Mental health

PinkFinal said:
This is shocking

www.bbc.co.uk

Irish Travellers 'mental health crisis' driven by discrimination and deprivation

Discrimination and deprivation are among key factors in the struggles felt by the community in Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
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There is also a toxic masculinity within the traveller group. Mental health will not be discussed to any meaningful level, if even acknowledged at all. Homosexuality and shame at coming out will sadly lead to mental health issues.

I'm an outsider here so I won't comment on the Irish view of travellers. They are fiercely loyal and community minded within their own circle, perhaps there might be a time where those positive attributes can be integrated into wider society.
 
Please talk to somebody if you are struggling FFS. Nothing wrong with talking about how you are feeling just do it. No matter how low you ate feeling or how bad things seem, you can turn it around! Never give up, you can do it.
 
ob said:
Any one needs a chat my DMs open, good listener and it'll go no further. Sometimes helps to open up to someone you don't really know. I don't care if you cry, moan, laugh etc. If not me check out mind, body & sole on social media for help. Good luck everyone
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Great post and Same here - PM if anyone need a confidential chat.
 
Really good thread this. I’ve been through my own problems in the past that still linger a bit every now and again.

I think it’s wonderful that men can open up a lot more now than even say 5 years ago. There’s a long way to go but it’s heading in the right direction.

Anyone who’s going through a tough time please just know you’re not alone and mental health struggles are way, way, WAY more common than you think amongst men.

Look at Manchester Mind and CALM - two amazing charities that work on mens mental health.

And just think, it could be worse. You could be scouse.
 
Sometimes speaking to someone you don’t know personally or not a doctor can really help. Just even if you chat shit.

Like the posters above have said if you or indeed anyone needs a private message chat feel free. I’m off work today albeit going in a bike ride in the sun but I can fit in a chat if anyone needs it.

Take care all.
 
Thought I'd bump this thread on the back of todays awful news.
I'm one of the lucky ones . Mental health hasn't taken me to those dark places (as of yet).
I've had first hand sadness with friends and a parent that's taken their lives.
I used to think it was a cowards way out. But not anymore. As I grew older I realised the absolute depths of despair someone must've reached to take their own life.
If anyone ever feels that desperate please know that there's someone, somewhere, ready to offer help and reassurance.
There really is.
 
Gaylord du Bois said:
Thought I'd bump this thread on the back of todays awful news.
I'm one of the lucky ones . Mental health hasn't taken me to those dark places (as of yet).
I've had first hand sadness with friends and a parent that's taken their lives.
I used to think it was a cowards way out. But not anymore. As I grew older I realised the absolute depths of despair someone must've reached to take their own life.
If anyone ever feels that desperate please know that there's someone, somewhere, ready to offer help and reassurance.
There really is.
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Great post. Was watching Flintoffs programme earlier and he was discussing it with a 17 year old who’s mum had taken her own life and his response was perfect.

I never thought of it as a cowards act, I at times thought the opposite as I just couldn’t fathom people being able to do it. I used to think of it as a selfish act. The reality is it’s neither of those things.
 
I must admit always thought of it as a cowards act until I found myself that low. But I couldn't do it (who's the coward).

Then a close family member did it and I thought, to summone the courage to do that is crazy.

One thing I will say, there is obviously no way back once you do that is final.

TALK seek help because it's terminal and no mother/father wants to bury their children.

I would give almost anything to see my sister again and the pain it causes afterwards no one can comprehend.
 
Punch-drunk said:
I must admit always thought of it as a cowards act until I found myself that low. But I couldn't do it (who's the coward).

Then a close family member did it and I thought, to summone the courage to do that is crazy.

One thing I will say, there is obviously no way back once you do that is final.

TALK seek help because it's terminal and no mother/father wants to bury their children.

I would give almost anything to see my sister again and the pain it causes afterwards no one can comprehend.
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Hope you've rectified or are in the process of helping yourself mate.
 
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