pearl
Well-known member
Please get some help and there is no problem that alcohol can't make a whole lot worse
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Does anyone have mental health problems?
- Thread starter Sussex Nomad
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Please get some help and there is no problem that alcohol can't make a whole lot worse
JCL666
absurdism
- Sep 23, 2011
- 2,190
You should definitely speak to the University pastoral care team. You will not be the only person going through this and you're definitely not the first.
carteater
Well-known member
I feel fine today but while I do, I am going to get help because I can't go on like this.
Who knows what I might do if I go through a bad day again.
pearl
Well-known member
OK, and keep in touch, best wishes
black & white seagull
Active member
Well done for seeking help, and best of luck.
It might be worth sticking the number for The Samaritans in your phone, so it's there should you need it in the future: 08457 90 90 90.
Megazone
On his last warning
Good on you. A lot of people in your situation would rather project their issues onto others rather than seeking help. You're obviously an honest and brave person therefore it'll be a much easier ride for you to recover from such an horrendous illness.
Good luck and stay in touch.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
You mentioned staying at uni because you didn't want to put your family and friends through grief, but it's you that is important. Uni isn't the be all and end all of a career.
I know of three people who decided uni wasn't for them when they first went away, and so gave up, and all three of them have found a different path career that they are enjoying. One girl actually went back to college locally and got her degree that way.
Don't stay because of other people.
Ask for help, and when you feel better, if you feel you can cope with uni, then by all means continue, but don't carry on just because it might upset others.
Please get help.
carteater
Well-known member
I'm going to try and see if I can start again next year
Get done help at home and get a job for a while, I'm just not in the right frame of mind for something like a degree right now
carteater
Well-known member
I know, I really know it's an issue now because nothing has caused it it just sprung up on me. I seem to remember walking through the streets picking up bottles and throwing them at the floor in anger last night. That's not okay and I am not a violent person usually.
Megazone
On his last warning
There's plenty of self employed jobs out there now where you won't have set hours which means if you have any really down days, you won't have to commit to work. Deliveroo and uber delivery are examples.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
That's a positive step. Make sure you get the help and support that you need. Then you can take time to decide what to do next.
pearl
Well-known member
I don't know enough about mental health problems, but it must be a positive sign that you accept you need help, a lot of people don't.
Good luck and keep in touch
BadFish
Huge Member
- Oct 19, 2003
- 17,110
Keep talking mate, keep posting in here. Avoid the booze and caffeine. It's brilliant you are seeking help, you'll be okay.
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The Birdman
New member
A very moving documentary by Chris Packham last night worth watching.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
How are you doing today?
carteater
Well-known member
I feel okay today, it comes and goes, I felt fine for most of yesterday but felt like crap in the evening.
A lot of my problem now is that I'm getting annoyed at myself because I'm wasting another opportunity that has been thrown at me in my life because I feel a bit sad sometimes.
Megazone
On his last warning
If you don't mind me asking, what is it you're studying?
Don't underplay what you're going through. It's not just a bit of sadness you're dealing with. It's your mind trying to kill you whilst your body is trying to live. Poor mental health is now the number one reason for staff absence in the UK. Don't feel like you're a failure.
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carteater
Well-known member
Business Management with Accounting and Finance, I switched off Biology which is what I thought I would do before I came here.
Part of me wants to stick it out because finance is potentially something I want to do as a career. But I feel like I can go into it anyway without a degree, or just spend less money to do the same thing part time with Open University.
The university "experience" was great for a few days where I had no problems at all, but since they've all just blasted their way back into my life it's all just passed me by and I don't feel any emotion about it, not sure I feel I'll be missing out on anything if I go.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Who said you are wasting it? Don't berate yourself. Get the help you need and then see if you can cope with the course. There will be lots of opportunities in your life.
If you'd broken your leg, you wouldn't be moaning about not being able to walk to lectures, you'd get to hospital for treatment ie plastered up.
Your mind is struggling so get to a doctor/health professional and get help fixing your mind.
carteater
Well-known member
That is how I'm starting to think of it, but when I have my good days like today it all just feels a bit ridiculous.