General / Mental Health Support Thread

kaz7 said:
Thanks, i self referred for the cbt on the app and i had an hour assessment on the phone, a lot of it was box ticking though, she accepted me for the cbt but did say it was months not weeks to start it. I found the long session i had with the critical care shrink a god send as i was mega confused snd still in shock at that stage. I was hoping to not need any more of that now but it seems i do! I will give it a go and see what happens

I hope you are doing ok ?
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Im having ups and downs, like everyone does, my downs are just a bit more extreme lol. I had counselling last year and that was OK, at least it was a 20min drive away so it was face to face. It helped just getting me out of the house for a brew and a chat. But even on my first session she told me there wasn't much she could help me with as I was already doing pretty much everything I could do to help myself in my situation. I had cbt recommended so I self revered to that online, had the 50 min chat and was told I was on a 3month waiting list. It was about 9 weeks till I started. All over the phone. It was useless for me. Had 5 sessions and I cancelled the last one as my time was better served doing something else. Probably should have stopped after the 2nd. It will hopefully help you tho. All about a stress bucket and about having me time, which I don't get and won't get. Full time job, carer when i get home as i have a severely disabled daughter. Special school cant meet her needs so need to find another school for her. There isn't one. Local authority are an absolute joke. This has been going on for 18 months now with no sign of it ending any time soon. My life is hard enough without having to fight for everything we are entitled to. I could go on and on but this post is long enough as it is.
 
Dicko69 said:
Im having ups and downs, like everyone does, my downs are just a bit more extreme lol. I had counselling last year and that was OK, at least it was a 20min drive away so it was face to face. It helped just getting me out of the house for a brew and a chat. But even on my first session she told me there wasn't much she could help me with as I was already doing pretty much everything I could do to help myself in my situation. I had cbt recommended so I self revered to that online, had the 50 min chat and was told I was on a 3month waiting list. It was about 9 weeks till I started. All over the phone. It was useless for me. Had 5 sessions and I cancelled the last one as my time was better served doing something else. Probably should have stopped after the 2nd. It will hopefully help you tho. All about a stress bucket and about having me time, which I don't get and won't get. Full time job, carer when i get home as i have a severely disabled daughter. Special school cant meet her needs so need to find another school for her. There isn't one. Local authority are an absolute joke. This has been going on for 18 months now with no sign of it ending any time soon. My life is hard enough without having to fight for everything we are entitled to. I could go on and on but this post is long enough as it is.
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Wow that is a lot to be dealing with, the provision for disabled kids and adults is woeful, all comes down to money sadly, i hope you can get something sorted for her that really helps her going foward

The shrink has already taught me about the brains systems and how to train myself into being able to change the terrible nightmares into less threatening and scary dreams, my ITU sister talked to me about it as well but i am fucked if i can master it lol. I have been so proactive with understanding what happened to me and the body and mind recovery it is going to take , it took me two months or so to right myself and get some sense of reality back

I have been told so many times everything i am feeling and experiencing is very normal and recovery is not linear so i maybe just had a bad couple of days and a lesson taught that my whole energy has to go into me and not outside noise, it is frustrating but my new normal

Much love xx
 

Mental health – community crisis drop in services

Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis? Find your local community crisis drop in service.
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Community mental health crisis drop-in service in Tameside​

SAFE Tameside​

Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?

This community-based service offers immediate support and de-escalation in a safe environment, a listening ear, crisis management, practical support and a quick referral to a mental health assessment if required. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.

SAFE Tameside

Monday to Friday

Address: Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6AQ

Contact number: 0161 470 6104

Opening times:

  • Monday to Friday 1pm to 8pm
AND,

Saturday

Address: 9 Fletcher Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BY

Contact number: 07492 779 801

Opening times:

  • Saturday 10am to 3pm

  • Not just in Tameside the drop in centres are all over Greater Manchester if you click on the link, I don’t know if you can just drop in, hope it helps
 
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Kirkstall Blue said:

Mental health – community crisis drop in services

Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis? Find your local community crisis drop in service.
gmintegratedcare.org.uk gmintegratedcare.org.uk

Community mental health crisis drop-in service in Tameside​

SAFE Tameside​

Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?

This community-based service offers immediate support and de-escalation in a safe environment, a listening ear, crisis management, practical support and a quick referral to a mental health assessment if required. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.

SAFE Tameside

Monday to Friday

Address: Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6AQ

Contact number: 0161 470 6104

Opening times:

  • Monday to Friday 1pm to 8pm
AND,

Saturday

Address: 9 Fletcher Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BY

Contact number: 07492 779 801

Opening times:

  • Saturday 10am to 3pm

  • Not just in Tameside the drop in centres are all over Greater Manchester if you click on the link, I don’t know if you can just drop in, hope it helps
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Was looking at that a couple of days ago. I think one of their related organisations rang me today but I didn't answer in time. Had a relatively calm day today, as opposed to Monday and Tuesday being absolutely bloody awful. Got two gigs over the next few days. I am trying to change my life but it's so difficult. Obviously it's not going to change overnight.
 
