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over a year ago
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I'm diagnosed with depression and GAD but I am no longer on medication or in therapy. I also had agoraphobia in my early 20s but the doctors refused to help as my condition wasn't physical.  |
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over a year ago
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Anxiety, severe depression, severe post natal depression, possible bi-polar, possible manic depressive episodes, I have severe separation anxiety and need constant reassurance I’m doing anything right.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anxiety, severe depression, severe post natal depression, possible bi-polar, possible manic depressive episodes, I have severe separation anxiety and need constant reassurance I’m doing anything right. "
Oh and I’m on medication for all that  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh Lord...there's a list...
Bipolar
PTSD
Acute anxiety disorder
Clinical depression
Mild agoraphobia
Insomnia
Thankfully, I'm stable and off all meds over 3 years now and fucking proud of myself too!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anxiety, severe depression, severe post natal depression, possible bi-polar, possible manic depressive episodes, I have severe separation anxiety and need constant reassurance I’m doing anything right.
Oh and I’m on medication for all that "
Well your forum game is on point so we'll done, you are doing that right |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anxiety, severe depression, severe post natal depression, possible bi-polar, possible manic depressive episodes, I have severe separation anxiety and need constant reassurance I’m doing anything right. "
Oh and insomnia and PTSD. I’m a bundle of fun |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anxiety, severe depression, severe post natal depression, possible bi-polar, possible manic depressive episodes, I have severe separation anxiety and need constant reassurance I’m doing anything right. "
You do SO MUCH right Queenie   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anxiety, severe depression, severe post natal depression, possible bi-polar, possible manic depressive episodes, I have severe separation anxiety and need constant reassurance I’m doing anything right. "
You are pulling your top perfectly in your pic.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anxiety all my life but only diagnosed a couple of years ago.
Post natal depression that went undiagnosed for years with both my children.
Prone to depressive bouts.
Diagnosed by doctor and medicated |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't even know to be honest. Went to the doctor about a year ago and got meds prescribed, but have never been told if it's "just" anxiety or depression. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't even know to be honest. Went to the doctor about a year ago and got meds prescribed, but have never been told if it's "just" anxiety or depression."
If you're taking SSRIs then they can be used for both anxiety and depression.
My depressive episodes start with anxiety and panic attacks but will quickly spiral into feelings of pointlessness and life isn't worth living. |
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Having gone from talking to a mental health first aider, then the GP, then the local mental health authority I'm now waiting on assessment by the next level mental health team, for probable anxiety and depression. It's later this month so hopefully something good will come of it.
I have felt a bit better over the past couple of weeks, but the unexpected tears and feelings of hopelessness are never far away  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Having gone from talking to a mental health first aider, then the GP, then the local mental health authority I'm now waiting on assessment by the next level mental health team, for probable anxiety and depression. It's later this month so hopefully something good will come of it.
I have felt a bit better over the past couple of weeks, but the unexpected tears and feelings of hopelessness are never far away "
Fingers crossed for you!
Ask about CBT...helped me massively getting a handle on my anxiety |
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power. "
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So what does being on fab do for your mental health ...
Does everything you do in life benefit your mental health?
Does Fab benefit everyone’s mental health? "
I highly doubt it! |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
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My self diagnosis of my mental health is that I'm in great shape.
I stopped full-time work 4 years ago because it was making me unhappy, I cycle and walk... a lot. I go to bed content and wake up happy.
Sure,I can't afford lots of expensive stuff but being content with what I have, means that isn't an issue for me.
For me being mental health fit is taking a step back, slowing things down and taking pleasure out of the simple things in life. |
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I used to suffer depression, anxiety and anger issues.
My consultant (telephone appointments over 3 months) traced it back to abuse as a child, not sexual nor from family.. bullying!!
Even though now I don’t think I was particularly bullied, it’s a difficult thing to understand how psychology works, I was on anti depressants for 2 years more or less, then I stopped in 2017 in 2018t I got ill with cancer, fought that then a broken back and a stroke. But I have kept myself positive and you need that to fight for your life..
Now I don’t take anything
I don’t get depression like I used to, I still have my darker moments as is normal. But on the whole I am more positive about life.
One thing though, my medication changed me, that’s when I started to like lingerie and dressing.
To the outside world that know me, I’m a man very much so.
I still love to dress, but that inclination is waning now
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power.
