FabSwingers.com forum: Mental health check in 27/7/24

By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

How are you all doing folks ?

How has your week been ? Has there been more ups than downs or vice versa ?

Use this as a safe spot to talk about anything that’s on your mind and vent

My pm is open for anyone that wants to talk privately or wants someone to listen or for advice

And remember you are never alone

samaritans helpline - 116 123

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By *eckme70Man
31 weeks ago

Strabane

Fair play to you mate 👏 I might just avail of that offer someday unfortunately but fair play 👏

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By *acktar74Man
31 weeks ago

leeds

Great post mate. Thanks for reaching out to everyone.

6 months ago my mental healyh plummeted to the point of suicide.

Its a fight every day since.

I use Andy Mans club as support. I have opened up to an ex forces friend who suffered similar and is now a mental health advocate.

People will listen and help. I am realising the world is better with me in it.

Whilst i may not take you up on your offer its appreciated and I hope those that need it reach out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

Head up guys, I’m always here if yous need to talk

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By *ell GwynnWoman
31 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

Great thread, OP.

Thursday was a wobbly day, but that's understandable considering the various external stressors present in my life right now, and I DBT'd my way through the day. Fortunately, there's more lovely stuff than shit, and having the ability to see it is not to be taken for granted.

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By *idssissyTV/TS
31 weeks ago

Birmingham

Nice thread again

My demons almost feel like an addiction, something have to fight every day and just hope to continue to have the strength to do so

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

"How are you all doing folks ?

How has your week been ? Has there been more ups than downs or vice versa ?

Use this as a safe spot to talk about anything that’s on your mind and vent

My pm is open for anyone that wants to talk privately or wants someone to listen or for advice

And remember you are never alone

samaritans helpline - 116 123"

Thank you for the invitation to talk

Recently single after 8 year marriage (together for 14 years, much like the Tory gov

) Surprisingly, I am doing well and feeling very liberated, but occassionally feel sad, lonely etc.

Today I booked myself a solo holiday for me to Canary Islands in September, looking forward to sun amd switching off.

Love to you all out there going through separation and divorce.

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By *orphia2003Woman
31 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Physical illness has had a really negative effect on my mental health recently. My reaction to strong pain meds making me woozy is for my brain to freak out. So I have to decide between physical pain or brain melt.

It's made me depressed, grumpy and a nightmare to be around. I'm taking offence at the slightest thing and it's caused some big rifts.

Fortunately I have some amazing friends, who have picked me up and dusted me off, refused to let me wallow in self-pity and kicked my arse.

So, trying to make my brain focus on the good. It doesn't like it, but tough.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Good post OP.

Up and down...

Today ain't too bad.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Great post was thinking when the last one was just today.

Personally I’m in a very good place

Happy to be an ear to anyone who’s struggling

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By *hesubtlegentMan
31 weeks ago

surrey

Thank you for posting this OP. I had a few weeks of paranoia and self doubt/criticism. The noises in my head were deafening but a couple of fab friends have helped me through my negativity and I am in a much better place now. Just want to say I think the fab community is wonderful

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

"Thank you for posting this OP. I had a few weeks of paranoia and self doubt/criticism. The noises in my head were deafening but a couple of fab friends have helped me through my negativity and I am in a much better place now. Just want to say I think the fab community is wonderful

Sorry to hear that my friend if you need to mentally unload I’m always happy to listen and help where I can

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
31 weeks ago

3rd Rock from the sun

"Great thread, OP.

Hugs x

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
31 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

I'm doing okay, OP.

My sex drive is finally starting to raise its head out of the mire. Things are starting to feel bearable again 💜

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By *os_GoddessofdawnWoman
31 weeks ago

In the clouds

Thanks OP..not been great lately. It's coming up to 1 year anniversary of my brothers death, I'm home for 6 weeks and am now full time carer for the holidays and my own health has been rubbish! Hope you're ok.. we just need more consistent good weather to up the vitamin D and Serotonin

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By *os19Man
31 weeks ago

Edmonton

My mental health has not been good this week.Although I haven’t been spoken to yet by management I have crossed a line at work a line which management could well dismiss me.It’s my own fault so I expect to be dismissed I only hope that I will be allowed to keep or even take my work pension straight away as I can as I am over 55 and not be forced to wait until 67 which is state pension age.

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By *hesubtlegentMan
31 weeks ago

surrey

Sorry to hear that my friend if you need to mentally unload I’m always happy to listen and help where I can "

Thank you, much appreciated. I am out the other side and the positivity is shining through once again.

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By *hesubtlegentMan
31 weeks ago

surrey

"Thanks OP..not been great lately. It's coming up to 1 year anniversary of my brothers death, I'm home for 6 weeks and am now full time carer for the holidays and my own health has been rubbish! Hope you're ok.. we just need more consistent good weather to up the vitamin D and Serotonin "

The first year is always the hardest. Sending a huge hug. ❤️

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

I'm on an emotional rollercoaster that is difficult to deal with. The lows are very hard.

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By *rimal InstinctCouple
31 weeks ago

Carlisle

Last weekend was brilliant first time at a particular event, this week is good and next weekend, I hope it'll be amazing. I have a few things planned coming up too.

