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So I had a breakdown at work. Just couldn't handle life any more. Thankfully my family was supportive and my Dr is amazing. Put on different medication. I've gone from 3-4 hours sleep every night for months, to 8 hours the past couple since starting. There is always the fear in the back of my mind that I will slip into that dark place again. It was the lowest I had ever been. But I've got to keep going.

I guess why I'm writing this here, is because of the thread on the main page. It still proves the ridiculous stigma against those of us who have a mental illness. How are we ever going to get it accepted as any other condition that people go through in there lives? :cry:
 
Scooter#10 said:
So I had a breakdown at work. Just couldn't handle life any more. Thankfully my family was supportive and my Dr is amazing. Put on different medication. I've gone from 3-4 hours sleep every night for months, to 8 hours the past couple since starting. There is always the fear in the back of my mind that I will slip into that dark place again. It was the lowest I had ever been. But I've got to keep going.

I guess why I'm writing this here, is because of the thread on the main page. It still proves the ridiculous stigma against those of us who have a mental illness. How are we ever going to get it accepted as any other condition that people go through in there lives? :cry:
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I have spent nearly an hour trying to type a reply........typing, deleting, typing, deleting....

Congrats on feeling a bit better. A psych sometimes helps too.
 
smasha said:
Who couldn't care less if they were run over by a truck today?:(


Who lives in the past and doesn't see anything good in todays society?


Music down the pooper,sport becoming a big business,over population.


Feck,not much to be happy about today.


Not ****ing much at all.

Being a drummer(drummers are now extinct)Richmond supporter doesn't fecking help.


Who gets really down that you don't care?

Anti depressants do feck all.

All they do is help you write yourself off.

Tried alot and none of them work.
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I hope you're doing well. I have been on anti depressants for 5 weeks and I'm lucky they are helping. I need other support too.

Music is therapy for me. It helps to find something purposeful and embrace it. Take care mate.
 
Scooter#10 said:
So I had a breakdown at work. Just couldn't handle life any more. Thankfully my family was supportive and my Dr is amazing. Put on different medication. I've gone from 3-4 hours sleep every night for months, to 8 hours the past couple since starting. There is always the fear in the back of my mind that I will slip into that dark place again. It was the lowest I had ever been. But I've got to keep going.

I guess why I'm writing this here, is because of the thread on the main page. It still proves the ridiculous stigma against those of us who have a mental illness. How are we ever going to get it accepted as any other condition that people go through in there lives? :cry:
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Hey mate I had a very similar thing happen at work and my admin pushed me on purpose to breaking point.

I'm taking paid time off as in received help from my union and legal rep. Hope you get the help you need.
 

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jedi mind tricks said:
I hope you're doing well. I have been on anti depressants for 5 weeks and I'm lucky they are helping. I need other support too.

Music is therapy for me. It helps to find something purposeful and embrace it. Take care mate.
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I'm fine now.

I threw my meds into the bin and exercise alot.
Given coffee away as that was making me lose my mind as I drank it like water.
I was in a bad state back then.
Still get down on myself alot but much better.

Hope you get better too mate.
 
smasha said:
I'm fine now.

I threw my meds into the bin and exercise alot.
Given coffee away as that was making me lose my mind as I drank it like water.
I was in a bad state back then.
Still get down on myself alot but much better.

Hope you get better too mate.
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Thanks I'm on the mend.

I'm trying to get back into physical activity. It does help and I love coffee but it does the same thing to me. My anxiety levels rise a lot.

Glad you're doing better.
 
I also felt very lonely.
Went to a cat society for unwanted cats and bought two orientals.
They made me happy.
Pets are great as they provide unconditional love.

One died two years ago and the other just last week.
They were like mini Tigers.
Loved them.

Richmond coming good has also helped,the place and supporters are much more positive these days.
Footy keeps me going.It's like my church.When I go watch Richmond play,I feel like on top of the World.I love it.Even when we were going bad,just to go out to the footy made me feel a ton better.
I was a bit of cranky pants in my early days here when Richmond kept losing and I was wondering where the silver lining was gonna come from.
Going out for the game and just meeting new friends is what footy is all about.
Also have a great gf now who though even a Pie ,loves Richmond.

We both have same tastes,Pink Floyd,going to the pub lol.

P.S . drinking too much is no good f you are on medication.They will make you so down.
I did that once and went out to a pub to watch a band play and after a beer was so down I just started crying.
I am much better now though without them.Maybe Ididn't really need them or they were the wrong drug.
I know I still have a lit of anxiety and hake at the footyy but don't get as worked up.
It's only a game...................they say.....
 
