Depression

[Oceans]

oldbanger said:

I only ever phoned

,
I'm scared to phone

[Oceans]

spaximus said:

People do care but the vast majority have no idea of how to help or what to say. I too suffered but was able to get sorted, but mine wasn't as bad as many others have.

You need to be firm with the GP surgery and get seen, but even if they give you pills it is a slow change.

You have a lot on your plate at the moment but don't give in to the temptation to self harm again, it only hurts you and will solve nothing. Can you get away from your troubles for a while?

I won't. Not going through that again

[oldbanger]

Oceans said:

oldbanger said:

I only ever phoned

,
I'm scared to phone

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https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/con...

[Oceans]

oldbanger said:

116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/con...

Terrified

[oldbanger]

It might be kind of like lancing a boil.

You could always hang up if it’s too much

Edited by oldbanger on Monday 1st October 21:03

[Oceans]

oldbanger said:

It might be kind lancing a boil.

You could always hang up if it’s too much

It's already too much

[oldbanger]

Yeah I hear you.

[ShampooEfficient]

Oceans,

Ringing the Samaritans isn't a big thing, you're only having a conversation with someone. You've spoken to us already.

[oldbanger]

Would you tell more here? If so, please do

Or if not here, CALM offer Webchat until at least midnight - link towards the bottom of the page
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/

[Oceans]

Thank you shampoo and oldbanger. I'll give the webchat a go cos I can't face calling

[oldbanger]

Ok. There are people generally around here so come back later if you need it. We might be slow to respond though as I know thus thread goes in fits and starts

Good luck, please check in later and tell us how you are doing anyway.

[Oceans]

oldbanger said:

Ok. There are people generally around here so come back later if you need it. We might be slow to respond though as I know thus thread goes in fits and starts

Good luck, please check in later and tell us how you are doing anyway.

No answer from anyone was waiting for at least 20mins

[oldbanger]

Bugger. I’ve never tried it as it’s for blokes

[oldbanger]

I lost a very good friend who was studying oceanography. Lost as in I broke my phone and couldn’t trace them or family. Still haven’t been able to. Last time we spoke around 15 years ago they were going to be spending Xmas on a sub in the Atlantic. For some reason I was thinking about this at the weekend. Sorry to ramble but you reminded me.

How are you doing?

[Oceans]

oldbanger said:

I lost a very good friend who was studying oceanography. Lost as in I broke my phone and couldn’t trace them or family. Still haven’t been able to. Last time we spoke around 15 years ago they were going to be spending Xmas on a sub in the Atlantic. For some reason I was thinking about this at the weekend. Sorry to ramble but you reminded me.

How are you doing?

It's fine to ramble and I'm sorry for your loss mate
I've had enough tbh

[MYOB]

Oceans said:

It's fine to ramble and I'm sorry for your loss mate
I've had enough tbh

I know how you feel. But we have to focus, not just for our sakes, but for people around us.

Hang in there mister. One day at a time.

[Oceans]

MYOB said:

I know how you feel. But we have to focus, not just for our sakes, but for people around us.

Hang in there mister. One day at a time.

If I'm here in the morning that's a bonus

[MYOB]

Oceans said:

If I'm here in the morning that's a bonus

Ha, you will be. Trust me. Focus on the "bonus". That the positive you need to focus on.

[happychap]

Oceans said:

If I'm here in the morning that's a bonus

I for one would be pleased to hear that you were safe and here in the morning.

[half_throttle]

happychap said:

Oceans said:

If I'm here in the morning that's a bonus

I for one would be pleased to hear that you were safe and here in the morning.

Me too.

Haven't posted in this thread for a while, but I have been battling depression/anxiety for at least the last 3 years. I'm still some way off being as I should be and still on the maximum dose of sertraline. You're not alone!