andysmanclub

[Cellarite]

I took the first step in on Monday and I’m blown away. I can’t wait to go back this Monday.

Lads - if you are struggling - get yourself there.

#itsokaytotalk

 

[Ric]

Sorry to hear that you’re in that position mate, but glad you’re getting the support you need. Sounds like a really good support group. Thanks for sharing.

 

[kippax123]

My brother joined not so long ago as he was really struggling after he lost his job. I have to say it has probably saved him. As a female I feel there are options out there to help women but it's so good to know that men are finally getting listened to when it comes to mental health.

 

[stonerblue]

THe's a have been knocking about in Radcliffe for a year or 2 now and proving very popular. Think it was 3 blokes who started it off.
Radcliffe has another group as well called 'kingsmen'. I'd go along but I know every fucker and wouldn't be able to let it all out.
When I was proper down not that long ago a beautiful young woman I barely knew told me to tell her straight what was getting to me. We had a pint and she listened for an hour. Afterwards I felt like a great weight had been lifted off me
Soz no pics.

 

[Paladin]

I'm off to a gathering in an hour. I'm not sure how to describe it. I suppose it is a celebration of the life of a young man who took his own life a year ago, and a way for his parents to thank those who rallied round.

The lad was only in his twenties. If only he had known about Andy's Man Club.

 

[mexico1970]

I can't burden my kids and I can't tell people who don't really know me about anything I struggle with, it's the way men of a certain age have been programmed I suppose.

Personally I don't struggle but I can see how a lot of men do, this club looks like a good way forward.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Well done.

 

[bluegirl74]

Good on you for recognising that you needed a bit of extra support, for going along, and for sharing about it on here.

It's a shame that more people can't reach out and get help when they need it.

 

[Cellarite]

Good on you for recognising that you needed a bit of extra support, for going along, and for sharing about it on here.

It's a shame that more people can't reach out and get help when they need it.

The most enlightening thing was seeing blokes from all walks of life who are in a similar situation to me. Some better, most a lot worse. Talking to complete strangers instead of feeling like I’m burdening friends and family is a good feeling. I’ve only told 3 people in my friends and family that I went.

I’d love to get my own head sorted and then get involved in facilitating these groups.

 

[bluegirl74]

The most enlightening thing was seeing blokes from all walks of life who are in a similar situation to me. Some better, most a lot worse. Talking to complete strangers instead of feeling like I’m burdening friends and family is a good feeling. I’ve only told 3 people in my friends and family that I went.

I’d love to get my own head sorted and then get involved in facilitating these groups.

I think that it's only when we open up (and make ourselves vulnerable as my therapist says) that we invite other people to share their situations too. Talking to a complete stranger can be so liberating as you don't have to be concerned about how their view of you might change, or if what you tell them might hurt them