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

Drinking more 

But in a "fuck it, it's nearly the end of the year, I'll sort it out next year" kind of a way 

I think it's because I'm happy and relaxed so why not 

Then I regret it the next day 

Until I've done a work out and feel miles better 

So then I feel happy and relaxed so why not have a beer tonight

 

I'm up and down if I'm honest, def better without meds though, got to the worst point 18 months ago but not been anywhere near since.

Take care of yourselves everyone, Alf.

2 hours ago, gonzo said:

Hows everyone doing?

Shit.

Post-holiday blues made worse by tyre kickers asking for quotes for holidays you know they’re not going to book.

Back at work three days (14+ hours each day) and needing another break!

Bright-side is that my “wing man” is home from Uni tomorrow night for three weeks.

Think winter sun helps 

when you go work in the dark get home in the dark 

wet and grey all day is shit 

Why people go away in June July Aug 

Get away Nov Dec or the Full month of Jan 

3 hours ago, little whitt said:

Think winter sun helps 

when you go work in the dark get home in the dark 

wet and grey all day is shit 

Why people go away in June July Aug 

Get away Nov Dec or the Full month of Jan 

Absolutely. 

Makes a big difference with a bit of sunshine. 

11 hours ago, Traf said:

Shit.

Post-holiday blues made worse by tyre kickers asking for quotes for holidays you know they’re not going to book.

Back at work three days (14+ hours each day) and needing another break!

Bright-side is that my “wing man” is home from Uni tomorrow night for three weeks.

When you email a quote out, add £25 to the final cost and then put a £25 voucher at the bottom of the email for use if they book within two weeks.

I struggle this time of year but there's a clinical reason for it that I often forget about because for the vast majority of the year it doesn't affect me in the slightest. 

Got a very common Liver condition called Gilbert's Syndrome, there's estimates it effects a third of the population to varying degrees, but due to some medication I took when I was younger for Acne I've got further reduced Liver function.

Every time it gets to this time of year I'm feeling lethargic, depressed, low appetite and it's all mainly just a Vitamin D deficiency. Forget pretty much every year that it's even a thing I suffer with and feel a bit daft after taking supplements for a week or so and back to feeling pretty good!

Only saying all that to say the lack of sunlight can really really get to people but sometimes it's not just a psychological thing and getting some extra Vitamin D in your diet can actually help loads. 

Many people that spout "mental health" are the biggest gobshites around giving people shit on here, twitter and any othe sm around, bell ends.

 

Merry crimbo 😇

7 hours ago, little whitt said:

Think winter sun helps 

when you go work in the dark get home in the dark 

wet and grey all day is shit 

Why people go away in June July Aug 

Get away Nov Dec or the Full month of Jan 

100% this. I prefer going to the sun in winter months, I noticed Alicante was 26c yesterday and 22c over Xmas I’ll probably have a dip in the med on Xmas day. 🏊‍♀️ 

Edited December 15, 20232 yr by Mounts Kipper

10 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

100% this. I prefer going to the sun in winter months, I noticed Alicante was 26c yesterday and 22c over Xmas I’ll probably have a dip in the med on Xmas day. 🏊‍♀️ 

On another packed beach?

 

1 hour ago, Mounts Kipper said:

100% this. I prefer going to the sun in winter months, I noticed Alicante was 26c yesterday and 22c over Xmas I’ll probably have a dip in the med on Xmas day. 🏊‍♀️ 

Benners next week for 10 days, weather looking same as last Xmas, 17 and clear, light cloud, up to now. Hopefully a couple of Mah on the beach again on Xmas day. I hate the over commercialise shite over here, Spain seems to get it just right. 

13 minutes ago, C86 said:

Benners next week for 10 days, weather looking same as last Xmas, 17 and clear, light cloud, up to now. Hopefully a couple of Mah on the beach again on Xmas day. I hate the over commercialise shite over here, Spain seems to get it just right. 

Defo lower key in Spain over Christmas there big days is 3 kings on the 6th Jan. 

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

On another packed beach?

 

Atmosphere is great on the packed beach, (La Zenia) a 10 minutes walk to the next beach Cala Capitan which is much quieter but lovely. 

1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Atmosphere is great on the packed beach, (La Zenia) a 10 minutes walk to the next beach Cala Capitan which is much quieter but lovely. 

Sounds better.

25 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Atmosphere is great on the packed beach, (La Zenia) a 10 minutes walk to the next beach Cala Capitan which is much quieter but lovely. 

Been on La Zenia beach a few times in the 2000's, got a bit of a rip tide? A few get taken a out in summer.

Looking forward to xmas eve afternoon in the old town, mix with the locals and visiting nationals. Been learning the lingo. Band's on, tapas and a few beers. Packs up late afternoon, everyone spends time with family on Xmas eve night. Like you mentioned, Jan 6th is the big one.

