For those that questioned why I didn’t attend the game last Saturday, this was why. My daughter asked me to go to the Pride parade with her, have a few drinks, a meal, and generally have a catch up on her life and her website project. She doesn’t live with me so I don’t see her that often so face to face time is very valuable

I’ve highlighted one particular part of her social media post from today. That is a nod to WWays. She was stunned by the response from here. I thank all of you that contributed feedback once again for your support.......

 

 

As some of you may remember, a year ago I set up a website that allows people to submit and share their personal stories regarding mental health, encouraging people to use their voice and realise that they're not going through this alone.

The response I received was absolutely insane. That insane in fact, that I shut it down after a few months as I couldn't cope with managing the website alongside my own mental health.

But now I'm back 💥 I'm in a better place with my mental health, I'm currently in the process of purchasing my first home, and next week I start my dream job as a Teaching Assistant in a special educational needs school.

So I've decided to relaunch my project. A website where you can anonymously submit your mental health story, in the form of poetry, short stories, song lyrics, or simply anything that expresses you.

www.mindofourown.co.uk

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by MancWanderer

Social media can be shite

But it's just an outlet  

There's as much positive stuff being expressed and shared as there is shite 

Twitter comments depress me, just random folk arguing and trying to make each other look twats 

But these type of people existed before social media 

You might as well blame the internet 

And you'd be wrong

5 hours ago, Not in Crawley said:

We used Meta for paid for media so it's how the model works. I do miss the old days though - radio, print, TV, loads of Out of Home, easier to do and costs more and less management; but there you go.

Actually I need to chat, looking at holidays next year but not being part of the millionaires club I'm working to a tight budget. 

Tight budgets are my forte.

22 minutes ago, only1swanny said:

Get me a quote for me and the missus to go Iceland for a few days in 2025. 

Sure, send me some details.

1 minute ago, Traf said:

Tight budgets are my forte.

I'm talking well tight, tighter than Boltons budget tight. 

35 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Who is telling you what to think, what to say, and how to act? Can you not just ignore them?

If I said half the stuff that came into my head, half the things where I bite my tongue, I'd struggle to keep a job..

 

Oh..

 

Wait  

 

 

30 minutes ago, Zico said:

Social media can be shite

But it's just an outlet  

There's as much positive stuff being expressed and shared as there is shite 

Twitter comments depress me, just random folk arguing and trying to make each other look twats 

But these type of people existed before social media 

You might as well blame the internet 

And you'd be wrong

You spelt Wanderers ways wrong 😉

14 minutes ago, royal white said:

You spelt Wanderers ways wrong 😉

Wanderers Ways

Your misuse of capitals is appalling you twat 

8 hours ago, Cheese said:

Who is telling you what to think, what to say, and how to act? 

You

11 hours ago, only1swanny said:

If I said half the stuff that came into my head, half the things where I bite my tongue, I'd struggle to keep a job..

 

Oh..

 

Wait  

That's just you controlling yourself though. Pretty sure we all have intrusive thoughts that are best kept unsaid.

On 24/08/2023 at 23:18, Cheese said:

Who is telling you what to think, what to say, and how to act? Can you not just ignore them?

Very hard to do when you’re an anxious teenager mate. I see kids younger and younger getting sucked into it. CAHMS referrals are through the roof. 
 

Was at suicide prevention training a few months back and so much of it seemed to come back to social media & all the things @only1swanny was talking about. 
 

Social media has its benefits but it shouldn’t be given to children. It shouldn’t be accessed by teens until they’re 17/18 & have been educated to prepare for it.

Edited August 26, 20232 yr by London Wanderer

14 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Very hard to do when you’re an anxious teenager mate. I see kids younger and younger getting sucked into it. CAHMS referrals are through the roof. 
 

Was at suicide prevention training a few months back and so much of it seemed to come back to social media & all the things @only1swanny was talking about. 
 

Social media has its benefits but it shouldn’t be given to children. It shouldn’t be accessed by teens until they’re 17/18 & have been educated to prepare for it.

Didn't realise @only1swanny was an anxious teenager.

24 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Didn't realise @only1swanny was an anxious teenager.

