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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

Nahhh I haven’t seen me gp yet, I will do though. I have epilepsy so that can interfere with a lot of anti depressants and my epilepsy’s quite well controlled, so that’s an issue with taking anything like. We’ll see though.

Know exactly what ya saying about work though, I get that exact same feeling inept thing constantly. Had a chat with me mrs since tonight, pretty much did end up falling apart but at least it was done. Feel better for that. I dno, I know I’m just rambling but that’s all I was doing before and it seemed to help. Thanks anyway lads, I’ll keep Yous updated, it means alot
 
I just wanted to say that I've glanced into this thread throughout the year due to some of my personal issues but just reading story and tales from you all have really been a great deal of help just knowing that, it's not weird or strange but that we all have problems or worse but bottling them up and sticking you head in the sand isn't the answer.

It takes guts to speak up you should never think your weak or powerless despite others, substances or even yourself think.

Stick together and let's find a way.

It's a new year soon so instead of the past just take that first minute to think about the best thing in your life. Be it family, loved one, a sweet ass car or that one video thing you laughed you head off.

Embrace the happy then let's dig through

Happy New Year x
 
Feel better today. Ended up speaking to me mrs most of the night and I’ve been texting her all day today. She said she’s relieved I’m finally opening up about everything. Came into work aswell and had a patients family telling me how amazing I am at me job which nearly had me crying with them. Still gonna go through with seeing me GP and everything but today’s helped like. Even though I’m knackered from staying up all night I feel more positive

Nice one for yesterday lads. Can’t say how much I appreciate it
 
I lost me dad in March mate. Thought I was doing well but still had a couple of cries over Christmas while no-one was about. Talk to your Mrs mate. The first time you might be a blubbering wreck but the next time it'll be much easier. She'll appreciate you confiding in her, she probably knows your hurting and would be much happier if you were able to talk to her. The best way I cope with it is to allow myself to feel terrible now and again because it's to be expected. Sounds weird but I was anxious about feeling anxious so if you accept that you're going to feel bad then it somehow feels easier to deal with. Work was really difficult to cope with. Lost all confidence and felt totally inept. No-one really seemed to care so just got through it by not wanting to let my dad down but it was really hard until you get some semblance of normality back. See if you can get referred to Occupational Health and see if they can do anything for you.

I try but end up being fed up at Christmas. My 2 year old brother was killed in a car crash on 21 December 1964. My mother was expecting me - I was born the following May. Mam was completely blameless in the accident.

My Dad died 30 December 2008.

2018 has been really bad with my Mam getting worse with dementia and then my lovely wife being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Hard to be jolly but trying my best.

Everton not helping!!

Anyway let's support each other on GOT!
 

I try but end up being fed up at Christmas. My 2 year old brother was killed in a car crash on 21 December 1964. My mother was expecting me - I was born the following May. Mam was completely blameless in the accident.

My Dad died 30 December 2008.

2018 has been really bad with my Mam getting worse with dementia and then my lovely wife being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Hard to be jolly but trying my best.

Everton not helping!!

Anyway let's support each other on GOT!

That is tough to take mate. I wish you and your family well.
 
The holidays this year have been utter crap, truly glad to see the back of them.

My mood has been generally very low but it's because I've things which mostly out of my control dictate.

My job (the current one) is really getting me down but that's because I'm anxious to be away and get to my interview for elsewhere on the 24th. Struggling to sleep at the thought of going in tomorrow, hence the late post.

Things with the lady I've spoken about have updated. She messaged me a few nights back basically apologising for going quiet on me the way she had, she said her daughters pets (whom I know she was very attached too) both died and she and her daughter have been bits over it. Felt like a massive arsehole upon learning this. The feelings I had expressed before, the stuff I wrote on here about her ghosting me and it being horrible which was all me basically jus childishly lashing out, suddenly were made redundant. We're speaking a bit more regularly again, we texted happy new year and spoke a bit today. Basically i'm back at square one. I still don't know for sure what I want and have no clue what she thinks at this stage either. Are just mates or is there something more there? Let me be clear, I do fancy her and she's told me she fancies me but right now the dynamic of our relationship feels very confusing. No idea where this whol thing will end up playinb out but I realis i need to try ot to get too bent out of shape over it.

