FAO Scubahood & AET

Cosmonaut said:
Everyone else going through the same, I admire you. You endure a lot, more than many. 24 hours can seem like 24 years when you're having a bad day. Keep looking out for each other guys and gals .. we'll beat this b@
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Sorry to hear you are struggling

The 24 hr thing is so true

For a long time now I’ve never quite understood why there are days when i’m fine, I wake up feel happy and normal and why on other days I can’t get out of bed , i hate the world and everyone around me, snap easily, and really don’t want to be around anyone.

I’ve had it said by people at work that they never know which one of me is going to turn up.

It’s just a horrible affliction to have to live with.
 
Erimus74 said:
1974 the best year ever for me as a Boro fan, even the Rhubettes supported us with their outfit, all red, white collars & white stripes down the sides, the only thing missing is the numbers on the backs 👍

Class


Over to you Scubs, Aet & Cosmonaut
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Hi Erimus. Having seen an example of your taste in music, and an example of scubes taste in music, my conclusion and considered opinion is that music is subjective and we should probably stick to talking about the one thing we all have in common which is the mighty Boro.

😂👍
 
Aet290204 said:
Sorry to hear you are struggling

The 24 hr thing is so true

For a long time now I’ve never quite understood why there are days when i’m fine, I wake up feel happy and normal and why on other days I can’t get out of bed , i hate the world and everyone around me, snap easily, and really don’t want to be around anyone.

I’ve had it said by people at work that they never know which one of me is going to turn up.

It’s just a horrible affliction to have to live with.
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Indeed it is, my friend. A daily grind with the anxiety of not knowing what side of you will turn up. But all the best, and be well X
 
Nobby_Barnes said:
Brilliant Post Cosmonaut... Thanks !
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Thanks to you too. I like to post with regards to these matters to share and hope that others can take some heart and encouragement in fighting on. Rough times at the moment, talking couldn't be more important right now.

As I pointed out, I'm not so bothered about myself and worry my words may come across as whining on, but that is absolutely not my intention. It is just more important to me, after reading others being so candid about their struggles on here, that they are not alone. I hope everyone that needs the help gets it and finds peace.

Let's hope the season isn't halted and we can keep coming back on here with more to talk about, rather than stuff such as this miserable lockdown business, and cheer on our Neil's boys. :D UTB x
 
I've recently started taking the max recommended dose of sertraline (200mg) and it's messing with me something nasty right now. It was similar when I went from 100mg to 150mg before Xmas but that seemed to settle after a week or so. I don't think medical professionals realise what hell you have to endure during these transitions. I hate having to be this heavily medicated, it's the highest dose I've ever taken but I just have to hope it starts having its desired effect before too long. It just makes you wonder whether it's all worth it just to hope to get through a single day without having your own brain plotting against you. I'm so envious of anyone who doesn't feel this way.
 
Scubahood said:
I've recently started taking the max recommended dose of sertraline (200mg) and it's messing with me something nasty right now. It was similar when I went from 100mg to 150mg before Xmas but that seemed to settle after a week or so. I don't think medical professionals realise what hell you have to endure during these transitions. I hate having to be this heavily medicated, it's the highest dose I've ever taken but I just have to hope it starts having its desired effect before too long. It just makes you wonder whether it's all worth it just to hope to get through a single day without having your own brain plotting against you. I'm so envious of anyone who doesn't feel this way.
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I’ve been prescribed just about every anti depressant under the sun over the last 5/6 years. None of them work. Sertraline has horrific physical side effects amongst other things it ravaged my mouth with mouth ulcers so savage I couldn’t bear to eat. I simply won’t entertain anti depressants any more. Which is all the GPs can offer. Hopeless. Gave up on CBT a few weeks ago too. Couldn’t build any kind of rapport with the counsellor over the phone or video call. Wasn’t helpful either - Just told me stuff I knew already. And no practical support either. This after a wait of nearly a year. In short I feel failed by the NHS - so you can stick the F***ing clapping for it where the sun don’t shine as far as I’m concerned.

