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It's OK not to feel OK.

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By *ean0001 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin West

So tomorrow sees the start of the 4th cycle against suicide and as some of you may remember I rode the whole distance last year on and off the official cycle to raise funds and awareness into the crisis that is suicide in Ireland.

Myself I have lost 5 people to it in the last number of years and have seen first hand how it tears families apart and I want to try to do something about it.

I ride my bike a good bit as it gives me the head space I need to cope with life when things are tough for me. I hope that my physical suffering over the next 2 weeks will start a conversation around what each one of you can do to help someone.

It may be as simple as having a coffee with someone that's suffering inside their own head or dropping someone a text asking if they are OK.

But mostly it's to say that it's OK not to be OK and it's absolutely OK to ask for help.

So the challenge i have set myself is to double up on the official cycle.

So simply it's 2222km in 2 weeks. I have no idea if I can do it or not. I'm going to do 5 days on the official cycle on the double and the rest I will fit around work.

I'm not looking for your money I'm just looking to raise the awareness so I will blog about it as much as I can in the hope that it might strike a cord with some people.

It's OK not to be OK...

Sean.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You're a true inspiration Sean,best of luck to you.xx

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By *ain4uWoman
over a year ago

dublin

Well I for one think your great doing it sean ..mental health is something that needs to be talked about. . Proud of ye..

And as I said.. ill rub your ass when you are done

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By *ortidanMan
over a year ago

Moira

Fair play to you for taking on such a tough regime. Its always hard gettin over a loss but worse when you dont know why. I raised money last year for pips by doing a strictly come dancing competion so i wish you well on your journey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Goid luck buddy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play to you Sean and to everyone who helps this great cause in any way....

Best wishes and safe journey..

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By *unlinguyMan
over a year ago

South Dublin

Well done... I look forward to reading of your pregress in your blogs..

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By *ommando4Man
over a year ago

South Co. Dublin

Good on ye Sean. Keep up the excellent work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done & best of luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play, Sean. Best of luck! x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best of luck wit it.

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By *arry and AnnCouple
over a year ago

Louth

Good on you, definetely something more people need to be aware of,

Locally built support group 'sosad' is going under due to lack of funds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play Sean ..... At last a worthwhile thread in this Forum.

Why so many people ignore the obvious can be hard to take . Genuinely admire you and wish you well .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry for your loss Sean. What you are doing is inspirational and I wish you all the best in your challenge. Looking forward to your blog and i know a few friends who are prone to depression so going to check in with them now after seeing your post

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By *onzo1880Man
over a year ago

Tyrone, Ireland

Fair play to you Sean, and it's something we need to be all aware of.

I've just finished doing some work with an organisation that's dealing with young people facing these issues. The work they are doing is phenomenal.

I wish you all the best with the challenge.

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By *ingerrrrWoman
over a year ago

Meath

So proud of you Sean!

I'll have the massage oil at the ready!!

Kisses.

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By *longshottMan
over a year ago

Limerick

Fairplay Sean. For some people certain days the dark dog follows in their footsteps. They say he can be defeated probably more realistically he can be seen as something it can be learned to live with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fairplay Sean. For some people certain days the dark dog follows in their footsteps. They say he can be defeated probably more realistically he can be seen as something it can be learned to live with."

This!

You learn to live with it. You know it will come back every single time but it will pass. You just need to batten down the hatches when it does.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think this is a great cause, and I think that you're amazing for doing the cycle, and doubling it this year. However, I absolutely HATE the logo, 'It's ok not to feel ok, and it's absolutely ok to talk about it'. From now on, it will be bandied about and used several times per conversation, and something about it just pisses me off. Just the logo, I want to stress that, not the cycle and the reasons behind it.

Maybe I got out the wrong side of the bed

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By *ay and DeborahCouple
over a year ago

Co. Down

Go you Sean....and I'll help Rain with the rubbing of any sore bits you might have!

Debs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done with this thread and the best of luck Sean...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow...so many people are affected by suicide! Well done and fair play to you for doing something about it!!

Best of luck...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play Sean

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By *longshottMan
over a year ago

Limerick

Society is very tough these days. So called having fun or jibes at people in the name of fun can be so hurtful to those it's aimed at. Probably because a lot of this is done online now the perpetrator doesn't realise the harm or bullying they doing. We in a way see it here through statuses aimed at others. Maybe it's time to draw a line in the sand for some and decide to be the bigger person with goodness in mind. For the world in general remember Everybody Hurts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Outstanding commitment Sean, best of luck to you.

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By *lmost Mary PoppinsWoman
over a year ago

Slippery When Wetville

Bump

Hats off to you Sean! Best of Luck with you cycle, such an amazing cause!

