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Monday Mental Health Check-in 09.05
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Good morning! How are we doing?
I’m ok, the anxiety is present and I have some muscle sensations still that are feeding into my health anxiety, so that’s rubbish. I’ve had a couple of bad nights due to it over the past week. I’ve got an assignment deadline this Friday so I think that’s playing a big part in it. Also fighting the emotional eating urge. I’ve put on quite a bit of weight lately so I need to put the brakes on it and look after myself better. Yesterday was the first day. I’ve discovered that procrastination makes me want to eat, so that’s going to be quite the challenge this week!
How are you all getting on? Xx |
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Thanks as always for the thread OP and good luck with your assignment
Its being a learning curve week again and will continue to be so. Restarted therapy and realised my dark place is my comfort zone as not sure what I would be without these thoughts of no purpose or meaning to my life. I need to change daily routine as its not healthy or productive use of time, but it gets me through the day.
This is the first day of Birmingham mental health awareness week so be interesting to see how that goes
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Surprisingly ok despite a lot of the usual triggers (work related) and the general state of things!
At the end of the day, everything that really matters is all fine with me and the weather has been lovely. |
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"Thanks as always for the thread OP and good luck with your assignment
Its being a learning curve week again and will continue to be so. Restarted therapy and realised my dark place is my comfort zone as not sure what I would be without these thoughts of no purpose or meaning to my life. I need to change daily routine as its not healthy or productive use of time, but it gets me through the day.
This is the first day of Birmingham mental health awareness week so be interesting to see how that goes
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Thank you! Ah yes, I think it’s Mental Health Awareness week everywhere, I’d forgotten about that when I posted.
I’m glad you’ve restarted therapy. People find comfort in the familiar, even if it isn’t serving them unfortunately. It’s the reason why so many people stay in or end up in subsequent abusive relationships. Hopefully you’ll be able to work through things and find some healthier things that work for you x |
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"Surprisingly ok despite a lot of the usual triggers (work related) and the general state of things!
At the end of the day, everything that really matters is all fine with me and the weather has been lovely. "
The good weather always makes me feel better too  . I’m glad you’re doing ok x |
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Thanks for the post OP and to all contributors! I’ve had a reasonably good week even tho I was unwell and taking antibiotics Bleugh! Had a little pity party on Monday night and then moved on feeling loads better for it.
I’ve got a hen weekend this weekend which I am dreading but my best friend is the bride and I want to spend time with her but not over the moon about the enforced frivolity of everything else! I shall report back next week with deets.  |
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Mentally I’m alright. Just wish I was feeling better. Been ill since Friday and taken my first sick day in years.
Hope everyone else is well and feeling mentally strong  |
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"Thanks for the post OP and to all contributors! I’ve had a reasonably good week even tho I was unwell and taking antibiotics Bleugh! Had a little pity party on Monday night and then moved on feeling loads better for it.
I’ve got a hen weekend this weekend which I am dreading but my best friend is the bride and I want to spend time with her but not over the moon about the enforced frivolity of everything else! I shall report back next week with deets. "
I’m sorry you weren’t well, but glad you’re feeling better now!
Hen do’s are a funny thing! I hope you manage to enjoy it x |
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"Mentally I’m alright. Just wish I was feeling better. Been ill since Friday and taken my first sick day in years.
Hope everyone else is well and feeling mentally strong "
Oh no! Hope you’re feeling better soon! x |
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Been one those weeks where I wanted to do more than I could, got another hospital visit this week so hopefully be in a better place after that as stressing about it at moment |
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"Mentally I’m alright. Just wish I was feeling better. Been ill since Friday and taken my first sick day in years.
Hope everyone else is well and feeling mentally strong
Oh no! Hope you’re feeling better soon! x"
Thank you. Hope you are ok too OP x |
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It is mental health awareness week.
The theme is be alone
Flashbacks, triggers, shit sleep
Not a great start, simple thing have lots of friends, family but feel very much alone |
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First off thanks OP for the thread! This is a great idea, and should definatley be continued!
We're both OK, slightly anxious as normal but it comes and goes in waves. The family is staying with us for a few days and L has a hen do at the weekend!
Major stress is final fertility appt, probably going to find out that despite losing half my bodyweight I'm still infertile!
A and L x |
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Is there such a thing as intermittent depression?
I have a like “ a cluster” of low mood days then I will suddenly feel better. I’ve noticed this more in the last couple weeks. 3 weeks ago my friend lost her short but aggressive battle with cancer. It didn’t sink in at all in the first week, but since then I’ve just slept and literally been unable to wake up properly, I don’t have issues going to sleep unless I’m too hot.
