Mental Health/Depression

[London Wanderer]

1 minute ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I just wrote something, but thought better of it. 

Maybe I will in a few days. 

Suffice to say, despite the well known benefits of it all, just how little so much of the education and healthcare set ups seem to actually give a shit.

Lip service. 

👍

[Cheese]

7 hours ago, London Wanderer said:

Ooft

Someone was drinking alone to the early hours.

Sniffing, more like.

[Sweep]

51 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Sniffing, more like.

I wonder if his hostility is some sort of cry for help

[gonzo]

Genuinely thinking if mirco dosing magic mushrooms.

 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

10 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Genuinely thinking if mirco dosing magic mushrooms.

 

https://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guide/liberty-caps/

When I was at uni, I lived in a farmhouse with a fee lads, out in the sticks.

One fella came in with a bag full that he'd picked nearby. 

Just had a look at this, and can see why they grew locally. 

Hills on the edge of the trough of Bowland- a little "trip" out for you.

[only1swanny]

On 26/01/2025 at 17:37, Tonge moor green jacket said:

https://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guide/liberty-caps/

When I was at uni, I lived in a farmhouse with a fee lads, out in the sticks.

One fella came in with a bag full that he'd picked nearby. 

Just had a look at this, and can see why they grew locally. 

Hills on the edge of the trough of Bowland- a little "trip" out for you.

Lad on facebook stating he has ADHD, next post stating that he wants to try lionsmane as it speeds up brain activity..

 

They walk amongst us.. 

[only1swanny]

Long one below, but if you can't rant online to a group of people you don't know, but do know.. 

Opening up here so skip over if easily bored. 

 

 

 

 

Going speaking to the Doctor (if i can get an appointment) this week, had enough of my head, having nearly walked out of work last week for something really silly.. 

It's not normal ( I know a few on here joke about the jobs thing), but to have changed jobs like I do, I've had 9 jobs in the last 5 years. I'm getting to a point where I'm struggling to be around people, I avoid busy places, can no longer eat in public or restaurants (have to really gear myself up for special occasions or go when I know its quiet), the idea of going in somewhere like a pub is horrifying to me. I quite literally have no friends (not that I'm bothered about that), but lots of people I get on with in small doses, Went to a wedding last year and just hid myself in the corner, I've managed to mask it for the past decade by "taking the kids home early for a sleep". 

Worst part is that I've been off work for 3 days and my heads gone, need the routine to take my mind off things. 

Doesn't take much to put 2 and 2 together to know what's going on, I was diagnoses with Dyspraxia in 2012 but told there's a good chance I'm on the Autistic Spectrum (the funding for uni was no different, but easier to diagnose Dyspraxia), I reckon that sorting a diagnosis (it's going to take a while) might help me to understand why I do the daft things I do. 

 

 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

No doubt an investigation and the results will help you understand, and perhaps help with subsequent treatment.

Your description of avoiding people etc rings true and is classic- during my darkest times, going into town or the supermarket was horrific.

Walking along streets and aisles with the entire body jangling with cortisol flooding.

At the time though, going to the game didn't have that effect, which was bizarre and something my cbt counsellor was interested in exploring. 

For the most part though, that experience was from my depression. Not all of it, as I've always preferred quieter places, smaller groups etc.

No doubt for some this isn't (or maybe in small part) about depression as such, but moreso the 'condition' they have/had.

There are plenty of reports about how folk have been diagnosed and subsequently "lifted", allow them to move on with life.

You know the score, but I'm curious as to how much time you give yourself to going outside in the sticks;walking, watching and listening to the environment.

I caught a section of some programme last night that was covering just this, and the proven links between mood and green space versus inner city living, and obviously stuff in between.

[only1swanny]

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

No doubt an investigation and the results will help you understand, and perhaps help with subsequent treatment.

Your description of avoiding people etc rings true and is classic- during my darkest times, going into town or the supermarket was horrific.

Walking along streets and aisles with the entire body jangling with cortisol flooding.

At the time though, going to the game didn't have that effect, which was bizarre and something my cbt counsellor was interested in exploring. 

For the most part though, that experience was from my depression. Not all of it, as I've always preferred quieter places, smaller groups etc.

