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By *rtyIan OP   Man 2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

My Thoughts on Tony Blair’s Latest Rant About Mental Health

I’ve just seen Tony Blair’s comments on mental health, and frankly, they boil my fucking piss. As someone who served in the military, I can’t help but feel a knot in my stomach every time I hear him lecture the public on who’s really “allowed” to speak about mental health struggles. The man who, alongside President Bush, pushed our armed forces into a war under false pretences now has the gall to say people are self-diagnosing? It’s beyond insulting.

I’ve personally battled stress, depression, and anxiety for years, and I’ve shared many of these experiences on my website like The Darkest Thoughts, where I’ve spoken openly about how paralysing depression can be. I’ve managed overwhelming feelings with medications, writing about that journey in Antidepressants: A Personal Account. Over time, I also realized how vital it is to speak up and reach out—something I explored in When Depression Silences—Why It’s on Us to Reach Out.

The fact is, thousands of veterans came home with invisible wounds, and Tony Blair’s dismissive remarks only add insult to injury. When someone influential claims that mental health concerns are exaggerated, it undermines the very real struggles so many of us face—military or not. It also reinforces a harmful stigma that discourages people from seeking help. If you send men and women into conflict for questionable reasons, you can’t be surprised when their mental health suffers. You certainly shouldn’t brush it off as “self-diagnosis.”

We need to continue sharing our stories and advocating for more resources to help those affected by decisions made without transparency or care for the long-term consequences. It’s time Blair recognized the harm he played a part in. Dismissing an entire population’s mental health issues as overblown or self-inflicted is not only heartless—it’s dangerous.

Speaking for myself, dealing with depression has been a daily battle—one that requires genuine support, therapy, and sometimes medication. The worst thing we can do is minimize each other’s experiences or treat mental health like a political talking point. If Tony Blair wants to understand the true impact of his past actions, he should start by listening to those who still struggle under their weight.

We aren’t self-diagnosing. We’re living with legitimate medical conditions, recognised by professionals, shaped by traumas we never asked for. And we’ll keep talking about it, sharing our journeys, and standing against any rhetoric that tries to belittle the reality of mental health struggles. If Blair really wants to help, he should begin by acknowledging the far-reaching consequences of his decisions—then maybe we can move forward and address the crisis that so many of us are living with every day.

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By *ora the explorerWoman 2 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

Whilst I cannot stand Tony Blair and I appreciate a lot of people have real mental health problems and I’m not belittling any of that, I do think he has a point. Life is fucking hard. My life is fucking hard. I struggle to cope with it sometimes, people ask me how the hell I cope with it. I rant, I cry I disappear. It’s not a mental health problem, it’s the cards I’ve been dealt. Life is hard for most people. Probably harder than it’s ever been.

I am no way saying people don’t need help. I have a child with issues. It’s just my thoughts on it.

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By *BWmetalcouple666Couple 2 weeks ago

houghton

Blair is a war criminal.

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By *rtyIan OP   Man 2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"Whilst I cannot stand Tony Blair and I appreciate a lot of people have real mental health problems and I’m not belittling any of that, I do think he has a point. Life is fucking hard. My life is fucking hard. I struggle to cope with it sometimes, people ask me how the hell I cope with it. I rant, I cry I disappear. It’s not a mental health problem, it’s the cards I’ve been dealt. Life is hard for most people. Probably harder than it’s ever been.

I am no way saying people don’t need help. I have a child with issues. It’s just my thoughts on it.

"

There are undoubtedly people who work the system, mental health is the new bad back. I have a daughter who was diagnosed with aspergers at age 6 and children's mental health support is and was a fucking joke (shes 18 now)

I still think Blair has no place to comment on the issue with his background

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By *ansoffateMan 2 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

I think the way we develop real emotional resilience is through learning to feel and express our emotions not repress or desensitise ourselves to them.

I agree with you if Blair can't have the decency to apologise for the damage he has caused to people then he should wind his neck in and not dismiss MH issues or contribute to their stigma.

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By *moothdickMan 2 weeks ago

stoke

The specimen was born an hypocrite, lead by hypocrisy and retired a very rich hypocrite..

should be charged (him and his attack dog, Campbell) with war crimes … the individual has no shame

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By *aughtystaffs60Couple 2 weeks ago

Staffordshire

Firstly Thankyou for your service.

