theunderstudy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Bloody hell Rob, you on the whisky or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Whiskey, we hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted February 28, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2014 Not yet! Wine for now. It's a massive thing for someone to declare they're suffering with anxiety or depression, let alone in a public forum. There are a few folks on VT who helped me massively when I was absolutely kippered. We're a good bunch on the whole really. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I was going to make a joke about your corrections in the OptaJoe thread but I thought I'd be nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 **** me, I'm feeling so low all of a sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Not yet! Wine for now. It's a massive thing for someone to declare they're suffering with anxiety or depression, let alone in a public forum. There are a few folks on VT who helped me massively when I was absolutely kippered. We're a good bunch on the whole really. Oh yeah. I've dealt with my own demons in that very field. It's so tough talking about it. Easier on here though because no face-to-face interaction but people still know you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted February 28, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2014 That's true. Remember you facing up to it too. 1 in 4 eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 No this is missing Rugeley Villa. I give it a go; I once told a girl I love her but I didn't mean it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 It's part of me at the moment whether I like it or not just don't feel like there should be a stigma attached to it. Why should it be any different than saying 'I have a migraine'. To be honest I find it more awkward for the other person rather than myself if I discuss it, so I choose not to for that reason. It doesn't affect me too badly in everyday situations. I absolutely love my job and the kids cheer me up everyday without fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I wasn't even on here when I went through my worst patch either! Yeah it affects a load more people than we think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 It doesn't affect me too badly in everyday situations.That's the world you just don't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 There's a thread knocking around dedicated to mental health issues. Good read if you need a few ideas about what to do or whatever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think it's why I'm fine when I'm at school full time. I'm 1) too busy to think 2) constantly cheered up in 1 way or another. I mean the tiniest things are great. Be it going out on break duty and being asked to teach them a game because 'your games are always so fun! or being pestered what character I'm coming as to world book day or (last one I promise) getting called 'miss' every bloody time by children who seem to have no concept that 'miss' means a woman (because they have only ever had female teachers). These happen every single day so it's impossible not to love it. 3) I go to bed really early because I have to get up so early. Whereas at uni (which is completely finished now), I'm sat in mind numbing lectures letting my mind race and not there full time. I'm full time at school teaching 60%-80% so hopefully my anxiety will hold off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AValon Posted February 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2014 Weirdly enough when I'm kept busy and stressed out, I'm too occupied to be anxious. It's when I have extended periods of downtime I start to get anxious. Having counselling soon to deal with it so hopefully it won't be an issue much longer! Having my early 20's dip! I had counselling sessions last year for severe depression, anxiety and thoughts of self-harm....of the terminal kind. It's kind of par for the course for carers, but even so it still knocks you about. My head was seriously ****ed for a while and despite having major doubts about counselling, I agreed to it to please people. And I can state categorically, here and now, it was the best thing I could ever have done. And you know what? I don't think the counsellor said more than a few words every time. And I now have control again.....for ood, hopefully. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Nice one avalon, well done for seeking help. I'm going to do the same. Need to sort my head out once and for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 And you know what? I don't think the counsellor said more than a few words every time. And I now have control again.....for ood, hopefully.Interestingly, mine said quite a lot (questioning stuff rather than directional) which would reinforce that it may well be a very good course of action for people in different circumstances with different minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 How much was the counselling? Is there anyone in Birmingham you can recommend to me? Feel free to PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Free through the NHS. Just write a letter to your GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks. Hopefully it is in the evenings because I don't want it to clash with work. Edited March 1, 2014 by Voinjama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 How much was the counselling? Is there anyone in Birmingham you can recommend to me? Feel free to PM me Not sure about up in Brum. I'm in Cornwall, but I just had a meltdown at the doctors and he referred me to a free counselling service. It works like your samaritans, crisis teams and other mental health orgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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