You're a clever lad Cheese with decent comprehension skills 👍

Have another read of his post where (after the fist point) he uses language such as "early age, teenagers and "they". His points are pretty valid. Don't follow RW and get caught up in irrelevant points. 

x

2 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

You're a clever lad Cheese with decent comprehension skills 👍

Have another read of his post where (after the fist point) he uses language such as "early age, teenagers and "they". His points are pretty valid. Don't follow RW and get caught up in irrelevant points. 

x

I thought he was talking about his own experiences. Must have got the wrong end of the stick. No worries. 👍

5 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

You're a clever lad Cheese with decent comprehension skills 👍

Have another read of his post where (after the fist point) he uses language such as "early age, teenagers and "they". His points are pretty valid. Don't follow RW and get caught up in irrelevant points. 

x

You’re a very strange individual. 

48 minutes ago, royal white said:

You’re a very strange individual. 

😂

Fuck me, seasonal Mr Black Dog arrived Friday.

Obviously post seizure, the brain is a bit haywire, but that was getting better.

However, it's as if we went from full summer to autumn instantaneously. 

No doubt this bastard weather has brought it on a bit sooner, it's a cunt.

4 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Fuck me, seasonal Mr Black Dog arrived Friday.

Obviously post seizure, the brain is a bit haywire, but that was getting better.

However, it's as if we went from full summer to autumn instantaneously. 

No doubt this bastard weather has brought it on a bit sooner, it's a cunt.

I'm with you brother! Feels like we haven't even seen a summer this year.

I do read this thread

and honestly I feel pretty lucky, because I see the shit some of you go through and count myself genuinely fortunate to have avoided it so far.

a broken leg is an outward sign of injury and is dealt with accordingly 

Weirdly, a damaged mind still seems to be loaded with some sort of stigma when it should be treated with the same level of attention 

all the best gents ❤️

Edited August 27, 20232 yr by Spider

5 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Fuck me, seasonal Mr Black Dog arrived Friday.

Obviously post seizure, the brain is a bit haywire, but that was getting better.

However, it's as if we went from full summer to autumn instantaneously. 

No doubt this bastard weather has brought it on a bit sooner, it's a cunt.

Seizures and depression very much interlinked. Always here for you if you need

13 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Fuck me, seasonal Mr Black Dog arrived Friday.

Obviously post seizure, the brain is a bit haywire, but that was getting better.

However, it's as if we went from full summer to autumn instantaneously. 

No doubt this bastard weather has brought it on a bit sooner, it's a cunt.

Im dreading this winter. Still got PTSD from the last one.

Im currently sat drinking a pint in the airport, that black dog is booked in for next week

Keep it together pal, itll pass. It always does, remember that if you can x

15 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Fuck me, seasonal Mr Black Dog arrived Friday.

Obviously post seizure, the brain is a bit haywire, but that was getting better.

However, it's as if we went from full summer to autumn instantaneously. 

No doubt this bastard weather has brought it on a bit sooner, it's a cunt.

Stay away from home bargains. Christmas decorations are out on the next isle to the outdoor pools and sun cream!

Cheers gents.

Had a good night's sleep last night.

After 2 rough ones. 

Shaky shoulders and lower legs this morning, but definitely a bit better.

Lad's off to uni soon, and we've had some stressful times over his future, which hasn't helped.

Apron strings and all that!

11 hours ago, Spider said:

I do read this thread

and honestly I feel pretty lucky, because I see the shit some of you go through and count myself genuinely fortunate to have avoided it so far.

a broken leg is an outward sign of injury and is dealt with accordingly 

Weirdly, a damaged mind still seems to be loaded with some sort of stigma when it should be treated with the same level of attention 

all the best gents ❤️

There may be some stigma in some areas, but they're small, and sometimes driven by fear.

At the moment, there is a big social movement of acceptance and understanding, which is good in its own right, but this has also led to too many people deciding "they've got mental health" without remotely knowing the difference between a genuine illness and a difficult/stressful period.

That's why we have GP services etc.

 

9 minutes ago, burnden said:

 

Fucking hell!

I was thinking how I could relate to the chap on the left!