Mind have been useful people to talk to in the past, but the end product of a lengthy call I had with a counsellor was an email with dozens of PDF’s attached with so much information I gave up. It needed to be tailored and there was zero follow up. It’s ghastly. No one understands. At all.

I can honestly say that literally the only thing keeping me from going under at the minute is going out running 3/4 times a week (see other thread about running)
 
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Aet290204 said:
Hi Erimus. Having seen an example of your taste in music, and an example of scubes taste in music, my conclusion and considered opinion is that music is subjective and we should probably stick to talking about the one thing we all have in common which is the mighty Boro.

😂👍
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That's fine mate we all have our own tastes in music when we can put on our earphones & forget about everything around us, take care mate & UTMB
 
Just picked up on this, can I firstly say what a great thread it is. (y)
OK my bit.
I'm knocking on now so since my first my match when Stan Anderson was at the helm I have a lot of memories. The Charlton years, the Rioch years, the Robson years, the European adventures etc etc. Promotions, relegations, administration, cup finals, replays, the 3 points, Cardiff, Basle/Steau/Eindhoven, TLF blah blah blah. So many memories, both good and bad.
Its very difficult to pick out a favourite team/year so what I've I done is simply ask myself, "What is the first outstanding Boro memory that comes into your head".
I dont know why but it was the vision of Gianluca Festa with a clenched fist, running back towards his own goal like a raged bull after he had smashed the ball into the roof of Chesterfields net at Old Trafford.
Maybe it was the sheer emotion of what we had been through that season. Was it the 2 cup finals, 3 points fiasco season which ultimately resulted in our relegation? I'm not sure my memories not that good.
Maybe it was the fact that I had my 2 young fledgling Boro sons (yes their faces were painted :)) with me. You never forget memories like that. They are both in their 30's now and life long supporters. Sorry Boys its my fault.
Maybe its because we had been 2 nil down with 10 men in an FA Cup Semi Final against 3rd tier Chesterfield. I thought the whole country were laughing at us and Uncle Festa had wiped the smile off the faces and put us through to Wembley with a 3-2 win.
Of course they spoiled it by equalising but we put them in their place at Hillsborough. ;)
The up and down emotions that day were incredible., never to be forgotten.
It was a very expensive journey that season but it was worth it.
UTB!
 
scally said:
Just picked up on this, can I firstly say what a great thread it is. (y)
OK my bit.
I'm knocking on now so since my first my match when Stan Anderson was at the helm I have a lot of memories. The Charlton years, the Rioch years, the Robson years, the European adventures etc etc. Promotions, relegations, administration, cup finals, replays, the 3 points, Cardiff, Basle/Steau/Eindhoven, TLF blah blah blah. So many memories, both good and bad.
Its very difficult to pick out a favourite team/year so what I've I done is simply ask myself, "What is the first outstanding Boro memory that comes into your head".
I dont know why but it was the vision of Gianluca Festa with a clenched fist, running back towards his own goal like a raged bull after he had smashed the ball into the roof of Chesterfields net at Old Trafford.
Maybe it was the sheer emotion of what we had been through that season. Was it the 2 cup finals, 3 points fiasco season which ultimately resulted in our relegation? I'm not sure my memories not that good.
Maybe it was the fact that I had my 2 young fledgling Boro sons (yes their faces were painted :)) with me. You never forget memories like that. They are both in their 30's now and life long supporters. Sorry Boys its my fault.
Maybe its because we had been 2 nil down with 10 men in an FA Cup Semi Final against 3rd tier Chesterfield. I thought the whole country were laughing at us and Uncle Festa had wiped the smile off the faces and put us through to Wembley with a 3-2 win.
Of course they spoiled it by equalising but we put them in their place at Hillsborough. ;)
The up and down emotions that day were incredible., never to be forgotten.
It was a very expensive journey that season but it was worth it.
UTB!
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Cheers scally 👍
 
This is really useful...10 Ways to Wellbeing from the Mental Health Foundation
The theory is that Its not one thing that is going to improve your well-being but lots of things coming together.
For some people medication is very helpful but not in isolation...you have to look at things holistically and try and make changes in various aspects of your life
Here goes....

