there. If you told any GP half of that, they'd know you weren't well in seconds.

Forgive me for asking, but why have you waited so long to seek help ?.

I know how hard it is to make the first step to seek help, but the way I read it, is that you've known and understood that your not well for a while ?.
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Like the post says mate, im looked at as a strong character - sometimes a good thing, sometimes bad.
In this instance I thought I was strong enough to just get over it. Mainly because I have never had to cope with such a loss. Starting out mentally strong was okay, as long as my mind was occupied, such as playing football with friends. Once that stopped due to injury, I had a lot of time just sitting at home with my mind working overtime. It went from roughly the gym 4 times a week (was every morning at one point), playing football 3 times a week to just nothing. That is when I started struggling.

There is of course the issue of understanding mental health, sometimes hard to explain something that you cant see I guess.
 
Paul Bernard said:
Like the post says mate, im looked at as a strong character - sometimes a good thing, sometimes bad.
In this instance I thought I was strong enough to just get over it. Mainly because I have never had to cope with such a loss. Starting out mentally strong was okay, as long as my mind was occupied, such as playing football with friends. Once that stopped due to injury, I had a lot of time just sitting at home with my mind working overtime. It went from roughly the gym 4 times a week (was every morning at one point), playing football 3 times a week to just nothing. That is when I started struggling.

There is of course the issue of understanding mental health, sometimes hard to explain something that you cant see I guess.
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Understandable in the circumstances mate. I do a lot of running and although it makes me feel great both mentally and physically I get an anxiety crash the days I don't run. It sounds like the loss of your Nan and not being able to play footy / go to the gym, has almost created the perfect conditions for depression to creep into your life.

As @Elong said the first step is seeing a professional. Be as honest as you have been on here, as the more info they have the more they can help x
 

I'm still struggling slightly, back at work for a week now but rarely do a full day, hopefully that will change by next week that's my goal. Get quite sleepy especially in the afternoon, fight to stay awake and of course that makes my sleep at night broken. I've used all my sleeping pills so no more crutch to rely on!

Hanging out for cricket training to restart again this week to do more exercise and be more social, should help with the sleep.
 
efcjames said:
I was on here before because I thought I had brain fog, but it doesn't seem like that anymore. My concentration always breaks no matter what I do, whether it be writing this, doing work, talking to someone, or even brushing my hair my focus will just break and I'll mess it up. It's constantly developing and it's messing everything up because I'm scared to do anything anymore because I know my mind will go blank and I'll mess it up. This has been developing for 2 years or so, I never recall having this before, and it keeps getting worse. I don't do anything now apart from stay at home on the computer and watch football, because I don't have to play a part there for when my focus breaks it won't really affect anything. I don't know what to do though, because I search for this all over and all I can really find is posts about concentration being fogged up, it's not really like that for me, so it's hard to know any ways to prevent this at all really.

I also don't know if this developing means it's become like a mental habit or whatever, because it gets worse and worse on certain subjects like I know it's going to happen so it happens? I can't explain it haha.
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No expert here either, but as well as what COYBL25 said, it could be something like sleep deprivation. The quality of your sleep is important, and if you're not getting enough good quality sleep then symptoms like yours pop up. Again, speak to a doc.
 
Elong said:
I'm still struggling slightly, back at work for a week now but rarely do a full day, hopefully that will change by next week that's my goal. Get quite sleepy especially in the afternoon, fight to stay awake and of course that makes my sleep at night broken. I've used all my sleeping pills so no more crutch to rely on!

Hanging out for cricket training to restart again this week to do more exercise and be more social, should help with the sleep.
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Could be your age, I'm hitting fifty and love nothing more than a snooze in the afternoon ;)
 
COYBL25 said:
Could be your age, I'm hitting fifty and love nothing more than a snooze in the afternoon ;)
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Haha I'm 31 so I hope it isn't that! lol . I love a good nana nap too but it's beyond that I'm proper drained. My meds for my Crohns still have a couple more weeks to fully kick in so there's my body adjusting to that too, they're quite intensive immune suppresent drugs.
 

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