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Started taking antidepressants late last week.

Have struggled to get proper nights sleep since. And had the flu during the Freo match affecting one of few enjoyments this period.

So over work. Seriously **** these 5am starts to do some boring and repetitive job where im not utilising anything learned at uni, where you have ridiculous time limits and kpis on tasks just because some manager is so narrow minded on maximising profit. And get treated like a battery hen.

I am just feeling do disillusioned right now. I did not study engineering to end up with this.

How's Darwin like? I feel like just upping and leaving for there after the GF weekend.
 
Borry said:
Started taking antidepressants late last week.

Have struggled to get proper nights sleep since. And had the flu during the Freo match affecting one of few enjoyments this period.

So over work. Seriously **** these 5am starts to do some boring and repetitive job where im not utilising anything learned at uni, where you have ridiculous time limits and kpis on tasks just because some manager is so narrow minded on maximising profit. And get treated like a battery hen.

I am just feeling do disillusioned right now. I did not study engineering to end up with this.

How's Darwin like? I feel like just upping and leaving for there after the GF weekend.
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It has made me sleepless to mate but I changed my dose and it's much better. You may need to try a different one. Don't give up on it.

Sometimes a change in location is a fresh start. It may be the thing you need and you have nothing to lose.

I hope you find a job with an employer who values yourself.
 
Keep truckin' chaps - keep truckin...

After 10 years of treatment, more suicide attempts than I wanna think about and massive life changes documented elsewhere in this thread...that's my advice.

I'm off every pharmaceutical now.
Exercise.
Diet.
the herb (yes, the herb - no further discourse publicly)
Space to think in, ie living alone
Writing
Meditation
Hammock (band, google ftw wish and valley with no echo to start)

Takes a whole lot of time. And courage. And strength.

But, you never, EVER, stop trucking. Keep rolling along the highway. Sometimes it gets dark - first thing is slow down. Then find the headlights.

Not everyone travelling with you is going in the same direction - and not everything in your story is yet written. Could be up ahead.
 

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Upgrayedd said:
I hit a point recently where i actually broke down with a friend while i was having a chat. She was a bit worried about my alcohol use. Ive finally found the will to kick ass again

Recent issues with my long term relationship going down the shitter and weight gain (in 6 years ive gone from 115 to 80. To 96 to 82 back upto 106) from mixing 1.25 litre coke with half a bottle of rum a night and ciders. Getting mcdonalds due to not really wanting to go to the shops and interact ect.

I ended up just drinking myself to just be able to numb myself so i could sleep

I know it sounds weak. But 3 days sober. Longest its been since march last year.

The lack of sleep is killing me. However i have found someone i can talk to openly about what i feel. Which has been a great feeling of release
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Ok im looking back

Im currently involved in a big scale investigation with work, A lot of blokes under me/above me have been sacked, I know im being looked at, Im not involved but i might still get asked to leave due to negligence. I only found out today about one person. I got the tip that i'll be getting a "Visit about it" next week. Im freakling glad im in a situation right now where im rent free and debt free for 2 years.

I also have a health issue which i just got the all clear today. Great i dont have a terminal illness or will have a facial disfiguation for the rest of my life.

Also involved in a bit of a financial dispute with someone. not huge sums of money, 4 figures however.

Im pretty proud that i've only been drunk about 3 times in those 6 months. A broken ankle curtained the weight issue (actually dropped 2 kilos since then, small victories!"

Im doing much better. Anxiety is a bit of an issue still but i've managed to keep it together without snapping or drinking heavily. I still have issues but im dealing with them without destroying myself
 
Go to GP tomorrow - bulk billing is fine. Explain to GP and likely you will be prescribed antidepressants.

It's a relatively easy, common process and certainly nothing to swell on.

Tonight, if necessary, you should consider contacting lifeline.

I hope the thoughts pass and you can move forward.
 
Galaxy said:
Have had suicidal thoughts for 3 years now and have been able to fight them off but now I just feel so useless.
I feel as if everybody I know would benefit if I wasn't alive anymore.

Seriously need help to get something but have no idea how to get anti depressants?
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Call Lifeline now if you need, Beyond Blue in the morning (after you've called your doctor to make an urgent appointment). Take care Galaxy
 

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A month in Darwin and enjoying it for the most part.

Starting to feel like shit now that finding work has gotten tough.

Get an email after an interview from a company asking me if I would be available in a few weeks. A month later nearly and nothing from them.

Get offered a temporary weeks work and that gets cut after three days.

Someone head hunts me for a shitkicking job, get promised work then that gets cancelled.