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though!"
I understand where you say about being a revelation. I didn’t “fit” and knowing why was great. I get what you mean as well that it’s not a an excuse for my behaviour.
It helps me immensely for the type of analytical work I do. I was lucky to find my work. |
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"Having gone from talking to a mental health first aider, then the GP, then the local mental health authority I'm now waiting on assessment by the next level mental health team, for probable anxiety and depression. It's later this month so hopefully something good will come of it.
I have felt a bit better over the past couple of weeks, but the unexpected tears and feelings of hopelessness are never far away
Fingers crossed for you!
Ask about CBT...helped me massively getting a handle on my anxiety "
Thank you x
I nrver realised I suffered from anxiety - couldn't even have told you what it was - but it may well be a recent thing.
Mindfulness has been mentioned to me previously, too, and I think I'll make a start on researching that and trying to practice it |
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power.
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though!
I understand where you say about being a revelation. I didn’t “fit” and knowing why was great. I get what you mean as well that it’s not a an excuse for my behaviour.
It helps me immensely for the type of analytical work I do. I was lucky to find my work. "
Still not very good at articulating. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If we all went to see a psychiatrist or psychologist, we’d all be diagnosed with something.
Tell that to the people waiting years for diagnosis..."
I'm not in charge of the country's mental health budget. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power.
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though!
I understand where you say about being a revelation. I didn’t “fit” and knowing why was great. I get what you mean as well that it’s not a an excuse for my behaviour.
It helps me immensely for the type of analytical work I do. I was lucky to find my work.
Still not very good at articulating. "
I thought you explained it really well. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If we all went to see a psychiatrist or psychologist, we’d all be diagnosed with something.
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Quite possibly. But it also depends how much it impacts on your life.
If you can't get out of bed (and you don't even really want to be there either) because the feelings of hopelessness and utter pointlessness of life have overwhelmed you so much that there is nothing but a yawning chasm of darkness waiting to swallow you - then you need to do something about it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"So what does being on fab do for your mental health ... "
It lets me express certain feelings and urges I might have which I am not able (through choice and family circumstances) to express in RL thus helping to reduce anxiety and risky compulsive behaviour. |
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power.
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though!
I understand where you say about being a revelation. I didn’t “fit” and knowing why was great. I get what you mean as well that it’s not a an excuse for my behaviour.
It helps me immensely for the type of analytical work I do. I was lucky to find my work.
Still not very good at articulating.
I thought you explained it really well. "
Thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If we all went to see a psychiatrist or psychologist, we’d all be diagnosed with something.
Quite possibly. But it also depends how much it impacts on your life.
If you can't get out of bed (and you don't even really want to be there either) because the feelings of hopelessness and utter pointlessness of life have overwhelmed you so much that there is nothing but a yawning chasm of darkness waiting to swallow you - then you need to do something about it."
My wasn't demeaning mental health issues, sorry if it seemed that way.
It was in answer to your OP. |
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power.
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though!
I understand where you say about being a revelation. I didn’t “fit” and knowing why was great. I get what you mean as well that it’s not a an excuse for my behaviour.
It helps me immensely for the type of analytical work I do. I was lucky to find my work. "
I was clearly born to be an IT nerd, but I'm so flighty in my interests (and of course, current obsession is FAB) nothing really sticks enough for me to go as high up the tree as I really should. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If we all went to see a psychiatrist or psychologist, we’d all be diagnosed with something.
Quite possibly. But it also depends how much it impacts on your life.
If you can't get out of bed (and you don't even really want to be there either) because the feelings of hopelessness and utter pointlessness of life have overwhelmed you so much that there is nothing but a yawning chasm of darkness waiting to swallow you - then you need to do something about it.
My wasn't demeaning mental health issues, sorry if it seemed that way.
It was in answer to your OP. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Autism. Once I got my head round it and reworked myself it’s my super power.
Oh absolutely. That "If everyone..." comment was bugging me and I was going to say this. My diagnosis was a revelation. It's no excuse for the issues I have, but it's a reason. Knowledge for WHY I don't always mesh with others, and something to use as a tool for self improvement, rather than just casting around aimlessly in frustration.
Will admit it still doesn't feel like a super power though!
I understand where you say about being a revelation. I didn’t “fit” and knowing why was great. I get what you mean as well that it’s not a an excuse for my behaviour.
