Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

Groucho said:
One of the most dangerous things facing young people, and young men in particular, is mental health problems, usually depression and/or anxiety.

In many, though obviously not all cases, this can lead to suicide, the majority of which could have been prevented by simply talking and seeking help.

Please use this thread that I created a few years ago to do just that - talk, open up. Do it anonymously, or do it from your current account - no one here will judge, I guarantee that you will find helping hands, many of whom, myself included, have been through it and come out of the other side. We can also provide the appropriate signposting to further and suitable help for you.

Use it for help, or to help others, or for both.

I can't promise that we can fix your problems, but I can promise that the members posting here will try to help you feel better.

My original post is below;
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Had counselling again on Friday. Only 2 more sessions to go. It's really helped and I feel I've made alot of progress. Definitely much better than I was a few months ago.

My counsellor and I both agree that I've reached an impasse. I can either just stick to my comfort zone, which mainly consists of work, family time and doing things by myself such as video games, reading and posting on Grand Old Team. Alternatively I can attempt to expand my comfort zone which for me would mean attending more social events and possibly seeking a hobby.

The things in my comfort zone bring me alot of happiness and I've been content with this for a long time. I would like to do more socially though, and this will mean triggering my anxiety.

I don't have the answer yet and I'm in no rush to find it. I'm just going to think on it for a while and see how things go.

Overall though I'm in a good place.
 

efcforever said:
Had counselling again on Friday. Only 2 more sessions to go. It's really helped and I feel I've made alot of progress. Definitely much better than I was a few months ago.

My counsellor and I both agree that I've reached an impasse. I can either just stick to my comfort zone, which mainly consists of work, family time and doing things by myself such as video games, reading and posting on Grand Old Team. Alternatively I can attempt to expand my comfort zone which for me would mean attending more social events and possibly seeking a hobby.

The things in my comfort zone bring me alot of happiness and I've been content with this for a long time. I would like to do more socially though, and this will mean triggering my anxiety.

I don't have the answer yet and I'm in no rush to find it. I'm just going to think on it for a while and see how things go.

Overall though I'm in a good place.
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Well in mate, how about a hobby that combines socialising - five a side for instance ?
 
Bryan said:
Good form Kirkland this : http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41599714
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Very brave man.

I tend to find that anxiety & depression go hand-in-hand and if you have them both (like me and many reading I'm sure) it literally is a living nightmare.

I had a really good drink Yesterday, contrary to what I was told by my GP (my appendix is goosed) So, I drank an entire bottle of Vodka (over 6 hours) with cans and then had stomach pains all night. I suppose it's my punishment for giving in to temptation. And, I was feeling low. No excuse really.

Trying not to be too hard on myself, just got to pick myself up and go again....Back at work after a lengthy time off. Worrying about it as I work for Royal Mail taking complaints - I hope the customers are kind to me.

Hope you're all doing well
 
14 months ago I had to resign from my job suffering PTSD.
Last week I actually started work again. Nights 4 on 4 off - Security at a Property that houses parents whilst their kids are ill in hospital.
Pay and hours aren't the best , but I feel I have conquered a demon. I still get low and probably haven't released all the issues inside of me , but things are improving.
So keep real to your selves and take your time to overcome your personal hell
 

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