1. Talk about your feelings​

Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.

2. Keep active​

Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and can help you concentrate, sleep, and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy, and is also a significant benefit towards improving your mental health.

3. Eat well​

Your brain needs a mix of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body. A diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.

4. Drink sensibly​

We often drink alcohol to change our mood. Some people drink to deal with fear or loneliness, but the effect is only temporary.
When the drink wears off, you feel worse because of the way the alcohol has affected your brain and the rest of your body. Drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings.

5. Keep in touch​

There’s nothing better than catching up with someone face to face, but that’s not always possible. You can also give them a call, drop them a note, or chat to them online instead. Keep the lines of communication open: it’s good for you!

6. Ask for help​

None of us are superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don’t go to plan.
If things are getting too much for you and you feel you can’t cope, ask for help. Your family or friends may be able to offer practical help or a listening ear.
Local services are there to help you.

7. Take a break​

A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health.
It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work, or a weekend exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some ‘me time’.

8. Do something you’re good at​

What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in? What did you love doing in the past?
Enjoying yourself can help beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-esteem

9. Accept who you are​

We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that you’re unique than to wish you were more like someone else. Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills, visit new places and make new friends. Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.

10. Care for others​

‘Friends are really important… We help each other whenever we can, so it’s a two-way street, and supporting them uplifts me.’
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Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to you. It can even bring you closer together.
 
Nobby_Barnes said:
This is really useful...10 Ways to Wellbeing from the Mental Health Foundation
The theory is that Its not one thing that is going to improve your well-being but lots of things coming together.
For some people medication is very helpful but not in isolation...you have to look at things holistically and try and make changes in various aspects of your life
Here goes....

1. Talk about your feelings​

Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.

2. Keep active​

Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and can help you concentrate, sleep, and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy, and is also a significant benefit towards improving your mental health.

3. Eat well​

Your brain needs a mix of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body. A diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.

4. Drink sensibly​

We often drink alcohol to change our mood. Some people drink to deal with fear or loneliness, but the effect is only temporary.
When the drink wears off, you feel worse because of the way the alcohol has affected your brain and the rest of your body. Drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings.

5. Keep in touch​

There’s nothing better than catching up with someone face to face, but that’s not always possible. You can also give them a call, drop them a note, or chat to them online instead. Keep the lines of communication open: it’s good for you!

6. Ask for help​

None of us are superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don’t go to plan.
If things are getting too much for you and you feel you can’t cope, ask for help. Your family or friends may be able to offer practical help or a listening ear.
Local services are there to help you.

7. Take a break​

A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health.
It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work, or a weekend exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some ‘me time’.

8. Do something you’re good at​

What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in? What did you love doing in the past?
Enjoying yourself can help beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-esteem

9. Accept who you are​

We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that you’re unique than to wish you were more like someone else. Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills, visit new places and make new friends. Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.

10. Care for others​


Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to you. It can even bring you closer together.
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Great post. I certainly need to start an exercise routine again, build up little by little .. I get up the hills with the hound as much as I can but never seems enough.

I used to enjoy travelling around doing things like climbing the mountains in the Peaks and Wales etc .. I couldn't imagine me getting through a second of anything like that at moment. I miss it, need to get back to it and go back to one of the things I most loved doing. There's no doubt being out and about in the beautiful countryside and great outdoors if you're up to it, does your mental health the world of good.
 
Erimus74 said:
How's your new job going Scubs?
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Hi mate, it's going ok thanks for asking, slowly but surely getting used to things I think 🙈 The snow's been a bit of a pain in the arsse the last few days as the place is out in the sticks but our boss has picked us up in the mornings (four wheel drive) which is good of him and there are some cracking views out of the window!
 
Scubahood said:
Hi mate, it's going ok thanks for asking, slowly but surely getting used to things I think 🙈 The snow's been a bit of a pain in the arsse the last few days as the place is out in the sticks but our boss has picked us up in the mornings (four wheel drive) which is good of him and there are some cracking views out of the window!
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Good to hear 👍
 
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