I do not know if Tony Blair is a war criminal. That will never be proven as he is more slippery than a bucket of eels and oozes self righteousness.

What is obvious to me and always has been is how sanctimonious and pious he comes across as.

I can see why he would upset you having risked your life for what seems to have been a very dubious results

However......... I am sure there are many Iraqi's who would not be alive without you and your sacrifices so thanks for that.

All the best and again my sincerest, humblest thanks for your service. I am 100% sure I could not have done what you did.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man 2 weeks ago

BRIDPORT


"Whilst I cannot stand Tony Blair and I appreciate a lot of people have real mental health problems and I’m not belittling any of that, I do think he has a point. Life is fucking hard. My life is fucking hard. I struggle to cope with it sometimes, people ask me how the hell I cope with it. I rant, I cry I disappear. It’s not a mental health problem, it’s the cards I’ve been dealt. Life is hard for most people. Probably harder than it’s ever been.

I am no way saying people don’t need help. I have a child with issues. It’s just my thoughts on it.

"

^^^

I’m with this.

The sad part is that genuine problems get passed over when people latch on to the latest ‘thing’, as the OP said above there are unfortunately people for whom this is the new bad back and will milk it, making it harder for those who need the help to be identified and treated.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan 2 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

..excuse me, can anyone point me in the direction of tits and fanny please. I seem to have taken a wrong turn.

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By *rtyIan OP   Man 2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"..excuse me, can anyone point me in the direction of tits and fanny please. I seem to have taken a wrong turn."

google t blair massive tit great big cnut

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By *orkshire Couple2000Couple 2 weeks ago

Halifax

Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ?

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By *moothdickMan 2 weeks ago

stoke


"..excuse me, can anyone point me in the direction of tits and fanny please. I seem to have taken a wrong turn.

google t blair massive tit great big cnut "

lol I’ll 2nd that .. that’s an insult to ladies anatomy’s … comparing the toe rag, but totally agree with yr words of choice

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By *rHotNottsMan 2 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’ve only read the headlines not the full text but I agree with it. I don't think the uk experiment of classifying every negative emotion into some kind of illness has helped at all. Obviously there’s some medically diagnosed conditions but even there’s big risks medicating children. Look at the death of Rebecca Riley, prescribed strong anti psychotics at 2 years old for ADHD that ultimately killed her.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan 2 weeks ago

A den in the Glen


"Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ? "

What? WTAF? You mean like so many other threads that belong there? 😂 No way, let's muddle through the politics to get through to the decent shit. Come on where's your Dunkirk spirit?

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By *rtyIan OP   Man 2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ?

What? WTAF? You mean like so many other threads that belong there? 😂 No way, let's muddle through the politics to get through to the decent shit. Come on where's your Dunkirk spirit?"

😂 😂

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By *orkshire Couple2000Couple 2 weeks ago

Halifax


"Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ?

What? WTAF? You mean like so many other threads that belong there? 😂 No way, let's muddle through the politics to get through to the decent shit. Come on where's your Dunkirk spirit?"

I do apologise Mr Fox Rest assured it won't happen again.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan 2 weeks ago

A den in the Glen


"Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ?

What? WTAF? You mean like so many other threads that belong there? 😂 No way, let's muddle through the politics to get through to the decent shit. Come on where's your Dunkirk spirit?

I do apologise Mr Fox Rest assured it won't happen again. "

Good. There's tits over there ⬅️

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By *orkshire Couple2000Couple 2 weeks ago

Halifax


"My Thoughts on Tony Blair’s Latest Rant About Mental Health

I’ve just seen Tony Blair’s comments on mental health, and frankly, they boil my fucking piss. As someone who served in the military, I can’t help but feel a knot in my stomach every time I hear him lecture the public on who’s really “allowed” to speak about mental health struggles. The man who, alongside President Bush, pushed our armed forces into a war under false pretences now has the gall to say people are self-diagnosing? It’s beyond insulting.

I’ve personally battled stress, depression, and anxiety for years, and I’ve shared many of these experiences on my website like The Darkest Thoughts, where I’ve spoken openly about how paralysing depression can be. I’ve managed overwhelming feelings with medications, writing about that journey in Antidepressants: A Personal Account. Over time, I also realized how vital it is to speak up and reach out—something I explored in When Depression Silences—Why It’s on Us to Reach Out.