Given the shit I have gone through to just find stable work elsewhere, the inability to find career work, and the shit I have dealt with before uni with struggling to make friends...

I really wonder whether I am really worth anything to anyone.

I'm 30 and it's depressing as hell when others are well established in their careers and I'm still struggling to get a foot in the door, and struggling to find anything.

Would anyone really care about me if I topped myself or would they just let off with crocodile tears like they do on social media.


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Borry said:
A month in Darwin and enjoying it for the most part.

Starting to feel like shit now that finding work has gotten tough.

Get an email after an interview from a company asking me if I would be available in a few weeks. A month later nearly and nothing from them.

Get offered a temporary weeks work and that gets cut after three days.

Someone head hunts me for a shitkicking job, get promised work then that gets cancelled.

Given the shit I have gone through to just find stable work elsewhere, the inability to find career work, and the shit I have dealt with before uni with struggling to make friends...

I really wonder whether I am really worth anything to anyone.

I'm 30 and it's depressing as hell when others are well established in their careers and I'm still struggling to get a foot in the door, and struggling to find anything.

Would anyone really care about me if I topped myself or would they just let off with crocodile tears like they do on social media.


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Don't give up. A job might be around the corner and you just can't see it.
 
I don't know if I'm depressed or what. Since school has finished it's been a wild ride with lots of fun times, and some lonely times when the social aspect of my life has died down (mainly due to footy ending and people being more busy with commitments). My twelve month old puppy always made me feel great whenever I got home, and even if there wasn't a lot going on he was always there to be around. I was on cloud nine two weeks back after finishing with uni for the year (mind you I didn't go a lot which has made me upset with myself) but it was over and I was ready to be more focused next year. A few days later my puppy died unexpectedly and we never found out why. It gutted me at the time, left me feeling completely empty and I didn't really want to do anything. In the past week or so I thought I was past it, and was only getting the odd flashback which made me sad.

However, back to back nights of torment like dreams where I see my puppy alive and well only for me to wake up and realise it was all fake have left me feeling like complete crap.

I've never felt this lonely before, and in my younger days I would always go to the video games when I felt lonely (I wasn't as social when I was younger) yet now I just keep being reminded of my dog.

I'm not exactly sure if my dog's death is the big reason behind this feeling, or if there's something deeper. I started to get similar feelings post school when all my mates were getting girlfriends and hanging out with them a lot of the time while I wasn't. However, the arrival of my puppy seemed to alleviate that and yet now I'm feeling really empty all again.

I'd love to get another dog because I honestly think they can be one of the best things you can ever come into contact with when it comes to making yourself feel good because they're such devoted animals, but we've lost two puppies at less than 15 months (both labs) in just about 3 years, so I think it will just be too hard to try again with a third family dog.

Another issue I find is that all my mates are great mates and love to hang around with me, yet I can't pinpoint someone who is mature enough or understanding enough to chat to me about my feelings.
 
nbaman1 said:
I don't know if I'm depressed or what. Since school has finished it's been a wild ride with lots of fun times, and some lonely times when the social aspect of my life has died down (mainly due to footy ending and people being more busy with commitments). My twelve month old puppy always made me feel great whenever I got home, and even if there wasn't a lot going on he was always there to be around. I was on cloud nine two weeks back after finishing with uni for the year (mind you I didn't go a lot which has made me upset with myself) but it was over and I was ready to be more focused next year. A few days later my puppy died unexpectedly and we never found out why. It gutted me at the time, left me feeling completely empty and I didn't really want to do anything. In the past week or so I thought I was past it, and was only getting the odd flashback which made me sad.

However, back to back nights of torment like dreams where I see my puppy alive and well only for me to wake up and realise it was all fake have left me feeling like complete crap.

I've never felt this lonely before, and in my younger days I would always go to the video games when I felt lonely (I wasn't as social when I was younger) yet now I just keep being reminded of my dog.

I'm not exactly sure if my dog's death is the big reason behind this feeling, or if there's something deeper. I started to get similar feelings post school when all my mates were getting girlfriends and hanging out with them a lot of the time while I wasn't. However, the arrival of my puppy seemed to alleviate that and yet now I'm feeling really empty all again.

I'd love to get another dog because I honestly think they can be one of the best things you can ever come into contact with when it comes to making yourself feel good because they're such devoted animals, but we've lost two puppies at less than 15 months (both labs) in just about 3 years, so I think it will just be too hard to try again with a third family dog.

Another issue I find is that all my mates are great mates and love to hang around with me, yet I can't pinpoint someone who is mature enough or understanding enough to chat to me about my feelings.
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I know it can be tough but hang in there bro.
 
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