Mental Health Support

Wishing you all the best pal.

You can learn that things improved from the last time, and they will again.

If you need owt, drop me a message.

 

Oh no, I hope you're not.

 

Not a great day.

Basically had an anxiety/panic attack whilst out with the missus.

 

Sorry to hear that, hope you're safely back home now. Was it completely out the blue or was there stuff leading up to it?

 

pins and needles in my hands and feet.
shortness of breath and a feeling of unease.

still got pins and needles

 

Must have been scary, but it's good you were with your wife. I would phone the gp tomorrow, see what they advise

 

Hey JT, sorry I missed this yesterday. I’m glad you were with your partner for support when the attack happened. Are they something you suffer with often and do you have strategies that help?

 

The pins and needles was new and overwhelming.

Lucky to have a very understanding and supportive wife.

 

I'm so sorry to hear that, old mate. Thankfully, you appear to have a kind, understanding, loving wife.
Good luck with your steady recovery.

 

Hopefully it was a one off! It’s definitely worth mentioning to your gp if it happens again. I hope you’re feeling better today.

 

How are you feeling today @Jack Tatty (Formerly LouisBalfour) ? Hope you're feeling a bit more positive.

 

Better than yesterday thanks Helen.

 

Glad you’ve had a positive day JT. Small steps and all that.

I hope it helps you to know that you’ve helped someone else today, ie. Me!

I’ve been in a bit of a slump myself lately and have started back on Mirtazopine. It really helped me a few years ago to get a better nights sleep and get me back in a routine. On reflection I came off them
too early and I dare say I’m paying the price now.

I digress. I have been suffering physical symptoms during this slump, the most regular one being…… pins and needles. It’s during periods of feeling totally overwhelmed and I wondered if they were a form of panic attack. I’m back at the docs in a couple of weeks and it’s something I can discuss then if it keeps happening.

I think this is a great example of how these threads can help and educate us all. It can only benefit everyone. Good luck to you JT, and know you’re among friends.

 

That’s really good S74 that you realised you came off them too soon and have proactively taken steps to do something about it. I hope it helps and you climb out of the slump.

 

All the best to you pal.

 

I have just read this post again and I'm feeling very emotional. Talking and being open is such good therapy and I am glad I have given you a helping hand in your steps to recovery.

I am no mental health therapist but if you or anyone else wants a private conversation then pkease feel free to contact me.

 

Bless you JT. Thanks.

Being open is the key. I went to the doctors last Monday as things had got too much. Later that day, while I felt reasonably settled, I made a short video explaining how I felt, what I was doing about it, and asking for patience If I have been off or snappy with anyone lately.

I then sent it to some family and some of my friends. The response was amazing, to see people who I thought might have been fed up of me getting in touch and showing love and support was such a lift. I felt like I was battling this on my own but knowing I’ve a team behind me, helping me and wanting me to win this battle is one of the best feelings I’ve ever had. It’s really spurred me on to keep fighting, learning, and doing the right things.

I quite understand some people not being comfortable filming themselves talking about such things, but it’s certainly helped me. Now everything is in the open I feel like I can be myself, not having to act anymore is a real weight off my shoulders. It’s a marathon not a sprint of course but we’ll get there. All of us.

 

Best therapy I have ever received was with Turning Point. 1 to 1 hourly phone calls once a week for 6 weeks with someone who totally got it.

I have tried Andys Man Club but I struggle to talk in large groups.

 

And that's me done folks.

I appreciate all the supprt and kindness you have shown me over the years.

I have posted on here to help my mental health and escape the real world however the bad news after bad news after bad news has taken its toll and the embarrassing FA cup balls up was the final straw for me.

Stuart

 

I’m very sorry to hear that Stuart. I hope you’ll be back at some point. Don’t completely chalk **** on the BBS. I have breaks from here and don’t contribute as much as I used to as I get frustrated at times with certain topics and the general malaise that the club finds itself in at the moment.

But there’s plenty of great folk on here and we all have your back.

Failing that my inbox is always open for a chat, a rant, or a pint. Take care my friend.