Now then.. As the title says, had a horrendous week barring Wednesday with my better half, Lollie's air mattress popped at 3 in the morning last night, CH boiler fcuked up today after just being serviced, washing machine farted and just stopped and to top it all I looked in the mirror today and the agile, rugged man I was looks like he's about fcuked.. So c'mon, give me something to smile about you lot? 4 years of caring must have aged me at least 20 years but love would have me doing this forever.. So anyway, what's the word on the street..?
my mate always says if it wasnt for bad luck he wouldnt have any luck, the word on my street is no parking, chin up
You need a bit of respite fella. Easily said than done I know. My better half isn't great at the moment which is really deflating as she'd been doing so well. Could do with a pick me up myself. International break isn't helping either. The house is falling apart, damp setting back in for the winter, no lights in the house, the back door is ****ed and the bedroom ceiling leaks every time it rains, the landlady won't do **** and neither will the estate agent. The rent is too high, got my DLA review next month where they'll probably take it off me and force me into appeal procedures, so dreading that. I'm completely wired manic, have been for months now, sleep about two hours a night if any. The stress levels are rising suprise suprise as winter sets in (I have Seasonal affective disorder) so I'm expecting my mania to rapidly subside for a few months of depression. Yey! Sorry fella, this probably doesn't help in uplifting you. We've just got to ride the storm my friend.
Electric bills set to rise by another 8% this winter..wager are not.. PS...Sounds like you've had a stinker marra..I hope things improve mate..
If your luck is like that at the minute joe.. I wouldn't risk a fart....ya just know that will end up messy
It's why I like you Bri, you know what's it's like & if ever I can help you out in ways of whatever then don't hesitate to PM.. I'm just seeing the same thing day in day out and it is really starting to affect me now..
England will roar to victory tonight, then complete the formality of qualification on Tuesday mate Pour yourself a large glass, and enjoy We will be watching a winning team (makes a change)
You might have to do what I have done for the last 4 years someday, so do be prepared for that day. Yeah, it's a thread, easy to write words and be funny but believe me, you wouldn't want to see someone you love in this state day after day for 4 years? I will take your response light heartily, enjoy your weekend..
Thank you fella, You're an absolute gent. Same to you fella, if you need anything just PM me and if I can help I'll give it my all. My best friend lives in york, used to get there a lot but the way things are I can't leave my lady. But first chance I get I'd love to coincide it with when you have some free time and I'll take you for a few pints if you were up for it? But I'll be honest, another year could pass before I can get down. York was my therapy when it was just me but two people living together both with mental health problems is anything but predictable. Hope I can get down soon.
Hope your luck turns for the better marra... You're only the 2nd person I know with SAD... My mum-in-law has it too. Depression kicks in as soon as the nights draw in. As for your DLA... My bro-in-law (up Whitfield) was bricking it and he has come out of the review with more money! There is ALWAYS hope marra... And if you ever want me to buy you a pint in the Copper Beach give me a shout. I'm back off abroad in just under 3 weeks like
Dont really know what to say fellas but feel the need to say something so i'll tell you two stories. In my line of work i deal with all walks of life and look to protect their futures. In the last week i've dealt with a now widowed 32 year old man who last year when i saw the then couple suggested protecting what matters, their mortgage, the lifestyle etc, they didnt take my advice and went about their business, mrs had a headache 2 weeks gone tuesday and died 2 weeks ago today, now he is fooked with 2 kids, cant meet the commitments and has no-where to turn, his words "i wish we had taken your advice" Another lady who has just been diagnosed as terminally ill came in and was up **** creek crying an absolute mess, when i said can you not remember when you came to see me last time and i recommended that you should protect the things that matter to you, you agreed and took the policy, my heads a mess she said, well we took care of everything, its that £50pm you pay (less than sky) no debt no mortgage and £50k in the bank to see out her days. I suppose the point i'm trying to make here is you just never know and i would urge anybody on this forum to protect what matters
Cheers fella. my SAD doesn't usually kick in until after christmas because i'm bipolar aswell so I've got to go though my pre christmas rapid cycling period. Going to try and get a light box for this years ordeal, has your mother in law tried one? They're supposed to be really good. It would be sweet to catch an away game at the copper beach with you. You going anyway nice? Or graft.
Graft unfortunately... Hoping to be no longer than 4 months but I said that last time and was gone 6! An away game at the copper sounds good! I will ask my mum-in-law about the light box.. Enjoy your fri nite.
Asked me mum-in-law and she has tried the light box but it didn't stop her depression. She swears by BRANDY... And plenty of it!!
hmm, wonder if I can hire one first before committing. I'll have a look. I smoke weed for my mania but I've found nothing to help depression, everything just seems to make it worse. Anyway, when you get back we'll have that pint and match fella eh?
Sad mate... You never know what's round the corner. I got back from my last work trip July 4th and a week later one of my neighbours suddenly fell I'll and died.. He was only 40. I took his little lad (9 yrs old) to the Fulham game and had his name on the scoreboard at half time. It makes you realise that... No-one is invincible. Apart from Iron Man like.. He's awesome!!!
take this as intended (joke ) supporting safc does not help matters much. on a serious note ,been there myself and it still creeps up on me , i recognise the signs so i can break the cycle, i found that every day if you do something you dont want to ,it makes you stronger . understanding of the pattern it takes helped me a lot.
