BiggyRat
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Good luck with that mate.I start physcotherapy tomorrow. 16 sessions . they’ll have fun picking my mind apart. lol
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Good luck with that mate.I start physcotherapy tomorrow. 16 sessions . they’ll have fun picking my mind apart. lol
ta mate first one done next 2 set for next week .Good luck with that mate.
Very true. You & your GP have to be diligent in ensuring you get the right ones. Like painkillers, they're there to manage the 'issue' while you work through the problem/recovery. I feel for those that are pretty much on them full time but for most of us, taking the edge off can give us moments of clarity that allow us to work the problem.That's the problem with MH meds, so many of them have nasty side effects.
Do you mind me asking about this, and how it helped?Apologies if you've mentioned it already mate but have you tried CBT before? My experience has made me a big advocate of it and if you haven't given it a go it might be worth speaking to your GP about. I appreciate it's not for everyone but it might help you to follow a different thought process when that cloud starts to descend and allow you deal with it in a different way.
I know I make that sound easy and i completely appreciate it's anything but that having been in a similar boat, but if you're willing to give it a go for a few sessions and see how it goes then it might help a little. I was hugely apprehensive about it and sceptical about whether I'd get anything from it but it helped me quite a bit.
Well done for keeping it together! My sister in law took her own life three years ago and every day it is a struggle for my Mrs who suffers from anxiety anyway. the repercussions are terrible. Keep it going fella!Posted here ages ago when I was nearly gettin off, I mean close as yer gettin without doin it. I fully believe having this outlet helped me alot. I thank everyone who posts here. Even when it's just reading someone else's reply's to another situation, it doesn't half help. Best thread on any forum.
Do you mind me asking about this, and how it helped?
I've just been enrolled on an online CBT course for chronic insomnia brought about by sleep anxiety after years of shift work. I am sceptical, but so desperate I'm willing to give anything a go.
Do you mind me asking about this, and how it helped?
I've just been enrolled on an online CBT course for chronic insomnia brought about by sleep anxiety after years of shift work. I am sceptical, but so desperate I'm willing to give anything a go.
All my problems came about due to work, albeit under different circumstances.Thanks for replying.
I was devastated when told my issues were in my head. I got insomnia at the same time as palpatations, and until all medical tests came back ok, I didn't think it was all in my head. The palpatations are under control now with beta blockers, but insomnia is a constant struggle. I feel like a failure because I can't sort this out myself. I've never considered myself stressed or anxious, but I'm nervous talking to people about it as there are many people around with real problems and mine seem petty in comparison.
To be honest that's why I posted on here. My profession is pretty macho, we deal with so much and laugh it off, if it does effect us we certainly don't talk about it.All my problems came about due to work, albeit under different circumstances.
Try looking at it this way mate, you`re head can break, same as any other part of your body, but for some reason there`s a stigma attached to it.
It`s only natural that you should feel nervous about talking to people about it, but do you have someone close to you who you can talk to properly about it - your misuss, a good mate ?
When I "came out " one of my mates admitted on the sly that he was on medication too, but I was to keep it secret, due to the perceived stigma.
This is why this thread is so good mate, as there`s no stigma and we`re all together on here.
Mate, read back some of my posts in here. I have pretty much word for word said the same ! My wife is nowadays very understanding but I was terrified of being perceived as weak by letting anyone know I was in a bad way! This forum is great and posters like coybl25 deserve massive credit for always offering help and adviceTo be honest that's why I posted on here. My profession is pretty macho, we deal with so much and laugh it off, if it does effect us we certainly don't talk about it.
My wife thinks I'm a bit of a 'hard man' and I can deal with anything, I could never let her know I'm weaker than she thinks.
Reading some stories on here is inspiring, but opening up to people who know me is not something I can do. I have a good life, no major issues or worries, but haven't slept for more than 3 hours on a night since April. I just want to be able to sleep when I'm tired.
I fully understand the situation with your job and your missus mate, most fellas are in the same boat.To be honest that's why I posted on here. My profession is pretty macho, we deal with so much and laugh it off, if it does effect us we certainly don't talk about it.
My wife thinks I'm a bit of a 'hard man' and I can deal with anything, I could never let her know I'm weaker than she thinks.
Reading some stories on here is inspiring, but opening up to people who know me is not something I can do. I have a good life, no major issues or worries, but haven't slept for more than 3 hours on a night since April. I just want to be able to sleep when I'm tired.
My GP sent me to a sleep clinic but they only tested for sleep apnea.I fully understand the situation with your job and your missus mate, most fellas are in the same boat.
Insomnia is an evil thing mate, as it effects everything you do, both physically and mentally.
Have you thought about trying to get onto a sleep clinic ?
Some health trusts run them and are always looking for volunteers.