Mental Health/Depression

[Tonge moor green jacket]

42 minutes ago, Traf said:

That's really good to hear, I was fearing the worst when you didn't update and I didn't want to ask.

It was certainly touch and go.

First/second night it wasn't looking good.

Had to remove a piece of skull to allow for the brain swelling.

At least he's awake and talking now.

There is more to the story, but can't say at the moment. It's a shocker.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Good news.

Awake and eating. 

[burnden]

4 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Good news.

Awake and eating. 

Brilliant news 👏

[Tonge moor green jacket]

https://metro.co.uk/2024/11/18/vet-killed-owners-needlessly-wanting-put-pets-22015185/

Another terrible tale of depression. 

Lads have got to talk.

[Dr Faustus]

17 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

https://metro.co.uk/2024/11/18/vet-killed-owners-needlessly-wanting-put-pets-22015185/

Another terrible tale of depression. 

Lads have got to talk.

thats tragic... cant be many suicides via intravenous drugs either?

[Big E]

Men do need to talk but also people need to stop being such cunts to folk. Look at the witch hunt over that ref yet folk are supposed to #bekind

people less likely to talk in the horrible environment that is the modern world

[Tonge moor green jacket]

10 minutes ago, Big E said:

Men do need to talk but also people need to stop being such cunts to folk. Look at the witch hunt over that ref yet folk are supposed to #bekind

people less likely to talk in the horrible environment that is the modern world

Certainly a juxtaposition.

Supposedly a more understanding, accepting society, yet one that is more aggressive.

We will all have our thoughts behind why, but that's not for here.

As an aside, it's international men's day today.

[Zico]

36 minutes ago, Big E said:

Men do need to talk but also people need to stop being such cunts to folk. Look at the witch hunt over that ref yet folk are supposed to #bekind

people less likely to talk in the horrible environment that is the modern world

Is anyone actually going after Cootes personally in this witch hunt?

Or is it just folk spouting off online, most of which he'll probably not even see or read?

Anyway, if he needs to talk so long as it's to a mate or professional as opposed to doing it online then he'll do ok by it

[bwfcfan5]

I don’t really discuss this stuff much but seeing as this thread is here….does anyone else suffer from bouts of quite severe existential dread? I’ve had about a month now of this feeling that came out of the blue and isn’t linked to anything.

Went to the GP just to check it wasn’t linked to anything physical but all was clear. They said it’s likely anxiety but I don’t have typical anxiety and I get these ‘moods’ out of the blue. This time it seems worse than others that usually last a week or so.

Can’t really explain it other than feeling constantly unsettled and anxious for no reason that I can put my finger on. Not affecting sleep or owt so it’s just unpleasant.

 

 

[kent_white]

9 minutes ago, bwfcfan5 said:

I don’t really discuss this stuff much but seeing as this thread is here….does anyone else suffer from bouts of quite severe existential dread? I’ve had about a month now of this feeling that came out of the blue and isn’t linked to anything.

Went to the GP just to check it wasn’t linked to anything physical but all was clear. They said it’s likely anxiety but I don’t have typical anxiety and I get these ‘moods’ out of the blue. This time it seems worse than others that usually last a week or so.

Can’t really explain it other than feeling constantly unsettled and anxious for no reason that I can put my finger on. Not affecting sleep or owt so it’s just unpleasant.

 

 

Yes mate. Especially this time of year. I get this weird feeling like something terrible is going to happen. Not quite as bad this year as last year - but it's still there in the background! 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Seasonal affective disorder.

Absolutely no doubt in my mind.

Reading an article about Monty Don, and how badly he is affected each year.

Weirdly (or not) since I've been settled on an epilepsy medication that works, it has barely been there this time.

The odd day maybe.

I have more energy, less inclination to comfort eat, and now managing to lose weight, despite the medication itself having the effect of making it easier to gain weight.

Just being in a better frame of mind means I can be a bit more focused, clearer of head, and more active all round. 

Just as well really, given the amount of leaves that have fallen this season. 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/gardeners-worlds-monty-don-combats-30354640.amp

Here it is.

Not everyone can do what he does of course, but it can get to anyone. 

[bwfcfan5]

11 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Seasonal affective disorder.

Absolutely no doubt in my mind.

Reading an article about Monty Don, and how badly he is affected each year.

Weirdly (or not) since I've been settled on an epilepsy medication that works, it has barely been there this time.

The odd day maybe.

I have more energy, less inclination to comfort eat, and now managing to lose weight, despite the medication itself having the effect of making it easier to gain weight.

Just being in a better frame of mind means I can be a bit more focused, clearer of head, and more active all round. 

Just as well really, given the amount of leaves that have fallen this season. 

Yeah I thought SAD but I’ve had smaller bouts of this in summer. I’ve tried a lamp - I’m just not convinced it is that entirely. Glad to hear others have same thing though. It’s such a weird thing to go to sleep one night then wake up with a feeling that won’t shift. 

[Spider]

38 minutes ago, bwfcfan5 said:

Yeah I thought SAD but I’ve had smaller bouts of this in summer. I’ve tried a lamp - I’m just not convinced it is that entirely. Glad to hear others have same thing though. It’s such a weird thing to go to sleep one night then wake up with a feeling that won’t shift. 

Have you tried having a nice wank?

