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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Oct 10, 2019 20:16:53 GMT
Maybe not Rovers related but considering this forum is mainly blokes and blokes are in particular more likely to suffer or at least hide it more, thought it was important to get it out there. Anyone who suffers from any sort of mental health illness, you are not alone. We need to get rid of this stigma with anyone who suffers from mental health and make sure we are there to support each other and be more open if we do think we suffer from some sort of mental health illness. A common phrase I hear used is "man up". People don't realise the sort of psychological effects this can have.
All in it together ❤
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2019 22:43:38 GMT
Maybe not Rovers related but considering this forum is mainly blokes and blokes are in particular more likely to suffer or at least hide it more, thought it was important to get it out there. Anyone who suffers from any sort of mental health illness, you are not alone. We need to get rid of this stigma with anyone who suffers from mental health and make sure we are there to support each other and be more open if we do think we suffer from some sort of mental health illness. A common phrase I hear used is "man up". People don't realise the sort of psychological effects this can have. All in it together ❤ well done Ggmi x well said mate
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Post by CrispPusher on Oct 10, 2019 23:48:50 GMT
Good stuff GGMI 👍🏻
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Post by althepirate on Oct 11, 2019 4:11:03 GMT
From my own experience WHO you open up to is hugely important. It isn't correct to talk to ANYONE. When a person is vulnerable a less than understanding reaction can DOUBLE the feelings of depression. Logically people turn to the closest person to them, having confidence they will help. However if that person doesnt understand they won't have the capacity to help even though they care about you. Feeling rejection at this point from the closest person to you is huge because if your closest person doesn't help then it feels that no one can and feelings of isolation come to the surface. This can feel like hell. We can even feel deep inside ourselves very negative about mental health due to attitudes learnt whilst we were growing up and because of this we can hold OURSELVES back from seeking help. I urge everyone to ditch these inibitions and seek professional help through your GP and or the Samaritans. At the time of your lowest is the time to think of yourself and to be your best friend, this isn't selfish. It is the only way forward. If treatment response is slow pursue it. Along the way you will find aquaintances and strangers more helpful than some of your family and friends, this is because those friends and family do not understand, not because they don't care. Get to know yourself because you cannot love someone you don't know. Although you look great you feel dreadful, listen and take on board your feelings not your looks. The effort you need is huge because the illness is huge, but it can be overcome if you learn to love yourself and you surround yourself with people who give you positive feedback about yourself. I hate it when I hear a person has passed by their own hand because of this illness. Be determined it won't be you as no one deserves this.Good luck to everyone and extra love to those who suffer.You really can get better because you REALLY DESRVE TO ♥️
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Post by noblegas on Oct 11, 2019 5:31:32 GMT
On a side note, lovely to read of Stuart Sinclair back in Bristol to support Mental Health Awareness Day. A man who really walks the walk.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2019 6:45:38 GMT
Maybe not Rovers related but considering this forum is mainly blokes and blokes are in particular more likely to suffer or at least hide it more, thought it was important to get it out there. Anyone who suffers from any sort of mental health illness, you are not alone. We need to get rid of this stigma with anyone who suffers from mental health and make sure we are there to support each other and be more open if we do think we suffer from some sort of mental health illness. A common phrase I hear used is "man up". People don't realise the sort of psychological effects this can have. All in it together ❤ well done Ggmi x well said mate Seconded.
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Post by philbemmygas on Oct 11, 2019 6:47:58 GMT
I openly admit I suffered badly a few years ago from PTSD; anxiety and depression. It was a dark time in my life; at times serious self harming seemed the only way out. I went to the Royal British Legion who assisted me with my diagnosis and pointed me on the path to treatment.
Since the loss of my wife earlier this year I have had moments of stress and anxiety; talking helps.
If you are feeling at a loss; then seek help. It isn't a quick process and there is no magic bullet to cure it; but YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I will gladly talk to anyone if they think it would help.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2019 6:51:53 GMT
I openly admit I suffered badly a few years ago from PTSD; anxiety and depression. It was a dark time in my life; at times serious self harming seemed the only way out. I went to the Royal British Legion who assisted me with my diagnosis and pointed me on the path to treatment. Since the loss of my wife earlier this year I have had moments of stress and anxiety; talking helps. If you are feeling at a loss; then seek help. It isn't a quick process and there is no magic bullet to cure it; but YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I will gladly talk to anyone if they think it would help. Best wishes my friend.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2019 10:14:17 GMT
Good post on a very important topic Gas Go Marching InI think that starting the conversation is the hardest part, my family try to help, but they don't really get what it feels like (not their fault, and I'm glad that they've not had the same experiences as me).
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Post by inee on Oct 12, 2019 18:23:33 GMT
Well said ggmi and everyone else ,like others i have posted quite a few posts on my own battles with mental health ,I'm luckier than most, I have a good support system behind me Wendy, my gp and someone on this thread who regularly visits and has helped me and Wendy through a lot of issues(i'm not going to name that person but they can name themselves if they wish).
Another poster has mentioned talking to people, if no one in your circle understands then ring the Samaritans, They will listen to you which allows you to get so much off your chest,which in turn allows you to at least confront some of your inner demons and for me allowed me to make sense of some of my issues.
Some post openly on our issues in the hope that it encourages people who may be suffering or even others to recognise those that may be on the edge ,and offer to lend an ear.
One thing i will bring up here is self harm, if you know anyone who does self harm then offer an ear to listen, i will admit i self harm when things pile up, on of the reasons people self harm is that when low or the meds work properly we tend to feel nothing, no emotions, no love nothing ,we feel as if we are outside our own body looking in, totally detached from everything we hold dear,and for me if i take my mate stan (stanley knife),scalpel or razor blade, and cut myself, arms mainly , also face ,head chest etc , we don't do it for attention or sympathy, we do it hurts a little bit, but as you see the blood and feel the pain we realise that we are alive and can feel,for some it help to get out of the tunnel these illnesses lead you into.
The Beard is a fantastic fella ,to listen to stu as he outlines his battles with his demons helps immensely as more people begin to understand how these things can hit anyone.
If anyone needs to vent then i and many others on here have openly said pm them and vent you wont be judged
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