How's your mental health?

[Deleted member 571007]

God, I'm sorry you've been having to cope with that for so long. Perhaps the time is right to get some assistance with things? But I'm not pushing that because I'm sure you've already asked yourself countless questions to get to the source of what you're going through.

I might after a while, but for now all I really wanted was to vent a bit. Thank you for the advice though.

 

[AncientBoi]

I can honestly say I am doing a lot better. I am an american military veteran who suffers from ptsd. Thankfully with the combination of meds(effxor and wellbutrin) and my wonderful wife. Life couldn't be better(unless I hit the lottery) <3

Been there, done that [military]. But still haven't won the lottery. lol

 

[ZeroT21]

Hmmm, mental health, it can be a minor if not a unfortunate roadblock in life, but not something that can't be oversome, issue is getting the right help for your own situation, just don't be afraid to seek it out ,as for me I'm alive and sane enough for now not having suicidal or murderous tendencies , I think...

 

[Maximumbeans]

I might after a while, but for now all I really wanted was to vent a bit. Thank you for the advice though.

Of course, I won't intrude on that. Not everything needs to be solved and certainly not today

 

[CoolMe]

Having had to care for my Mum over the last few years I know exactly how hard and stressful it can be. Sadly mum lost her battle with dementia and passed away 2 weeks ago . Really pleased to hear your dad is doing a bit better and you can now relax a bit and look after your own health Chary.

My sincerest condolences.. May she be in a better place right now..

 

[Viri]

Okayish now. A few months ago I kept waking up with panic attacks, it fucking sucked. They actually banned the medicine I used to take during them, which sucks. It didn't make me high or anything, it just helped me fall back asleep. Now I can't even get it prescribed anymore.

I sure hope I didn't jinx my self. lol

 

[Maximumbeans]

I realised I never actually put into my own thread, so I might as well contribute.

Today, I'm doing better. Lately I've been under a ton of stress and anxiety. The former isn't new to me, the latter is. I think it's mainly revolving around the fact we're expecting our second child literally any day now, combined with various things that need fixing around our house. I don't know, I guess I just feel it's all on me to keep us afloat and not let the house collapse around us, as ridiculous as that is.

Yesterday, the toilet backed up and I managed to prise our sewer cover open with a screwdriver. The neighbour lent me his hose and we stood chatting while I disintegrated two or three metres of compacted shit and toilet paper.
I felt great. Isn't that weird? I think it's because I went from thinking 'this is going to cost me £150 for someone to come and fix' to rectifying the problem on my own (well, almost). I've felt better since then. Maybe it's seeing that problems are fixable.
Either way I've been better today. Hope it lasts.

 

[Flame]

I think its very important to talk about one's mental health. we are all humans and end of the day the brain is a part of the body. like another other part of the body it can have problems. but there is a big stigma around mental health because its the brain and its seen as the most important organ of the body and if it not working right, people question your intelligence and you as a human being. because of this people who have problems who should seek help do not seek help in the first place.

Also the media is no help on the stigma of mental health.

 

[Maximumbeans]

I think its very important to talk about one's mental health. we are all humans and end of the day the brain is a part of the body. like another other part of the body is can have problems. but there is a big stigma around mental health because its the brain and its seen as the most important organ of the body and if it not working right, people question your intelligence and you as a human being. because of this people who have problems who should seek help do not seek help in the first place.

Also the media is no help on the stigma of mental health.

You're so right. I think a lot of people hear others talking about feelings and instantly dismiss it.

 

[AncientBoi]

I think its very important to talk about one's mental health. we are all humans and end of the day the brain is a part of the body. like another other part of the body is can have problems. but there is a big stigma around mental health because its the brain and its seen as the most important organ of the body and if it not working right, people question your intelligence and you as a human being. because of this people who have problems who should seek help do not seek help in the first place.

Also the media is no help on the stigma of mental health.

Except for AncientBoi. He's not human I think.

 

[CoolMe]

Except for AncientBoi. He's not human I think.

He/she/they/it's a gay bot!

 

[DinohScene]

Nothing that the internet needs to be concerned about.

