It's only just recently I discovered that it's actual NHS advice to take D3 supplements throughout autumn and winter and that it's generally considered beneficial to take them all year around. I started taking d3 and k2 daily a few months ago.
Depression (trigger warning)
- Thread starter GibbosEmpire
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r00fie1
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Keep talking Gibbo.
There is always a listening ear on here.
You honestly are not alone, even though it feels like it sometimes.
What you've done today is the first massive step on the road to managing your own recovery in your time.
Take care.
Massive well done on being so open, its not easy but i hope you feel better for it.
There has already been some amazing advice shared.
I too am suffering and find im battling it alone. In fact if you asked my family & friends they would have no idea. I know its not the right way to do it but it cripples me the thought of people knowing and feeling sorry for me.
I find im coping best when i have routine in my life:
1/ Getting a solid nights sleep
2/ Exercising
3/ Fresh Air
4/ Good food/meals - no junk, takeaways etc
5/ No alcohol
It doesn't fix it and maybe its placebo but i have better days when im doing the above. I know that i have to start each day productively. If i over sleep, miss the gym or miss breakfast i literally self sabotage and basically give up on the day. Cant get work done, eat junk, distract myself with my phone, am not present, snap at those around me and just want to be alone.
I am glad you have got help and i hope they can help you in finding how to cope and you start to see some positive changes.
Always here for a call or private message if you feel the need.
Best of luck mate - you are loved and you are wanted even if you dont feel it.
There has already been some amazing advice shared.
I too am suffering and find im battling it alone. In fact if you asked my family & friends they would have no idea. I know its not the right way to do it but it cripples me the thought of people knowing and feeling sorry for me.
I find im coping best when i have routine in my life:
1/ Getting a solid nights sleep
2/ Exercising
3/ Fresh Air
4/ Good food/meals - no junk, takeaways etc
5/ No alcohol
It doesn't fix it and maybe its placebo but i have better days when im doing the above. I know that i have to start each day productively. If i over sleep, miss the gym or miss breakfast i literally self sabotage and basically give up on the day. Cant get work done, eat junk, distract myself with my phone, am not present, snap at those around me and just want to be alone.
I am glad you have got help and i hope they can help you in finding how to cope and you start to see some positive changes.
Always here for a call or private message if you feel the need.
Best of luck mate - you are loved and you are wanted even if you dont feel it.
Norman_Conquest
Well-known member
It’s not that long back you did something similar for someone you came across and that kindness was paid back by your employer. I’m just glad he was there for you.
There’s some great advice on here and I would only echo the recommendations others have made.
Just remember that you are never alone and as @Emmersons_BrazillianDong said, the world is better with you in it.
Take care.
NorthStand95
Well-known member
Hope you are OK mate. Let us know if we can do anything or if you fancy an away game next season. Always room in my car. Just have to bring along the sweets.
boringblock_21
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GE - I am sorry that you are going through this, but thank you for sharing. While I haven't experienced the deep depths of despair you are describing, I do experience periods of prolonged lows, poor self-esteem and self-loathing. So I wanted to make a point of thanking you for reminding people like myself that it is not unusual to go through this and that we are not alone.
I also wanted to tell you that I genuinely enjoy your contributions to this board, and I think it would be a worse place without you. You contribute regularly to a diverse range of threads and your input always seems genuine. I appreciate that. You are valuable and important and I hope you know this.
All the best mate.
The Card Cheat
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Sorry to hear you’re having such a tough time @GibbosEmpire. Well done for sharing, know you’re not alone and I hope things gradually improve for you.
In my opinion this forum is a rare gem of goodwill, kindness and support, so keep using it and talking about how you’re doing.
In my opinion this forum is a rare gem of goodwill, kindness and support, so keep using it and talking about how you’re doing.
Johngannonsunderpants
Well-known member
Most GP's now have a PCN (mental health nurse) in the surgery, ask for an appointment with them. Sometimes GP's, (it's in the title general practitioner) don't have much of a clue about MH and just throw medication at people without giving any information or even picking the most appropriate one.