However, I have a few things going on that are shit and I go through times of pushing on pushing on, then I collapse. I soon straighten myself out as I have others to think of but the cycle goes on.

It helps having people to talk to and someone there by your side supporting you.

My advice, please talk to someone if your having troubles. Even just to vent, verbalising helps.

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By *idssissyTV/TS
31 weeks ago

Birmingham

It is good to talk but sometimes having to reach out can make it worse as feel you are just a burden.

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By *agerMorganMan
30 weeks ago

Canvey Island

Some highs, some lows.

Tonight is a low though and trying to get the confidence up to call a personal trainer next week.

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By *-man24Man
30 weeks ago

northwest

"How are you all doing folks ?

How has your week been ? Has there been more ups than downs or vice versa ?

Use this as a safe spot to talk about anything that’s on your mind and vent

My pm is open for anyone that wants to talk privately or wants someone to listen or for advice

And remember you are never alone

samaritans helpline - 116 123"

What a post , what a dude , thanks for being there for people who need help and support

Thank you, I have had a good week this hopefully everyone has to , one day at a time stay safe all

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

Guys and girls thank you l very very very much for the reply’s, I hope getting your emotions out there helped just that wee bit

I will continue to post these every few days as I do feel that a lot of people need help a the moment (my self included). I have recently seen a young man attempt to jump off a bridge.

And remember YOU ARE NEVER ALONE

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By *ittlebirdWoman
30 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

Thank you for posting this OP.

Right now my MH is ok. But it is a constant journey and some days are definitely better than others.

One day at a time as always. Sending hugs to all those that need one RN 🤗

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By *idssissyTV/TS
30 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Thank you for posting this OP.

Right now my MH is ok. But it is a constant journey and some days are definitely better than others.

One day at a time as always. Sending hugs to all those that need one RN 🤗"

Sending hugs back

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

I love you all folks, I’m super proud of yous and yous are all amazing people

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

"I'm on an emotional rollercoaster that is difficult to deal with. The lows are very hard. "

I've arranged for a fab friend to do a daily MH check-in with me through Aug ❤️

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By *parkle1974Woman
30 weeks ago

Leeds

Absolutely shit at the moment and I can't see a way forward x

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By *idssissyTV/TS
30 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Absolutely shit at the moment and I can't see a way forward x"

Do you need to talk or vent

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By *kguy4444Man
30 weeks ago

Wales

I’ve had a shit time but fighting back. Went introverted and isolated myself, saw life as just waiting to die. Getting out and about has helped, changing things that made me unhappy has helped too.

Great post.

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By *abandlookingWoman
30 weeks ago

orkney

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By *abandlookingWoman
30 weeks ago

orkney

I'm struggling.I had a plan but the universe had another plan for me.So now I'm stuck in mid air not sure if I want to go forward or not.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

"I'm struggling.I had a plan but the universe had another plan for me.So now I'm stuck in mid air not sure if I want to go forward or not. "

Keep your head up you will get there darling

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By *arley QuimWoman
30 weeks ago

Somewhere

Meh! Life's pants, works pants, parental health is pants. Child (adult), has their own pants situ going on... I'm incredibly fed up!

But will crack on... As you do

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

Right this minute….work is stealing my sanity and I just want to sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

"Absolutely shit at the moment and I can't see a way forward x"

Try and stay positive lovely, I’m sure a plan to move forward will present itself to you soon enough 😊

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By *kguy4444Man
27 weeks ago

Wales

"I'm struggling.I had a plan but the universe had another plan for me.So now I'm stuck in mid air not sure if I want to go forward or not. "

Keep your head up. Hope you are ok?

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By *cHightowerMan
27 weeks ago

Skelmersdale

Always remember people no matter what you go through it will get better with determination a sprinkle of effort and a dash of commitment. I say this as only a few months ago i was homeless living in a hotel on the verge of ending it all as i thought i lost it all. I sacrificed access to my son lost my job and hit my rock bottom. Only to build back the life i lost. In the space of 3 months i got a fantastic job which i thoroughly enjoy. Regained access to my son and only a few days ago got keys to permanent accomodation for myself and my son. As the age old saying goes. If at first you dont succeed try and try again. You got this. Dont give up

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By *kguy4444Man
27 weeks ago

Wales

"Always remember people no matter what you go through it will get better with determination a sprinkle of effort and a dash of commitment. I say this as only a few months ago i was homeless living in a hotel on the verge of ending it all as i thought i lost it all. I sacrificed access to my son lost my job and hit my rock bottom. Only to build back the life i lost. In the space of 3 months i got a fantastic job which i thoroughly enjoy. Regained access to my son and only a few days ago got

keys to permanent accomodation for myself and my son. As the age old saying goes. If at first you dont succeed try and try again. You got this. Dont give up"

Well done

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By *oy-masterMan
27 weeks ago

skeg

Mostly down but meh 🫤 hopefully next week will be more positive

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By *hawn ScottMan
27 weeks ago

london Brixton

That's a very inspiring story, good for you

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By *ir tootMan
27 weeks ago

Burton-on-Trent

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