Does anyone have mental health problems?

Grizz said:

It's been about 4 months since I posted I think. My husband has been off work for about 4 months now, his work have been brilliant. Between him and his doctor they've found the right pill and dosage to really make a difference in helping him deal with his depression and anxiety. After a very bumpy start the last month has been astonishing! He's right back to the bloke I met 9 years ago, I actually smiled and cried the other week it's been so good. Now neither of us are daft enough to know that's it, he still has bad days, but I just say to him accept it. If you want to stay in bed stay bed, if you fancy getting out of bed then get out of bed. If you fancy a shower or just cleaning your teeth then do so, but if you don't don't . These days are getting fewer and fewer now, but I'm not being caught off guard when they do happen. His talk therapy has finally started and this is the one thing I've been waiting for. I reckon this is the long term solution to his depression, there's a lot of history to go through, so some rough times ahead maybe? I don't mind, it's another step on a long journey.

One thing I will say is that this thread was a life line for me, not having to suffer I silence. Much love to everyone out there.

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Grizz said:

It's been about 4 months since I posted I think. My husband has been off work for about 4 months now, his work have been brilliant. Between him and his doctor they've found the right pill and dosage to really make a difference in helping him deal with his depression and anxiety. After a very bumpy start the last month has been astonishing! He's right back to the bloke I met 9 years ago, I actually smiled and cried the other week it's been so good. Now neither of us are daft enough to know that's it, he still has bad days, but I just say to him accept it. If you want to stay in bed stay bed, if you fancy getting out of bed then get out of bed. If you fancy a shower or just cleaning your teeth then do so, but if you don't don't . These days are getting fewer and fewer now, but I'm not being caught off guard when they do happen. His talk therapy has finally started and this is the one thing I've been waiting for. I reckon this is the long term solution to his depression, there's a lot of history to go through, so some rough times ahead maybe? I don't mind, it's another step on a long journey.

One thing I will say is that this thread was a life line for me, not having to suffer I silence. Much love to everyone out there.

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Grizz said:

It's been about 4 months since I posted I think. My husband has been off work for about 4 months now, his work have been brilliant. Between him and his doctor they've found the right pill and dosage to really make a difference in helping him deal with his depression and anxiety. After a very bumpy start the last month has been astonishing! He's right back to the bloke I met 9 years ago, I actually smiled and cried the other week it's been so good. Now neither of us are daft enough to know that's it, he still has bad days, but I just say to him accept it. If you want to stay in bed stay bed, if you fancy getting out of bed then get out of bed. If you fancy a shower or just cleaning your teeth then do so, but if you don't don't . These days are getting fewer and fewer now, but I'm not being caught off guard when they do happen. His talk therapy has finally started and this is the one thing I've been waiting for. I reckon this is the long term solution to his depression, there's a lot of history to go through, so some rough times ahead maybe? I don't mind, it's another step on a long journey.

One thing I will say is that this thread was a life line for me, not having to suffer I silence. Much love to everyone out there.

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sussex_guy2k2 said:

I often wonder, and I mean this genuinely, whether I suffer from a lack of empathy. Does that count?

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sussex_guy2k2 said:

I often wonder, and I mean this genuinely, whether I suffer from a lack of empathy. Does that count?

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pearl said:

It could do. A lack of empathy is linked to depression, dementia or grief, hope this helps?

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darkwolf666 said:

And the autism spectrum..

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rool said:

Apologies, I am not so used to anyone responding to my posts these days so missed it.
I have a few major things hanging over me which are pretty much out of my control but the one thing I was able to do was change my job. I am on much lower pay now but without the stress levels. This has at least helped in as much as I don't dread the journey into work any more or start spoiling my weekend from Friday evening because I am dreading the new week. This doesn't take away all the other issues but definitely has made life a little more bearable.

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pearl said:

I was wondering about you so thanks for the update, that's great, a move forward
(sorry to sound like an agony aunt)

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Harry Wilson's tackle said:

You deserve a response.

All aspects of our disposition sit on spectrums. From very touchy-feely to barely aware of others is a spectrum. I prefer disposition to 'health' as a descriptor. Some dispositions will, of course, lead to a 'health' label, if you happen to be across a rubicon, and a danger to yourself or others.

But anyway, with your lack of empathy you probably stopped reading after the first sentence.

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AmexRuislip said:

Ask [MENTION=34942]Dr. No[/MENTION]
Been stood near him, but celebritism is not all that rated

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Durlston said:

Haven't been on NSC for a few months after two of the most stressful things ever in my life happened. I lost the girl I loved most in the entire world, who fell into a diabetic coma and passed away at the end of April. I'm still grieving over her and probably always will. If that wasn't bad enough I've had a court case looming for most of the year which I was cleared of for all the charges (involving no one getting hurt at all I must add) at the end of last week. The relief of that is enormous although I had a nervous breakdown in June with what has been the most challenging year of my life. All this when Brighton reached the Premier League and all the excitement! I'm still worried about post-traumatic-stress with the two awful things.

But it's time to move on and enjoy being part of this brilliant forum for a very exciting season. Thank you for reading.

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Durlston said:

Haven't been on NSC for a few months after two of the most stressful things ever in my life happened. I lost the girl I loved most in the entire world, who fell into a diabetic coma and passed away at the end of April. I'm still grieving over her and probably always will. If that wasn't bad enough I've had a court case looming for most of the year which I was cleared of for all the charges (involving no one getting hurt at all I must add) at the end of last week. The relief of that is enormous although I had a nervous breakdown in June with what has been the most challenging year of my life. All this when Brighton reached the Premier League and all the excitement! I'm still worried about post-traumatic-stress with the two awful things.

But it's time to move on and enjoy being part of this brilliant forum for a very exciting season. Thank you for reading.

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Durlston said:

Haven't been on NSC for a few months after two of the most stressful things ever in my life happened. I lost the girl I loved most in the entire world, who fell into a diabetic coma and passed away at the end of April. I'm still grieving over her and probably always will. If that wasn't bad enough I've had a court case looming for most of the year which I was cleared of for all the charges (involving no one getting hurt at all I must add) at the end of last week. The relief of that is enormous although I had a nervous breakdown in June with what has been the most challenging year of my life. All this when Brighton reached the Premier League and all the excitement! I'm still worried about post-traumatic-stress with the two awful things.

But it's time to move on and enjoy being part of this brilliant forum for a very exciting season. Thank you for reading.

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darkwolf666 said:

And the autism spectrum..

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Durlston said:

Haven't been on NSC for a few months after two of the most stressful things ever in my life happened. I lost the girl I loved most in the entire world, who fell into a diabetic coma and passed away at the end of April. I'm still grieving over her and probably always will. If that wasn't bad enough I've had a court case looming for most of the year which I was cleared of for all the charges (involving no one getting hurt at all I must add) at the end of last week. The relief of that is enormous although I had a nervous breakdown in June with what has been the most challenging year of my life. All this when Brighton reached the Premier League and all the excitement! I'm still worried about post-traumatic-stress with the two awful things.

But it's time to move on and enjoy being part of this brilliant forum for a very exciting season. Thank you for reading.

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