 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

42 minutes ago, bwfcfan5 said:

Yeah I thought SAD but I’ve had smaller bouts of this in summer. I’ve tried a lamp - I’m just not convinced it is that entirely. Glad to hear others have same thing though. It’s such a weird thing to go to sleep one night then wake up with a feeling that won’t shift. 

As in the article- it can have knock on effects.

I often refer to it as a touch of the Septembers. That's typically when it starts, but then you start to expect it, get concerned about it, and it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. 

There may be additional stress related triggers that set it off initially, or an event that occurs unexpectedly, as a one off, that again brings it on at a different time. 

It's stll a touch of anxiety that can lead onto depression. 

Remember in the summer, we get vitamin D boost, are more active and sociable etc, that typically allows us to "get over" stresses etc quicker. Therefore, even if something creeps up on you for a day or so, you're in a better position to rationalise and cope with it.

Not necessarily the same in winter.

Thats why it's all the more vital to get the fuck out and do something fruitful outside, even if the weather is a bit biz.

Even in winter, light levels may still be higher outdoors than inside. Plus it is of a frequency more beneficial than that of artificial light inside.

Of course you can get "daylight" type bulbs in your fittings, but then if you use them in the evening, before you retire, then they can have the effect of delaying the onset of the natural sleep rhythm.

 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

15 minutes ago, Spider said:

Have you tried having a nice wank?

 

You offering your services to him?

[Spider]

35 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

You offering your services to him?

A friend in need is a friend indeed

[Big E]

2 hours ago, Zico said:

Is anyone actually going after Cootes personally in this witch hunt?

Or is it just folk spouting off online, most of which he'll probably not even see or read?

Anyway, if he needs to talk so long as it's to a mate or professional as opposed to doing it online then he'll do ok by it

I would say there is a massive witch hunt. I would imagine he gets abuse both online and in the street. 
 

you can’t just whack loads of shite online and then pretend it’s ok because you’ve not done it to his face. 

[gonzo]

2 hours ago, bwfcfan5 said:

I don’t really discuss this stuff much but seeing as this thread is here….does anyone else suffer from bouts of quite severe existential dread? I’ve had about a month now of this feeling that came out of the blue and isn’t linked to anything.

Went to the GP just to check it wasn’t linked to anything physical but all was clear. They said it’s likely anxiety but I don’t have typical anxiety and I get these ‘moods’ out of the blue. This time it seems worse than others that usually last a week or so.

Can’t really explain it other than feeling constantly unsettled and anxious for no reason that I can put my finger on. Not affecting sleep or owt so it’s just unpleasant.

 

 

Sounds like your under the vast umbrella that is anxiety. Loads of variations of it. 

Get your serotonin boosted pronto.

Exercise, get out for some big fuck fresh air walks, go swimming, go gym, anything to get that heart pumping and boost your levels.

Eat decent foods rich in tryptophan. Fruit, meat, veg, etc etc.

And get on the probiotics. Massive studies have gone in to a lot of life's problems including serotonin depletion starting in the gut.

[MancWanderer]

33 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Sounds like your under the vast umbrella that is anxiety. Loads of variations of it. 

Get your serotonin boosted pronto.

Exercise, get out for some big fuck fresh air walks, go swimming, go gym, anything to get that heart pumping and boost your levels.

Eat decent foods rich in tryptophan. Fruit, meat, veg, etc etc.

And get on the probiotics. Massive studies have gone in to a lot of life's problems including serotonin depletion starting in the gut.

Yep. Get out of the house. Don’t have to be a gym bunny to get exercise and fresh air. Boosts all sorts of levels. Even away from the summer months you’re soaking up some Vitamin D

[RoadRunnerFan]

40 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Sounds like your under the vast umbrella that is anxiety. Loads of variations of it. 

Get your serotonin boosted pronto.

Exercise, get out for some big fuck fresh air walks, go swimming, go gym, anything to get that heart pumping and boost your levels.

Eat decent foods rich in tryptophan. Fruit, meat, veg, etc etc.

And get on the probiotics. Massive studies have gone in to a lot of life's problems including serotonin depletion starting in the gut.

Rub it with a bloon @bwfcfan5 

Gone to the dogs this place.

[bwfcfan5]

19 minutes ago, RoadRunnerFan said:

Rub it with a bloon @bwfcfan5 

Gone to the dogs this place.

I will try combining that with @Spider’s advice. Ta!

[PatrickBateman]

Bumder alert ⚠️ 📢 

[London Wanderer]

Probiotics are well researched. Try it for a couple of weeks & you definitely the difference imo. Kefir yogurt does the trick for me, have it with oats & fruit in the morning. High in protein as well. Plenty other options but I get bored after a mouthful of sauerkraut. 
 

Usually get the SAD come November. But been working outside 5 days a week, starting at 9. That morning light is making a big difference. 

[PatrickBateman]

Just now, London Wanderer said:

Probiotics are well researched. Try it for a couple of weeks & you definitely the difference imo. Kefir yogurt does the trick for me, have it with oats & fruit in the morning. High in protein as well. Plenty other options but I get bored after a mouthful of sauerkraut. 
 

Usually get the SAD come November. But been working outside 5 days a week, starting at 9. That morning light is making a big difference. 

You sound like a gay.

Kefir Yogurt....what happened to Bolton fans?