General / Mental Health Support Thread

BrianW said:
In these situations, any help is better than no help. But the whole system is sadly lacking, and society's general attitude does not help. Unless you are literally catatonic, or going around knifing people, or something equally extreme, there is this prevailing view that MH is not 'real' - unlike, say, a broken leg.

Governments don't like the fact that it costs money, so they try to wish it away. A lot of older people think all the various syndromes affecting kids are just 'made up' and that the kids in question just need a good smacking. I despair at times when I see what people believe. Ultimately, they are in denial.
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Agree Brian It comes from the government BrianW currently with the conservatives making it one of their election to do lists”.
Anything the Labour Party has made better for the working class they plan to undo if elected.

Welfare and "Fit Note" Reform: The party has proposed a stringent "back to work" plan, emphasizing that those who can work should do so. This includes reforming the "fit note" system to move responsibility away from GPs towards specialist work and health professionals, intending to reduce the number of people signed off sick by default”

We have seen it all before with the Tories MH is whitewashed over the NHS can’t cope as it is without getting political how can people get better if they can’t see a doctor. A proper doctor not one of the millions of health professionals or specialist nurses a consultant doctor who can prescribe appropriate treatment.
 
Went litter picking for over three hours Sunday night. Think I got home at about 1am lol
I should be aiming to go to sleep around midnight/1am but unfortunately I was still awake at 5am.
I didn't want to go out during the day and by the time the Everton game was over I was in a fucking horrendous state and had to go out picking litter again for two hours , which has had only a minimal effect on my very extreme depression and very extreme anxiety.

Someone was threatening to jump off a bridge down the road on Sunday apparently, got taken to hospital.
I was actually thinking the same day that the only way I'm going to get their attention is to hang around a bridge. I am thinking seriously about certain power tools cos this agony has to end and the NHS isn't going to do anything by the looks of things. It feels like my only future is insanity to be honest. I've told my brother numerous times that I'm going to have to end it so it's not as if it will be a complete shock.
I don't understand why they've not accepted my request for electro convulsive therapy. It looks to me like they hate using it unless you're catatonic or very psychotic , even if it saves lives.
 
PinkFinal said:
Went litter picking for over three hours Sunday night. Think I got home at about 1am lol
I should be aiming to go to sleep around midnight/1am but unfortunately I was still awake at 5am.
I didn't want to go out during the day and by the time the Everton game was over I was in a fucking horrendous state and had to go out picking litter again for two hours , which has had only a minimal effect on my very extreme depression and very extreme anxiety.

Someone was threatening to jump off a bridge down the road on Sunday apparently, got taken to hospital.
I was actually thinking the same day that the only way I'm going to get their attention is to hang around a bridge. I am thinking seriously about certain power tools cos this agony has to end and the NHS isn't going to do anything by the looks of things. It feels like my only future is insanity to be honest. I've told my brother numerous times that I'm going to have to end it so it's not as if it will be a complete shock.
I don't understand why they've not accepted my request for electro convulsive therapy. It looks to me like they hate using it unless you're catatonic or very psychotic , even if it saves lives.
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What’s happening with the life coach and the appointment with the psychiatrist that you mentioned a few pages back in this thread?

It seems to me that you may need to be in contact with the life coach on a regular basis at the very least.
 
ZenHalfTimeCrock said:
What’s happening with the life coach and the appointment with the psychiatrist that you mentioned a few pages back in this thread?

It seems to me that you may need to be in contact with the life coach on a regular basis at the very least.
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I think I told the life coach that I felt it was pointless talking as she was recommending things for me to do whereas I felt incapable of making any plans at all and was just concerned with trying to save my life basically.
And that it would be very presumptuous to "make plans" when I wasn't even sure I could carry on living.
At this point I'm barely capable of holding a conversation.
I realise that doing things in itself is part of saving my life. I'm obviously not thinking straight.
 
