FabSwingers.com forum: 💭 Mental Health Check-In Time 💭

By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

💭 Mental Health Check-In Time 💭

We all know January can be a tough month. Days are short, the weather’s grim, and Blue Monday – even if it's a travel industry invention – can feel a little too real. So, how are you holding up?

Personally, I’m feeling better than I have in a while. Cutting out alcohol (a depressant, after all!) has been a game changer for my mood and energy. I’ve also been getting outside more, and diving into my art and writing has kept my creativity alive.

If you’re feeling a bit wobbly, know this: you’re not alone. Sometimes just speaking up and saying, “I’m not okay,” is enough to lighten the load. There’s always someone out there to listen, so don’t bottle it up – let it out. Talking does help.

Let’s check in with each other. What’s been working for you this month? Drop a comment, share your wins or your struggles. If you’re in a dark spot, remember – reaching out is a strength, not a weakness.

Take care, keep moving forward, and remember – the small things you do to take care of yourself matter. 🌟

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By *idssissyTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Birmingham

Nice thread op, well done

Am slightly hopeful may get a way forward as going through assessment with new mh team though I worry nothing will work and I will have to live with my thoughts for ever and always be on guard to not give into them

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
2 weeks ago

The Lake District

Im struggling at mo,isolation is a bitch to live with

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By *iscombobulated1523Couple
2 weeks ago

Worcestershire

It's ok to not be ok and sometimes you just need to reach out from the darkness for someone to give a helping hand into the light

Please don't suffer in silence it's not worth it

Please beautiful fab people remember that you are the reason someone has smiled today

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"It's ok to not be ok and sometimes you just need to reach out from the darkness for someone to give a helping hand into the light

Please don't suffer in silence it's not worth it

Please beautiful fab people remember that you are the reason someone has smiled today

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
2 weeks ago

your head

Lovely thread OP ❤️ Glad you're feeling a little better.

I'm okayish, it really depends on the day and the pain level atm. Thankfully I've had a couple of easier days over the weekend which meant I could get out and do something, helped me feel a bit more normal. Back at work this week too so hopefully that will help a little just by getting back to some normality.

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By *ags73Man
2 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

I’d say i’m okay and hanging in there.

Things I can’t control and have to leave be. Things I can, I try and sort out.

Meh in general terms, could use some hope/upswing, but so could everyone.

Keep going as there’s no other option

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"Lovely thread OP ❤️ Glad you're feeling a little better.

Routine is good

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"I’d say i’m okay and hanging in there.

Things I can’t control and have to leave be. Things I can, I try and sort out.

Meh in general terms, could use some hope/upswing, but so could everyone.

Keep going as there’s no other option "

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By *eesside AnubisMan
2 weeks ago

North East

Depends on day. I tend to try control mind with distraction.

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By *ollyPocket75Woman
2 weeks ago

Aberdeen

I'm feeling positive and good in myself, a step in the right direction from last week. How're you OP?

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
2 weeks ago

The Lake District

My mental health really had dipped a lot recently i feel so alone in a very big place at moment

Really don't like feeling like this

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By *ee69Man
2 weeks ago

glasgow

Cool thread nice to see folk be nice an that

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"I'm feeling positive and good in myself, a step in the right direction from last week. How're you OP? "

I'm in a good place at the moment, well a far better place than two weeks ago.

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"Cool thread nice to see folk be nice an that "

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"My mental health really had dipped a lot recently i feel so alone in a very big place at moment

Really don't like feeling like this "

Have you got anyone you can talk to

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By *exyScientistsCouple
2 weeks ago

Castlebar

We've had a tough time lately and I'm glad we have each other. It's so tough for people alone but I find keeping a diary helps me. And it always helps to get some outside perspective

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By *rtyIan OP Man
2 weeks ago

Gateway to the Beacons

"We've had a tough time lately and I'm glad we have each other. It's so tough for people alone but I find keeping a diary helps me. And it always helps to get some outside perspective "

I write in one way or another every day be it my journal, my blog, poetry or my social media groups.

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