From Wednesday or Thursday it “hit” me again on these days I struggle to get dressed let alone anything else. The memorial service for my friend was on Friday which was hard as feeling like that then having to have a shower etc, Saturday just didn’t happen, Sunday woke up at 11, got up at 2.30pm. I did eventually get dressed but only because I had to go out to get a few things, and I had a craving for sweets. I started feeling better halfway through a bar of chocolate.
While I felt low yesterday I did do an e consult form for my GP as I can’t keep feeling like this |
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"Been one those weeks where I wanted to do more than I could, got another hospital visit this week so hopefully be in a better place after that as stressing about it at moment "
That sounds frustrating  . I hope your hospital appointment goes ok x |
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"Mentally I’m alright. Just wish I was feeling better. Been ill since Friday and taken my first sick day in years.
Hope everyone else is well and feeling mentally strong
Oh no! Hope you’re feeling better soon! x
Thank you. Hope you are ok too OP x"
Just keeping on swimming! X |
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"Is there such a thing as intermittent depression?
I have a like “ a cluster” of low mood days then I will suddenly feel better. I’ve noticed this more in the last couple weeks. 3 weeks ago my friend lost her short but aggressive battle with cancer. It didn’t sink in at all in the first week, but since then I’ve just slept and literally been unable to wake up properly, I don’t have issues going to sleep unless I’m too hot.
From Wednesday or Thursday it “hit” me again on these days I struggle to get dressed let alone anything else. The memorial service for my friend was on Friday which was hard as feeling like that then having to have a shower etc, Saturday just didn’t happen, Sunday woke up at 11, got up at 2.30pm. I did eventually get dressed but only because I had to go out to get a few things, and I had a craving for sweets. I started feeling better halfway through a bar of chocolate.
While I felt low yesterday I did do an e consult form for my GP as I can’t keep feeling like this "
Absolutely possible to be affected like this, especially when your experiencing difficult circumstances. Big hugs and hope things improve for you! |
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"It is mental health awareness week.
The theme is be alone
Flashbacks, triggers, shit sleep
Not a great start, simple thing have lots of friends, family but feel very much alone "
That all sounds tough, and feelings of loneliness can be really hard to cope with Sending love x |
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"Is there such a thing as intermittent depression?
I have a like “ a cluster” of low mood days then I will suddenly feel better. I’ve noticed this more in the last couple weeks. 3 weeks ago my friend lost her short but aggressive battle with cancer. It didn’t sink in at all in the first week, but since then I’ve just slept and literally been unable to wake up properly, I don’t have issues going to sleep unless I’m too hot.
From Wednesday or Thursday it “hit” me again on these days I struggle to get dressed let alone anything else. The memorial service for my friend was on Friday which was hard as feeling like that then having to have a shower etc, Saturday just didn’t happen, Sunday woke up at 11, got up at 2.30pm. I did eventually get dressed but only because I had to go out to get a few things, and I had a craving for sweets. I started feeling better halfway through a bar of chocolate.
While I felt low yesterday I did do an e consult form for my GP as I can’t keep feeling like this
Absolutely possible to be affected like this, especially when your experiencing difficult circumstances. Big hugs and hope things improve for you!"
Thanks will see what GP says |
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"First off thanks OP for the thread! This is a great idea, and should definatley be continued!
We're both OK, slightly anxious as normal but it comes and goes in waves. The family is staying with us for a few days and L has a hen do at the weekend!
Major stress is final fertility appt, probably going to find out that despite losing half my bodyweight I'm still infertile!
A and L x"
Thank you! I post it every Monday so keep an eye out!
I’m aware of the distress that fertility issues can cause, I can imagine there’s probably a lot of emotions going on as you approach this appointment, sending love  . Well done on the weight loss, that’s an incredible achievement! x |
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Good luck for Friday and wishing you lots of willpower for breaking those eating habits
I had a nice brain reset yesterday, that gave me the kick up the bum to make some changes in my life, that I've been dragging my heels over for a while now, so positive and inspirational quotes are keeping myself focused to stay on track to push through the the mud to get through to the clearer waters |
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"Is there such a thing as intermittent depression?
I have a like “ a cluster” of low mood days then I will suddenly feel better. I’ve noticed this more in the last couple weeks. 3 weeks ago my friend lost her short but aggressive battle with cancer. It didn’t sink in at all in the first week, but since then I’ve just slept and literally been unable to wake up properly, I don’t have issues going to sleep unless I’m too hot.
From Wednesday or Thursday it “hit” me again on these days I struggle to get dressed let alone anything else. The memorial service for my friend was on Friday which was hard as feeling like that then having to have a shower etc, Saturday just didn’t happen, Sunday woke up at 11, got up at 2.30pm. I did eventually get dressed but only because I had to go out to get a few things, and I had a craving for sweets. I started feeling better halfway through a bar of chocolate.
