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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help .

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

Hugs op hopefully you feel better

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Try Andy Man’s Club xx

Hope you start to feel better soon

J x

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

I don’t know of any walk in support groups but Samaritans is always available to talk to

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

I think MIND do an online support group.

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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

"Try Andy Man’s Club xx

Hope you start to feel better soon

J x"

Thank you for this , there is one literally up the road to me …never realised . Thank you so much

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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

Thx for replies guys.

I’ve been in and out therapy groups for so long - but they all fall during working hours , being self employed it’s difficult to balance out . It raises my anxiety if I’m missing a meeting or missing work lol ..

I’m very strong though and try my hardest to stay positive .

Thanks for feedback

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By *assy MissWoman
over a year ago

Sent to Coventry

I work for a mental health charity. I’d recommend Andy’s Man Club too.

It really helps to talk x

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help . "

I have had a couple of rounds of cognitive behavioural therapy and found it useful x

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

Might not be relevant to you but one of my mates suffered quite bad after a breakup, and it just so happend he had to ride his bike to fetch his car from the mot and he said it was like a switch got turned on in his brain he started cycling everywhere really got into it and that has helped him overcome his depression, obviously everyone is diffrent so might not work for everyone.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

I went once to a counsellor. First session, he asked why I felt I needed counselling. So I told him everything that had happened to me. He sat speechless for a full minute, and then rallied and tried to be helpful, but really he had nothing to say. I found it very difficult to go and see someone in the first place. It made me feel weak, vulnerable, and I found it very difficult to speak. I never went back, and I never saw anyone else. But I did discover that saying everything out loud did help. A tiny bit. Since then I have told a handful of people some of what happened. Most have been unable to say anything beyond disbelief at the cruelty of what some people are capable of. Two are no longer friends at all. But talking about it has got a little easier, and I am now completely okay. Anything that encourages you speak aloud and be listened to is going to help. I wish you luck OP, and the very best of wishes.

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

"I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help . "

I haven't read through the comments but go see your GP. If you're local to do that (and I'd understand), Google your local PCN (primary care network). If you're looking for that kind of thing ask to get in contact with the 'social perscribers' - they should know everything in the area for you.

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

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

I have found that volunteering with a countryside group really helped me when I went through a difficult time. It wasn’t necessarily a mental health group but just being outside in nature and lots of green seemed to have a really positive effect. The people were all v lovely and supportive too. It was surprising how many of them related directly to how i felt. It was both a practical thing to do as well as helping me too. Maybe there’s something like that near you too.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Some good advice above and I’ve heard good things about the Andy man group.

For anyone that ever needs to talk the Samaritans on 116 123 will always be there

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By *rincess-PeachWoman
over a year ago

irrelevant

How about AA? I mean its a support group and they talk about life after alcohol plus you already know the set up xx

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By *ove2lick27Man
over a year ago

Sheffield

Depression is awful. I'm going to try that Andy's man's club myself. Some great advice here. I was once told whilst having counciling do something you enjoy for 10 minutes every day to release a natural chemical in your brain that helps with depression. Hope you're feeling yourself again soon bud.

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By *arlequin_tearsMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help . "

Also suffer with depression.

While I've not heard of walk in group sessions like AA.

There are always lines like the Samaritans.

And the chatrooms on here can be lovely if you just need a vent.

Hope your path gets a bit smoother.

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By *ongueGuyMan
over a year ago

warrington

Ive suffered too an find the gym really helps. Was drinking alot, bad diet not looking after myself. Focused on the gym an gained over 2st. Feel better about myself an focus my mind to continue to improve.

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By *ML49Man
over a year ago

Burnley

"I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help . "

Hopefully you will feel alot better about yourself.

Did you use Alcohol as a relief for your depression and how did it help?

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By *anderingArtistMan
over a year ago

an abstract world

Hey OP, firstly, well done for posting on here. It's never easy putting yourself out there in any way, especially about such a vulnerable topic.

