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"Like you, mental illness, PTSD. Acknowledging that I wasn't in control of my thoughts and I was a danger to myself and my family, was bloody hard. " Aye mate the battle with those Demons can be the hardest battle a man can face and only those who have experienced it will truly know what I mean It makes me laugh when people say Man Up as they haven’t got a bloody clue what’s it’s like to face that daily battle In fact I’d go as far to say as some of the toughest men are the ones that have been through it and experienced it. And most the people who criticise them wouldn’t dare turn around and tell them they are weak 😁 Admitting you have a problem isn’t a sign of weakness it’s a sign of strength 👊 | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help " @Rugged you certainly come up with some thought provoking threads! Puts my...best dancers gay or straight...into perspective lol I'm currently dealing with mine, can't say more...I'll get there though! | |||
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"Just before my 16th birthday homeless scared and contemplating suicide. Then I met a girl that was a friend from school she's now my wife 55years married xx " Good for you I’m pleased you found happiness 👊 it’s amazing what having a loving supportive partner can do | |||
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"Just before my 16th birthday homeless scared and contemplating suicide. Then I met a girl that was a friend from school she's now my wife 55years married xx Good for you I’m pleased you found happiness 👊 it’s amazing what having a loving supportive partner can do " yes indeed if it wasn't for that chance meet on that cold night I wouldn't be writing this she is and forever will be my rock xx | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help @Rugged you certainly come up with some thought provoking threads! Puts my...best dancers gay or straight...into perspective lol I'm currently dealing with mine, can't say more...I'll get there though!" Well thank you for saying so mate 😊 it’s just interesting to hear people’s life experiences how they’ve over come challenges or how they are dealing with life especially as most of us are facing some sort of battle in our everyday life. It’s nice to be able to share our experiences as it can really help others and whilst like yourself I’d never expect anyone to fully open up on a public forum it’s just reassuring to know that people are always there if someone is struggling and needs to talk If you stick together and help each other it’s amazing what you can achieve I wish you well and hope you get through whatever battle you are currently fighting 👊 | |||
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"Like you, mental illness, PTSD. Acknowledging that I wasn't in control of my thoughts and I was a danger to myself and my family, was bloody hard. Aye mate the battle with those Demons can be the hardest battle a man can face and only those who have experienced it will truly know what I mean It makes me laugh when people say Man Up as they haven’t got a bloody clue what’s it’s like to face that daily battle In fact I’d go as far to say as some of the toughest men are the ones that have been through it and experienced it. And most the people who criticise them wouldn’t dare turn around and tell them they are weak 😁 Admitting you have a problem isn’t a sign of weakness it’s a sign of strength 👊" Too much expectation to "man up" and not enough to "man it down". Getting fixed led me to a side-career in psychotherapy. When you understand how your own thoughts are made, you can help others unravel theirs. Stronger, together, talking about it. | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help @Rugged you certainly come up with some thought provoking threads! Puts my...best dancers gay or straight...into perspective lol I'm currently dealing with mine, can't say more...I'll get there though! Well thank you for saying so mate 😊 it’s just interesting to hear people’s life experiences how they’ve over come challenges or how they are dealing with life especially as most of us are facing some sort of battle in our everyday life. It’s nice to be able to share our experiences as it can really help others and whilst like yourself I’d never expect anyone to fully open up on a public forum it’s just reassuring to know that people are always there if someone is struggling and needs to talk If you stick together and help each other it’s amazing what you can achieve I wish you well and hope you get through whatever battle you are currently fighting 👊" wise words to quote Socrates be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle xx | |||
