FabGuys.com forum: Mental health

By *urrey32 OP Man
over a year ago

woking

If anyone wants a chat feel free to message

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By *upSamMan
over a year ago

Evesham

Mental health is very important

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By *urrey32 OP Man
over a year ago

woking

Sure is….

It’s important to talk

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

Yes definitely good to talk ,and definitely with someone qualified. Xxx

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By *urrey32 OP Man
over a year ago

woking

Agree

Sometimes speaking to strangers help more

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By *bonybucksMan
over a year ago

High Wycombe

I wish more men were open to talking about how they feel

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By *ip71Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Qualified here inbox always open.. Don't bottle things up

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By *urrey32 OP Man
52 weeks ago

woking

Is good to talk

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By *ustOneBearMan
52 weeks ago

Neath

It’s sometimes very difficult to find suitable places to do it.

Macmillan for example, do very good financial help, but the online support groups are terrifying. Think Mumsnet. Women angry at their partners for having cancer and not wanting sex anymore, or furious they are having to care for them. Support for gay men is almost non existent.

I’m trying a gay group called OUTpatients tomorrow to see if that any better.

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By *urrey32 OP Man
52 weeks ago

woking

I hear you

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

Suffered for many years, took the steps to go along to a local group and it’s been amazing

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By *lutdaddy4useMan
51 weeks ago

Oxon/Northants/Bucks

What a great thread this is.... I suffer with mental health issues on and off. Finding people to talk to that actually understand is difficult!

I am always happy to listen to anyone needing an ear, I know first hand how tough it is to deal with.

Thank you OP for a great thread

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By *pat71Man
51 weeks ago

London & Watford

So very important. Great to help others and just ask how they are.

Thank you for this thread

Happy to help here as well.

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By *J63Man
51 weeks ago

Newtown

When it’s bad, it’s very bad and when it’s very bad, it’s hell.

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By *atuplsMan
42 weeks ago

bicester

Struggling today everything just on top on me

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
42 weeks ago

North East

I’ll second this 👍 talking is never a sign of weakness always remember that!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"I wish more men were open to talking about how they feel "

My door is always open . . .

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By *ishman62Man
42 weeks ago

Crewe

Thanks for your support

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By *onameyetMan
42 weeks ago

chorley

Always remember guys, whatever it is 1000s of others will have gone through the same or something similar.

If it’s a drink problem I wouldn’t recommend AA , get professional help, I speak from experience.

Andy man’s clubs are good to just unload as well, lots of guys just trying to express how they feel about pretty much anything

Good luck

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By *ottom-4nsaMan
42 weeks ago

Poole

Agree. Recovery from addiction or mental health is a long, often bumpy road and not everyone's route will be similar. Be open and honest with yourself and those helping you, don't be worried about asking for help. It is out there although you may have to wait, so try to stay strong and fill the gap with things like already mentioned in this thread. You probably won't end up with everything you want but things do get better, much better.

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By *os001Man
42 weeks ago

Oxford

Visit websites like Mind and Big Dog, Little Dog are good for help if anyone needs it.

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By *liderMan
42 weeks ago

Sunderland

Taking the first step is the hardest as men we don't like to admit we need help.As others have said there are lots of great groups where you would be among people who understand.Look for a group near you and take that first step.

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By *anDadBodMan
42 weeks ago

Speke

highly recommend Andy Man’s club

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
42 weeks ago

Bedford

We have a dedicated patch on our allotment field for people with mental health issues. Its quite remarkable how quickly being close to nature can put a smile on someone's face. Sometimes that's all it takes just a smile and a helping hand to bring someone out of the shadows xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"We have a dedicated patch on our allotment field for people with mental health issues. Its quite remarkable how quickly being close to nature can put a smile on someone's face. Sometimes that's all it takes just a smile and a helping hand to bring someone out of the shadows xxx "

That's the good thing about Scotland, we have so many open spaces, beautiful countryside, Loch's, hills, mountains all on our doorstep and the scenery is simply amazing. So many English recognise this and relocate for a better lifestyle.

Have you ever thought of relocation yourself?

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
42 weeks ago

Bedford

Have you ever thought of relocation yourself?"
no I'm Welsh so that would be my choice if I were to so. However my mother whom I never new was from Bridge of Allen in sterling ,and I intend to visit as I need closure don't know why just do xxx

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
42 weeks ago

Bedford

That's knew not new before the grammar police arrive bloody typo xxx

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By *urious katMan
42 weeks ago

Near bundoran

Great thread guys. Very important to talk

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
42 weeks ago

Bedford

"Great thread guys. Very important to talk "
and therein lies the problem a lot of guys and girls can't talk they can text but haven't got the confidence to talk, gardening/allotment seem to be able to change that xxx

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By *angtMan
42 weeks ago

Wednesfield /Wolverhampton

One of the problems with today, that we didn’t have so much a few years ago is a lack of ‘male only’ spaces. Pubs, football matches and such, whilst not being officially male only, tended to be such, so you could go there with like minded people, spout off and vent your spleen to a bunch of mates, without the worry of being overheard or upsetting someone listening in. You were away from the distractions of life, and it lifted lots of the pressure. These days there doesn’t seem to be such spaces. They’re full of women and kids, and as such men are less free to express themselves there.

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By *urrey32 OP Man
27 weeks ago

woking

Hope everyone’s doing ok

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By *onnybhoy75Man
27 weeks ago

Glasgow

I am a trained MH Professional, please do not suffer in silence message me anytime for a chat.

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By *orthernmanMan
27 weeks ago

egremont

Just had a family member take his own life

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By (user no longer on site)
27 weeks ago

I suffer quite badly, I was supposed to be given counselling. I was put on a waiting list and never heard anymore about it, that was nearly 4 years ago

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By (user no longer on site)
27 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
27 weeks ago

It helps to talk to someone you don't know,they don't judge you ,most times guys just need someone to help them believe in themselves,ask away I will help if I can

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By *ishman62Man
27 weeks ago

Crewe

Thanks for your support on this matter

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By *usan jonesTV/TS
27 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

Great thread well done op x

Talking helps believe me guys x

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By (user no longer on site)
27 weeks ago

Yes great thread. Rough time of year for fellow sufferers. I've had great counselling over the years. Be prepared to pay for the counselling to avoid delays. And I am happy to chat to anyone who wants to talk.

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By *ohnzzzMan
27 weeks ago

Stoke on Trent

I have started practicing reiki and I have been able to help a couple of guys feel better about themselves and cope with life.

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By *tockyGuy91Man
27 weeks ago

Wimborne

Great to see forums like this where mental health is talked about so openly.

Used to be very very active on here but as the last few years have been a bit rough on me ended up updating my profile to say why I was hardly on here anymore.

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By *tockyGuy91Man
27 weeks ago

Wimborne

"Great to see forums like this where mental health is talked about so openly.

Used to be very very active on here but as the last few years have been a bit rough on me ended up updating my profile to say why I was hardly on here anymore."

P.S Fortunately I am able to get regular counselling which has helped massively but am still looking forward to the day where I feel like myself again.

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