A few years ago, I suffered badly and went to some low places. I went to my GP, tried medication - wasn't for me. Tried counselling through the NHS and it helped a little to be fair. The main thing which helped me was a close knit pair of friends who I could openly talk to and almost use them as a sounding board for what was happening inside.

Andy's Man Club seems like a really good place to start. I haven't used it myself but I've heard very good things about it being a great support network.

Hope you pull through, it's not a nice feeling at all. My inbox is always open if you want a chat

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By *KTim61Man
over a year ago

Tipton

"I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help . "

I'm seeing Therapist with my Depression & my anxiety, he has given me many things to read about it & I've had 4 hour sessions of talking with him & answering his questions & filling in a forms, I'm still taking antidepressants

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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

"How about AA? I mean its a support group and they talk about life after alcohol plus you already know the set up xx"

That’s good advice , and something I have thought about . But the last time I was there I couldn’t open my mouth to speak . I feel very anxious and self aware in groups of large people .. however I do realise you have to “dare to be brave” sonetines . I just find it very difficult

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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

"I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help .

Hopefully you will feel alot better about yourself.

Did you use Alcohol as a relief for your depression and how did it help?"

Yes , I used alcohol to escape - which I never realised. I’ve been going from one form of addiction to another to help . Although these addictions are not dangerous etc … they still can be as the bigger picture suggests I’m not tackling whsts making me find addictions.

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By *arctegg OP Man
over a year ago

grays

Thank you to everyone who posted , it really has helped me and I appreciate it .

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By *an1978Woman
over a year ago

GONE/TIMEOUT (No DMs please)

Google "Men's sheds"

Community groups to to connect and chat while doing something.

Sometimes easier to talk while tinkering.

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By *lutsfunMan
over a year ago

bedford

Swimming helped me and long walks, everybody is different, I also started writing in a mood journal, again not for everybody and send help books helped , I realised that I was distorting reality with my perceptions, I was prescribed 50 mg of Sertraline, I know controversial but in combination with exercise that drug saved my life and has given me a quality of life, I still have down periods but nothing like before.

Hope you feel better soon and you will x

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By *lutsfunMan
over a year ago

bedford

Sorry self help I mean

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

Trying to cope with depression can feel lonely and can be a very individual thing as it affects people in different ways and people have different coping mechanisms.

Read what's been written here, talk to others and over time hopefully you will find what works for you.

Good luck

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

Andy Mans, Friends,Family .. hell, even a stranger it's always better to talk.

I had a Mental Trainwreck last year that sidelined me for 3 Months. Little did she know it but one of my Oldest Friends saved my Life!

Also speak to Your GP, I found the MH Team they Provided was better than my own Employers.

I wish You all the Luck Possible and with a friendly hug say this..

"You are NEVER alone, no matter how dark it gets, there is ALWAYS someone around Who'll listen, not judge and not take the pi$$"

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Hope you're feeling better soon OP, struggling myself at the moment and have for years on and off but I hate talking about it. Tried CBT therapy and I just felt really uncomfortable so stopped after a few sessions and meds although they helped numb my emotions they also became responsible for me throwing away a relationship because they made me not care about anything.

Depression is a very cruel thing to live with

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By *onny boy cMan
over a year ago

chorlton

Hope you feel better I also suffer

I don't like talking to people about it but I have been pushing myself it does help abit. I find making myself get out the house walks exercise that helps me the most, stay strong

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

Look for independent wellness groups in your area OP. We've one local to us that has a drop in cafe, wellness workshops, yoga, mindfulness, and a garden centre/nursery staffed by people facing various mental health and neurodivergent challenges.

The Book of Faces might be good place to start when looking in your area for similar

Best wishes

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

Depression is an evil master it eats away at your mind making you believe everything you're thinking is true.

Talking helps but when the one you need to talk to is the cause then there is no hope or escape.

You hide your feelings from everyone no one knows what you're going through but you can't switch off those thoughts.

