Great thread, thanks for setting it off Brian. At a time when progress on many social issues seems to be under challenge, it’s great that the stigma attached to mental health issues seems finally to be diminishing.
Wow… what a simply unbelievable thread which I have only just seen.
Hats off to @BrianJeeves68 for the initial post as well as everyone who has shared a story of theirs and / or supported him by way of commenting. I’m certain it means a lot to him.
This thread is proof that there are so many of us (yes, me too) that have felt very alone and in such a dark place during our lives.
For me it was depression and the spiral of all things life just getting too much for me despite knowing I’m a fortunate person with lots to live for. My first alarming warning signs ranged from driving to work and parking around the corner and crying before my day had even begun, and progressing to sitting on a hill in the dark counting how long it took the next train to come by in minutes on a Sunday night and wondering how fast it was travelling.
Eventually I would sit up most evenings answering the 20 questions thing on the various websites such as the NHS one, scoring alarming results and eventually I picked up the courage to call 111 and get things in motion beginning with an urgent appointment the call handler made with a GP.
Long story short I cut ties with alcohol which has helped massively to allow me to break some part of the negative revolving cycle in my daily life and I haven’t had a drink in over 2 years now. I’m nowhere near where I want to be as a person yet although slowly I’m getting there, but if I hadn’t made that first call I possibly wouldn’t be here today and I certainly wouldn’t still be married. Medication has helped me massively but I appreciate it’s not for everyone.
Small things can actually help too. For example if you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the sunshine then make it a part of your day if the sun comes out, it’s actually things like this that are sometimes the happiest part of my day when I reflect, and then I feel a little better afterwards too.
If anyone is feeling incredibly low then please reach out to someone, anyone, me, the Gasroom, 111 or a helpline such as the Samaritans.
I also am late onto this thread, firstly thanks @BrianJeeves68 for sharing your story with us. If it helps just one person to find help they need to get through a seemingly hopeless situation it will have been more than worth it. Similarly, thanks to the other posters who have shared their own stories, may you all keep the strength to stay on top in your own personal battles.
To echo other posters, I particularly enjoy listening to Brian's knowledgeable commentary on the occasions I can't make it to games, you have a great rapport with Phil that makes it feel like you're watching with your mates. Keep up the great work and all the best for the new year.
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Great thread, thanks for setting it off Brian. At a time when progress on many social issues seems to be under challenge, it’s great that the stigma attached to mental health issues seems finally to be diminishing.
Fucking hell
999 operators also have to deal with sex pests blocking real calls. Some people just make you shake your head.
Wow… what a simply unbelievable thread which I have only just seen.
Hats off to @BrianJeeves68 for the initial post as well as everyone who has shared a story of theirs and / or supported him by way of commenting. I’m certain it means a lot to him.
This thread is proof that there are so many of us (yes, me too) that have felt very alone and in such a dark place during our lives.
For me it was depression and the spiral of all things life just getting too much for me despite knowing I’m a fortunate person with lots to live for. My first alarming warning signs ranged from driving to work and parking around the corner and crying before my day had even begun, and progressing to sitting on a hill in the dark counting how long it took the next train to come by in minutes on a Sunday night and wondering how fast it was travelling.
Eventually I would sit up most evenings answering the 20 questions thing on the various websites such as the NHS one, scoring alarming results and eventually I picked up the courage to call 111 and get things in motion beginning with an urgent appointment the call handler made with a GP.
Long story short I cut ties with alcohol which has helped massively to allow me to break some part of the negative revolving cycle in my daily life and I haven’t had a drink in over 2 years now. I’m nowhere near where I want to be as a person yet although slowly I’m getting there, but if I hadn’t made that first call I possibly wouldn’t be here today and I certainly wouldn’t still be married. Medication has helped me massively but I appreciate it’s not for everyone.
Small things can actually help too. For example if you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the sunshine then make it a part of your day if the sun comes out, it’s actually things like this that are sometimes the happiest part of my day when I reflect, and then I feel a little better afterwards too.
If anyone is feeling incredibly low then please reach out to someone, anyone, me, the Gasroom, 111 or a helpline such as the Samaritans.
I also am late onto this thread, firstly thanks @BrianJeeves68 for sharing your story with us. If it helps just one person to find help they need to get through a seemingly hopeless situation it will have been more than worth it. Similarly, thanks to the other posters who have shared their own stories, may you all keep the strength to stay on top in your own personal battles.
To echo other posters, I particularly enjoy listening to Brian's knowledgeable commentary on the occasions I can't make it to games, you have a great rapport with Phil that makes it feel like you're watching with your mates. Keep up the great work and all the best for the new year.