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PinkFinal said:
I think I told the life coach that I felt it was pointless talking as she was recommending things for me to do whereas I felt incapable of making any plans at all and was just concerned with trying to save my life basically.
And that it would be very presumptuous to "make plans" when I wasn't even sure I could carry on living.
At this point I'm barely capable of holding a conversation.
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I can relate to that. When you’re extremely depressed and having suicidal ideations, almost nothing seems worth planning or doing. Wonder how a more attuned life coach would have responded?
 
PinkFinal said:
What I have to do is stop staying up all night and getting up at a ridiculous time.
I should be aiming at getting up early and going to the gym and the social at the walk in centre.
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Staying up all night is no good your body needs to recuperate and rejuvenate, at ten to twelve it’s time to switch off the TV IPad and lie down. Listen to some music to clear your mind of all the things happening in the world. And go to sleep, easier said than done but keep trying every night. :) walk in centre tomorrow if you can:) I’m going to try now.
 
Went to the pub in Ashton town centre to watch the Champions League game.
I noticed they had two dartboards
So long since I played darts. Used to love it.
I could spend all day in there anything to get out of the house and it's near the 24 hour gym I am a member of.
Though I no longer drink alcohol.

I just feel apathy.
Feels like you are either a victim in this life or are someone who creates victims.
I'm just bored with the never ending ups and downs.
I've been looking online trying to get a job that I can do from my computer but it seems to be a minefield full of scam artists.

Today's been a less terrible day than most this year but so what ?
I just don't want to be here and I don't see it as a big deal if people don't wanna participate in this fucking circus.
 
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PinkFinal said:
Went to the pub in Ashton town centre to watch the Champions League game.
I noticed they had two dartboards
So long since I played darts. Used to love it.
I could spend all day in there anything to get out of the house and it's near the 24 hour gym I am a member of.
Though I no longer drink alcohol.

I just feel apathy.
Feels like you are either a victim in this life or are someone who creates victims.
I'm just bored with the never ending ups and downs.
I've been looking online trying to get a job that I can do from my computer but it seems to be a minefield full of scam artists.

Today's been a less terrible day than most this year but so what ?
I just don't want to be here and I don't see it as a big deal if people don't wanna participate in this fucking circus.
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You sound like a sociable person who likes being around people . Can you go to a help group in the daytime that is based around your needs I know it’s often said but talking does help have good moan about City against Everton anything. They might even have a dartboard. Seriously @Pink I think a social group may be a little help to you . Take care .
 
Bettys Bell said:
You sound like a sociable person who likes being around people . Can you go to a help group in the daytime that is based around your needs I know it’s often said but talking does help have good moan about City against Everton anything. They might even have a dartboard. Seriously @Pink I think a social group may be a little help to you . Take care .
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Yes there's a walk in centre with daily social but at the moment I'm struggling to get out of my 5am-1pm.sleep pattern
 
God this evening's been so tough.
I always find Thursdays hard. Weird.
I just don't know how I get out of this terrible grip.


Got a gig tomorrow. Laugh a minute Joy Division tribute.
 
PinkFinal said:
God this evening's been so tough.
I always find Thursdays hard. Weird.
I just don't know how I get out of this terrible grip.


Got a gig tomorrow. Laugh a minute Joy Division tribute.
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Have you tried Audio books ? especially at bed time can help you to get to sleep . Ps love the name of the tribute band . Take care @PinkFinal .
 
PinkFinal said:
Got a gig tomorrow. Laugh a minute Joy Division tribute.
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One of the great bands. For my money, ‘Transmission’ and ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ are two of the best singles ever recorded.

Also, unless I’m missing something, Joy Division were unique too. They don’t sound like anyone else, though maybe Martin Hannett deserves some of the credit for that.

Hope the tribute act lives up to expectations, succeeds in channeling something of the spirit of the original group, and provides you with some relief.
 
Quite down yesterday , working in town, went into a pub i used to frequent when a lot younger, fitter, less anxious next to the old Tetleys brewery site ( now soulless flats, like Boddingtons)

Totally changed , young bar staff etc , music playing, each track excellent. The barperson kindly photographed the playlist, discovered a band Still Corners who took me back to more carefree times.

Music still can lift the soul and as therapists go perhaps its the best one Pink Final uses.
 
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