It helps me immensely for the type of analytical work I do. I was lucky to find my work.
I was clearly born to be an IT nerd, but I'm so flighty in my interests (and of course, current obsession is FAB) nothing really sticks enough for me to go as high up the tree as I really should."
I get them flighty interests. A few stick (reading (like forever), buying books, IT stuff - although I prefer to keep it as a hobby now, hopefully Fab). Never been ambitious either just flitted around - why I always preferred temp/contract work and never been a team player. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I feel like a bloke with a small cock on a how big is your cock thread.
I've been tough some pretty traumatic shit (some will know, some won't) yet I don't make excuses for being a dick other than that I am a dick.
I don't need a dick badge or lanyard and my outlook on life is my own responsibility.... I do alright mostly, maybe I'm blessed....?
"Normal" ppl have bad days too or say silly things or make bad decisions.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've read through this thread and you're all so lovely and brave. I've tried a few times to type my response but seems I'm not able to share so openly. Or share in a closed setting either.
We all have our demons. X |
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"I get them flighty interests. A few stick (reading (like forever), buying books, IT stuff - although I prefer to keep it as a hobby now, hopefully Fab). Never been ambitious either just flitted around - why I always preferred temp/contract work and never been a team player."
I think my problem there is the urge to conform and a lack of fundamental self confidence. Despite being "alternative" in so many ways, I still feel like I need to have the married with kids, successful career, mowing the grass on a Saturday afternoon life in order to feel like I'm doing life right. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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I’m quite lucky have done resilience training, mentoring and been part of groups most my life that force you to be accountable to each other , so no issues but there’s a couple of people close to me who suffer anxiety, social anxiety and panic attacks and I can see the damage and limitation it causes. I dint think Pharma helps in most cases , it’s not helped them they’ve been on meds for years are are no better , worse if anything |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have anxiety and depression I'm on meds on really bad dark days I do have suicidal thoughts. I feel my family would be better off without and I never feel like I'm good enough for anyone and can't understand why people love me xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m quite lucky have done resilience training, mentoring and been part of groups most my life that force you to be accountable to each other , so no issues but there’s a couple of people close to me who suffer anxiety, social anxiety and panic attacks and I can see the damage and limitation it causes. I dint think Pharma helps in most cases , it’s not helped them they’ve been on meds for years are are no better , worse if anything "
Be careful with generalized comments like that. People may feel so much conflict about taking medication. X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I get them flighty interests. A few stick (reading (like forever), buying books, IT stuff - although I prefer to keep it as a hobby now, hopefully Fab). Never been ambitious either just flitted around - why I always preferred temp/contract work and never been a team player.
I think my problem there is the urge to conform and a lack of fundamental self confidence. Despite being "alternative" in so many ways, I still feel like I need to have the married with kids, successful career, mowing the grass on a Saturday afternoon life in order to feel like I'm doing life right."
Yes I used to have the urge to conform but it never felt right for me. Now I accept that I won't be the marriage/kids/career person and accept that I don't want it - and never did. There is no doing life right or wrong only what society deems is right or wrong.
I still need to work on self-confidence though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Overthinker. Diagnosed general anxiety, occasionally tipping over into actual depression. Manageable without medication, provided I take care of myself.
Probably slightly further along the spectrum than most (undiagnosed but not an unreasonable assumption, if you've ever actually spoken to me). |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I get SAD. I had light therapy a few years but then moved and was unable to continue so I have a little desk lamp who’s my buddy during winter "
I'm sure I suffer with this also as I find from end of September till march my moods are lower and lack motivation would happily just stay in bed also hate the cold  xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I get SAD. I had light therapy a few years but then moved and was unable to continue so I have a little desk lamp who’s my buddy during winter "
My sister gets SAD. She uses a light therapy box which has a 10,000 lumens light in it. |
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Luckily I only have the mental symptoms of menopause to deal with. They are annoying but hopefully temporary
Mental health during lockdown was severly tested but I survived. Few bumps and bruises, but all good |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anxiety
Separation anxiety
Clinical depression
No meds taken for nearly a year and for the most part I’m doing ok , I recognise now my triggers and how to deal with them and finally I’m now learning to reach out for help in the few days now and again that I need it x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I suffer with my mental health, fab is something that I do just for me and no-one else. I suppose it's both an escape from real life and a form of self care. 3"
I get that and using it the same way. Escape and help to build confidence |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anxiety and Depression; but depression can be many different things to different people. I have an anxious-avoidant personality which makes it hard for me to get close to people and I've always felt excluded from 'normal' adult relationships. Have been told it's symptomatic of childhood emotional abuse.