"It's sooo, OK not to be OK!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good on you Sean!! Fantastic thing to do & I wish you the very best of luck

A very close friend lost 2 brothers to suicide... so I understand the importance of talking about stuff...

happy to support your great cause

X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play wish you all the best

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By *acknnoraCouple
over a year ago

north cork

Seán your so good and such a lovely guy too it's one of the most devastating thing that any one left behind has to go tru

We'v lost 3 very close friends to it and it's heartbreaking

Fair play to you and well done keep up the good work

E&L xxxxxxx

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By *avie tCouple
over a year ago

otherside of nowhere

Well done you....looking forward to the blog

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good man Sean. Everyone has the right to be who they are and free to talk about it openly without feeling different. I'm different but in my group I am the same. May you never get a puncture.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best of luck Sean good on ya

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By *ike 50Man
over a year ago

North Cork

I can only admire you for giving back to society.

Slán agus beannacht leat

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By *ean0001 OP   Man
over a year ago

Dublin West

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes and to those that emailed me wishing me well.

I am humbled at your support.

Sean.

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By *twasntme11Woman
over a year ago

dublin

I work for lots of people in this area..

why put this on a swing site ????

seeking something ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I work for lots of people in this area..

why put this on a swing site ????

seeking something ? "

Because some of our members have had or are having a really shit time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play

I respect you deeply for your work and effort

Best luck with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I work for lots of people in this area..

why put this on a swing site ????

seeking something ?

Because some of our members have had or are having a really shit time. "

Exactly

Op fair play to you , wishing you the best of luck along your way xxx

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

I remember you doing it last year sean best of luck to you. Xx

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By *isdirtygirlWoman
over a year ago

Dublin


"I work for lots of people in this area..

why put this on a swing site ????

seeking something ?

Because some of our members have had or are having a really shit time. "

This! even people on here need support from time to time.I remember Sean doing this last year and think hes amazing for playing a part to raise awareness. Good for you Sean and the very best of luck on your journey xxx

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By *twasntme11Woman
over a year ago

dublin

Lol

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By *umwhore1Woman
over a year ago

Limerick/Tipperary

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By *ne of fourMan
over a year ago

Waterford

I suffered with this horrible illness for over 15 years in that time I made four attempts to harm myself and ended up in hospital after each occasion

But I am one of the lucky ones I have been feeling a lot better over the past two years with the help of some fantastic people

So now things are looking better for me thanks to people like you for doing the cycle thankye all very much

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By *avie tCouple
over a year ago

otherside of nowhere


"I suffered with this horrible illness for over 15 years in that time I made four attempts to harm myself and ended up in hospital after each occasion

But I am one of the lucky ones I have been feeling a lot better over the past two years with the help of some fantastic people

So now things are looking better for me thanks to people like you for doing the cycle thankye all very much "

Very brave....hope you continue to love life xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Choose life...

Rem Donal Walsh #livelife

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By *amdublinMan
over a year ago

Paris

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By *amdublinMan
over a year ago

Paris


"So tomorrow sees the start of the 4th cycle against suicide and as some of you may remember I rode the whole distance last year on and off the official cycle to raise funds and awareness into the crisis that is suicide in Ireland.

Myself I have lost 5 people to it in the last number of years and have seen first hand how it tears families apart and I want to try to do something about it.

I ride my bike a good bit as it gives me the head space I need to cope with life when things are tough for me. I hope that my physical suffering over the next 2 weeks will start a conversation around what each one of you can do to help someone.

It may be as simple as having a coffee with someone that's suffering inside their own head or dropping someone a text asking if they are OK.

But mostly it's to say that it's OK not to be OK and it's absolutely OK to ask for help.

So the challenge i have set myself is to double up on the official cycle.

So simply it's 2222km in 2 weeks. I have no idea if I can do it or not. I'm going to do 5 days on the official cycle on the double and the rest I will fit around work.

I'm not looking for your money I'm just looking to raise the awareness so I will blog about it as much as I can in the hope that it might strike a cord with some people.

It's OK not to be OK...

Sean. "
it a good cause

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

More power to your knees and ankles, Sean. And your tushe!

True dedication for such an important cause. My donation will go to the appeal, as usual.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is a great cause

Thank you Sean, stay safe and be proud x

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over a year ago

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By *addy36Man
over a year ago

Mayo

Thanks Sean

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great Sean well done.

I was involved last year to and work in this area!!

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By *exmark12Man
over a year ago

Rathcoole/Roscommon/Mayo

Well done Enjoy the part you play Must look for route passed my door a few years ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think that it's nice to chat about life. Knowing people is a wonderful thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love survivor stories . Enjoy your day

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By *unnyfookMan
over a year ago

Naas

Good luck, i would def give you cash if i know where your passing,

I think this is crisis in Ireland it affects everybody at some point,

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