Life Spugs because...

Buttonman · 29 October, 2013, 08:49:51 PM

That a coincidence as I commented to the wife when we passed the Blockbuster on Causeyside Street that I was surprised that they were still in business and who rents DVDs nowadays? The answer, evidently, is no one.

Cyberleader2000 · 25 January, 2014, 08:57:21 PM

Life Spugs because I'm sure I have depression and anxiety I feel so bad Mum has told me to book a appointment with the doctors on Monday.

CrazyFoxMachine · 25 January, 2014, 09:11:05 PM

Sorry to hear that Cyberleader - anxiety and depression are not uncommon. They are generally very treatable things - and rest assured you are not alone. I know quite a few boarders including myself have dealt and are dealing with such issues - GPs are generally very helpful.

Trout · 25 January, 2014, 09:49:04 PM

Quote from: Cyberleader2000 on 25 January, 2014, 08:57:21 PM
Life Spugs because I'm sure I have depression and anxiety I feel so bad Mum has told me to book a appointment with the doctors on Monday.

Hang in there. Thrill-powered thoughts to you!

TordelBack · 25 January, 2014, 10:07:12 PM

Aye Cyberleader, many of us have been there and sadly will be again: it will pass, but you can also try to help it fuck off more quickly. Talking to the Doc really should help some, as should talking to people in general, but if it doesn't you have to remember that depression is a completely irrational state of mind, most especially when it seems entirely rational to you. Try not to give in to the lies it tells, it's a nasty stupid thing all its own, an imposition on your life, and most importantly it is not you.

Cyberleader2000 · 26 January, 2014, 10:58:13 AM

I don't really get it 2 weeks back I was happy as can be I then over thought some stuff and now I feel so down and none of the things that chere me up do any more which is hard I'm really not used to feeling down. as some of you have seen I am usichily hyper happy and its very hard to make me angerey or sad unless you know which butons to push mainley because when I was at school I was bullied alot but it did give me one thing I leart how to inorg people who try to make me angerey or sad and how to be happy in the worst of sitiuchions so now trying to cope with being sad all the time I find it so hard

HdE · 26 January, 2014, 09:46:16 PM

Hey Cybs - if you've been feeling down in the mouth lately, and there's no shaking it, seeing a specialist is a smart move. They should be able to help you pin down what's at the root of it, and advise you if it's really as serious as you might fear.

Of course, it COULD be that you're feeling out of sorts for other reasons. The weather's been pretty crap for most of January - maybe it's a touch of SAD?

Hang in there, kiddo!

Dark Jimbo · 26 January, 2014, 09:51:11 PM

I was much the same in December, Cyberleader - just couldn't shake it off no matter what I did, felt myself spiralling deeper into this black pit of despair every day. Really scary stuff. Christmas was a godsend - not only the festivites but just the change of pace/scenery. That week at my parents did me the world of good.

What I'll do if it comes back I have no idea. Once was quite enough!

TordelBack · 26 January, 2014, 10:30:57 PM

Aye, a change of scene can be a good way out.

If I can offer up something that has worked for me when I've been in a similar place (without implying it'll work for you too), try making yourself do something that's physical, simple and progressive every day: for me it was digging a bit of the garden or going for a swim, for you it might be as simple as a different short walk each day.

The key thing is to do something active but pretty mindless, something you know you can do easily, but in which you can see progress and change every day, however small. For me at least it's often the feeling of my own utter pointlessness and complete lack of ability to change anything that characterises episodes of depression, so that making tiny easy observable steps can allow me to see that this feeling is not true.

And if that doesn't work out, the endorphins of even light exercise can't hurt.

All that said, I know how other people's advice is often the worst possible thing, and sometimes doing even the tiniest things seem impossible, so take this as a preachy anecdote rather than a prescription.

Cyberleader2000 · 27 January, 2014, 08:18:42 PM

I have a appointment set with the doctors for Wednesday at 10 so here is hoping they can help and thanks for all the responce.

paddykafka · 28 January, 2014, 10:33:18 AM

Hey Cyber, just wanted to wish you best of luck with the doc and hope they'll be able to help ye out. Am no stranger to the old black dog meself, so I've some idea of what you're going through. If it helps at all, you could adopt my personal motto: "I'm hanging on out of sheer spite!"

Cheers to ya! - Paddy

Dunk! · 28 January, 2014, 10:46:10 AM

Good on you Cyberleader for seeking help, my only word of warning would be don't be surprised if the process of seeing someone or getting any professional feedback through the NHS is very slow - sometimes stretching on for months.

Be prepared for this and if poss get the names and numbers for voluntary local Mental Health organisations and groups as they usually have a quicker turn around in getting to actually speak to someone about what you're going through.

Hope it goes well for you.

Dunk!

Cyberleader2000 · 29 January, 2014, 11:34:33 AM

ok back from the doctors I've been perscribed some medachion and recomended to go see college counciler sins I'm currentley doing a college corses and they offer free couniciniling.

Quote from: paddykafka on 28 January, 2014, 10:33:18 AM
Hey Cyber, just wanted to wish you best of luck with the doc and hope they'll be able to help ye out. Am no stranger to the old black dog meself, so I've some idea of what you're going through. If it helps at all, you could adopt my personal motto: "I'm hanging on out of sheer spite!"

Cheers to ya! - Paddy

you motto gave me and my mum a small laugh she also has depereshion but for dirfent reasons so thanks.

deadman1971 · 29 January, 2014, 04:44:46 PM

life spugs because...
ive have a fracture in my right tronchater, its just of the ball joint on the femur, after being attacked in work by an adult i support ( he has Autism), just been given anti depressants because the last 2 years of crap has finaly caught up and its overtaking me( family court and criminal) criminal because my parents attacked me and i got charged with assault, verdict not guilty, thank Grud and theirs so much more but hey i aint lying down, but yep life every now and then spugs.

judgerufian · 29 January, 2014, 04:49:39 PM

Quote from: deadman1971 on 29 January, 2014, 04:44:46 PM
life spugs because...
ive have a fracture in my right tronchater, its just of the ball joint on the femur, after being attacked in work by an adult i support ( he has Autism), just been given anti depressants because the last 2 years of crap has finaly caught up and its overtaking me( family court and criminal) criminal because my parents attacked me and i got charged with assault, verdict not guilty, thank Grud and theirs so much more but hey i aint lying down, but yep life every now and then spugs.

Your artistic skills belie the fact your personal life is going through hardships so well done sir, keep drawing!