The Mental Health thread

[AndyWolves]

This isn't related to mental health per se, but building up an emergency fund that you know you can rely on for a period of time helped me worry less about work. Knowing that if the worst happens you'll be ok (plus the achievement of getting yourself into that position) really helped me.

Isolation is challenging and combined with working from home is tough. Any kind of human interaction can help though, even popping to the shops or going out for a walk.

And be kind to yourself, sometimes getting up and out of bed is an achievement.

 

[Del Woppio]

Ride the storm out Derbs, never feels like it will happen when you're in the middle of it, but it comes.

 

[lemonjelly]

It sounds like it may be an impact of a feeling of a lack of control over your work related situation. The uncertainty isn't helping you.

I believe work is a means to an end in the main. It enables us to do the things we love, with the people we love.

It's phenomenally difficult to accept situations where we desire some control, but don't have it. I'm sorry to hear of how the restructure is impacting you. Your job doesn't define who you are.

You're a resilient individual, and as @AndyWolves says, alongside others, be they virtual or in real life others, you will pull through and improve.

 

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[Deutsch Wolf]

Really struggling tonight. Fuck off bipolar.

 

[Squeak]

Really struggling tonight. Fuck off bipolar.

Sorry to read that. I haven't helped. I apologise.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Not your fault mate

 

[Squeak]

Not your fault mate

That's generous of you. Hope the feeling goes away quickly. Keep battling it. You are a good guy with some tremendous talents.

 

[jd1981]

Really struggling tonight. Fuck off bipolar.

Can only empathise with you on this Dan, not going to give advice as what works for one may not work for another.
You’ve clearly come through this before and have the strength to do it again.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I can do it, it's like a boxer though, you can only take so many punches.

I'll sort it, I'm just in a lot of pain right now.

 

[Del Woppio]

You'll power through bud x

 

[YoungWolf]

Take care mate

 

[ROVERT47]

All the best mate, I owe you a debt of gratitude, you helped me with advice a few years ago when my life was suddenly impacted with mental health issues and I’ll always appreciate that.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Felt very close to the end this week. I don't really know how we go from here. But I'm still here.

 

[Del Woppio]

Keep fighting the fight mate. It'll always be worth it

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Felt very close to the end this week. I don't really know how we go from here. But I'm still here.

That you didn't and haven't is a victory in itself x

 

[Alan]

Been extremely, unbelievably low these last few months. It’s been odd. My meds are doing great stopping the passive ideation I’ve dealt with since I was 12 or 13, but in its place now is maybe something worse.

“You live like you’re dead anyway”.

 

[Del Woppio]

I feel you mate. Always worth a check with your doc to see if there's any further help

 

[Alan]

I’d be completely lost without my therapist. She’s been a Godsend.

My real struggle now is knowing what I need to be doing to try to make progress, but being so wholly and completely terrified of it that I can’t break the anxiety paralysis. And yet, I know that if I don’t, I’ll continue as I have all my life; unintentionally doing everything I can to sabotage my relationships, especially the important ones. I’ve hurt too many people who I wanted to feel safe. Pushed away people who actually cared.

I feel so much older than my age, and yet so much like a petulant child throwing a hissy because he’s not getting enough attention.

 

[WarwickWolf]

I’d be completely lost without my therapist. She’s been a Godsend.

My real struggle now is knowing what I need to be doing to try to make progress, but being so wholly and completely terrified of it that I can’t break the anxiety paralysis. And yet, I know that if I don’t, I’ll continue as I have all my life; unintentionally doing everything I can to sabotage my relationships, especially the important ones. I’ve hurt too many people who I wanted to feel safe. Pushed away people who actually cared.

I feel so much older than my age, and yet so much like a petulant child throwing a hissy because he’s not getting enough attention.

It's a real catch 22 but not making the leap of faith leaves you where you are. Be brave and know that you have support. We're all here for you (yes, I know it's a forum on the internet populated by weird wankers but we are, honestly).