While I felt low yesterday I did do an e consult form for my GP as I can’t keep feeling like this "
I’m sorry to hear about your friend and also how the loss has affected you, it sounds like a difficult time right now. I hope your GP can give you the help that you need x |
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"Good luck for Friday and wishing you lots of willpower for breaking those eating habits
I had a nice brain reset yesterday, that gave me the kick up the bum to make some changes in my life, that I've been dragging my heels over for a while now, so positive and inspirational quotes are keeping myself focused to stay on track to push through the the mud to get through to the clearer waters "
Thank you!
I love this! Sending lots of positive thoughts to help you along! x |
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"Good luck for Friday and wishing you lots of willpower for breaking those eating habits
I had a nice brain reset yesterday, that gave me the kick up the bum to make some changes in my life, that I've been dragging my heels over for a while now, so positive and inspirational quotes are keeping myself focused to stay on track to push through the the mud to get through to the clearer waters "
It's those positive changes that are the hardest to make sometimes! But nothing worth having comes easy! On a related note,love the marvel shirt! |
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"First off thanks OP for the thread! This is a great idea, and should definatley be continued!
We're both OK, slightly anxious as normal but it comes and goes in waves. The family is staying with us for a few days and L has a hen do at the weekend!
Major stress is final fertility appt, probably going to find out that despite losing half my bodyweight I'm still infertile!
A and L x
Thank you! I post it every Monday so keep an eye out!
I’m aware of the distress that fertility issues can cause, I can imagine there’s probably a lot of emotions going on as you approach this appointment, sending love . Well done on the weight loss, that’s an incredible achievement! x"
Thanks so much! X |
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Not the thread I expected, please understand why iam posting this,
. Yesterday was a such a tough day, got really Down, as I said flashbacks, anxious, lack of sleep got all to much and made a plan to end things, no idea why a mate called and we talked and he without doubt savedy life, so please check on your friends you never know |
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" Not the thread I expected, please understand why iam posting this,
. Yesterday was a such a tough day, got really Down, as I said flashbacks, anxious, lack of sleep got all to much and made a plan to end things, no idea why a mate called and we talked and he without doubt savedy life, so please check on your friends you never know "
I’m sorry to hear you had such a difficult day, that does sound really tough . I’m glad your friend managed to be there for you. How are you feeling today? x |
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Well, my ex gf left after blowing all my money on online gambling, she gave me genital warts, my teeth got knocked out in an accident and I'm too embarrassed to go out anywhere unless to the shop where I can wear a mask, my depression has kicked in big style causing me not to care whether I eat and when I do its usually something quick and easy like a pot noodle. The list goes on. |
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"Well, my ex gf left after blowing all my money on online gambling, she gave me genital warts, my teeth got knocked out in an accident and I'm too embarrassed to go out anywhere unless to the shop where I can wear a mask, my depression has kicked in big style causing me not to care whether I eat and when I do its usually something quick and easy like a pot noodle. The list goes on."
That’s a lot of big stuff to be coping with, it’s no wonder you’re struggling, sending love. Have you seen your GP for some help/support? x |
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Mental Health Check ……… yep totally fucked! Feeling a bit lonesome but the forums and chat help, Also having an interview on Wednesday so stressing over that, better paid job so pressure is on …….. |
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"Well, my ex gf left after blowing all my money on online gambling, she gave me genital warts, my teeth got knocked out in an accident and I'm too embarrassed to go out anywhere unless to the shop where I can wear a mask, my depression has kicked in big style causing me not to care whether I eat and when I do its usually something quick and easy like a pot noodle. The list goes on.
That’s a lot of big stuff to be coping with, it’s no wonder you’re struggling, sending love. Have you seen your GP for some help/support? x"
Been on anti depressants for years. |
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Lou, I’ve not been in for one of these in a few weeks. How have the assignments and stuff been going?
Sounds like you’re managing a lot of things. Sending you lots of love and strength to keep going |
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"Is there such a thing as intermittent depression?
I have a like “ a cluster” of low mood days then I will suddenly feel better. I’ve noticed this more in the last couple weeks. 3 weeks ago my friend lost her short but aggressive battle with cancer. It didn’t sink in at all in the first week, but since then I’ve just slept and literally been unable to wake up properly, I don’t have issues going to sleep unless I’m too hot.