 

[The Catboy]

I think its very important to talk about one's mental health. we are all humans and end of the day the brain is a part of the body. like another other part of the body it can have problems. but there is a big stigma around mental health because its the brain and its seen as the most important organ of the body and if it not working right, people question your intelligence and you as a human being. because of this people who have problems who should seek help do not seek help in the first place.

Also the media is no help on the stigma of mental health.

I am catboy, not a human. Now back to making my poor mental health everyone else’s problem

 

[Wolfy]

Life is pretty good, any problems that crop up are usually due to my procrastination that I seem to never want to fix. If and when I fix that I'll be pretty good, but my ability to stick with things for long always seems to be forgotten which is the problem. If I just kept at it, that'd be one thing, but sometimes actions will just happen to coincide that require me to choose between supporting others and getting my own stuff done. Honestly other than that, I've had a pretty blessed life with great siblings, good to great parents despite divorce at a decent age and then the best grandparent. I'd be spoiled to say that my life hasn't been good.

 

[Maximumbeans]

Life is pretty good, any problems that crop up are usually due to my procrastination that I seem to never want to fix. If and when I fix that I'll be pretty good, but my ability to stick with things for long always seems to be forgotten which is the problem. If I just kept at it, that'd be one thing, but sometimes actions will just happen to coincide that require me to choose between supporting others and getting my own stuff done. Honestly other than that, I've had a pretty blessed life with great siblings, good to great parents despite divorce at a decent age and then the best grandparent. I'd be spoiled to say that my life hasn't been good.

Sounds like you've got a healthy perspective and practice a lot of gratitude, that's good

 

[Wolfy]

Sounds like you've got a healthy perspective and practice a lot of gratitude, that's good

I appreciate those words, but definitely feels like I keep wasting time with how I am now.

 

[Dr_Faustus]

Eh..

 

[Maximumbeans]

I appreciate those words, but definitely feels like I keep wasting time with how I am now.

What do you mean by that?

 

[Wolfy]

What do you mean by that?

Spoiler: Sorry I ranted on for a bit..

Just that I've been in my last semester for an associates degree in history, and an elective that I've taken twice now, is weekly work that consists of three split assignments, a quiz, a forum post, and then posting several replies to others in anything that isn't a short response. Tests are given sporadically throughout the semester and aren't informed about through emails or notices. The work will appear and if you do not check a couple times a week then you'll most likely miss something. I've always been used to the classroom setting where I can pay attention(or somewhat daydreaming) and do whatever comes that day, classwork, quiz, test, etc.. Once the class is over I just focus on the next thing, whether its work, responsibilities for housework or family time. And I've been trying to work consistently for years now trying to balance work, school, family, and friends. And it always seems like school is the one that suffers though its always been enough due to a singular focus in the moment other than projects that required additional at-home time. I'd just label it as lack of self-control, but I stay in the habits that I've had for years now. That and usually reassuring others that I'm able to be there for them when needs arise as opposed to putting my life first. Just everything piles up again and again until there's another missed objective, all the missed work leading to a failed class. My family is moving to another state and not wishing to leave the life that I have currently(friends, work life, etc...), I'll be renting an apartment with my girlfriend with which I share most of my worries, and she knows how bad it is, but probably not the extent its affected in my life. I'm hoping that the time I gain from the responsibilities of paying rent, which in turn would put an end to going out as much, sharing a space with my partner, both allowing her to scold me for trying to justify procrastinating work and spend more time with her in turn having more focus on my goal rather than taking the drive to her and back every few days a week which adds to the wasted time that could be used on myself in one way or another. Honestly I'm just hoping it's radical enough that it stops my bad habits, especially because I'm open with her about everything in my life so with her incredible memory(as in elephant memory terms) she'll continue to put a stop to the dumb things I do. I don't want to disappoint anyone in my life with my shortcomings, and I hope living with someone that I'm open with will help that. We aren't perfect, but we complement each other in certain categories.

TL: DR I keep procrastinating my life away due to work and family, as friends are my escape and they help me escape from my issues that I've created by continually seeking to relieve the stress that I gain from everything I endure or create(issues). Although hopefully me living with my girlfriend will actually allow her to call me out more on my procrastinating which we've both talked about.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Good.

I'm better when my family members are away than when they're here. The only thing that may annoy me temporarily, well, the bills.