PinkFinal said:
Was looking at that a couple of days ago. I think one of their related organisations rang me today but I didn't answer in time. Had a relatively calm day today, as opposed to Monday and Tuesday being absolutely bloody awful. Got two gigs over the next few days. I am trying to change my life but it's so difficult. Obviously it's not going to change overnight.
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Keep going mate.
Enjoy your gigs.
And keep trying .
I wish you all the best.
 
PinkFinal said:
Was looking at that a couple of days ago. I think one of their related organisations rang me today but I didn't answer in time. Had a relatively calm day today, as opposed to Monday and Tuesday being absolutely bloody awful. Got two gigs over the next few days. I am trying to change my life but it's so difficult. Obviously it's not going to change overnight.
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Sometimes you will breakdown it’s inevitable but it’s what you do next that counts, one step at a time, music is something you get on with I’ve seen some of your posts in the music thread, I liked the stranglers one you’ve got good taste in music, the weights and a couple of gigs lined up so something to look forward too. Forget talking to people when you go out just be you.:)

My daughter manages in the NHS I was asking her what are people supposed to do when they hit rock bottom and she gave me those details about the drop in centre all over Manchester. I know it’s not what everyone can get on with but worth a try
 
I have had to make some big financial decisions in the last couple of weeks including having to change benefits which involved online stuff and a phone call from the dwp. I think i have done the right things but it is so difficult to know for sure . My brain is working slowly and not really up to the job of such important things .Bad timing really, i really wish i had a partner to lean on right now, the confident me has left the building

I think about the rest of you who post in this thread and the problems you have with your mental health, i am not in a position to help as i am in the same boat, i have gone back to what i plastered all over the house a few years ago when i was first gripped with anxiety. Stay calm, everything is fixable, it helped me then and has helped this last couple of weeks, might need something stronger if it goes tits up!

Much love xxx
 
kaz7 said:
I have had to make some big financial decisions in the last couple of weeks including having to change benefits which involved online stuff and a phone call from the dwp. I think i have done the right things but it is so difficult to know for sure . My brain is working slowly and not really up to the job of such important things .Bad timing really, i really wish i had a partner to lean on right now, the confident me has left the building

I think about the rest of you who post in this thread and the problems you have with your mental health, i am not in a position to help as i am in the same boat, i have gone back to what i plastered all over the house a few years ago when i was first gripped with anxiety. Stay calm, everything is fixable, it helped me then and has helped this last couple of weeks, might need something stronger if it goes tits up!

Much love xxx
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Stay well Kaz, you've been so much help to loads on here x
 
kaz7 said:
I have had to make some big financial decisions in the last couple of weeks including having to change benefits which involved online stuff and a phone call from the dwp. I think i have done the right things but it is so difficult to know for sure . My brain is working slowly and not really up to the job of such important things .Bad timing really, i really wish i had a partner to lean on right now, the confident me has left the building

I think about the rest of you who post in this thread and the problems you have with your mental health, i am not in a position to help as i am in the same boat, i have gone back to what i plastered all over the house a few years ago when i was first gripped with anxiety. Stay calm, everything is fixable, it helped me then and has helped this last couple of weeks, might need something stronger if it goes tits up!

Much love xxx
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You can get help filling in forms from Citizens Advice. They can also advise on what you can be claiming for.
 
WEMBLEY76 said:
Kaz I think you are a bloody inspiration on here in helping yourself and many others with your words.
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Thank you lovely x
I have had so much support from this place this year, i was touched that a search party was put out for me when i disappeared, luckily a few people have my phone number and after a while i was able to answer them, well over 200 private messages on here that i wasnt able to answer for a long while but my god i was very grateful for it on my rare visits

We help each other by listening, sometimes it is enough just check in with each other and some of the best advice comes from outside of the people who love you

Fuck me, dying has made me such a soft **** ! Lol
 
Marklr said:
2020 i was on my bike everywhere. I caught the train up to Hebden Bridge one day, and rode back to Manchester along the canal. Loved it and felt confident in myself that in my 50s i could do that...especially after liver disease from alcoholism, sepsis two years earlier and a metal rod in my leg after falling down the stairs 10 years ago.
But then I got COVID Dec 21. I can't even get my leg over my bike now (and the missus). Life change too quickly. I can still do little bits of housework gardening here and there, but I suffer for it afterwards. I have several couch micro naps through the daytime. Every day is a struggle now. The only way i can describe it is; imagine you ran a marathon yesterday. My muscles have shrunk, too, due to lack of movement. So easily strained now.
I know I've moaned on here about it before, but I still need to vent now and then.
Scientist are making progress with it, maybe not quick enough, but they'll get there. They've now identified markers so tests should become available and then possible treatments. Maybe antivirals. Apparently, remains of the virus has remained in some people..the "spike proteins". I think this then affects the immune system, keeping it on alert. Summit like that.
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This . may be of some help Blue.
There are other ways to remove SP from the virus/ vax..
But this appeared on my feed today.
Hope you find it useful.
 
They've rung me to let me know that they're ringing me on Thursday for a telephone assessment which could last up to an hour. To determine how best to support me. Hopefully they'll realise the seriousness of my situation and not just suggest counselling which I do not think can help me particularly. I've felt a little more relaxed recently as I made contact with someone from my very distant past and cleared a few things up which needed clearing up.
But I'm still having regular very bad days, like today. It's dark and winter's long and it's just so tough.
 
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