FabSwingers.com forum: My mental health part ii

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

So yesterday I posted a forum post about my mental health and I also uploaded a video today is a new day and the new day is literally like the other day. I rang work last night couldn't go in I had the shakes and I had the anxiety kicking in which I did not like at all. Thought I was a lot stronger than this I guess I'm not

I said do a day that it's good to talk to people to get it out of your system

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Theres no shame in it mate .

I've broke down mentally in the past although many years ago .

And yes it's always good to talk , do you have a great circle of trusted friends to confide in ??

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

You need to vent mate, keep stuff bottled up and it will eat away at you. You're putting your life on hold because of this.....

Have a coffee, get outside. Go for a walk/run.

Life is bliss

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

It’s not a failing to be struggling with your mental health, and it doesn’t make you less strong.

Be kind to yourself. You’re doing the best you can. This lockdown is f*cling hard!

Hugs

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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

I'm now on week 3 off work due to struggling mental health wise

Lots of things I've kept bottled up for too long finally came out

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

I think you are doing the right thing asking for support, building up a support network is important. We can all help each other in times when our mental health is more fragile. Having a number of people you can talk to, plus professional help when it is acute, helps too as it can reduce the feeling of being a burden to someone and reduce your dependence on any individual, as well as creating a structure of mutual support, we all need to care for ourselves but being there for others also helps, we all are wounded in some ways but that also means we can help each other to heal,

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

"So yesterday I posted a forum post about my mental health and I also uploaded a video today is a new day and the new day is literally like the other day. I rang work last night couldn't go in I had the shakes and I had the anxiety kicking in which I did not like at all. Thought I was a lot stronger than this I guess I'm not

I said do a day that it's good to talk to people to get it out of your system

No, the fact you're speaking up about it is a start. We all struggle at the best of times and with everything that's going on right now, it's only going to get worse. We all need that support so you are definitely not alone

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

Sometimes a day of mental reboot and a listening, non judgemental ear is all what you need to stand up and face tomorrow. Just rest. Be kind to yourself.. we all crack sometimes. X

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

You said I don't think I'm that strong.. look at you, in the mirror, you didn't give up on yourself. That's more than I can think of right now and I admire your courage not to pretend you are OK. I mostly do. So who is weak here? I don't think that's you.

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

Oh i get you man.

Anxiety is a horrific chain around your soul.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Have you got some anxiety tools to help you work through an attack

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

"Have you got some anxiety tools to help you work through an attack"

Grounding and breathing perhaps?

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By *arker secrets 321Man
over a year ago

West Bromwich

Hang in there bro . U can and will beat this .

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Keep going and keep talking.

You know where I am....

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

Respect for sharing, it always helps. Keep hanging in there, things will improve and you will get better.

Stay strong and talk it out.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Said it before but Lego was my saviour back in 2014/2015

The wife picked up a few small sets, 3 in 1’s are good value for money, which helped when I was struggling being laid up at home for 4 months unable to see anyone, go out or enjoy any of my usual things.

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

Its a shit place to be.

Been there, still visit now and then.

My first piece of advice would be to see your GP. Not any GP, the one you are registered with. Its going to be an ongoing relationship, so you need to see the same one. If you dont like or trust your GP, request to be moved to a different one at that practice. Preferrably a younger one.

Go to the GP. If you think you are going to find it hard to explain, write it out beforehand and just hand them the paper.

GPs are so much better than they used to be on mental health issues, and are your gateway to referral to mental health services, meds etc

Its very likely you will need to see your GP on an ongoing basis to manage your mental health, you need a sound relationship with them. Not everything you try will work. So you need one medic who oversees any medication, therapy etc and keeps you on course. A good GP will do this.

Pm anytime you want.

Good luck. Im not goimg to lie, its a hard road fella.

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

Jack Daniels with a little bit of Coke always helps

got to try and stay positive haven't I

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