From Wednesday or Thursday it “hit” me again on these days I struggle to get dressed let alone anything else. The memorial service for my friend was on Friday which was hard as feeling like that then having to have a shower etc, Saturday just didn’t happen, Sunday woke up at 11, got up at 2.30pm. I did eventually get dressed but only because I had to go out to get a few things, and I had a craving for sweets. I started feeling better halfway through a bar of chocolate.
While I felt low yesterday I did do an e consult form for my GP as I can’t keep feeling like this
I’m sorry to hear about your friend and also how the loss has affected you, it sounds like a difficult time right now. I hope your GP can give you the help that you need x"
I didn’t mean to imply that I feel like this because of my friends death. I have times like this intermittently. Thursday I literally woke up in a brain fog, it’s hard to explain though. |
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Nice post to stumble upon and I really hope everyone is ok and finds a route through their problems.
Working through issues here both family health, relationship and others. Taking it a day at a time, working out solutions and trying to be positive. Nobody is ever 100%, and we need to remember we aren’t alone.
I’m a good listener if anyone needs an ear to chew in confidence. |
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Talking about things is so important. Sometimes this is better done to a professionally trained individual but often just a good ear is all that is needed to avert issues.
The starting point is: everyone has issues. They express them differently and most people lie about the fact the issues exist, but they are almost certainly present so we’re all in the same boat… |
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I was more on edge last night and this morning as I had a big exam today.
It’s done now, so im going to spend the rest of the day undertaking some tasks to get me back ahead of myself as I’ve been overwhelmed with how much I have going on recently |
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"Mental Health Check ……… yep totally fucked! Feeling a bit lonesome but the forums and chat help, Also having an interview on Wednesday so stressing over that, better paid job so pressure is on …….. "
Sorry to hear things aren’t so great . Wishing you lots of luck for Wednesday! x |
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"Well, my ex gf left after blowing all my money on online gambling, she gave me genital warts, my teeth got knocked out in an accident and I'm too embarrassed to go out anywhere unless to the shop where I can wear a mask, my depression has kicked in big style causing me not to care whether I eat and when I do its usually something quick and easy like a pot noodle. The list goes on.
That’s a lot of big stuff to be coping with, it’s no wonder you’re struggling, sending love. Have you seen your GP for some help/support? x
Been on anti depressants for years."
Might be worth a conversation maybe? To see if there’s anything other than medication that they can offer x |
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"Lou, I’ve not been in for one of these in a few weeks. How have the assignments and stuff been going?
Sounds like you’re managing a lot of things. Sending you lots of love and strength to keep going "
The assignment is mashing my head! I thought it would be straight forward, but no! I’ve got three due in before the end of June!
Thank you for the kind thoughts x |
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"Is there such a thing as intermittent depression?
I have a like “ a cluster” of low mood days then I will suddenly feel better. I’ve noticed this more in the last couple weeks. 3 weeks ago my friend lost her short but aggressive battle with cancer. It didn’t sink in at all in the first week, but since then I’ve just slept and literally been unable to wake up properly, I don’t have issues going to sleep unless I’m too hot.
From Wednesday or Thursday it “hit” me again on these days I struggle to get dressed let alone anything else. The memorial service for my friend was on Friday which was hard as feeling like that then having to have a shower etc, Saturday just didn’t happen, Sunday woke up at 11, got up at 2.30pm. I did eventually get dressed but only because I had to go out to get a few things, and I had a craving for sweets. I started feeling better halfway through a bar of chocolate.
While I felt low yesterday I did do an e consult form for my GP as I can’t keep feeling like this
I’m sorry to hear about your friend and also how the loss has affected you, it sounds like a difficult time right now. I hope your GP can give you the help that you need x
I didn’t mean to imply that I feel like this because of my friends death. I have times like this intermittently. Thursday I literally woke up in a brain fog, it’s hard to explain though. "
Ah, yes, that’s how I read it but you did say it had been worse since you lost your friend. Brain fog isn’t a pleasant feeling x |
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"Nice post to stumble upon and I really hope everyone is ok and finds a route through their problems.
Working through issues here both family health, relationship and others. Taking it a day at a time, working out solutions and trying to be positive. Nobody is ever 100%, and we need to remember we aren’t alone.
I’m a good listener if anyone needs an ear to chew in confidence."
He is |
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"Talking about things is so important. Sometimes this is better done to a professionally trained individual but often just a good ear is all that is needed to avert issues.
The starting point is: everyone has issues. They express them differently and most people lie about the fact the issues exist, but they are almost certainly present so we’re all in the same boat…"
Absolutely this |
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"I was more on edge last night and this morning as I had a big exam today.
It’s done now, so im going to spend the rest of the day undertaking some tasks to get me back ahead of myself as I’ve been overwhelmed with how much I have going on recently "
I hope the exam went ok and the rest of your day went to plan x |
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