The Mental Health thread

[Deutsch Wolf]

Your perspective has helped me in my own fight so, so much, Dan. Cheers.

Always there buddy. We're in this together x

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Fine for months.

Last two hours, nah, I don't really want to do this any more. Where's that rope.

I mean that's literally bipolar so it is what it is. And I have the strength these days to fight it.

But mate. I can't do this forever.

 

[jlo]

Fine for months.

Last two hours, nah, I don't really want to do this any more. Where's that rope.

I mean that's literally bipolar so it is what it is. And I have the strength these days to fight it.

But mate. I can't do this forever.

All of us here have your back mate. Find the small victories wherever you can.

 

[Del Woppio]

Fine for months.

Last two hours, nah, I don't really want to do this any more. Where's that rope.

I mean that's literally bipolar so it is what it is. And I have the strength these days to fight it.

But mate. I can't do this forever.

You can. You've done it for nearly 50 years (sorrynotsorry) and you're getting better at it every year

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Made it into the office, no way I bounce back that quickly even a short while ago.

No messing.

 

[AndyWolves]

I just wanted to share my experience

I was feeling really low and exhausted for months so went to see the doc.

Did some blood tests and turns out my vitamin d levels are through the floor.

Currently topping them up and starting to feel better.

 

[Wolftone]

I just wanted to share my experience

I was feeling really low and exhausted for months so went to see the doc.

Did some blood tests and turns out my vitamin d levels are through the floor.

Currently topping them up and starting to feel better.

I take vitamin D, C and Zinc every day. Started it around the lockdown times. Not sure how much good it's done me but don't feel it's done me any harm. Certainly haven't had any serious colds or been 'under the weather' for any long periods.

 

[Alan]

Made it into the office, no way I bounce back that quickly even a short while ago.

No messing.

One of the strongest people I know, Dan. Your neuroses have nothing on your willpower.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

To use a footballing analogy, if you can't win on merit, then the very least you can do is stick in there and battle.

I may be many things, not all of them good, but I'm no coward and no quitter.

 

[Alan]

Been tapering off my Lamotrigine this week and hooooooo boy. Even going slow, the decrease has brought on some wretched withdrawals.

I really don’t need the threat of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome hanging over me and I don’t think it was doing much, if any, good. It’s certainly punching on the way out, though, God damn.

 

[WarwickWolf]

Hang in there, Al!

 

[Alan]

Hang in there, Al!

I think I’m through the worst. And no other step down in the taper is near the 100mg cut I’m doing this month. Hopefully I’m in the clear.

 

[darlowolf64]

Keep at it Alan, you'll get there!

 

[Alan]

The OCD (I should give it/them a name) is loud lately. I'm fucking exhausted and everything seems to be falling apart around me.

It takes me such an enormous effort to do such basic-ass shit sometimes. I marvel at how much other people seem to be able to accomplish.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I find doing something physical labour sometimes helps. Not had a great couple of days so just loading a few tonnes of iron bark onto the woodpile with a wheelbarrow and my back ready for winter*. It calms things down quite a bit and there is a sense of accomplishment which seems to tick a few boxes in my brain.

* Certainly wasn't an urgent job as it is still fucking 30 degrees, but prepared is always good!

 

[sycophantia]

I find doing something physical labour sometimes helps. Not had a great couple of days so just loading a few tonnes of iron bark onto the woodpile with a wheelbarrow and my back ready for winter*. It calms things down quite a bit and there is a sense of accomplishment which seems to tick a few boxes in my brain.

* Certainly wasn't an urgent job as it is still fucking 30 degrees, but prepared is always good!

Completely agree with this. I guess it doesnt work for everyone but certainly it does for me.

 

[prawnking]

Yep, great advice. Even if you're more of an 'intellectual' person, finding something physical that works for you (whether its weights, running, whatever) can be a real epiphany

 

[Tredman]

The runners high is definitely a real thing. Running is something which has massively helped me keep things in a much better perspective over the last few years. It’s also compulsive but in a good way.

 

[Stan Hullis]

Yeah I've always found a diet of reduced substances/vices (whatever yours maybe) and increased activity always helps me get things back on an even keel.

For me that is less drinking, scrolling and replacing with things like physical activity (gym, walking), cooking etc.