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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

riddick said:
Mate, I'm really not trying to talk down to you, but that's really not healthy. You really ought to see someone about that. Self-harm is never something to be "ok" with.
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Oh believe me, I know it isn't. i've been doing it since I was 14. I'm 33 now. I've booked an appointment with a doctor, though my manager at work has asked me to get one anyway because I've been having panic attacks and it's got me into trouble.
 
COYBL25 said:
Have you ever sought help or asked for advice ?.

Sounds like you know you've got a bit of a problem, which is the first step.
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I don't think I have a particular problem now, I think I just get into stages of drinking a lot then going off it for a while. I haven't been drinking much recently, I only drink now when Everton are playing really and stay off it when we're not. I have seen alcohol specialists and the past, but I haven't always found them helpful
 
JelavicBrate2 said:
I don't think I have a particular problem now, I think I just get into stages of drinking a lot then going off it for a while. I haven't been drinking much recently, I only drink now when Everton are playing really and stay off it when we're not. I have seen alcohol specialists and the past, but I haven't always found them helpful
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I'm not being judgemental mate, but looking from the outside in, I'd say you've got a problem, I don't mean that to be nasty.

Going on mad benders isn't good for you or those around you.

I think a Dr would say you've got a problem.
 
hallamblue said:
I've really been under pressure at work. My anxiety has got worse. Went out on Thursday and got ridiculously drunk for the first time in over 20 years (I used to do it a lot). Threw up in a taxi and had to pay the driver loads of money to stop him taking me to the police. Then got home and had no control over my bodily functions. My wife called the paramedics. Now she can barely look at me. Really messed things up this time.
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Jesus! I hope you're okay now mate. Try and take a few days out to recover and get yourself together.

Just put it down to a blip and keep moving forward pal! Could you not tell your work you're feeling a bit overwhelmed to see if they reduce your hours or put you in a temporary new job at your work (sorry I don't know where you work) till you're feeling a bit less anxious.

You had a blow-out mate, you're human - don't beat yourself up over it.

If you need anything just drop me a message.
 
I've just phoned the doctors and got an appointment for next Monday morning. Can't carry on living like this, it isn't even living.

I haven't turned up for work again today, didn't on Friday either.
 

efcforever said:
Hi mate, how are you doing this evening?

You've made an appointment which is a good first step. No need to make any further decisions until then.
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Hi mate.

Just trying to settle myself into bed for the night. The Everton news today has kept me occupied throughout most of the day. Going to try and force myself to actually get out of bed and go to work tomorrow.

It's the anxiety attacks that have made me make the appointment. They've been severe since last week. Doesn't help that I got absolutely bladdered after the match yesterday. Cutting drink out of my life is something I have to do. Never does me any good.

Going to ask the doctor for some tablets and if I can go back to counselling. I miss just having that safe place to let everything out once a week.
 
GwladysBlue said:
Hi mate.

Just trying to settle myself into bed for the night. The Everton news today has kept me occupied throughout most of the day. Going to try and force myself to actually get out of bed and go to work tomorrow.

It's the anxiety attacks that have made me make the appointment. They've been severe since last week. Doesn't help that I got absolutely bladdered after the match yesterday. Cutting drink out of my life is something I have to do. Never does me any good.

Going to ask the doctor for some tablets and if I can go back to counselling. I miss just having that safe place to let everything out once a week.
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I was having anxiety attacks a few months ago and didn't think it would get any better. Counselling and the right medication has really helped.

Don't beat yourself up if you don't make it in to work tomorrow. Your health has to come first. Good luck mate.
 

GwladysBlue said:
No. At least it gives me a week to think of everything I want to say.
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Sorry with the late reply, have you got anything or anyone to occupy yourself with mate, until you see the Doc ?.

As a long term sufferer myself, the one thing that I've found really helps me is exercise.

I find that channeling my anxiety into exercise, makes me feel much much better afterwards and also helps me sleep much better too ( anxiety related insomnia ).
 
efcforever said:
I was having anxiety attacks a few months ago and didn't think it would get any better. Counselling and the right medication has really helped.

Don't beat yourself up if you don't make it in to work tomorrow. Your health has to come first. Good luck mate.
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COYBL25 said:
Sorry with the late reply, have you got anything or anyone to occupy yourself with mate, until you see the Doc ?.

As a long term sufferer myself, the one thing that I've found really helps me is exercise.

I find that channeling my anxiety into exercise, makes me feel much much better afterwards and also helps me sleep much better too ( anxiety related insomnia ).
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Thanks for the replies.

I'm in work now.

All this Everton stuff will keep me occupied. At least there are two matches before Monday.

I've got a Halloween party to go to on Saturday, but I'm going to leave it. Drinking is the last thing I need right now. Going to see if my mate just wants to go to the pictures or something.

My worry is that the antidepressants I will hopefully be prescribed will be rejected by my company's medical provider.

I'm in a safety critical role in work, and I'm not too sure what their stance is. I know that two fellas in my team have both had to go off with stress. Not sure if they were allowed to take tablets or not.
 
GwladysBlue said:
Thanks for the replies.

I'm in work now.

All this Everton stuff will keep me occupied. At least there are two matches before Monday.

I've got a Halloween party to go to on Saturday, but I'm going to leave it. Drinking is the last thing I need right now. Going to see if my mate just wants to go to the pictures or something.

My worry is that the antidepressants I will hopefully be prescribed will be rejected by my company's medical provider.

I'm in a safety critical role in work, and I'm not too sure what their stance is. I know that two fellas in my team have both had to go off with stress. Not sure if they were allowed to take tablets or not.
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My advice wouid be to go to the party mate, just don't drink.

It's important that you get out and about other wise you just end up shutting yourself off from the world.

@anjelikaferret can you advise on the situation re work and the anti depressants ?.
 
COYBL25 said:
My advice wouid be to go to the party mate, just don't drink.

It's important that you get out and about other wise you just end up shutting yourself off from the world.

@anjelikaferret can you advise on the situation re work and the anti depressants ?.
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Nah, I'm going to leave it. I'll end up drinking and once I have a drink, I don't stop. Also, I'd have to wear a costume to go in, and I'm not doing that sober!

I've just made plans with one of my best mates to go to the pictures to see that Death Day instead.
 
GwladysBlue said:
Thanks for the replies.

I'm in work now.

All this Everton stuff will keep me occupied. At least there are two matches before Monday.

I've got a Halloween party to go to on Saturday, but I'm going to leave it. Drinking is the last thing I need right now. Going to see if my mate just wants to go to the pictures or something.

My worry is that the antidepressants I will hopefully be prescribed will be rejected by my company's medical provider.

I'm in a safety critical role in work, and I'm not too sure what their stance is. I know that two fellas in my team have both had to go off with stress. Not sure if they were allowed to take tablets or not.
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Let us know how your day goes. I should be online around 8 or 9pm tonight.

I think you have to put your health first, ahead of work I mean. I know it's easy for me to say.
 

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