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"Like you, mental illness, PTSD. Acknowledging that I wasn't in control of my thoughts and I was a danger to myself and my family, was bloody hard. Aye mate the battle with those Demons can be the hardest battle a man can face and only those who have experienced it will truly know what I mean It makes me laugh when people say Man Up as they haven’t got a bloody clue what’s it’s like to face that daily battle In fact I’d go as far to say as some of the toughest men are the ones that have been through it and experienced it. And most the people who criticise them wouldn’t dare turn around and tell them they are weak 😁 Admitting you have a problem isn’t a sign of weakness it’s a sign of strength 👊 Too much expectation to "man up" and not enough to "man it down". Getting fixed led me to a side-career in psychotherapy. When you understand how your own thoughts are made, you can help others unravel theirs. Stronger, together, talking about it." This 👌 I always believe the best people to help others beat the Demons are the people who have themselves been through and won the battle Like you say it’s fully understanding how your own thoughts work when you’re in that frame of mind and using those thoughts emotions and experiences to help others Just listening to them can be a huge help as most people will open up if they know the person they are talking too fully understands the issues they are facing All in all it’s Good to Talk and no one should be afraid to admit they have a problem | |||
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"In all seriousness,dealing with epilepsy,has left me feeling isolated at times" I can fully understand mate as my Mum suffers from epilepsy She doesn’t let it stop her doing the things she enjoys but it does bring it’s problems at times and it can be a scary thing to witness when she takes a fit especially to someone who has never experienced it There is no need to feel isolated though mate I’m sure you will have people close to you who you can talk to about your concerns Stay strong 💪🏻 | |||
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"In all seriousness,dealing with epilepsy,has left me feeling isolated at times I can fully understand mate as my Mum suffers from epilepsy She doesn’t let it stop her doing the things she enjoys but it does bring it’s problems at times and it can be a scary thing to witness when she takes a fit especially to someone who has never experienced it There is no need to feel isolated though mate I’m sure you will have people close to you who you can talk to about your concerns Stay strong 💪🏻 " Im much better than I was,it can make you feel very self conscious though,Ive learned not to get stressed and chill as this has tended to trigger it | |||
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"Nobody can understand unless you have been at the absolute edge of ending it you just don't know what its like to have no self worth no nothing fuck all in your head but ending it constantly day in day out beating yourself up because you're useless xx " Agree 👍 I’ve been there and it’s one of the loneliest places you can go too. The fact you came through it shows how strong you really are 💪🏻 | |||
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"Nobody can understand unless you have been at the absolute edge of ending it you just don't know what its like to have no self worth no nothing fuck all in your head but ending it constantly day in day out beating yourself up because you're useless xx Agree 👍 I’ve been there and it’s one of the loneliest places you can go too. The fact you came through it shows how strong you really are 💪🏻" yes but not without help unfortunately some people just look at you like your not there fortunately for me I got lucky many don't respect to you  | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help @Rugged you certainly come up with some thought provoking threads! Puts my...best dancers gay or straight...into perspective lol I'm currently dealing with mine, can't say more...I'll get there though! Well thank you for saying so mate 😊 it’s just interesting to hear people’s life experiences how they’ve over come challenges or how they are dealing with life especially as most of us are facing some sort of battle in our everyday life. It’s nice to be able to share our experiences as it can really help others and whilst like yourself I’d never expect anyone to fully open up on a public forum it’s just reassuring to know that people are always there if someone is struggling and needs to talk If you stick together and help each other it’s amazing what you can achieve I wish you well and hope you get through whatever battle you are currently fighting 👊" And just for the record lol it's not stopping me meeting up!!! So don't be put off guys!!! Lol More cock might help me?   | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help @Rugged you certainly come up with some thought provoking threads! Puts my...best dancers gay or straight...into perspective lol I'm currently dealing with mine, can't say more...I'll get there though! Well thank you for saying so mate 😊 it’s just interesting to hear people’s life experiences how they’ve over come challenges or how they are dealing with life especially as most of us are facing some sort of battle in our everyday life. It’s nice to be able to share our experiences as it can really help others and whilst like yourself I’d never expect anyone to fully open up on a public forum it’s just reassuring to know that people are always there if someone is struggling and needs to talk If you stick together and help each other it’s amazing what you can achieve I wish you well and hope you get through whatever battle you are currently fighting 👊 And just for the record lol it's not stopping me meeting up!!! So don't be put off guys!!! Lol More cock might help me? "😁 | |||
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"Mine was should I get a 4 yrd skip or a 6 yrd skip …..although it was only bathroom tiles plus furniture there was still a possibility I may need to get rid of stuff in my garage. The 4 yrd was ample 👌🏼" This made me chuckle! | |||