The fact is, thousands of veterans came home with invisible wounds, and Tony Blair’s dismissive remarks only add insult to injury. When someone influential claims that mental health concerns are exaggerated, it undermines the very real struggles so many of us face—military or not. It also reinforces a harmful stigma that discourages people from seeking help. If you send men and women into conflict for questionable reasons, you can’t be surprised when their mental health suffers. You certainly shouldn’t brush it off as “self-diagnosis.”

We need to continue sharing our stories and advocating for more resources to help those affected by decisions made without transparency or care for the long-term consequences. It’s time Blair recognized the harm he played a part in. Dismissing an entire population’s mental health issues as overblown or self-inflicted is not only heartless—it’s dangerous.

Speaking for myself, dealing with depression has been a daily battle—one that requires genuine support, therapy, and sometimes medication. The worst thing we can do is minimize each other’s experiences or treat mental health like a political talking point. If Tony Blair wants to understand the true impact of his past actions, he should start by listening to those who still struggle under their weight.

We aren’t self-diagnosing. We’re living with legitimate medical conditions, recognised by professionals, shaped by traumas we never asked for. And we’ll keep talking about it, sharing our journeys, and standing against any rhetoric that tries to belittle the reality of mental health struggles. If Blair really wants to help, he should begin by acknowledging the far-reaching consequences of his decisions—then maybe we can move forward and address the crisis that so many of us are living with every day."

How do you know ow someone's been in the military?...They will tell you

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By *ust want fun 888Man 2 weeks ago

nearby


"My Thoughts on Tony Blair’s Latest Rant About Mental Health

I’ve just seen Tony Blair’s comments on mental health, and frankly, they boil my fucking piss. As someone who served in the military, I can’t help but feel a knot in my stomach every time I hear him lecture the public on who’s really “allowed” to speak about mental health struggles. The man who, alongside President Bush, pushed our armed forces into a war under false pretences now has the gall to say people are self-diagnosing? It’s beyond insulting.

I’ve personally battled stress, depression, and anxiety for years, and I’ve shared many of these experiences on my website like The Darkest Thoughts, where I’ve spoken openly about how paralysing depression can be. I’ve managed overwhelming feelings with medications, writing about that journey in Antidepressants: A Personal Account. Over time, I also realized how vital it is to speak up and reach out—something I explored in When Depression Silences—Why It’s on Us to Reach Out.

The fact is, thousands of veterans came home with invisible wounds, and Tony Blair’s dismissive remarks only add insult to injury. When someone influential claims that mental health concerns are exaggerated, it undermines the very real struggles so many of us face—military or not. It also reinforces a harmful stigma that discourages people from seeking help. If you send men and women into conflict for questionable reasons, you can’t be surprised when their mental health suffers. You certainly shouldn’t brush it off as “self-diagnosis.”

We need to continue sharing our stories and advocating for more resources to help those affected by decisions made without transparency or care for the long-term consequences. It’s time Blair recognized the harm he played a part in. Dismissing an entire population’s mental health issues as overblown or self-inflicted is not only heartless—it’s dangerous.

Speaking for myself, dealing with depression has been a daily battle—one that requires genuine support, therapy, and sometimes medication. The worst thing we can do is minimize each other’s experiences or treat mental health like a political talking point. If Tony Blair wants to understand the true impact of his past actions, he should start by listening to those who still struggle under their weight.

We aren’t self-diagnosing. We’re living with legitimate medical conditions, recognised by professionals, shaped by traumas we never asked for. And we’ll keep talking about it, sharing our journeys, and standing against any rhetoric that tries to belittle the reality of mental health struggles. If Blair really wants to help, he should begin by acknowledging the far-reaching consequences of his decisions—then maybe we can move forward and address the crisis that so many of us are living with every day."

I only wish, someone had interviewed you after his comments, not that I heard them, but really admire you on your thoughts of this subject and how outspoken you are, I applaud you

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By *orkshire Couple2000Couple 2 weeks ago

Halifax


"Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ?

What? WTAF? You mean like so many other threads that belong there? 😂 No way, let's muddle through the politics to get through to the decent shit. Come on where's your Dunkirk spirit?

I do apologise Mr Fox Rest assured it won't happen again.

Good. There's tits over there ⬅️"

Also our lass says nice legs

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan 2 weeks ago

A den in the Glen


"Shouldn't this be moved to the politics thread ?

