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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

Elong said:
Sleeping better, anxiety the same but only when it comes to work or a new place to go. I get better at work half way through the day but not 100%. Still exhausted too.
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Hi.. I use to suffer anxiety myself this was induced by drug use.

(Not saying drug and I have no intention on sourcing it) I am free of the drug now

At the time I always fell I am in a dark place. Before bed was the worse for me I am able to massively other think not saying you are like this but you are not alone mate ever nobody is. Don't think to much about differences we are all one.
 
Ashtonian said:
Little bit of an update.

I sat down with my new supervisor today and went through loads of interview questions and they were giving me ideas of what the interviewer will probably ask me, with things I need to be adding and all that.

So right now I'm a little optimistic. Probably foolishly mind you but if I can prepare enough answers and get asked the right questions then there is a chance I can move out of my department!

Every time I do get optimistic I fail so probably not good for me haha but I am just thinking what if I get the job, what if I can leave on Friday handing my notice in?
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Best of luck with it pal.
 
iMinnish said:
Hi everyone. Been awhile since I was last on here. I think I took a break when the whole Martinez out thing was spiralling out of control. Good to be back and of course good to have Everton in a better position these days. Just wanted to ask if others do what I've done the past year. I've been working in IT for 4 years now and hate it. I know this because I'm constantly sending my CV out, looking for something else. I've sent so many emails to different companies, some IT, some completely random [Poor language removed] I would probably never be hired for because of lack of experience. Here it is now, 2017 and I'm still doing it and honestly haven't received many calls back or email replies. I really hate the way the world works now days. I can spew my heart out in and email to someone, explaining myself and what I want to do and never hear a word back. It's crushing. What does it take to be completely happy in life? How do you get the opportunity to prove yourself? Am I completely screwed now that my degree and basically all work experience post working in factories is IT? Am I stuck in this for the rest of my life?
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No you're not. You need to look at your transferable skills and highlight them to a prospective employer, things like organisation, communication ( have you ever done a presentation), training/mentoring ( have you shown somebody how to do something?). Don't specifically focus on the IT aspect. Look at the skills you display while doing your job - working under pressure, meeting deadlines. Also if there is something you really want to do, could you do it on a voluntary basis first to gain experience.

I was unemployed for two years after taking redundancy. I always wanted to return to work but I was fortunate that money was not an issue and I could take my time. It did annoy me a lot though that you could spend hours filling in an application form and then never hear from them again. Unfortunately I discovered that was a fairly common occurrence.
 

Warlordperforming said:
I really like the positive vibe and warmness on this thread even when the times are not best on the pitch we have each other and we are all one
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It is nice to see that people come together to be supportive as I find the majority of people I meet in real life don't understand mental illness. I've had a hellish few months (struggling with bipolar disorder), but I finally am starting to feel okay again, and all of the signings are making my day. May the good times continue!
 
iMinnish said:
Hi everyone. Been awhile since I was last on here. I think I took a break when the whole Martinez out thing was spiralling out of control. Good to be back and of course good to have Everton in a better position these days. Just wanted to ask if others do what I've done the past year. I've been working in IT for 4 years now and hate it. I know this because I'm constantly sending my CV out, looking for something else. I've sent so many emails to different companies, some IT, some completely random [Poor language removed] I would probably never be hired for because of lack of experience. Here it is now, 2017 and I'm still doing it and honestly haven't received many calls back or email replies. I really hate the way the world works now days. I can spew my heart out in and email to someone, explaining myself and what I want to do and never hear a word back. It's crushing. What does it take to be completely happy in life? How do you get the opportunity to prove yourself? Am I completely screwed now that my degree and basically all work experience post working in factories is IT? Am I stuck in this for the rest of my life?
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Hi mate,

I am 42 years old and have worked in retail, behind bars most of my life, minimum pay stuff, I was unskilled. In 2013 I made a decision to change my life. I quit my job as supervisor for a national discount store and put myself through college. I am now an engineering apprentice and the future doesn't look so bleak on the work front. I've had some really tough times recently in my private life and nearly quit. A decision I would have regretted for the rest of my life.

So no mate, you don't have to be stuck in a job you don't want but it takes the courage to say enough is enough. Good luck for the future mate.
 
