Off Topic Mental Health Discussion Thread

Quill. You love music and movies. Maybe other stuff.
Continue with your walking, but absorb yourself in music & movies to ease the situation. Explore more in those fields - the internet can help you do that - you have good knowledge of both those subjects. Visit libraries to find books on those subjects, read about your favourite bands, actors etc etc. Look at the history of those favourite subjects of yours.
Stay well and safe.

Edit: Maybe libraries are out of bounds now - but there'll be lots of good ( and less so) articles on the net for you to absorb. Plan on writing a couple of articles based on research of your favourite topics.

 

This doesn't sound very pleasant for you. Do you have a father/good relationship with your father that you can discuss these feelings with? You might find speaking to an older member of family or mentor puts you at ease and provides a better coping mechanism, there also may be a genetic orcultural disposition towards anxiety and mental isolation and loneliness.

 

Quill, keep doing what works for you and has the least unhelpful consequences (alcohol), keep walking and get out there and feel part of the world. Mindfulness walks can be helpful, also there's a lot more wildlife about as a bonus. Keep posting here and other threads.
I challenge you to do this weeks FNMT with a new exciting theme no one's thought of before...

 

Gotta stop drinking, dude.

 

It’s about time we had one of them...

 

Prepare to be disappointed!

I finished the last of my reserves today, I ain't buying any more.

 

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You haven't posted a Matt Monro tune for a long time Chazz.

Gizza job !

 

Stockholm, heartbreaking stuff mate. There are no words. Take it easy.

Quill, not sure what to say and what I do say probably won’t mean that much. I’m far from an authority in this field but please try and remain positive.

I know it’s so, so easy to come out with such comments but you will get through this mate. I’ve had very dark times in the past and thought they would be around forever but that wasn’t the case.
We are living in very strange times but they won’t last forever, please don’t do anything daft because of a three week lockdown.

Knocking booze on the head and getting plenty of exercise will help no end.


A permanent solution for a temporary problem is not the answer.

Feel free to PM any time.

 

I'm not sure when I posted this, whether pre or post lockdown? Nothing much has changed. I'm working from home part of time, which means I don't have to commute., but anxiety levels are probably worse when not there.
Missing my beautiful daughters, though had a couple of moments in the front garden when they both individually collected essentials from home. That just underlines how mad it is, not seen them for weeks now, they are two metres away, we are a tactile family, but no cuddle, not even a fist pump or most importtantly a reassuring touch.
It's tough and at best, half way through.. And one more thing, my god I realise how much I ****ing love Mrs A!!!
How's everyone else doing?

 

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Sorry I’d not noticed this earlier Stockholm
Deepest condolences
Take care of yourself

 

Better suggestions than mine on here, from people who know much more
I’d definitely add to the advice to cut down drinking though. I know lots of us joke about boozing, me more than most, but it really doesn’t help at all when you’re down.
The fact you’ll get out and walk is a great thing.
If you feel like you want a one to one chat about anything, as random as you want, drop me a PM. I’m sure there’s plenty of others willing to have a virtual natter if it helps you.
Take care mate

 

I have stopped drinking, haven't had anything since that post.

 

Good move mate

 

I have no idea how much alcohol you were used to drinking, Quill. But if it was a lot and regular, it isn't a good idea to full stop.

My GP told me this. Now on Friday night a good friend and work colleague of mine, who had completely stopped drinking had a serious seizure. His missus came home to find him apparently fitting on the living room floor, foaming at the mouth and everything.

Hull Royal sent him home after checks, due to Covid problems there.

I'm sure you're not such a big drinker, Quill. This is just in case.

If you are, then it's this is good news, you can have a couple of beers of a night

Take care Will.

 

I'm not a big drinker, it was more of a way to pass the time while we've been locked down.

 

Good man right there

 

Just think how lucky you are to live in a nice place like Burstwick Quill... and not stuck in some high rise. Believe me, you are not alone, 30% of the UK population live alone and by now climbing walls for most has become a household sport. Enjoy getting out, at least we've been blessed with decent weather whilst this **** tip has been going on. I've made myself useful and today cut two ladies lawns for them, make of that what you will... ha!!!... I wish... Stay safe in all ways and as has been said by many, youre just a keyboard away...

 

Cut two ladies lawns? You mean trim their bush? We all have our own ways of getting through this ( not sure if I mean the lockdown or just ****ing life)