No doubt for some this isn't (or maybe in small part) about depression as such, but moreso the 'condition' they have/had.

There are plenty of reports about how folk have been diagnosed and subsequently "lifted", allow them to move on with life.

You know the score, but I'm curious as to how much time you give yourself to going outside in the sticks;walking, watching and listening to the environment.

I caught a section of some programme last night that was covering just this, and the proven links between mood and green space versus inner city living, and obviously stuff in between.

Going to the game is an interesting one, but I don't actually interact with many people, on the front row at home matches get there nice n early, but that's been a constant and and not "strangers" the social interactions quite normal. Same with trafford centre, as its so busy amd hectic but having spent 3 years working there, it feels homely. 

It's more so I know, akd then when I'm doing daft shit and self imploding, work know and it might just stop it in some way. 

[gonzo]

If you get diagnosed what's the plan then swanny?

Can meds help?

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

Good luck to you @only1swanny

I'm not sure I have anything to offer in the way of advice but seeing a doctor about it is definitely the right step

[Tonge moor green jacket]

1 hour ago, only1swanny said:

Going to the game is an interesting one, but I don't actually interact with many people, on the front row at home matches get there nice n early, but that's been a constant and and not "strangers" the social interactions quite normal. Same with trafford centre, as its so busy amd hectic but having spent 3 years working there, it feels homely. 

It's more so I know, akd then when I'm doing daft shit and self imploding, work know and it might just stop it in some way. 

That's similar to what i said to the lass helping me.

At the game, you may know those immediately close to you, but not many others, and you're all there for the same reason. No one judging you etc.

[bolton_blondie]

Last grandparent has passed away tonight. It wasn’t unexpected but shit all the same.

had a shitty week. Struggling a bit. First time in a while. I really hope I snap out of it 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Sorry to hear about this. 

End of a generation for you.

Have a reminisce over the good times you had with them.

[gonzo]

6 hours ago, bolton_blondie said:

Last grandparent has passed away tonight. It wasn’t unexpected but shit all the same.

had a shitty week. Struggling a bit. First time in a while. I really hope I snap out of it 

Sorry for your loss

Don't feel sad about feeling sad, you're meant to!

Each day at a time and let your mind do what is has to do. 

 

[Leyther_Matt]

Sorry for your loss. I think it would be more concerning if you weren’t struggling a bit. Time is a great healer and all that. Nothing wrong with mourning their loss, but likewise look back and smile. 

Edited February 22, 2025 by Leyther_Matt

[little whitt]

16 hours ago, bolton_blondie said:

Last grandparent has passed away tonight. It wasn’t unexpected but shit all the same.

had a shitty week. Struggling a bit. First time in a while. I really hope I snap out of it 

do you want a Cuddle or BUMFUN 

i can get a UBER 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So Sorry for your Loss 

[MancWanderer]

Aye. Mourn the loss. I only ever knew one grandparent and was devastated when she passed away

Take time to process it and try not to worry about feeling like shite. Easy to say I know

[Big E]

On 26/01/2025 at 17:24, gonzo said:

Genuinely thinking if mirco dosing magic mushrooms.

 

Have you listened to the drug science podcast? It’s fascinating what mushrooms and psychedelic’s can do to level out the brain. 

[burnden]

13 hours ago, Big E said:

Have you listened to the drug science podcast? It’s fascinating what mushrooms and psychedelic’s can do to level out the brain. 

Have you got a link for this please?

[Big E]

9 minutes ago, burnden said:

Have you got a link for this please?

it really is very good. Loads of episodes

[bolton_blondie]

22 hours ago, little whitt said:

do you want a Cuddle or BUMFUN 

i can get a UBER 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So Sorry for your Loss 

Ffs I’ve only just seen this. Moment has gone. 

[Traf]

32 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said:

Ffs I’ve only just seen this. Moment has gone. 

I guess the offer still stands.

[burnden]

On 26/01/2025 at 17:24, gonzo said:

Genuinely thinking if mirco dosing magic mushrooms.

 

spotted this online last night  https://go-microdose.com/microdosing/

[Winchester White]

It's my mum's cremation on Wednesday and I am not in a great place. But frankly that is completely normal. It's OK to be upset, angry, confused, etc. Let yourself grieve BB, its what we need to do in our own way.