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Psychiatric ward
- Thread starter PinkFinal
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kaz7
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I don't do it at all,it's a pain in the arse,i stay home,eat junk and watch football,and my depression is helped by that,no anxiety either,it's stressful for well people let alone us so i opt out,that works for me anyway
kaz7
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It's a mind set really,take away the importance of the season and treat it like any other day,i'll be around if you need to have a natter and remember it is soon over with
Zubrman
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As @karen7 says, if you ignore all the hype and sickening commercialism, then you don't get suckered-in to the guilt trip of obligation to conform. It's all about getting us to fork out money we don't have. Fuck 'em.
Once you cut through the tinsel, there is no substance to Christmas any more. It's then just another day of the year, (with an extremely annoying build-up.)
Bah humbug. And be well, everyone.
Once you cut through the tinsel, there is no substance to Christmas any more. It's then just another day of the year, (with an extremely annoying build-up.)
Bah humbug. And be well, everyone.
johnny on the spot
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All the best, Pink.
I'm looking forward to seeing Baby Jots again, but I'll be on my own in pretty hostile company. Not the greatest idea really, but I ain't missing Christmas with my little girl for anything.
Saw my new consultant a week ago and he's supposedly hot shit when it comes to bipolar. Seems an affable and knowledgeable chap.
Anyway, it's only one day (albeit a long one) so try to kick back and enjoy. If you struggle, I'll be around on here for a chat in the afternoon.
This'll also be my first sober Christmas in about twelve years and I'm dreading not having my old go-to. That said, between the hospital and GP and through a great deal of personal hard work, we're doing a pretty good job at prepping for the rough few days, not to mention the new year ahead.
Don't give up mate, it can be done.
I'm looking forward to seeing Baby Jots again, but I'll be on my own in pretty hostile company. Not the greatest idea really, but I ain't missing Christmas with my little girl for anything.
Saw my new consultant a week ago and he's supposedly hot shit when it comes to bipolar. Seems an affable and knowledgeable chap.
Anyway, it's only one day (albeit a long one) so try to kick back and enjoy. If you struggle, I'll be around on here for a chat in the afternoon.
This'll also be my first sober Christmas in about twelve years and I'm dreading not having my old go-to. That said, between the hospital and GP and through a great deal of personal hard work, we're doing a pretty good job at prepping for the rough few days, not to mention the new year ahead.
Don't give up mate, it can be done.
Magicpole
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My heart goes out to you mate. As others have said on here you are not alone and even having a natter in here can help reduce your sense of isolation.
It's easy to say keep your chin up but I know that doesn't really cut it. Trying to find a reason to is the golden ticket
A day at a time. Knowing people who don't even know you care will hopefully give you a wee bit of strength to realise you matter.
I hope you find that golden ticket.
I won't come to your door though, but it is out there, maybe volunteering to help other people in distress at this time of the year would help you. To see how you could bring hope and compassion to others could convince you that you without you they might fall further.
Good luck and keep fighting.
It's easy to say keep your chin up but I know that doesn't really cut it. Trying to find a reason to is the golden ticket
A day at a time. Knowing people who don't even know you care will hopefully give you a wee bit of strength to realise you matter.
I hope you find that golden ticket.
I won't come to your door though, but it is out there, maybe volunteering to help other people in distress at this time of the year would help you. To see how you could bring hope and compassion to others could convince you that you without you they might fall further.
Good luck and keep fighting.
Thanks everyone.
I won't be alone over Xmas but I find i need lots of time to myself. I used to enjoy this but now it's more of a neccessity than a choice.
The new year is something else to think about but obviously I'm not alone in that.
And Magicpole - I've considered that very thing.
I won't be alone over Xmas but I find i need lots of time to myself. I used to enjoy this but now it's more of a neccessity than a choice.
The new year is something else to think about but obviously I'm not alone in that.
And Magicpole - I've considered that very thing.
Things are pretty tough for me at the moment, the cold weather just kills my energy to do things.
I have a cousin with a daughter with high functioning Autism, my. cousin thinks I may have it too. And looking at the symptoms online, I can see why my cousin thinks that. I have told my doctor and he's not interested. But I think a diagnosis could help me, as it would explain my problems in life, lack of achievement etc etc.
I have a cousin with a daughter with high functioning Autism, my. cousin thinks I may have it too. And looking at the symptoms online, I can see why my cousin thinks that. I have told my doctor and he's not interested. But I think a diagnosis could help me, as it would explain my problems in life, lack of achievement etc etc.
johnny on the spot
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If it's a diagnosis you're after, the trick is to see a consultant and lay out the bare honest truth, warts and all. Have you got a care co-ordinator or CPN?