London Wanderer Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 17 hours ago, athywhite1958 said: My take on mental health issues: in November 2019 I was diagnosed with a condition, Ataxia, which affects around 10,000 in the UK, there are different versions and strains, the one I have is Sensory Ataxia, I was given 12 months to live, during tests and scans into the condition I was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung cancer and started chemo in March 2020, the start of lockdowns, believe me my head was in bits but I kept it pretty much to myself, I know I put stuff on FB when I was having the chemo and the words of hope from people was amazing, kept me going. I got the all clear in February 2021 from the cancer, the Ataxia was doing it's best to destroy my Central Nervous System rendering me almost unable to walk at all. On top of this I was told not to go in work as I was too vulnerable, work from home. Again my head was in bits, stuck at home day after day, at first my mates would ring or call round for a brew, that stops as they get bored, I didn't see anyone except my wife and daughter and her kids, I was drinking more and more and felt more and more depressed. My consultant said "we are winning because you are still here". >>I went to Salford Royal on Saturday afternoon (yesterday) for more tests and again he was pleased to see me, next week I have my 5th dose of chemo because the cancer came back in March this year and the chemo started again, my brain is producing poisonous cells that are destroying my Nervous System, the chemo and steroids etc are doing their best to counteract everything, again he said "you really really shouldn't still be here". So for me I think I have handled my mental health reasonably well apart form the bout of heavy drinking, oh and I start a new job om 8th August which is also contributing to my mental health recovery. People are different so they react and act to handle it in their own way. Sorry for the long post incredible fighting spirit. Can't imagine what it must be like to go through - especially during a lockdown. Hope that the new job goes well and you get lots more quality time with your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Seen over social media folk sharing paddy pimnletts comments and offering themselves as support, quite ironic really as not too long ago a lot of them were responsible for someone’s mental health to take a massive nose dive and they even contemplated suicide as a way out. Fortunately that person was strong willed and pulled through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted July 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted July 25, 2022 30 minutes ago, anewman said: Seen over social media folk sharing paddy pimnletts comments and offering themselves as support, quite ironic really as not too long ago a lot of them were responsible for someone’s mental health to take a massive nose dive and they even contemplated suicide as a way out. Fortunately that person was strong willed and pulled through. who's that then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Zico said: who's that then? Doesn’t matter who Edited July 25, 2022 by anewman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post L/H White Posted August 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2022 After 12 weeks, the missus is finally home tomorrow Little one is going to be very excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, L/H White said: After 12 weeks, the missus is finally home tomorrow Little one is going to be very excited Great news pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Brilliant news mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted August 19, 2022 Members Share Posted August 19, 2022 38 minutes ago, L/H White said: After 12 weeks, the missus is finally home tomorrow Little one is going to be very excited Belting news fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Brilliant Ryski. Hope she continues to recover well. Get her over here for some clean air 🙌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Great stuff mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 53 minutes ago, gonzo said: Brilliant Ryski. Hope she continues to recover well. Get her over here for some clean air 🙌 That's the plan. We're off to the lakes for a long weekend Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, L/H White said: After 12 weeks, the missus is finally home tomorrow Little one is going to be very excited That’s great to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 3 hours ago, L/H White said: After 12 weeks, the missus is finally home tomorrow Little one is going to be very excited Superb news, mate. Bet the house needs a proper tidying by now 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted August 20, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2022 Top news, R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gonzo Posted August 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 30/06/2022 at 11:28, gonzo said: Cheers for the replies regarding my post the other day. Contacted a set up called Horizon here in Blackpool. Pretty mad they are right under my nose where I work in town, never really known what they do.. https://www.horizonblackpool.uk/ Told the story they contacted the lad etc. Lad couldnt thank me enough, he set up a meeting with a lass etc. .....then I get a picture of a pint later that day. Alarm bells ring. Then I get some mad messages at 3am, then 6am. Hes on it. Same the day after according to others. Now Ive spoke to the lass at horizon, he didn't turn up. Nice one. Some people just cant be helped and not sure I can do anymore Glad to say I didnt give up on this lad. Told a porky earlier on in the thread, hes actually a good mate, but didnt