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

We are sons, brothers, dads, husbands, boyfriends etc. But many middle age men sink into depression at this stage of life. Sometimes, seemingly, without reason. Statistically, we are the most likely demographic to take our own lives. Government funding for mental health has all but gone. And the charities aren't enough to pick up the pieces.

With that in mind. I ask.

How are you doing?

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

Great, but then i always am. Thanks for asking. How are you all this fine day?

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

I'm absolutely chipper!

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

Tip-Top thanks. Thanks for asking op

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


"We are sons, brothers, dads, husbands, boyfriends etc. But many middle age men sink into depression at this stage of life. Sometimes, seemingly, without reason. Statistically, we are the most likely demographic to take our own lives. Government funding for mental health has all but gone. And the charities aren't enough to pick up the pieces.

With that in mind. I ask.

How are you doing?

"

Yep

I'm ok as long as I've got my peach

Fuzz

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

It's a scary, incredibly sad statistic.

Get help if you need it and just remember you are a son, a brother, a dad etc.

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

Some days it's grand. Others not so. Slope go up, slope go down.

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

We are the peaky blinders

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

In fine thank you but you raise a very important and serious point. The media often portray middle-aged men as the 'privileged' in society and your statistic is a worrying one and shows that not all is necessarily rosy!

I hope anyone feeling depressed whatever their age or gender is able to reach out and get the support they need! Don't suffer in silence!!

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

I'm alright, as long as I don't think about the stuff that's shit. Sometimes having time to think is when the darkness comes over.

I need you lot to keep my pecker up

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

It's always good to keep an eye on our mates to. A simple chat or just listening really can save a life.

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


"In fine thank you but you raise a very important and serious point. The media often portray middle-aged men as the 'privileged' in society and your statistic is a worrying one and shows that not all is necessarily rosy!

I hope anyone feeling depressed whatever their age or gender is able to reach out and get the support they need! Don't suffer in silence!! "

Overcoming the men are strong and stand tall with no need of aid thing can be a tough step in itself. Hopefully it's becoming less so for those that need a helping hand.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere


"It's always good to keep an eye on our mates to. A simple chat or just listening really can save a life.

"

You're so right

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By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

I can relate to that OP.

Was struggling with mid-life crisis few years back.

I have to fine tune the way I'm thinking and my approach in life. Now I'm much much better.

Thanks OP.

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

Been there got the t shirt 6 yr ago wife split . its a fine line!! but friends and talking wiv sumone is a must as it gets u through hence here i am now enjoing my life and fs.so good luck to all u middle aged guys and not forgetting the younger ones who it hits too .keep smiling men

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

It's a daily struggle, some days are better than others.

Who knew rock bottom had a basement? Not me until I had to pick myself up.

If you're feeling depressed or anxious for a prolonged period of time then go see your GP, talk to friends about it, ring helplines, look up 'Andys man club' on Face book and look for a group near you. Get all the help you can!

Never give up!

You're stronger than you think!!

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


"Been there got the t shirt 6 yr ago wife split . its a fine line!! but friends and talking wiv sumone is a must as it gets u through hence here i am now enjoing my life and fs.so good luck to all u middle aged guys and not forgetting the younger ones who it hits too .keep smiling men "

Seconded

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


"It's a daily struggle, some days are better than others.

Who knew rock bottom had a basement? Not me until I had to pick myself up.

If you're feeling depressed or anxious for a prolonged period of time then go see your GP, talk to friends about it, ring helplines, look up 'Andys man club' on Face book and look for a group near you. Get all the help you can!

Never give up!

You're stronger than you think!!"

THIS

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

been battling it for 6 yrs now, and the bastard has been winning recently. Thank god for my kids..

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Mehhh I'm ok shrugs

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

I lost a close friend a few years back to depression. It seemed unexpected at the time. But really it wasn't. I just didn't pick up on it. And I now know that I probably could have prevented it.

Hindsight is cruel like that sometimes.

I could have visited more or sent more links to stupid cat videos. But I didn't. And neither did anyone else.

All I'm saying is. Look around at your friends, colleagues etc. And yourselves. Maybe today, you could make big difference with a small gesture. And if it's you that's getting eaten up by things. Reach out.

Most depression is a temporary stage in your life. Many, many people go through it. They might not have spoken about it. But they have beaten it. And so can you.

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

I think it's great that so many people on this forum have been brave enough to admit they have or had mental health problems and share their experiences and give advice. You should all be proud of yourselves!

It may only be a comment on a forum but for all you know somebody reading it may then decide to get help, you may have helped save their life!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"It's always good to keep an eye on our mates to. A simple chat or just listening really can save a life.

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