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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

I've told one of my other mates, who is also a mate of his.

He said this has to be the final straw now. To cut him out completely.

I just don't understand how someone can be one of the best people for 12 years and then turn into this in 8 months.

It isn't fair that I've got to go into work tomorrow with this massive black eye. People are going to think I'm scum who goes out fighting on the weekend.
Mate. Nobody here can fix this, nobody deserves this.
 
It is obvious to most reading your posts mate. He loves you, but hates himself for doing so. He them blames/beats you for it.

As for work, phone in sick, and get an urgent appointment with a GP.
I'm going to go into work. It's been horrendous just sitting around doing nothing today.

I am going to go to the GP, though. Since I finished my counselling, things have been on a bit of a downward spiral.

All I know is I can never let anyone else do this to me again. I'm just not the sort of person that gets into fights, though.

It has to be my turning point. I have to draw the line and say that he is definitely gone and never coming back. Start life over again.

I have other mates, I can't allow my life to just revolve around whatever he is doing.
 
I'm going to go into work. It's been horrendous just sitting around doing nothing today.

I am going to go to the GP, though. Since I finished my counselling, things have been on a bit of a downward spiral.

All I know is I can never let anyone else do this to me again. I'm just not the sort of person that gets into fights, though.

It has to be my turning point. I have to draw the line and say that he is definitely gone and never coming back. Start life over again.

I have other mates, I can't allow my life to just revolve around whatever he is doing.

Good for you mate.

All the very best. Reckon you will find love and proper affection before you know it.
 

I'm going to go into work. It's been horrendous just sitting around doing nothing today.

I am going to go to the GP, though. Since I finished my counselling, things have been on a bit of a downward spiral.

All I know is I can never let anyone else do this to me again. I'm just not the sort of person that gets into fights, though.

It has to be my turning point. I have to draw the line and say that he is definitely gone and never coming back. Start life over again.

I have other mates, I can't allow my life to just revolve around whatever he is doing.
Well said. Be strong. As others have said, this is classic domestic violence- it's a power trip for him.

Have you heard of these- it's an LGBT domestic violence helpline:

http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabu...aZPbExAoAjMLBbbzSF8PedEN9PFb7QtzigaAm6x8P8HAQ
 
I'm a man, mate.

We were best mates right throughout school and well up to the last few months.

We then stupidly slept together a few times and he has been violent twice after it now. He won't accept he is gay. He even says he is straight.

First time was just a few punches, last night was severe.

My eye and ear are purple and have ballooned.

Apologies for assuming you were a woman mate.

It makes absolutely no difference whatsoever though. The situation remains the same.

If you're in Liverpool, they have a dedicated Police Officer, whose only job is to look after the Gay community.

You need to report it, as by not doing anything you're actually making him more powerful.

He's assaulted you twice, the violence is escalating each time - txt book domestic abuse.

What's next, broken bones, teeth or worse ?.

It's not your fault that he's gay / bisexual and can't accept it. Let alone beating the crap out of you afterwards.

This is just going to get worse.
 
Thanks mate.

The fact I let him get away with it the first time is more than likely why he has done it to me again.
I think deep down you know what you have to do mate.

Tell me to do one if you like, but down the track you'll realise that you are disrespecting yourself a million times more than the bloke beating you when you keep making excuses for him and going back.

Sorry mate, but "I love him" just doesn't cut it for me.

Call me harsh, but I have your welfare in mind.
 

Thank you, mate.

I'll have a read of this.

Don't know how someone can get enjoyment from kicking the crap out their 'mate', I'm just happy I'm not one of them people.
He's a scumbag mate and you're better than him. To get straight to the point, cut him out of your life for good. It may be hard but you'll be better for it in the long run.

Good luck with everything and you know we're all here for you.
 
Thank you, mate.

I'll have a read of this.

Don't know how someone can get enjoyment from kicking the crap out their 'mate', I'm just happy I'm not one of them people.
I know it may not particularly seem like it but you've done the right thing in a very difficult situation. Both the event and the emotional part of it all. But mostly because you're cutting him out for now. If you care about someone you don't physically hurt them.

It seems he has some things he has to confront himself about before he's ready to even be friends with you once more, if indeed ever.

Keep going man. The right things and good deeds pay off in the long term. Never doubt that.
 
where do i start...

i think ive known for a good couple years that i may be suffering from some sort of anxiety or depression...

any ways, long story short , i wasnt turning up for work, and sleeping way more than i should, kind of hiding away i suppose, but it all came to a head when the lad ive been working for, went round to my parents and told them he was proper concerned about my well being.

my parents turned up at my place totally un announced and sat me down and we went through it all. its very hard to admit to how im feeling, my parents are proper old school as in 'a good weeks work and you'll be fine' kind of approach. however they said they had been concerned about me for some time and knew i wasnt myself.

for someone who never opens up to family or friends for that matter, i found it really difficult to talk about.

my parents sorted me an appointment at the docs last week, and i missed the first appointment as i just couldnt face going. i managed to get another appointment last friday and found myself in the docs room, telling how i was feeling.

ive been diagnosed with having depression and anxiety issues and put on some tablets and been asked to see a councillor.

the doc said the tablets would take about 3 weeks to kick in properly and i shouldnt put myself under too much pressure to work while im starting them.

i know its not a quick or easy fix, im just hoping they help me get re-motivated to get my life back on track after a really crap couple of years
 
where do i start...

i think ive known for a good couple years that i may be suffering from some sort of anxiety or depression...

any ways, long story short , i wasnt turning up for work, and sleeping way more than i should, kind of hiding away i suppose, but it all came to a head when the lad ive been working for, went round to my parents and told them he was proper concerned about my well being.

my parents turned up at my place totally un announced and sat me down and we went through it all. its very hard to admit to how im feeling, my parents are proper old school as in 'a good weeks work and you'll be fine' kind of approach. however they said they had been concerned about me for some time and knew i wasnt myself.

for someone who never opens up to family or friends for that matter, i found it really difficult to talk about.

my parents sorted me an appointment at the docs last week, and i missed the first appointment as i just couldnt face going. i managed to get another appointment last friday and found myself in the docs room, telling how i was feeling.

ive been diagnosed with having depression and anxiety issues and put on some tablets and been asked to see a councillor.

the doc said the tablets would take about 3 weeks to kick in properly and i shouldnt put myself under too much pressure to work while im starting them.

i know its not a quick or easy fix, im just hoping they help me get re-motivated to get my life back on track after a really crap couple of years
You've done the good thing and done something about it. In a way it should come as a relief as you can put a name to what causes you to be unhappy or down, whereas before you may not have noticed it. It's chemicals in your brain and that shiz can't be helped. But it can be indentified and therefore treated. Well in man. The most difficult step is done. Keep on.
 
You've done the good thing and done something about it. In a way it should come as a relief as you can put a name to what causes you to be unhappy or down, whereas before you may not have noticed it. It's chemicals in your brain and that shiz can't be helped. But it can be indentified and therefore treated. Well in man. The most difficult step is done. Keep on.

ive been aware of it for a few years, im reguarly missing work and find myself at a low ebb alot of the time.

it was taken out of my hands when my parents turned up, which is probably for the best.

like i say im just hoping that the medication will get me somehwere near to being able to function normally again.
 

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