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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

If anyone remembers last week I posted here in this thread about losing my baby boy a couple of weeks ago and what an effect it had on me, and I'd like to thank everyone for what a few people (especially @the esk ) have to try and lighten my spirits about the situation. Although I have suffered from depression before it has been a dark time for me of late. My wife's very fertile however which has led to this week finding out that she's pregnant again after the first time of trying again. I feel somewhat sorry for my deceased son as he should've been here now and instead there's another baby on the way, but I feel incredibly blessed that this has been allowed to happen and I just pray to God that all goes well this time around. As I say thanks to everyone who helped me during what was a really dark time for me and my wife.

Fantastic news mate, delighted for you both.
 
If anyone remembers last week I posted here in this thread about losing my baby boy a couple of weeks ago and what an effect it had on me, and I'd like to thank everyone for what a few people (especially @the esk ) have to try and lighten my spirits about the situation. Although I have suffered from depression before it has been a dark time for me of late. My wife's very fertile however which has led to this week finding out that she's pregnant again after the first time of trying again. I feel somewhat sorry for my deceased son as he should've been here now and instead there's another baby on the way, but I feel incredibly blessed that this has been allowed to happen and I just pray to God that all goes well this time around. As I say thanks to everyone who helped me during what was a really dark time for me and my wife.

That is terrific news mate. And I know first hand the mixed emotion you allude to. I am sure your (and your wifes) prayers will be answered.

And it might be that you are the mega-fertile one, with super strong swimmers. (Thats what happened with me & Mrs R)
 
That is terrific news mate. And I know first hand the mixed emotion you allude to. I am sure your (and your wifes) prayers will be answered.

And it might be that you are the mega-fertile one, with super strong swimmers. (Thats what happened with me & Mrs R)

Thanks mate. Maybe, could be a combination of the two, who knows. Can't be a bad thing though.
 
Just back from a weeks holiday, seen Robin Williams passed after apparent depression and it didn't shock me, a man so gifted and always smiling who those who probably knew best would see through the tears of a clown.

My depression is as bad as its ever been, not to link to RW suicide, but just to chime in on this thread, you're all doing wonderful things, keep on doing them, please don't ever, ever let depression win. Ever.

This is Robin Williams at his finest in my opinion, its his own character and absolutely breaks me when i watch it. Remember, its NOT YOUR FAULT.

 
If anyone remembers last week I posted here in this thread about losing my baby boy a couple of weeks ago and what an effect it had on me, and I'd like to thank everyone for what a few people (especially @the esk ) have to try and lighten my spirits about the situation. Although I have suffered from depression before it has been a dark time for me of late. My wife's very fertile however which has led to this week finding out that she's pregnant again after the first time of trying again. I feel somewhat sorry for my deceased son as he should've been here now and instead there's another baby on the way, but I feel incredibly blessed that this has been allowed to happen and I just pray to God that all goes well this time around. As I say thanks to everyone who helped me during what was a really dark time for me and my wife.

Fantastic news mate for both of you, I am really thrilled for you. All of us on GOT will wish for a successful and uneventful pregnancy and before the season is over another blue will be born.

Ps thanks for the kind mention, makes moding and contributing very worthwhile knowing you have helped a blue.

Sure the same goes for the countless others who contribute in public and private matters relating to this thread.

It's GOT in the community ;)
 

If anyone remembers last week I posted here in this thread about losing my baby boy a couple of weeks ago and what an effect it had on me, and I'd like to thank everyone for what a few people (especially @the esk ) have to try and lighten my spirits about the situation. Although I have suffered from depression before it has been a dark time for me of late. My wife's very fertile however which has led to this week finding out that she's pregnant again after the first time of trying again. I feel somewhat sorry for my deceased son as he should've been here now and instead there's another baby on the way, but I feel incredibly blessed that this has been allowed to happen and I just pray to God that all goes well this time around. As I say thanks to everyone who helped me during what was a really dark time for me and my wife.
:)
 
Fantastic news mate for both of you, I am really thrilled for you. All of us on GOT will wish for a successful and uneventful pregnancy and before the season is over another blue will be born.

Ps thanks for the kind mention, makes moding and contributing very worthwhile knowing you have helped a blue.

Sure the same goes for the countless others who contribute in public and private matters relating to this thread.

It's GOT in the community ;)

Thanks mate. Obviously there were a number of kind people in this thread who really helped me out when I wasn't feeling at my best and I can't thanks everyone enough. As I've said countless times it's a fantastic thread.
 
Hello, long time reader 1st time poster. Having a lot of sleeping problems. Didn't get a wink last night and still up now. Have had sleep problems for a while but never had it this bad before. Dunno how I'm supposed to work tomorrow and then keep to my appointments after.
 
Hello, long time reader 1st time poster. Having a lot of sleeping problems. Didn't get a wink last night and still up now. Have had sleep problems for a while but never had it this bad before. Dunno how I'm supposed to work tomorrow and then keep to my appointments after.
Is it anxiety?
 

Hello, long time reader 1st time poster. Having a lot of sleeping problems. Didn't get a wink last night and still up now. Have had sleep problems for a while but never had it this bad before. Dunno how I'm supposed to work tomorrow and then keep to my appointments after.


sounds like a bit of anxiety and stress.

Melatonin is a good idea. 5mg 30 minutes before sleep.

Make sure to get a slow releasing one. Extended release is super important because your pituitary gland releases melatonin in pulses it doesnt just dump whatever amount of milligrams in your blood.


Over time the effects melatonin are lost so it's not something you'll want to be on long term. Just take it when you think you've had a stressful day and not everyday for the sake of a good sleep.

goodluck! : ))
 
@Groucho could be I guess. Only comes on at bed time though, I feel fine during the day. Had some problems with anxiety 6-7 years ago which is when the sleep issues started, so maybe it's a legacy from that. My brain has now got 6-7 years of sleeping problems to fall back on when I'm trying to go to sleep. I guess it's probably a signal of some things in life not working and needing to be worked on (work and relationship stress etc).

@AussieToffee @BiggyRat thanks for the info. Reluctant to go down the medical route at the moment as I think it's my thoughts that stop me from sleeping rather than a medical issue. Maybe some kind of CBT will help.
 
@Groucho could be I guess. Only comes on at bed time though, I feel fine during the day. Had some problems with anxiety 6-7 years ago which is when the sleep issues started, so maybe it's a legacy from that. My brain has now got 6-7 years of sleeping problems to fall back on when I'm trying to go to sleep. I guess it's probably a signal of some things in life not working and needing to be worked on (work and relationship stress etc).

@AussieToffee @BiggyRat thanks for the info. Reluctant to go down the medical route at the moment as I think it's my thoughts that stop me from sleeping rather than a medical issue. Maybe some kind of CBT will help.
I'd say CBT before tablets, personally.

Although both have uses.
 
Posted last week about a work related issue, About me getting shafted basically.
I went to my GP and he diagnosed me with reactive depression and prescribed some form of counselling(Not sure what it is yet)
I need to stay out of that environment for a while, which the Doctor agreed and signed me off work as well,
I have been off for a week now and generally feel a bit better in myself, until I go to bed that is, the lack of sleep is an absolute nightmare.
I have no doubt Occupational Health from work, will try to get me to go in to see them at some point (They just want you back in asap) which I'm not looking forward to and will ask them to come to see me, rather than me go in there.
The support off my Wife and kids has been spectacular and I'd truly be lost without them.
I'd also like to thank this site for giving me another format to air my troubles, even though they seem very trivial compared to others I have read on here.
Thanks to all.
 

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