FAB has helped me be more accepting of, not just my sexuality but, sexuality in general. The lack of job security and having my own place where I can accommodate has made meets difficult, never mind the performance anxiety and health anxiety I'd no doubt get if any of you gorgeous sex people did want to meet me. It's good to have somewhere you feel you can be open but also reinforces the feeling of not being good enough.
There's something paradoxical about having an open, friendly community like this one mixed in with the cold harsh reality of sexual selection.
I must hide it quite well because people who know me often seem surprised when I tell them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've read through this thread and you're all so lovely and brave. I've tried a few times to type my response but seems I'm not able to share so openly. Or share in a closed setting either.
We all have our demons. X"
You posted so that makes you lovely and brave too.
I don't think people should feel they have to share/ talk about it if they don't want to. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
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What's your mental health:- Totally messed up. Anxiety under control thankfully,that was hell. Depression and been alone not a good combination. I get out of bed in the morning so i'm existing. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've read through this thread and you're all so lovely and brave. I've tried a few times to type my response but seems I'm not able to share so openly. Or share in a closed setting either.
We all have our demons. X
You posted so that makes you lovely and brave too.
I don't think people should feel they have to share/ talk about it if they don't want to. X"
I agree no one should feel they have to share/talk about it if the don't want to or feel comfortable. If you want to tell do if not don't.
If anyone wants to contribute but doesn't want to leave it up they can post then delete the post or PM me - I'll read it then delete the message. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've read through this thread and you're all so lovely and brave. I've tried a few times to type my response but seems I'm not able to share so openly. Or share in a closed setting either.
We all have our demons. X
You posted so that makes you lovely and brave too.
I don't think people should feel they have to share/ talk about it if they don't want to. X
I agree no one should feel they have to share/talk about it if the don't want to or feel comfortable. If you want to tell do if not don't.
If anyone wants to contribute but doesn't want to leave it up they can post then delete the post or PM me - I'll read it then delete the message."
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to kill your thread. x |
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"I’m quite lucky have done resilience training, mentoring and been part of groups most my life that force you to be accountable to each other , so no issues but there’s a couple of people close to me who suffer anxiety, social anxiety and panic attacks and I can see the damage and limitation it causes. I dint think Pharma helps in most cases , it’s not helped them they’ve been on meds for years are are no better , worse if anything
Be careful with generalized comments like that. People may feel so much conflict about taking medication. X"
And to add, no amount of resilience training or whatever will necessarily prevent, reduce or stave off MH issues. Rightly or wrongly, the comment reads almost like lacking resilience is the cause of people's issues. Just imagine feeling like you don't fit in society for your entire life, yet manage to drag yourself through, appearing superficially fine to most who know you? I'd say that's a fucking super power. That example is undiagnosed autism in an individual I am extremely close to. Sweeping statements and generalisations are distinctly unhelpful, whether about mental or physical health |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've read through this thread and you're all so lovely and brave. I've tried a few times to type my response but seems I'm not able to share so openly. Or share in a closed setting either.
We all have our demons. X
You posted so that makes you lovely and brave too.
I don't think people should feel they have to share/ talk about it if they don't want to. X
I agree no one should feel they have to share/talk about it if the don't want to or feel comfortable. If you want to tell do if not don't.
If anyone wants to contribute but doesn't want to leave it up they can post then delete the post or PM me - I'll read it then delete the message.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to kill your thread. x"
You didn't kill the thread x |
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I suffered quite severely with my mental health when I was younger and became quite severely depressed at 16 and 20. I was so young the first time that I wasn't medicated but the second time I was. I then ended up being investigated for Bipolar as most basic antidepressants gave my symptoms of mania and psychosis. Things got pretty bad and I stopped eating and taking care of myself for a while but they could never really decide on what they thought was wrong with me but then I slowly got better and touch wood, I've been pretty okay ever since other than some social anxiety. Not sure what changed but boy am I grateful for it. Big hugs to any of you who are suffering. |
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Anxiety here! Panic about everything, think of the worst possible outcome, have conversations with myself about stuff that would probably never happen but I plan for every angle (apart from the good angles).