I spent new years at a friend's house and it was massive anti-climax which ended with me walking out pretty much. I was invited round but so where others but no many showed up, shame but I was still up for a laugh because of all the angst I've been having. The night ends up with others people pulling out ketamine, the most minging drug I can think of. That ruined my vibe. Then our host insists on putting on the type of music he knows I really don't like (techno rave stuff). It's not my place so I can't demand it be switched off. Everyone is so F'ed up we miss the countdown completely. So no countdown, everyone off their face on a minging drug and music I don't like blasting. Decided to call it a night early and leave. My host got arsey with me ("why you going lad?! Don't be a nob") but I just effectively blanked him.

That's it really, God bless if you read all of that. So I spent my Christmas and New Year stressing over a woman, falling out with mates and watching Everton get beat repeatedly. Absolute trash. Next year can surely on be better.
 
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Happy new year to you beautiful creatures.

A lot of our blues, no not the team, are often caused by a pathology in the body - including the mind. Chronic stress, addiction, taking in too many stimulants (even coffee - which also mimics stress in the body), taking in too many depressants (like alcohol), etc all lead the body to adapt and can throw a delicate balance out of order.

Help your body help you.

Take care of yourselves and have a magical 2019.
 
The holidays this year have been utter crap, truly glad to see the back of them.

My mood has been generally very low but it's because I've things which mostly out of my control dictate.

My job (the current one) is really getting me down but that's because I'm anxious to be away and get to my interview for elsewhere on the 24th. Struggling to sleep at the thought of going in tomorrow, hence the late post.

Things with the lady I've spoken about have updated. She messaged me a few nights back basically apologising for going quiet on me the way she had, she said her daughters pets (whom I know she was very attached too) both died and she and her daughter have been bits over it. Felt like a massive arsehole upon learning this. The feelings I had expressed before, the stuff I wrote on here about her ghosting me and it being horrible which was all me basically jus childishly lashing out, suddenly were made redundant. We're speaking a bit more regularly again, we texted happy new year and spoke a bit today. Basically i'm back at square one. I still don't know for sure what I want and have no clue what she thinks at this stage either. Are just mates or is there something more there? Let me be clear, I do fancy her and she's told me she fancies me but right now the dynamic of our relationship feels very confusing. No idea where this whol thing will end up playinb out but I realis i need to try ot to get too bent out of shape over it.

I spent new years at a friend's house and it was massive anti-climax which ended with me walking out pretty much. I was invited round but so where others but no many showed up, shame but I was still up for a laugh because of all the angst I've been having. The night ends up with others people pulling out ketamine, the most minging drug I can think of. That ruined my vibe. Then our host insists on putting on the type of music he knows I really don't like (techno rave stuff). It's not my place so I can't demand it be switched off. Everyone is so F'ed up we miss the countdown completely. So no countdown, everyone off their face on a minging drug and music I don't like blasting. Decided to call it a night early and leave. My host got arsey with me ("why you going lad?! Don't be a nob") but I just effectively blanked him.

That's it really, God bless if you read all of that. So I spent my Christmas and New Year stressing over a woman, falling out with mates and watching Everton get beat repeatedly. Absolute trash. Next year can surely on be better.
Ask your girl if you're just friends, or if there's more to it. It's a line i 've used to good effect!
 
so ive half moved my stuff out of my flat, and brought most of it to my parents place. only got big furniture left which im hoping a friend will take off my hands..

ive come back to my parents to find that my mum and dad have complelty fallen out, my dad has been sleeping in the spare (my room) so theres no where for me to kip. and im basically trying to move a 2 bed flat worth of stuff in to a double bedroom which is already used as a spare wardrobe.

my head is so far up my own arse I cant believe my situation. this is beyond a joke. im now in the middle of my mum and dads failing relationship ontop of all the other crap im going thro.

im currently searching for a house share or room to rent. but my credit is knackered and references are knackered. im at a complete loss
 

so ive half moved my stuff out of my flat, and brought most of it to my parents place. only got big furniture left which im hoping a friend will take off my hands..

ive come back to my parents to find that my mum and dad have complelty fallen out, my dad has been sleeping in the spare (my room) so theres no where for me to kip. and im basically trying to move a 2 bed flat worth of stuff in to a double bedroom which is already used as a spare wardrobe.

my head is so far up my own arse I cant believe my situation. this is beyond a joke. im now in the middle of my mum and dads failing relationship ontop of all the other crap im going thro.

im currently searching for a house share or room to rent. but my credit is knackered and references are knackered. im at a complete loss

Do you have any mates that you can stay with until they patch things up ?
 

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