You can also request an access assessment through your gp where you get a full assessment from a mental health practitioner or if you have more thoughts of walking into the sea or feeling unsafe in any other way ring 111 option 2 (mental health).
The world is a better place with you in it, it just probably doesn't feel that way at the moment, but follow the advice (also the good advice on this thread) and it should change.
You can also request an access assessment through your gp where you get a full assessment from a mental health practitioner or if you have more thoughts of walking into the sea or feeling unsafe in any other way ring 111 option 2 (mental health).
The world is a better place with you in it, it just probably doesn't feel that way at the moment, but follow the advice (also the good advice on this thread) and it should change.
inoffthepost
Member
if your in teesside contact IMPACT...mind...LIFE savers.
Casualwoolyback
Active member
I can vouch personally for Andys Man Club. I am a facilitator at the Whitby group and one of my team at work facilitates at Redcar. It really can change lives for the better.
InflatableDinosaur
Well-known member
Some great replies here. When I saw the OP my reply would have been almost verbatim what KDG wrote, particularly this:
6) No social media, particularly Instagram and facebook.
7) Trying to speak to at least one person outside of my immediate family/friend/work circle every day. Even if it is just some simple small talk with someone in the shop or when walking the dog, it seems to make a real difference.
Also as someone else wrote I would recommend Parkrun - either participating or, better still, volunteering. If you are feeling isolated it is a good way to feel part of a social group without the pressure to 'socialize'. Don't turn up expecting it to be a panacea but if you commit to 6 weeks in a row then after 5 or 6 weeks faces become familiar and conversations happen naturally, particularly as a volunteer.
Those 5 things are massive for me but I would also add:
6) No social media, particularly Instagram and facebook.
7) Trying to speak to at least one person outside of my immediate family/friend/work circle every day. Even if it is just some simple small talk with someone in the shop or when walking the dog, it seems to make a real difference.
Also as someone else wrote I would recommend Parkrun - either participating or, better still, volunteering. If you are feeling isolated it is a good way to feel part of a social group without the pressure to 'socialize'. Don't turn up expecting it to be a panacea but if you commit to 6 weeks in a row then after 5 or 6 weeks faces become familiar and conversations happen naturally, particularly as a volunteer.
Doncaster Boro
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Brave of you to speak out mate. A friend of mine helps out with an Andy’s man club in Hull. There are a lot of people out there struggling but talking definitely helps. Hopefully things will look brighter soon.
swordtrombonefish
Well-known member
I am fortunate in that I have not suffered with this dreadful condition, however I have had a partner who did and it was awful to witness and very hard to deal with when an episode arose. I cannot add anything to the fantastic advice given by others, but I would like to say that you are a good poster who has taken time for others so stick with it, follow the advice left above wherever you can and reach out when you feel the need.
Frankie Lee
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GibbosEmpire
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Started the meds a few days ago, feel sick and dizzy but I heard that's normal. Also yesterday got offered my dream job as the team leader and my manager said she wouldn't want anyone else to do it but me. I still feel really ****, but haven't cried in a few days and don't have impending pain in my chest.
liam.clarke@
New member
i got diagnosed with depression and anxiety around this time last year I was in a pretty dark place. never felt suicidal but I wasn't feeling good. a year on I would never say I'm cured by any means. I'm on low dosage medication and I used impact on teesside and recently went back to it.
for me exercise, mediations, spending time with friends and family, eating well etc definitely helps. i'm a runner so doing parkrun, social runs and going to races helps me. sadly there's no one size fits all (great 00's footballer) to fix it. you have find what works for you
for me exercise, mediations, spending time with friends and family, eating well etc definitely helps. i'm a runner so doing parkrun, social runs and going to races helps me. sadly there's no one size fits all (great 00's footballer) to fix it. you have find what works for you
1finny
Well-known member
That has made my day fella
Have a great weekend