I do suffer from low moods, I don't think I can call it depression because it's not always there, just when things in life aren't that good, like now we are jobless and going into emergency housing on Monday, ive felt awful the last month not knowing where we would end up but I think my low mood would be natural for anyone and to be stressed.
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"Anxiety here! Panic about everything, think of the worst possible outcome, have conversations with myself about stuff that would probably never happen but I plan for every angle (apart from the good angles).
I do suffer from low moods, I don't think I can call it depression because it's not always there, just when things in life aren't that good, like now we are jobless and going into emergency housing on Monday, ive felt awful the last month not knowing where we would end up but I think my low mood would be natural for anyone and to be stressed.
Danish x"
Am I right in thinking you both work in hospitality? I know it's heart breaking for you all. Our son has been affected in the same way. I agree that it's natural to be stressed under those circumstances. I wish you both well. |
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"Wow - fair play to you all - I’ve never suffered for mental health issues but I’m so glad the stigma appears to be reducing. Lots of love to all that are suffering xx "
The stigma was brutal when I was first diagnosed. Utterly brutal. It's a lot better now, but the world is not yet safe. We have work to do.
I survived the 90s, I have the scars to show, forged in fire etc - let's do this, I've got you. |
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"Wow - fair play to you all - I’ve never suffered for mental health issues but I’m so glad the stigma appears to be reducing. Lots of love to all that are suffering xx
The stigma was brutal when I was first diagnosed. Utterly brutal. It's a lot better now, but the world is not yet safe. We have work to do.
I survived the 90s, I have the scars to show, forged in fire etc - let's do this, I've got you."
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My mental health is a bit like a chair with a broken leg - works just fine if you don't expect too much of it and you sit the right way. Prone to letting you down when you don't expect it though.
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"My mental health is a bit like a chair with a broken leg - works just fine if you don't expect too much of it and you sit the right way. Prone to letting you down when you don't expect it though.
Mr"
That's an analogy I really relate to |
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"Anxiety here! Panic about everything, think of the worst possible outcome, have conversations with myself about stuff that would probably never happen but I plan for every angle (apart from the good angles).
I do suffer from low moods, I don't think I can call it depression because it's not always there, just when things in life aren't that good, like now we are jobless and going into emergency housing on Monday, ive felt awful the last month not knowing where we would end up but I think my low mood would be natural for anyone and to be stressed.
Danish x
Am I right in thinking you both work in hospitality? I know it's heart breaking for you all. Our son has been affected in the same way. I agree that it's natural to be stressed under those circumstances. I wish you both well. "
That's correct, we were in a Gatwick based hotel and we have been hit really hard x |
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"diagnosis, self-diagnosis, Dr. Google diagnosis, suspicion?
Embrace the weirdness. Celebrate your wiring. Be the different."
I have an unhealthy appetite for huge boobs |
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"If we all went to see a psychiatrist or psychologist, we’d all be diagnosed with something."
This..
Realised several years ago, well more like accepted that every now and then feeling a bit low is ok ..
Not a full on black dog, a puppy with a tinge of grey..
Seen the bad side of several different types of MH when at work and know how horrible it can become so best wishes for anyone not in a good place..
Oh and from a bloke, blokes if you are in a bad place please talk to someone.. |
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"My mental health is erratic at best... I hide it pretty well though"
You shouldn't always think you need to hide it - especially if it is affecting your life. I used to hide it until I couldn't hide it any longer. If need be even just talking to someone or writing it down can help. |
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"My mental health is erratic at best... I hide it pretty well though
You shouldn't always think you need to hide it - especially if it is affecting your life. I used to hide it until I couldn't hide it any longer. If need be even just talking to someone or writing it down can help."
I can't help it... I can't just tell people that would care... Even if they can see something is wrong... |
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"My mental health is erratic at best... I hide it pretty well though
You shouldn't always think you need to hide it - especially if it is affecting your life. I used to hide it until I couldn't hide it any longer. If need be even just talking to someone or writing it down can help.
I can't help it... I can't just tell people that would care... Even if they can see something is wrong... "
It's a challenging position to be in. Not knowing where and when is safe. |
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your not alone i am guessing alot of folk on here suffer with mental health problems too, how ever great or small.
I battle it too 