Reflecting on watching Southampton. They are a team who came together later than our, given all of their summer changes. Looked like a team that fought for each other. Had each other's back. Wanted something from each ball. Beyond all of the other Harry Hating and Rio farce - surprised that this is so apparent as missing in us so early. Missing in us as fans in supporting the team even when down and missing in the manager's talks on TV and missing in the players. A general negative air. Can the whole club be suffering from depression? Need to lift this gloom.. And we need to own this...
Maybe we need a feng shui expert to make sure Rio's baseball cap, and AT's belly are pointing in the right direction and all the cones are laid out in the most positive way for training. Anyone have any other/radical positive moves the coaching team could make to create a positive karma in the team???
Clinical Warning signs of depression - from an on-line guide... Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. ... Loss of interest in daily activities. ... Appetite or weight changes. ... Sleep changes. ... Anger or irritability. ... Loss of energy. ... Self-loathing. ... Reckless behaviour Sounds like QPR fans right now....and some of the team....
10 tips to fight depression then... 1. Get in a routine. If you’re depressed, you need a routine, says Ian Cook, MD. He's a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA. Maybe we start by taking long corners and practice defending set pieces so it goes like clockwork? 2. Set goals. When you're depressed, you may feel like you can't accomplish anything. That makes you feel worse about yourself. To push back, set daily goals for yourself. Exercise for Adel everyday – really QPR management – you’re telling us that for all the money you pay him, under contract you can’t get him to run up and down every day and eat less of the wrong food? I can do this with my own employees….. 3. Exercise. It temporarily boosts feel-good chemicals called endorphins. It may also have long-term benefits for people with depression. Regular exercise seems to encourage the brain to rewire itself in positive ways, Cook says. See point 2 – and extend this to all of the team – can we really be the most unfit team in the Prem league? 4. Eat healthy. There is no magic diet that fixes depression. It's a good idea to watch what you eat, though. If depression tends to make you overeat, getting in control of your eating will help you feel better. See Point 2 on less burgers and kebabs for Adel 5. Get enough sleep. Depression can make it hard to get enough shut-eye, and too little sleep can make depression worse. Take all the distractions out of your bedroom -- no computer and no TV. In time, you may find your sleep improves. How about we ban all their electronic games and access to the internet until to win a game and then allow them hours based on points – like I do with my 9 year old? 6. Take on responsibilities. When you’re depressed, you may want to pull back from life and give up your responsibilities at home and at work. Don't. Staying involved and having daily responsibilities can work as a natural depression treatment. They ground you and give you a sense of accomplishment - try winning a game away from home Harry - maybe and this is a long shot - attack when away from home run at them.... just saying... Suggest also that we play at least one of Clint / Barton / Ned to give some much needed ‘Captain’ Spinal aggression to the team – someone take charge and yell at the others to buck up when we go a goal down – heads all dropped at Southampton 7. Challenge negative thoughts. In your fight against depression, a lot of the work is mental -- changing how you think. When you're depressed, you leap to the worst possible conclusions. We – the fans maybe own this on– ban negative posts for about one month and all do chanting (positive) and affirmations to will a win away – a win away - a win away – a win away – a win away – a win away – you get the idea…. 8. Check with your doctor before using supplements. "There's promising evidence for certain supplements for depression," Cook says. Those include fish oil, folic acid, and SAMe. But more research needs to be done before we'll know for sure. Always check with your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you’re already taking medications. How about a slap in the face before the team before they all get on the pitch.. 9. Do something new. When you’re depressed, you’re in a rut. Push yourself to do something different. Go to a museum. Pick up a used book and read it on a park bench. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Take a language class. – Or try winning a game – does wonders for the whole community postitivity. Cook says. "Trying something new alters the levels of [the brain chemical] dopamine, which is associated with pleasure, enjoyment, and learning." 10. Try to have fun. If you’re depressed, make time for things you enjoy. What if nothing seems fun anymore? "That's just a symptom of depression," Cook says. You have to keep trying anyway. Again – see points 1 – 9 – focus now….. a win away – a win away – a win away – sounds like a chant … We used to do that as fans…..to gee the team up… oh well.
to prove the point... see clip below.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dxYcMbb5g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dxYcMbb5g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-rr4D4Sr_E
Saints have got a good Manager, with a lot of experience but he's still fresh, not so old that he's become a lazy old lethargic git, like me and Arry for example!
All traditional bollox... We need more ballet for fitness; longer team talks with Blackie; regular 'X Factor' song contests after training; football boot colouring contests; group hugs; team debates on 'bake off'. You all need to update your training methods. Stale. Stale. Stale.
Willing to do a voodoo dance and maybe kill one of the neighbours chickens if we get some life in the team.....
Don't blame him. Blame the people who think getting some Mickey Mouse psychotherapist in to 'motivate' is a short cut to success and absolves them of doing their own job in a professional, planned and organised way.