want stuff getting back. Hes currently on day 5 in a rehab gaff up in Scotland. Only allowed his phone for an hour twice a week, but he was on last night saying he was doing well. Cost an arm and a leg .... its a shame money seems to buy the best care. Fingers crossed it works this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted August 21, 2022 Members Share Posted August 21, 2022 8 hours ago, gonzo said: Glad to say I didnt give up on this lad. Told a porky earlier on in the thread, hes actually a good mate, but didnt want stuff getting back. Hes currently on day 5 in a rehab gaff up in Scotland. Only allowed his phone for an hour twice a week, but he was on last night saying he was doing well. Cost an arm and a leg .... its a shame money seems to buy the best care. Fingers crossed it works this time. Hope it works for him. You're a good mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post athywhite1958 Posted August 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) On 24/07/2022 at 18:54, athywhite1958 said: My take on mental health issues: in November 2019 I was diagnosed with a condition, Ataxia, which affects around 10,000 in the UK, there are different versions and strains, the one I have is Sensory Ataxia, I was given 12 months to live, during tests and scans into the condition I was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung cancer and started chemo in March 2020, the start of lockdowns, believe me my head was in bits but I kept it pretty much to myself, I know I put stuff on FB when I was having the chemo and the words of hope from people was amazing, kept me going. I got the all clear in February 2021 from the cancer, the Ataxia was doing it's best to destroy my Central Nervous System rendering me almost unable to walk at all. On top of this I was told not to go in work as I was too vulnerable, work from home. Again my head was in bits, stuck at home day after day, at first my mates would ring or call round for a brew, that stops as they get bored, I didn't see anyone except my wife and daughter and her kids, I was drinking more and more and felt more and more depressed. My consultant said "we are winning because you are still here". >>I went to Salford Royal on Saturday afternoon (yesterday) for more tests and again he was pleased to see me, next week I have my 5th dose of chemo because the cancer came back in March this year and the chemo started again, my brain is producing poisonous cells that are destroying my Nervous System, the chemo and steroids etc are doing their best to counteract everything, again he said "you really really shouldn't still be here". So for me I think I have handled my mental health reasonably well apart form the bout of heavy drinking, oh and I start a new job om 8th August which is also contributing to my mental health recovery. People are different so they react and act to handle it in their own way. Sorry for the lono post I'll share my god news, all clear (again) Edited August 22, 2022 by athywhite1958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Fantastic news, R. Really good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Good news Athy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted August 30, 2022 Members Share Posted August 30, 2022 Feeling a bit lost at the minute , struggling ....Mam been ill last 2 yrs passed away last Thursday , her sister passed away 3 days earlier , my mrs has been in hozzy five weeks now longest we have been apart in the 34 yr we've been together , worried about my old man 86 and deffo got some dementia ....meh life can get to fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, burnden said: Feeling a bit lost at the minute , struggling ....Mam been ill last 2 yrs passed away last Thursday , her sister passed away 3 days earlier , my mrs has been in hozzy five weeks now longest we have been apart in the 34 yr we've been together , worried about my old man 86 and deffo got some dementia ....meh life can get to fuck. Jesus, talk about thick and fast You've every right to feel lost and down mate, dont fight it, process it. The mind will learn to accept it and take it all on. Stay Strong pal and keep an eye on the old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted August 30, 2022 Members Share Posted August 30, 2022 Cheers @gonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 hours ago, burnden said: Feeling a bit lost at the minute , struggling ....Mam been ill last 2 yrs passed away last Thursday , her sister passed away 3 days earlier , my mrs has been in hozzy five weeks now longest we have been apart in the 34 yr we've been together , worried about my old man 86 and deffo got some dementia ....meh life can get to fuck. So sorry for run of bad news, why don't you give Whysup a call (via the Remembrance Group) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted August 30, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2022 8 hours ago, burnden said: Feeling a bit lost at the minute , struggling ....Mam been ill last 2 yrs passed away last Thursday , her sister passed away 3 days earlier , my mrs has been in hozzy five weeks now longest we have been apart in the 34 yr we've been together , worried about my old man 86 and deffo got some dementia ....meh life can get to fuck. Sorry to hear that, I know you feel lost at the moment but things will get better. Be there for your dad and hopefully your wife will be out soon. Sometimes life piles shit on you but keep on going pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Hope things pick up @burndensounds like one thing after another there. Hopefully chip away and small victories to be achieved in the coming weeks resulting in a big win at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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