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"Dealing with my mums passing and the aftermath i’m currently going through" I feel for you....hard thing to go through...my dad passed when I was in my 30s..I had gone home for the last couple of months to spend extra time and help my mum....and afterwards..just can't explain it.. | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help " I had a bad case of depression in the 90's after losing my house to 17% interest rates and a cut in working hours, really took it's toll on me. 2 or 3 years of it, wasn't interested in anything just existing from day to day, lost my job, distanced myself from family and friends. Then one day an old and much loved friend, who I'd almost cut myself off from, asked if I'd stand in for someone who had dropped out of an Aid Convoy out to Croatia and Bosnia, this was during the Balkan conflict. He almost forced me into it, I felt I couldn't refuse... That was the best thing that ever happened to me, I only had a week to dwell on it then we were off. It made me realise just how trivial my problems were compared to others who were losing everything in a conflict that didn't really make sense. I saw some disturbing sights, but I also saw some amazing good. Nowadays if I'm ever feeling down or sorry for myself, I think back to that first Aid trip that I did, rockets flying overhead, bomb blasts in the distance, and I think to myself... life really isn't too bad at all. There's always someone a hell of a lot worse off than me. | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho" Please get some help, there is no need to live your life this way with continued suffering. Modern mental health treatment is excellent, but only if you reach out for it. Good luck. | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho" According to your profile you're 58 which would mean you've had problems since you were around 6 years old. Did your parents not seek help for you, or are you really a little older than you say? | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho" Never bottle it up mate there’s no shame whatsoever in talking to someone it’s a sign of strength not weakness And please ignore those people who haven’t got a bloody clue about what it’s like to fight it You can suffer from a very early age and it’s not just as easy as your parents seeking help for you especially if they themselves maybe going through certain circumstances or battling their own issues Remember you’ve come this far and you should be proud of yourself Keep Swinging 👊 | |||
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"i battle them demons every day myself, lost my home & job due to depression some 20 years ago, doctor showed very little interest & just prescribed anti depressants every time i made an appointment. so called mates dissappeared overnight when they heard the words "mental health" luckily I've got a very supportive wife & 2 good mates who've been in similar situations & are always there to give support when i need it, I've since re-built my life & I'm in a much better state of mind but already said the demons are a daily struggle " I’m glad you have re-built your life and are in a better state of mind mate 👍 I fully understand what the daily struggle with those demons can be like sometimes they come calling for no reason whatsoever and you think to yourself “why today” i personally just keep myself busy They can be beat it’s just learning how to keep the mind active and not being afraid to talk about it I wish you well my friend Keep swinging 👊 | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho Never bottle it up mate there’s no shame whatsoever in talking to someone it’s a sign of strength not weakness And please ignore those people who haven’t got a bloody clue about what it’s like to fight it You can suffer from a very early age and it’s not just as easy as your parents seeking help for you especially if they themselves maybe going through certain circumstances or battling their own issues Remember you’ve come this far and you should be proud of yourself Keep Swinging 👊" It's quite bizarre how your ongoing animosity towards me has led you to interpret my question as anything other than genuine. That said, it's not nearly as bizarre as you advising potential suicide candidates to 'keep swinging'. | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho Never bottle it up mate there’s no shame whatsoever in talking to someone it’s a sign of strength not weakness And please ignore those people who haven’t got a bloody clue about what it’s like to fight it You can suffer from a very early age and it’s not just as easy as your parents seeking help for you especially if they themselves maybe going through certain circumstances or battling their own issues Remember you’ve come this far and you should be proud of yourself Keep Swinging 👊 It's quite bizarre how your ongoing animosity towards me has led you to interpret my question as anything other than genuine. That said, it's not nearly as bizarre as you advising potential suicide candidates to 'keep swinging'." Keep swinging is a quote that means keep fighting Anyways I can’t be bothered to engage with you anymore You’ve come on my thread which is very strange considering you don’t like me 🤷🏻 Anyways I’ve had enough of our petty