What? WTAF? You mean like so many other threads that belong there? 😂 No way, let's muddle through the politics to get through to the decent shit. Come on where's your Dunkirk spirit?

I do apologise Mr Fox Rest assured it won't happen again.

Good. There's tits over there ⬅️

Also our lass says nice legs "

I wonder if it is just me that read that in a broad Yorkshire accent 😂

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By *cLovin2Man 2 weeks ago

Reading

I feel for you OP, I was on the anti iraq war protest in 2003, along with 2 million others. It's still the largest protest ever in the UK. We knew it was a lie. But Blair & bush decided to do it, and killed a million Iraqis in the process. Not to mention the damage done to their own soldiers.

None of this was done for Iraq or Iraqis, it was done for bush. Everyone else paid the price. They both belong in the Hague, but the way the west runs. Only non Western leaders can be war criminals apparently. One day things will change.

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By *occerstar579Man 2 weeks ago

Harrogate


"Whilst I cannot stand Tony Blair and I appreciate a lot of people have real mental health problems and I’m not belittling any of that, I do think he has a point. Life is fucking hard. My life is fucking hard. I struggle to cope with it sometimes, people ask me how the hell I cope with it. I rant, I cry I disappear. It’s not a mental health problem, it’s the cards I’ve been dealt. Life is hard for most people. Probably harder than it’s ever been.

I am no way saying people don’t need help. I have a child with issues. It’s just my thoughts on it.

There are undoubtedly people who work the system, mental health is the new bad back. I have a daughter who was diagnosed with aspergers at age 6 and children's mental health support is and was a fucking joke (shes 18 now)

I still think Blair has no place to comment on the issue with his background"

I think you are missing a small point here but a very important one. Good people like yourselves fight wars so tgsf people like ourselves are free to express an opinion. Whether you agree with it or not everyone should be allowed an opinion....even Tony Blair

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By *vonne5exMan 2 weeks ago

Doncaster


"Blair is a war criminal."
enquiry says he's not

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By *eoBloomsMan 2 weeks ago

Springfield


"Whilst I cannot stand Tony Blair and I appreciate a lot of people have real mental health problems and I’m not belittling any of that, I do think he has a point. Life is fucking hard. My life is fucking hard. I struggle to cope with it sometimes, people ask me how the hell I cope with it. I rant, I cry I disappear. It’s not a mental health problem, it’s the cards I’ve been dealt. Life is hard for most people. Probably harder than it’s ever been.

I am no way saying people don’t need help. I have a child with issues. It’s just my thoughts on it.

"

Well said Nora

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By *hetalkingstoveMan 2 weeks ago

London

Blair has no clue what he's talking about. Don't know why he's even talking about this, other than through arrogance. He's not a mental health expert in any form.

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By *vonne5exMan 2 weeks ago

Doncaster


"I feel for you OP, I was on the anti iraq war protest in 2003, along with 2 million others. It's still the largest protest ever in the UK. We knew it was a lie. But Blair & bush decided to do it, and killed a million Iraqis in the process. Not to mention the damage done to their own soldiers.

None of this was done for Iraq or Iraqis, it was done for bush. Everyone else paid the price. They both belong in the Hague, but the way the west runs. Only non Western leaders can be war criminals apparently. One day things will change."

Blair had the option to decide to go to war without asking parliament, he however gave every MP the chance to vote on whether to go to war or not, our MPs voted to go to war, the vast number of MPs who voted against war were Labour MPs and 2 tory MPs,

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By *olinOfBathMan 2 weeks ago

Corsham


"

How do you know ow someone's been in the military?...They will tell you

"

You can always tell a Yorkshireman.

You just can't tell him much.

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By *olinOfBathMan 2 weeks ago

Corsham


"Blair is a war criminal. enquiry says he's not

"

I have a lovely bridge to sell you...

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By *irtydesires2024Man 2 weeks ago

West Midlands

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By *irtydesires2024Man 2 weeks ago

West Midlands


"My Thoughts on Tony Blair’s Latest Rant About Mental Health

I’ve just seen Tony Blair’s comments on mental health, and frankly, they boil my fucking piss. As someone who served in the military, I can’t help but feel a knot in my stomach every time I hear him lecture the public on who’s really “allowed” to speak about mental health struggles. The man who, alongside President Bush, pushed our armed forces into a war under false pretences now has the gall to say people are self-diagnosing? It’s beyond insulting.