58 minutes ago, C86 said:

Been on La Zenia beach a few times in the 2000's, got a bit of a rip tide? A few get taken a out in summer.

Looking forward to xmas eve afternoon in the old town, mix with the locals and visiting nationals. Been learning the lingo. Band's on, tapas and a few beers. Packs up late afternoon, everyone spends time with family on Xmas eve night. Like you mentioned, Jan 6th is the big one.

Sounds a great day/night, just fantastic to get the rays mid winter. I’m back 30th but if weathers good will go back end of January going back for more sun. 

Edited December 15, 20232 yr by Mounts Kipper

58 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said:

Sounds a great day/night, just fantastic to get the rays mid winter. I’m back 30th but if weathers good will go back end of January going back for more sun. 

I know im posting about going away in a mental health thread. But looking forward to it, not been a good 14 months, owd fella was diagnosed with vascular dementia oct 22 and died in hospital last Jan of heart failure. First Xmas without him. I'd already booked for last Xmas before he was diagnosed, my sister forced me to go. He had a meltdown on Xmas day, I had to what's app video him to reassure him. Wouldn't wish it an anyone. Trying to stay positive but know Xmas day is gonna hard, feeling it already, up & down. Just gonna do my best to give wife and lad a good day. Hopefully not over served by 8pm like last year 🤭 Tbf I was on the beach with a 4 pack of Mahon at 10.30 after breakfast.

Positive side is in The Embankment on Sat and Boxing Day!

22 hours ago, gonzo said:

Hows everyone doing?

 

 

Absolutely tip top. I'm lucky. I take after my mum and am one of those who never suffers no matter how much shite is thrown at me. And by christ there's been a lot over the last couple of years

But the reason that I started this thread is that from personal experience I know that there are plenty who struggle and need support

The Vitamin D thing is interesting. I take it every day after a recommendation from @Tonge moor green jacket to help with the arthritis in my toes. I do always wonder if it helps with mood also?

This place is ace. So many folk always willing to help

44 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

Absolutely tip top. I'm lucky. I take after my mum and am one of those who never suffers no matter how much shite is thrown at me. And by christ there's been a lot over the last couple of years

But the reason that I started this thread is that from personal experience I know that there are plenty who struggle and need support

The Vitamin D thing is interesting. I take it every day after a recommendation from @Tonge moor green jacket to help with the arthritis in my toes. I do always wonder if it helps with mood also?

This place is ace. So many folk always willing to help

I’m same take after my mum don’t get to down, old fella struggled sometimes  with mental health, he had shock treatment back in the day (turns out was wrongly diagnosed) when I was about 8 remember him crying in the other room, mum trying to comfort him, I could hardly breathe listening to him like that,(still makes my heart sink when I think about it to this day)  mad thing was 90% of the time he was the life and soul and all my mates loved him. Passed last year at 90 think about him often and more so near Christmas. By the way take glucosamine chondroitin and Cod Liver oil for the arthritis. 

Edited December 15, 20232 yr by Mounts Kipper

I've been doing Vit D for about 5 years. Not sure if it helps with depression, I'm still up and down like a brides nighty.

2 minutes ago, C86 said:

I've been doing Vit D for about 5 years. Not sure if it helps with depression, I'm still up and down like a brides nighty.

I say this often on this thread, regular exercise and cutting back on the booze 2 of the best things for mental health. 

1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said:

I’m same take after my mum don’t get to down, old fella struggled sometimes  with mental health, he had shock treatment back in the day (turns out was wrongly diagnosed) when I was about 8 remember him crying in the other room, mum trying to comfort him, I could hardly breathe listening to him like that, mad thing was 90% of the time he was the life and soul and all my mates loved him. Passed last year at 90 think about him often and more so near Christmas. By the way take glucosamine chondroitin and Cod Liver oil for the arthritis. 

Bloody hell pal. Thing is you think it's just yourself going through shite and everyone else is living the dream. We need a beer, get maimi out again. 

Just now, Mounts Kipper said:

I say this often on this thread, regular exercise and cutting back on the booze 2 of the best things for mental health. 

I sup Fri and Sat, a couple of g&t's on a  Sunday afternoon then nowt. Testing times next month. Going to a 4 days week. Tbf I'm off out walking.

Just now, Mounts Kipper said:

I say this often on this thread, regular exercise and cutting back on the booze 2 of the best things for mental health. 

Yep.

I think the vit d situation is that it helps with immunity etc which helps indirectly with mental health.

Physical and mental health compliment each other.

We've been here before about the direct effect of it- if it helps, just take it.

5 minutes ago, C86 said:

Bloody hell pal. Thing is you think it's just yourself going through shite and everyone else is living the dream. We need a beer, get maimi out again. 

Loads of mental health issues back in the day but it was never spoken about and brushed under the carpet, great that there isn’t the stigma now there was back then. Next time @bolty58 over be worth trying to meet for beer/meal and see if we can get Miami to turn out.