The_La said:
This is an amazing thread - thanks to all those who have been brave enough to share.
I'm new to this really - at least in terms of having a diagnosis. In reality I think I've battled anxiety for a few years but never admitted it. End of November it all got too much and after a meltdown too many I was begged by family and colleagues to go and see a doc. Was diagnosed with GAD and mild to moderate depression and low mood. Hardest thing to do was admit it. Had a couple of weeks off work which helped and then started on Sertraline and counselling. Had to make some changes at work and at home.
Can't underestimate the difference that all this has made. I feel like a different person to what I was before - loads of progress - but still some tough days/hours etc. I'm still closer to the start of my journey than the end, but the important thing is I know what's wrong and I have some strategies and support to put it right. And they are working.
If you're reading this and you're feeling like crap and wondering what to do about it - I beg and implore you to get help. I was diagnosed with mild-to-moderate depression and I have to tell you I had to some pretty chuffing dark moments leading up to that diagnosis. Scarily dark. I dread to think what goes through the mind of someone with something more severe. I also dread to think how much worse I would have got if I hadn't had an intervention.
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Brilliant mate, sertraline seems to have done the trick for me also. Good advice there.
 
Elong said:
Sleeping better, anxiety the same but only when it comes to work or a new place to go. I get better at work half way through the day but not 100%. Still exhausted too.
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Is Crohns curable mate? I've had IBS but that sounds 1000 x worse, You'll have to excuse my ignorance, don't fully understand crohns, just had a quick look.
 

iMinnish said:
Hi everyone. Been awhile since I was last on here. I think I took a break when the whole Martinez out thing was spiralling out of control. Good to be back and of course good to have Everton in a better position these days. Just wanted to ask if others do what I've done the past year. I've been working in IT for 4 years now and hate it. I know this because I'm constantly sending my CV out, looking for something else. I've sent so many emails to different companies, some IT, some completely random [Poor language removed] I would probably never be hired for because of lack of experience. Here it is now, 2017 and I'm still doing it and honestly haven't received many calls back or email replies. I really hate the way the world works now days. I can spew my heart out in and email to someone, explaining myself and what I want to do and never hear a word back. It's crushing. What does it take to be completely happy in life? How do you get the opportunity to prove yourself? Am I completely screwed now that my degree and basically all work experience post working in factories is IT? Am I stuck in this for the rest of my life?
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I hated my job, I was a self employed rppfer. I decided to retrain and in October of this year I will be a qualified children's nurse. It's been tough but well worth it. Have a look at retraining you could do a bit of IT on the side to get you through.
 
GraemeS1980 said:
I hated my job, I was a self employed rppfer. I decided to retrain and in October of this year I will be a qualified children's nurse. It's been tough but well worth it. Have a look at retraining you could do a bit of IT on the side to get you through.
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I know three people who have retrained as nurses mate and despite all the doom and gloom surrounding the NHS they love their jobs and have never regretted leaving their previous jobs.

Great post ;)
 
Blue Cheese said:
Hi mate,

I am 42 years old and have worked in retail, behind bars most of my life, minimum pay stuff, I was unskilled. In 2013 I made a decision to change my life. I quit my job as supervisor for a national discount store and put myself through college. I am now an engineering apprentice and the future doesn't look so bleak on the work front. I've had some really tough times recently in my private life and nearly quit. A decision I would have regretted for the rest of my life.

So no mate, you don't have to be stuck in a job you don't want but it takes the courage to say enough is enough. Good luck for the future mate.
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Wow! Thanks for the reply btw bud, and congratulations on your success. That's an awesome story and very inspiring. I'm doing my research now on getting into acoustics as I love sound and the physics involved with it. Took a year of audio engineering courses before changing my major to IT as I imagined it would be difficult to find work as a audio engineer. I really enjoyed the acoustics course I took and really only now think about pursuing that as a career. So I'm seeing what's out there and what they look for. I'm sure it will involve further education which I'm not too concerned about, but wish I could find a way around it, but in most cases it's necessary.
 
iMinnish said:
Wow! Thanks for the reply btw bud, and congratulations on your success. That's an awesome story and very inspiring. I'm doing my research now on getting into acoustics as I love sound and the physics involved with it. Took a year of audio engineering courses before changing my major to IT as I imagined it would be difficult to find work as a audio engineer. I really enjoyed the acoustics course I took and really only now think about pursuing that as a career. So I'm seeing what's out there and what they look for. I'm sure it will involve further education which I'm not too concerned about, but wish I could find a way around it, but in most cases it's necessary.
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My best advice with regards to F.E is, yes it's a pain, possibly a strain on finances but think of the bigger picture not just the here and now.
 
iMinnish said:
Wow! Thanks for the reply btw bud, and congratulations on your success. That's an awesome story and very inspiring. I'm doing my research now on getting into acoustics as I love sound and the physics involved with it. Took a year of audio engineering courses before changing my major to IT as I imagined it would be difficult to find work as a audio engineer. I really enjoyed the acoustics course I took and really only now think about pursuing that as a career. So I'm seeing what's out there and what they look for. I'm sure it will involve further education which I'm not too concerned about, but wish I could find a way around it, but in most cases it's necessary.
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This sounds great. I sometimes find setting out goals helps me feel like I have a structure and feel little good about that. It is a little Boost help for me, I am sure you are planning well your career something not to be downplayed the importance of :)
 

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