Mental Health Thread

[boatshed bill]

A wasp !!! that's actually quite depressing boatshed bill.

No, it's brilliant. It was on my windscreen

[COBBLE]

Just wanted to check in to show empathy.

[Covclaret]

I read this thread last night whilst walking the dogs around 10.30. Me and Mrs Cov decided to train last year to be telephone crisis supporters for a suicide prevention service. We do our 4hour shifts on Friday nights and part of my self care is walk the dogs when I get home. Mrs Cov had a tough shift, 6 imminent suicide calls in her shift, every one of them from different backgrounds with different stories but all of them reached out to talk to someone. Most of the calls I took were from people who are lonely, depressed and just wanted to talk to someone. Mrs Cov is sure her first call last night, a young girl only 21, who was stood in her bathroom with razor blade in hand wouldn’t be here this morning without that phone call. If anyone is struggling, use a crisis line, they are their to listen without judgement to anyone about anything, any crisis not just suicide.

[Suratclaret]

I read this thread last night whilst walking the dogs around 10.30. Me and Mrs Cov decided to train last year to be telephone crisis supporters for a suicide prevention service. We do our 4hour shifts on Friday nights and part of my self care is walk the dogs when I get home. Mrs Cov had a tough shift, 6 imminent suicide calls in her shift, every one of them from different backgrounds with different stories but all of them reached out to talk to someone. Most of the calls I took were from people who are lonely, depressed and just wanted to talk to someone. Mrs Cov is sure her first call last night, a young girl only 21, who was stood in her bathroom with razor blade in hand wouldn’t be here this morning without that phone call. If anyone is struggling, use a crisis line, they are their to listen without judgement to anyone about anything, any crisis not just suicide.

Have to say that without people like you and your wife, I probably wouldn't be here. It's a long time ago but I will never forget the lady who spent many hours talking to me...I never knew who she was but I will never forget her.

Talk...talk...talk. It's the best way

[MrTopTier]

I read this thread last night whilst walking the dogs around 10.30. Me and Mrs Cov decided to train last year to be telephone crisis supporters for a suicide prevention service. We do our 4hour shifts on Friday nights and part of my self care is walk the dogs when I get home. Mrs Cov had a tough shift, 6 imminent suicide calls in her shift, every one of them from different backgrounds with different stories but all of them reached out to talk to someone. Most of the calls I took were from people who are lonely, depressed and just wanted to talk to someone. Mrs Cov is sure her first call last night, a young girl only 21, who was stood in her bathroom with razor blade in hand wouldn’t be here this morning without that phone call. If anyone is struggling, use a crisis line, they are their to listen without judgement to anyone about anything, any crisis not just suicide.

Amazing work, many thanks for what you do.

[Spiral]

Could be worth posting those phone numbers on here if possible, and the names of those organisations. One fewer hurdle to clear for anyone reading this thread who might need it, saving them the trouble of having to find out who to call.

[leelad]

Have been self isolating since last Saturday as my wife tested positive for Covid, (thankfully she's ok, just a mild case it seems) thought I would find it tough but a combination of home schooling my daughter this week (I was so tired last night ), a regular weekday morning workout first thing (no more than 20 mins) and decluttering/sorting out the attic has helped a lot. And there's the football. I know there's no crowds and it's not the same, but I enjoy watching the games during these strange times and especially with Burnley's results over this last week. Taking each day as it comes and celebrating the small wins is my way of coping.

[TheFamilyCat]

Bumping this in response to folk calling the transfer window as "depressing".

A bit of perspective required and reminder of what depression actually means and how serious it can be.

[Jakubclaret]

Bumping this in response to folk calling the transfer window as "depressing".

A bit of perspective required and reminder of what depression actually means and how serious it can be.

Great, just at the time when people need some sort of a positivity boost you bring this up as a timely reminder things could be far worse, cheers just the tonic we all need.

[ClaretTony]

I read this thread last night whilst walking the dogs around 10.30. Me and Mrs Cov decided to train last year to be telephone crisis supporters for a suicide prevention service. We do our 4hour shifts on Friday nights and part of my self care is walk the dogs when I get home. Mrs Cov had a tough shift, 6 imminent suicide calls in her shift, every one of them from different backgrounds with different stories but all of them reached out to talk to someone. Most of the calls I took were from people who are lonely, depressed and just wanted to talk to someone. Mrs Cov is sure her first call last night, a young girl only 21, who was stood in her bathroom with razor blade in hand wouldn’t be here this morning without that phone call. If anyone is struggling, use a crisis line, they are their to listen without judgement to anyone about anything, any crisis not just suicide.

That’s brilliant. Wonderful that you are both prepared to give your time to help those who are struggling. Be very proud of yourselves.

Talking to someone is so important. I’ve had a difficult day today but attended a Supporters Groups meeting tonight on Zoom. Spending a couple of hours with people has made all the difference. I might even get a better night’s sleep.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Normally I am really positive, happy and love life, however a few weeks ago things got to me after months of unrelenting pressure so I decided to make changes or sink, so far so good, now self employed choosing when and what I do, decades of savings have helped, as we say in Lancashird they don't put pockets in shrouds. Hope all Clarets stay happy.

Working for yourself is the best way to make life enjoyable. I have never got the working for someone else way.

Obviously not all jobs can be done that way, but if you are doing a job where you don't need others the best way is on your own.

[ClaretAndJew]

Thought I'd bump this after tonight.

[tiger76]

Disappointing and frustrating as tonight was, it's only a football game at the end of the day, and there is far more important things to worry about in life.

[tim_noone]

Disappointing and frustrating as tonight was, it's only a football game at the end of the day, and there is far more important things to worry about in life.

Yes I dont get the excitement With football..Let's all walk about worrying.

[Lowbankclaret]

My advice from someone who as never suffered from mental health is to keep active, keep fit, eat healthy, keep a healthy weight, sleep well and be as positive as you can about everything. That might sound easy coming from me but i run or go to the gym 6 times a week and i feel amazing most of the time.

My other advice to people who come on this messasgeboard too often is to come off it for a while. Its not the place for you. its full of negativity and bickering which is not good for you. Go for a long walk instead or phone your family or friends. people with negative thoughts can easy bring you down to their level and before you know it could start effecting your MH.

All I will say , and it’s not going to happen to you.
We all think we are strong and it will never happen to us. I certainly never felt It as coming my way.

Then I was in Paisley Hospital with blood pressure of 190/130 . Your brain will not function as it did. And trying to drive to work means you suffer massive panic attacks.

I was lucky, two old timers who took pity on me literally did my job for a year whilst I recovered.