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World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2021
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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As others have already posted, today is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is Mental Health in an Unequal World.
If you need help with your own situation you can phone Samaritans, CALM, SANELine, or National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
The NHS has local mental health emergency numbers.
Mind also has a good range of resources online.
Please feel free to share any thoughts or experiences of mental health issues on this thread, if you want to.
Take care everyone  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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This is a great thread Leo, hopefully those who need it most have gone and looked at the sites you've mentioned, even if they haven't posted here
We all struggle at some point in life, it's nice to know others care x |
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Thank you sir and all others who raised awareness today !
Thought I was the strongest person in mind and body it started three years ago bullied at work by colleague been sectioned twice on meds have regular meetings with my sych once a week I have tried to do something very stupid twice as result I can’t feel I show anger all the time have to go to anger management twice a month usually involves a punch bag for two hours,
Need to rediscover my mojo and who I am !
To look at me am normal to look at still have panic attacks in work normally one a day.  |
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I've had an absolute hellish 2 years. Last year I lost 4 relatives and my dog, lost my job and got diagnosed with cancer. This year my mum got diagnosed with cancer and died 6 weeks ago. I've had my bank accounts hacked, 2 smashed car windscreens, a flood in the house and complications from my cancer treatment. My mental health has had a huge wobble. I am chatting to Macmillan and encourage everyone to accept help when needed. I flipping need it and feel no shame accepting help. |
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"I've had an absolute hellish 2 years. Last year I lost 4 relatives and my dog, lost my job and got diagnosed with cancer. This year my mum got diagnosed with cancer and died 6 weeks ago. I've had my bank accounts hacked, 2 smashed car windscreens, a flood in the house and complications from my cancer treatment. My mental health has had a huge wobble. I am chatting to Macmillan and encourage everyone to accept help when needed. I flipping need it and feel no shame accepting help. "
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"I've had an absolute hellish 2 years. Last year I lost 4 relatives and my dog, lost my job and got diagnosed with cancer. This year my mum got diagnosed with cancer and died 6 weeks ago. I've had my bank accounts hacked, 2 smashed car windscreens, a flood in the house and complications from my cancer treatment. My mental health has had a huge wobble. I am chatting to Macmillan and encourage everyone to accept help when needed. I flipping need it and feel no shame accepting help. "
Thanks for sharing Dana and of course big love sent your way. Macmillan another good contact shout, they do amazing work. |
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"I've had an absolute hellish 2 years. Last year I lost 4 relatives and my dog, lost my job and got diagnosed with cancer. This year my mum got diagnosed with cancer and died 6 weeks ago. I've had my bank accounts hacked, 2 smashed car windscreens, a flood in the house and complications from my cancer treatment. My mental health has had a huge wobble. I am chatting to Macmillan and encourage everyone to accept help when needed. I flipping need it and feel no shame accepting help. "
I've lots of love for you. Xx |
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Most towns and cities also have mental health cafes and drop in centres for people who would prefer something face-to-face. Definitely have a look to see what support is available in your local area because I think many will be surprised with how much there actually is. |
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Last weekend, a few of us gathered for tea and cakes after watching our sons' school football match. We joked, laughed and had the usual chit-chat in a ritual that has remained the same for the past four years.
We said our usual goodbyes but one amongst us meant it to be permanent. He took his own life a few hours later.
A man well respected and seen to be successful by all accounts. There is no 'type' of person who would do this. He was the last person anyone would have said would do it.
When the shock of that news began sinking in, I felt in need of company amongst those familiar to me. I came to the Forum and asked for it in a thread. Many wonderful people gave me their time. That helped and I thank you all for it.
Sometimes, just the smallest gesture can make a world of difference. |
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"I've had an absolute hellish 2 years. Last year I lost 4 relatives and my dog, lost my job and got diagnosed with cancer. This year my mum got diagnosed with cancer and died 6 weeks ago. I've had my bank accounts hacked, 2 smashed car windscreens, a flood in the house and complications from my cancer treatment. My mental health has had a huge wobble. I am chatting to Macmillan and encourage everyone to accept help when needed. I flipping need it and feel no shame accepting help. "
Hey...no shame in admitting and accepting professional help...hope things start getting better for you asap. |
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"Thank you sir and all others who raised awareness today !
Thought I was the strongest person in mind and body it started three years ago bullied at work by colleague been sectioned twice on meds have regular meetings with my sych once a week I have tried to do something very stupid twice as result I can’t feel I show anger all the time have to go to anger management twice a month usually involves a punch bag for two hours,
Need to rediscover my mojo and who I am !
To look at me am normal to look at still have panic attacks in work normally one a day. "
Hey Essexman...sorry to hear about all this...this work colleague has a lot to answer for  As bad as you feel you WILL re-discover your self..keep taking the help that you need..and as for that punch back..well that's what it's there for..a great stress relief, I did Kick boxing for over 2 years, trained 3 times a week, at the time I was in a bad place..my goodness it did help me. All the best to you  |
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Ive had issues right back from a teenager, anorexia, anger problems, ive eupd and just recently Autism and 6 suicide attempts,mental health only want to know if you are in crisis apart from that your on your own ,tendering and colchester has the highest suicide rate in the country, ive been waiting since may to be put on medication, my gp isnt intrested at all .. |
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"Most towns and cities also have mental health cafes and drop in centres for people who would prefer something face-to-face. Definitely have a look to see what support is available in your local area because I think many will be surprised with how much there actually is. "
Very good info Lorna, thank you.x |
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"Most towns and cities also have mental health cafes and drop in centres for people who would prefer something face-to-face. Definitely have a look to see what support is available in your local area because I think many will be surprised with how much there actually is.
Very good info Lorna, thank you.x"
Mind is a brilliant website for seeing what's about locally. |
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"Thank you sir and all others who raised awareness today !
Thought I was the strongest person in mind and body it started three years ago bullied at work by colleague been sectioned twice on meds have regular meetings with my sych once a week I have tried to do something very stupid twice as result I can’t feel I show anger all the time have to go to anger management twice a month usually involves a punch bag for two hours,
Need to rediscover my mojo and who I am !
To look at me am normal to look at still have panic attacks in work normally one a day.
Hey Essexman...sorry to hear about all this...this work colleague has a lot to answer for As bad as you feel you WILL re-discover your self..keep taking the help that you need..and as for that punch back..well that's what it's there for..a great stress relief, I did Kick boxing for over 2 years, trained 3 times a week, at the time I was in a bad place..my goodness it did help me. All the best to you "
Thank you so much ! Just to know people care enough this site is not just about getting bits and bobs out and bonking and in the words of my towns biggest contribution to music !
Can get by with a little help from my friends !
Love and hugs to all |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences here. I am sure they have helped others feel less alone. x
Leo doing a good job here..
It's all over the blues.."
Touche Tom !  |
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