FabSwingers.com forum: Mental health check in 31/8/24

By (user no longer on site) OP
20 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 *reative-mindMan
20 weeks ago

Exeter

I love this!!! Shout out to the OP!

My Dm's are open as well if anyone ever wants a chat (don't be a dick is my only request).

My week has been mixed, I'm mega busy with work and my side projects for my dream job but I'm shattered and full of self doubt.

I'll live though, just need to get out a little more and exercise.

How has you're week been OP?

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By *vaRose43Woman
20 weeks ago

Forest of Dean

A bit flat and grey today.

It’ll pass just not feeling my usual pep

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By *oodlepotMan
20 weeks ago

cheltenham

Tired an brain dead, been busy flat out looking after my mother, while also trying to turn my hobby, into an actual business,

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
20 weeks ago

Wherever

It’s tough.

I do sometimes wonder what it feels like to have a day or a week when you aren’t wrestling the dark cloud off your back, its so bloody wearisome - or if not that, fearing when it will next emerge.

For those that never have to battle the ‘black dog’, it must be a wonderful thing…

For those who understand the struggle - do the best you can, but never be ashamed of how you feel … reach out.

Secrecy, silence and pretending is not the answer - being open and honest is.

Sending love to everyone that needs it x

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By *dam1971Man
20 weeks ago

Bedford

"It’s tough.

I do sometimes wonder what it feels like to have a day or a week when you aren’t wrestling the dark cloud off your back, its so bloody wearisome - or if not that, fearing when it will next emerge."

You’re right, depression is a complicated thing but part of it can just be exhaustion.

Thoughts tumbling around in your head, no way to resolve them, your brain going 100% and not solving anything.

I think that’s what some kinds of talking therapy can help with - it gets the thoughts out and people can help you look at them another way so things can be resolved.

If talking helps with whatever you’re going through, do it here. Well done, OP

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

To you all who have replied I hope yous get through this and keep your heads up. I am having a terrible time my self atm, just so so so much going wrong atm

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By *reative-mindMan
20 weeks ago

Exeter

"Tired an brain dead, been busy flat out looking after my mother, while also trying to turn my hobby, into an actual business, "

It's a tough one, I'm very much in the same boat with turning a hobby into a Job.

Keep going, you're doing brilliant with everything!

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By *reative-mindMan
20 weeks ago

Exeter

"It’s tough.

I do sometimes wonder what it feels like to have a day or a week when you aren’t wrestling the dark cloud off your back, its so bloody wearisome - or if not that, fearing when it will next emerge.

For those that never have to battle the ‘black dog’, it must be a wonderful thing…

For those who understand the struggle - do the best you can, but never be ashamed of how you feel … reach out.

Secrecy, silence and pretending is not the answer - being open and honest is.

Sending love to everyone that needs it x"

All of this! Best thing you can do is reach out and know you're not alone.

Hope you have a nice week/few days etc without the dark clouds.

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By *rcadian110Couple
20 weeks ago

Barnsley

Worse than I ever have been. Going out tonight and putting in a show for friends. Trying to de-stress for the weekend before the dark starts all over again on Monday. Friends from the scene have shown that they are my real friends. But when you get the bad thoughts, the last thing you want is to share them with those you care about. You don't want to burden them and you just want to shut down. You can only been kicked every so often

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
20 weeks ago

Wherever

"It’s tough.

I do sometimes wonder what it feels like to have a day or a week when you aren’t wrestling the dark cloud off your back, its so bloody wearisome - or if not that, fearing when it will next emerge.

You’re right, depression is a complicated thing but part of it can just be exhaustion.

Thoughts tumbling around in your head, no way to resolve them, your brain going 100% and not solving anything.

I think that’s what some kinds of talking therapy can help with - it gets the thoughts out and people can help you look at them another way so things can be resolved.

If talking helps with whatever you’re going through, do it here. Well done, OP"

Whether I agree with an OP in terms of raising awareness, I’m not convinced talking about depression has a place here. People come on Fab for fun and a bit of distraction. Nobody likes a sad, bitter person and we are often labelled as drama queens, attention seekers or just plain boring. Whatever it is, people don’t pretend to be depressed for attention. They pretend to be happy to fit in.

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By *urry BlokeMan
20 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Today is bright

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

Deeply positive externally but definitely hitting burnout now

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By *HUSH-Man
20 weeks ago

London

Love this thread OP! 👏

I’m having a great week. Got a tasty sum back on a tax rebate so I’m booking a holiday to Miami next year to see my cousin who lives out there.

Have 2 gorgeous women that are looking to meet for a social which just needs some dates organised.

And one of my best mates should be welcoming his daughter any day now. So excited to meet the little one when she arrives.

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By *HUSH-Man
20 weeks ago

London

Wishing all of you currently struggling the very best. Please take care and talk if you need to.

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By *oodlepotMan
20 weeks ago

cheltenham

"Tired an brain dead, been busy flat out looking after my mother, while also trying to turn my hobby, into an actual business,

It's a tough one, I'm very much in the same boat with turning a hobby into a Job.

Keep going, you're doing brilliant with everything! "

Thank you, you too

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By *idssissyTV/TS
20 weeks ago

Birmingham

Still here that's a win

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By *uicy 2020Woman
20 weeks ago

London

Sending hugs to anyone who needs one

Ive been feeling pretty flat for quite a while now. Been on a waiting list for talking therapy since april, really hoping it wont be much longer. Feel like theres so much in my life i need to sort out that i just dont know where to start.

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By *exycarlashane181Couple
20 weeks ago

Leamington Spa

Not too well physical health wise then go to take my tablets this morning and the chemist has failed to put in my antidepressants... Yes I should have checked yesterday but as I say physically health isn't good.. Now by the time chemist opens on Monday I'll be two days without and the brain zaps will have started 😭😭😭

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

To everyone that has replied I wish you all the best and I hope yous keep your heads up

I’m here if anyone wants to talk

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By *oobaaMan
19 weeks ago

South Shields

Ive had a decent few days TBH.

At some point it will crash, I know but at the moment all ok.

Thanks OP

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