arguments life is to short so I wish you well for the future take care of yourself ok 👍 | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho According to your profile you're 58 which would mean you've had problems since you were around 6 years old. Did your parents not seek help for you, or are you really a little older than you say?" I’m 58. I’ve always been a loner. I’d often just sit in my room whilst the rest of the family watched TV downstairs. I can vividly remember the summer of 76 where I sat in agony trying to get as burnt as possible to see if that would kxll me. I’d have been 9 in that December. As for my parents…… I ‘ran away’ once for a weekend. They didn’t even notice I wasn’t there as I had 4 siblings plus dogs and visitors around the house constantly. Maybe if I’d been in the bottom of a glass they might have missed me. Back in the day nobody noticed or cared if you were quiet or ‘different’ I’d have been told to ‘fucking cheer up’ Now I have grandchildren and they keep me strong. | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho According to your profile you're 58 which would mean you've had problems since you were around 6 years old. Did your parents not seek help for you, or are you really a little older than you say? I’m 58. I’ve always been a loner. I’d often just sit in my room whilst the rest of the family watched TV downstairs. I can vividly remember the summer of 76 where I sat in agony trying to get as burnt as possible to see if that would kxll me. I’d have been 9 in that December. As for my parents…… I ‘ran away’ once for a weekend. They didn’t even notice I wasn’t there as I had 4 siblings plus dogs and visitors around the house constantly. Maybe if I’d been in the bottom of a glass they might have missed me. Back in the day nobody noticed or cared if you were quiet or ‘different’ I’d have been told to ‘fucking cheer up’ Now I have grandchildren and they keep me strong." Great to see you have found happiness 😊👌 | |||
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"I guess more of us have struggled with mental health issues than we care to realise or even admit. Childhood trauma can stay with us forever as can so many other things in life. I've suffered severe bouts of depression. Seem to have coped but have I really. Perhaps managed to overcome them and suppressed them but they remain dormant under the surface." I find a lot of childhood trauma can have a big affect on mental health in later life I myself witnessed things during my childhood that have had significant effects on my life but I’ve learned to deal with them and in one respect use them to my advantage by helping others just my being there and listening to them You can beat it 👊 | |||
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"Long time partner broke up with me 3 days before christmas, it really broke me. Needed family to be around me more than ever, had all planned to go away for christmas and left me on my own. Was going to top myself but stopped myself last minute. Thought to myself not one person was worth ending myself over. Dragged myself to the gym and focused on myself and remembered that i knew who was there for me when i needed them the most" 🤗 Exercise is another great way to combat mental health as it releases endorphins which are proven to help the mind so going to the Gym was a great idea mate I’m pleased you found something to occupy the mind and make you feel better | |||
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"Long time partner broke up with me 3 days before christmas, it really broke me. Needed family to be around me more than ever, had all planned to go away for christmas and left me on my own. Was going to top myself but stopped myself last minute. Thought to myself not one person was worth ending myself over. Dragged myself to the gym and focused on myself and remembered that i knew who was there for me when i needed them the most 🤗 Exercise is another great way to combat mental health as it releases endorphins which are proven to help the mind so going to the Gym was a great idea mate I’m pleased you found something to occupy the mind and make you feel better " Thanks since then one of my biggest outlet for my mental health is exercising. Now make a point of working out at least 3 times a week and play fooball or golf at least once a week too. Never regretted a workout and always feel like ive achieved something even if its felt like a shit session | |||
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"My hardest is now.ive suffered ill health for a few years but just befor Christmas my beautiful wife had a major stroke.it turned our world upside down.nothing matters to me anymore.i am at her bedside every day since then my advice to youngsters is enjoy your life while you can " Sorry to hear that mate it can be very hard to witness someone you love go through such a difficult period of ill health 😞 I wish both you and your wife well ❤️ | |||
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"As a cluster headache sufferer (also known as suicide headaches) I’ve had a good few dark days. Thankfully medication is working so far now. " I feel your pain, sufferer here too, but not for a few years, touch wood. But did suffer for years before that. | |||
