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Depression thread continued...

rey mysterio said:
Hope everyone is doing okay. Had a bit of a wobble last few weeks which I put down to overworking myself and getting stressed about getting my car insurance sorted, but I’m now back on the road. Certainly learned my lesson from that episode, but in a weird way it feels like I’ve closed the door on a truly shit period in my life and emerged from it a better person.

Made me realise the importance of taking things one day at a time. Winning the little battles wins win the war.
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Glad you’re feeling better mate!!

Onwards and upwards.
 

Roker SOL said:
It's a mistake I'm not making.

I want this all sorted.

I'm activating "Right to Chose" via the NHS to nail down all my neurodiversities.. Dyspraxia, sorted. Autism, assessment, yes. AD-HD, to be confirmed.

The last one is the condition I originally thought I had.

Without Right to Choose, 4 to 5 years.

With Right to Choose, 12 to 24 weeks.

No brainer.
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And yes I am open about it though try not to be in people's faces about it. My motivation is about other's seeking the help they need too and recognising that. It's not about attention-seeking for me.
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Just to add to this, I've been offered somewhere down in Devon.

It looks like they will assess me over a Teams link so that saves on the travel.

But I need to think as I do interact better face-to-face.
 
I'm no wise man but what I can say is that you are all not alone. My dad went into hospital last week and had an op a week today. he had a bad couple of episodes ( probably his meds as he's not an aggressive type these days). He's got his faults and wasn't the greatest dad growing up but when I saw him in the ward I felt, crikey he's a frail old man these days (only 63 but he has had health issues all his life). He's not a monster and made Christmases great.

I'm so fortunate to work so many great people and they helped me get through a rubbish week.
 
chopsfc007 said:
Not sure what time I have today but thanks for the offer where do you usually go before the game, might take you up on it another time as there will be a few more this season which my dad won't get to.
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Anytime mate.

We really mix it up. Suniside food market n few pints today but its generally nice meal somewhere n mini pub crawl then dash to ground.
 
Goat Eyes said:
I’ve had that call, not a mate but my sister and honestly, your world crashes down, so many what ifs. It’s so tragic.

If you want a chat, walk, coffee or anything from somebody who has been there and is still earning the t-shirt 5 years later, just shout.
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Gut wrenching feeling isn’t it, something that you’ll never forget.
 
D.A said:
Just received a call, a pal took his own life on Friday.

Folks, if you need a chat, I'm always here for you.
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How you feeling D.A? I know it’s only been a few days but make sure you’re giving yourself the time and love you need.

Offers always there if you want a walk and a chat or a PM.
 
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Goat Eyes said:
How you feeling D.A? I know it’s only been a few days but make sure you’re giving yourself the time and love you need.

Offers always there if you want a walk and a chat or a PM.
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Appreciate it. I'm ok, everyone is just in shock. He used to work in mental health so nothing makes sense. I wasn't mega close to him but used to speak often. I got him to volunteer for the Foundation of light to keep him busy with his wife.
 
D.A said:
Appreciate it. I'm ok, everyone is just in shock. He used to work in mental health so nothing makes sense. I wasn't mega close to him but used to speak often. I got him to volunteer for the Foundation of light to keep him busy with his wife.
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Glad you’re doing ok. Just don’t underestimate how it can affect you, all the what ifs and whys.
 
I am just back from a month on the naughty step so haven't been able to post here. I hope everybody is doing ok. My personal situation hasn't improved. Got worse if anything. I have stopped taking my anti-depressants as after the inital boost they gave methe positive effects stopped and side effects seemed to increase. Not sure whether to ask the GP to try a different one or to just try to improve my circumstances and hope that helps.
D.A said:
Just received a call, a pal took his own life on Friday.

Folks, if you need a chat, I'm always here for you.
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Sorry to hear that mate. An old school friend took his own life recently and although we weren't close after school it really affected me as from the outside looking in he seemed to have a lot of good things in his life (jobs/partner/kids etc) but obviously I have no idea what was really going on which has led to his tragic death.
 
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Gennaro Savastano said:
I am just back from a month on the naughty step so haven't been able to post here. I hope everybody is doing ok. My personal situation hasn't improved. Got worse if anything. I have stopped taking my anti-depressants as after the inital boost they gave methe positive effects stopped and side effects seemed to increase. Not sure whether to ask the GP to try a different one or to just try to improve my circumstances and hope that helps.


Sorry to hear that mate. An old school friend took his own life recently and although we weren't close after school it really affected me as from the outside looking in he seemed to have a lot of good things in his life (jobs/partner/kids etc) but obviously I have no idea what was really going on which has led to his tragic death.
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Get back to the doctors, talk about side effects get them to recommend another one, especially if you are still struggling.
 
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