You have to seek help though, for a man that feels like a weakness but you have to fight it or it will destroy you.

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By *reative-mindMan
over a year ago

Exeter

"I’m currently going through a tuff time with my depression. It got me thinking that when I gave up drinking I used the A A such a well known and brilliant support group .

Has anyone ever heard of a walk in group for depression ? Anxiety etc . Similar to the a a ?

Talking always seems to help . "

Hi OP, I've been through a similar thing so get what's going on.

Andy Man's club is great! It's a group thing just for blokes and you can drop in as and when you need it.

If you want any more info drop me a message mate or Google them. They have groups throughout the UK.

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

You can refer yourself to Therapy 4 U, they do online sessions and MIND are great too.

Hope you're feeling brighter soon x

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

For me I find talking to people who are going through depression and anxiety understand exactly what I am going through. It's a horrible place to be but just take a day at a time

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By *inklersMan
over a year ago

norwich

"Depression is an evil master it eats away at your mind making you believe everything you're thinking is true.

Talking helps but when the one you need to talk to is the cause then there is no hope or escape.

You hide your feelings from everyone no one knows what you're going through but you can't switch off those thoughts.

You have to seek help though, for a man that feels like a weakness but you have to fight it or it will destroy you.

You’ve just described where I am at the moment

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

Bastard depression. Sorry to hear you're struggling OP. I struggled last year and the last thing I wanted to do was talk to people, but I think it's good to get talking.

Have you heard of sane.org? They have an online forum which is sign posted by the NHS. Similar to the MIND option already mentioned from the look of it. I hope you feel better soon.

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

"Depression is an evil master it eats away at your mind making you believe everything you're thinking is true.

Talking helps but when the one you need to talk to is the cause then there is no hope or escape.

You hide your feelings from everyone no one knows what you're going through but you can't switch off those thoughts.

You have to seek help though, for a man that feels like a weakness but you have to fight it or it will destroy you.

You’ve just described where I am at the moment "

I'm still there it's a lonely place to be

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By *inklersMan
over a year ago

norwich

"Depression is an evil master it eats away at your mind making you believe everything you're thinking is true.

Talking helps but when the one you need to talk to is the cause then there is no hope or escape.

You hide your feelings from everyone no one knows what you're going through but you can't switch off those thoughts.

You have to seek help though, for a man that feels like a weakness but you have to fight it or it will destroy you.

You’ve just described where I am at the moment

I'm still there it's a lonely place to be "

It is, I’m trying counselling to see if it helps. It’s the not being able to switch off the thoughts which just makes it so hard and tiring

I hope you find someone which works for you

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By *izzmasterzeroMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Talking about stuff and getting it off your chest is probably good. Getting out and doing stuff outside in nature is always a good one. Medication only masks the problem and wont really solve anything in the long run... We wake up, get in the car and sit, sit in traffic, go to work, sit back down in an office infront of a screen for 8hrs, sit under artificial lights, breath recycled air, sit beside people who we would rather not be sitting beside and pretend to care about whatever bullshit they are talking about, sit back in the car, sit back in traffic, get home too tired to do anything else but sit back down infront of another screen eating something quick and convenient with no goodness in it for the remainder of the day... Its no wander everyone is depressed, the modern world isn't designed to cater for what our bodies and mind naturally need. Get outside, get sunlight, get the heart rate up, make effort to eat better and talk about whatever is on your mind.

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

"Depression is an evil master it eats away at your mind making you believe everything you're thinking is true.

Talking helps but when the one you need to talk to is the cause then there is no hope or escape.

You hide your feelings from everyone no one knows what you're going through but you can't switch off those thoughts.

You have to seek help though, for a man that feels like a weakness but you have to fight it or it will destroy you.

You’ve just described where I am at the moment

I'm still there it's a lonely place to be

It is, I’m trying counselling to see if it helps. It’s the not being able to switch off the thoughts which just makes it so hard and tiring

I hope you find someone which works for you"

Thank you

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