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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

I know a lot of us became ill with mental health issues at around the same time. I think most of us are generally feeling better. I thought this thread might be a place to check in.

So, I'm a lot better, I feel nothing and I'm still a bit glum. How's everyone else?

I've sent off an application for casual hours too. I've motivated myserlf to do lots of stuff and I'm sleeping less. I'm looking forward to Christmas and I'm going away. My Christmas presents are mostly wrapped and I only have a couple to get.

Posted 25-11-2007 18:29

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MATTY
Member since 31-10-2000

Was out 2 nights on the trot meeting up with friends. Realised that I have good supportive friends. Enjoyed both evenings, but so so tired today. Good to know there's a reason though!

Posted 25-11-2007 19:55

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weirdchick
Member since 24-7-2007

Feeling better, still some issues but am slowly facing them one by one. Have got a few decisions to make but think I can do it soon.

Well done on getting your xmas pressies. I have had to tell everyone that I won't be getting anyone anything this year except mum and dad. Most people were fine except my brother but he's a twerp.

Just off to arrange the secret santa for this years xmas celebrations.

x

Posted 25-11-2007 21:13

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

I am not attending this year's meal as I am too vulnerable and pretending I am who I used to be is stressful!

WC, your brother will just have to get over it.

Posted 26-11-2007 7:55

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julieAndrews
Member since 1-10-2007

I am glad that you are all feeling better. I have had a great weekend, I managed to get out with my O/H this weekend and also met up with a fiend on Saturday, so I feel very much like I am on the road to recovery. The AD are working for me, also the fact that I am not going back to that school has helped immensely! Now I am looking forward to moving and christmas.

Posted 26-11-2007 8:27

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oldhandatthis
Member since 2-2-2006

sometimes I think I am back to normal, but I am not. Not good in the mornings still. And living such a quiet life; my busy busy former existence seems to belong to someone else.

Posted 26-11-2007 8:52

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

Just popped in to see if there was any space in the Spa.

Got to say temping in an office is not all its cracked up to be.

Posted 26-11-2007 9:09

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

Plenty of room at the spa. I am getting to know the new me. I go for my counselling assessment this week which is scary. Drugs have kicked in, I only really notice that I get tired easily and don't have lows or highs.

I'm sort of glad that I have had the chance to reevaluate my life. I used to do everything at work from the shopping to the washing because no-one else would. Well, they have to now.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:07

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

Have you been to counselling yet?

Posted 26-11-2007 10:11

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

My first session, to see if I need counselling, is this week.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:18

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

Right ... I got it through my LEA

Posted 26-11-2007 10:21

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

I don't work for the LEA. I am stupid and didn't need a safety net. G.P does not offer counselling, but MIND does. Hurrah.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:29

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

Ahhh!

Not sure what I think of counselling but it was not what I expected.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:34

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

Unfortunately I know what to expect. I did some training a while back!

Posted 26-11-2007 10:38

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

Right.

Be prepared for the aftershock effect.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:42

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

Yeah, I am worried about the 'can of worms'.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:48

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

It can surprise you what the 'can of worms' actually is.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:50

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sideshowbob
Member since 15-1-2005

I need to know.

Posted 26-11-2007 10:52

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mixu
Member since 1-8-2001

Yes it does help

Posted 26-11-2007 10:57

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cheerup
Member since 25-10-2007

That is so true mixu! Through counselling i have now got to the root of the problem. I hated it at first and thought it was useless but now feel it is helping me understand myself and problems alot better. i was told i need long term counselling and am relieved that i can go on and work towards acceptance of things.

I went out with a group of friends on friday. I opened up to them for the first time ever! I have known these people since school and they said 'we always knew something wasn't right at home for you but you never said' I can't believe after all these years that i have never said anything. I feel being able to open up is a breakthrough! Therefore i definitely recommend counselling.

I am still having wild mood swings but am just going with it. Been signed off all term so it removes that pressure.

I'm glad everyone else is slowly feeling better x

Posted 26-11-2007 11:01

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