I’ve personally battled stress, depression, and anxiety for years, and I’ve shared many of these experiences on my website like The Darkest Thoughts, where I’ve spoken openly about how paralysing depression can be. I’ve managed overwhelming feelings with medications, writing about that journey in Antidepressants: A Personal Account. Over time, I also realized how vital it is to speak up and reach out—something I explored in When Depression Silences—Why It’s on Us to Reach Out.

The fact is, thousands of veterans came home with invisible wounds, and Tony Blair’s dismissive remarks only add insult to injury. When someone influential claims that mental health concerns are exaggerated, it undermines the very real struggles so many of us face—military or not. It also reinforces a harmful stigma that discourages people from seeking help. If you send men and women into conflict for questionable reasons, you can’t be surprised when their mental health suffers. You certainly shouldn’t brush it off as “self-diagnosis.”

We need to continue sharing our stories and advocating for more resources to help those affected by decisions made without transparency or care for the long-term consequences. It’s time Blair recognized the harm he played a part in. Dismissing an entire population’s mental health issues as overblown or self-inflicted is not only heartless—it’s dangerous.

Speaking for myself, dealing with depression has been a daily battle—one that requires genuine support, therapy, and sometimes medication. The worst thing we can do is minimize each other’s experiences or treat mental health like a political talking point. If Tony Blair wants to understand the true impact of his past actions, he should start by listening to those who still struggle under their weight.

We aren’t self-diagnosing. We’re living with legitimate medical conditions, recognised by professionals, shaped by traumas we never asked for. And we’ll keep talking about it, sharing our journeys, and standing against any rhetoric that tries to belittle the reality of mental health struggles. If Blair really wants to help, he should begin by acknowledging the far-reaching consequences of his decisions—then maybe we can move forward and address the crisis that so many of us are living with every day."

He is a hateful piece of sh*te

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By *orkshire Couple2000Couple 2 weeks ago

Halifax

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Halifax

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"My Thoughts on Tony Blair’s Latest Rant About Mental Health

I’ve just seen Tony Blair’s comments on mental health, and frankly, they boil my fucking piss. As someone who served in the military, I can’t help but feel a knot in my stomach every time I hear him lecture the public on who’s really “allowed” to speak about mental health struggles. The man who, alongside President Bush, pushed our armed forces into a war under false pretences now has the gall to say people are self-diagnosing? It’s beyond insulting.

I’ve personally battled stress, depression, and anxiety for years, and I’ve shared many of these experiences on my website like The Darkest Thoughts, where I’ve spoken openly about how paralysing depression can be. I’ve managed overwhelming feelings with medications, writing about that journey in Antidepressants: A Personal Account. Over time, I also realized how vital it is to speak up and reach out—something I explored in When Depression Silences—Why It’s on Us to Reach Out.

The fact is, thousands of veterans came home with invisible wounds, and Tony Blair’s dismissive remarks only add insult to injury. When someone influential claims that mental health concerns are exaggerated, it undermines the very real struggles so many of us face—military or not. It also reinforces a harmful stigma that discourages people from seeking help. If you send men and women into conflict for questionable reasons, you can’t be surprised when their mental health suffers. You certainly shouldn’t brush it off as “self-diagnosis.”

We need to continue sharing our stories and advocating for more resources to help those affected by decisions made without transparency or care for the long-term consequences. It’s time Blair recognized the harm he played a part in. Dismissing an entire population’s mental health issues as overblown or self-inflicted is not only heartless—it’s dangerous.

Speaking for myself, dealing with depression has been a daily battle—one that requires genuine support, therapy, and sometimes medication. The worst thing we can do is minimize each other’s experiences or treat mental health like a political talking point. If Tony Blair wants to understand the true impact of his past actions, he should start by listening to those who still struggle under their weight.

We aren’t self-diagnosing. We’re living with legitimate medical conditions, recognised by professionals, shaped by traumas we never asked for. And we’ll keep talking about it, sharing our journeys, and standing against any rhetoric that tries to belittle the reality of mental health struggles. If Blair really wants to help, he should begin by acknowledging the far-reaching consequences of his decisions—then maybe we can move forward and address the crisis that so many of us are living with every day."

Well said SIR

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