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"Adjusting to 'normal' life which was abnormal to me after 3 tours of duty in the '80s and returning to civilian life with what would now be diagnosed as ptsd." People assume that because you have served in the armed forces that you are rough and tough and can laugh off any of life's challenges. Maybe so physically but not necessarily mentally. You see and experience things that can leave you with mental scars. Also adjusting to civilian life afterwards is quite a challenge. Even silly little things like fireworks being unexpectedly fired at midnight can bring back disturbing memories. | |||
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"Adjusting to 'normal' life which was abnormal to me after 3 tours of duty in the '80s and returning to civilian life with what would now be diagnosed as ptsd. People assume that because you have served in the armed forces that you are rough and tough and can laugh off any of life's challenges. Maybe so physically but not necessarily mentally. You see and experience things that can leave you with mental scars. Also adjusting to civilian life afterwards is quite a challenge. Even silly little things like fireworks being unexpectedly fired at midnight can bring back disturbing memories." Well said 👏 | |||
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"Adjusting to 'normal' life which was abnormal to me after 3 tours of duty in the '80s and returning to civilian life with what would now be diagnosed as ptsd. People assume that because you have served in the armed forces that you are rough and tough and can laugh off any of life's challenges. Maybe so physically but not necessarily mentally. You see and experience things that can leave you with mental scars. Also adjusting to civilian life afterwards is quite a challenge. Even silly little things like fireworks being unexpectedly fired at midnight can bring back disturbing memories. Well said 👏" Absolutely. Sometimes "chin up" aint enough. Thankfully theres more support available these days than the last century. | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help " aawww rug needs ahug  | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help aawww rug needs ahug "😁 | |||
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"I consider myself very lucky to have led a charmed life where I've dodged most bullets: I'm not prone to depression, managed an amicable divorce, have never had much money but very rarely been short either, and have so far dodged the big ones like C or chronic life-altering illnesses. But I'm not here to crow about that. My wife has had a lot of the issues talked about above: childhood abuse, horribly low self-esteem, suicide attempts etc, and is still reliant upon antidepressants to keep suicidal and self-harm ideations at bay. My only contribution here is that an understanding partner who can keep you on the level, big you up when you feel down and catch you when you feel you're going to plummet into the black hole is what's needed. That's my role for her. It's not always easy but it's part of what I signed up for with eyes wide open and I don't regret it for a minute. Even people who struggle can still have a lot to offer." I’m sure she is grateful to you for all the support you are giving her mate 👍 | |||
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"What’s the hardest challenge you’ve faced in life and how did you get through it?? For me it was beating Depression which I managed by opening up to others and not being afraid to admit that I was struggling and needed some help " We’ve spoke about this before but for me it is PTSD. | |||
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""The saddest thing in life and the hardest to live through is the knowledge that there is someone you love very much whom you cannot save from suffering" - widely attributed to Agatha Christie. I find this is very true ...." This makes me think of that vile Coldplay song, Fix You. Well meant I'm sure but so fucking trite, like an influencer idea of how you help somebody through their demons and black dogs. You simply can't fix broken. The best you can do is make it hurt a little less. | |||
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"I have suffered for over 50 years with mental health issues. Several attempts at my life and I’m still here. I have NEVER gone to a ‘specialist’ and never will do. I bottle it all up. I KNOW that one day I’ll succeed in an attempt but until then hey ho Never bottle it up mate there’s no shame whatsoever in talking to someone it’s a sign of strength not weakness And please ignore those people who haven’t got a bloody clue about what it’s like to fight it You can suffer from a very early age and it’s not just as easy as your parents seeking help for you especially if they themselves maybe going through certain circumstances or battling their own issues Remember you’ve come this far and you should be proud of yourself Keep Swinging 👊 It's quite bizarre how your ongoing animosity towards me has led you to interpret my question as anything other than genuine. That said, it's not nearly as bizarre as you advising potential suicide candidates to 'keep swinging'." I found it funny | |||
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"Losing my mother when I was 21, then my dad when I was 23 led to a lot of quick growing up with no support." That’s careless. Maybe you should’ve put a tracker on them!!! That’s a joke by the way…. | |||
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