QUESTIONS FOR YOU!

[Patricia37]

Who do you speak to when you are at crisis point?

Have you that certain one, Gp maybe?

Do you find you have no one?

Me4mental

[je160278]

I used to call my mum up when I was feeling low, but now because shes let me down I dont feel like I can. So I guess Im just relying on myself to find the positive. I dont feel as though I can speak to anyone about it, which is so sad. At the end of the day, im the only one I can rely on...

[Patricia37 in reply to je160278]

Hi.. well thats not okay, everyone needs someone and you must speak about your mental health, makes you worse if you dont i feel.

Maybe i can be your person. Always here to listen. Does your gp help?

[je160278 in reply to Patricia37]

I used to speak to my mum, she struggles with it too so it makes hers worse, my sisters dont understand. My Gp suggests further drugs or counselling but none help.... That would be nice! I am very isolated at the moment because i've moved to London on my own.

[Patricia37 in reply to je160278]

Well i am here if you wver need a chat, i also have a facebook support page (private) for those lonely with mental health.

Check it out (Mental me4mental ni and beyond)

Theres lots of love and support there if you like it x

[Hidden]

I keep it to myself and just cry it out when it's time to go to sleep.

[Patricia37 in reply to Hidden]

Thats not okay either, ever talk to someone about it??

[TheInjuredBiker]

I have never been open with my feelings even before depression so I just tend to keep it to myself.

[Patricia37 in reply to TheInjuredBiker]

Can i ask why? If you have a diabetes would you not talk about that?

[TheInjuredBiker in reply to Patricia37]

I have been like that since a child. Even more so in adulthood as my job demands it. I think depression and diabetes are two different worlds in terms of the stigmas attached to them. If a man comes out and says he is depressed people often assume he is 'weak' if you know what I mean.

[sweetiepye]

Even as a child I have never told all of my feelings or thoughts to anyone. My brother when he was living was the closest person and I share some things on this site, but really not much . People tend to judge you and try to tell you what you should do, how you should feel. It's easier to keep myself to myself so to speak. I offend people when I speak my mind so I've learned how to tell the truth without being too offensive. It doesn't always work and I often get restricted . It's difficult and it's my choice. When I'm feeling particularly bad I remind myself of what I would say to anyone. The funny thing is when people complain I usually feel I have restrained myself. I haven't been full force for awhile. I've probably scared the pee ( RESTRAINT HERE) out of some of you. I'm not angry ,so don't go down that dirt road. I like most people and I mostly like me. Pam I don't mean I like myself the most just to be clear.

[Hidden]

I talk to my Wife or Social Team.

Sometimes the need is for silence to put my thoughts into perspective. Nothing is easy and sometimes we all need to take our problems and deal with our fears and depression ourselves then learn and move on.

Life is hard for us all and we have to be willing to take an overview of our mental health and be self aware and take timeout and understand others point of views. We also need to be able to accept self criticism, that can strengthen us and our outlook towards others.

We then become stronger in our outlooks

BOB

[Hidden]

I have no one to speak to if I reach crisis point but I do have a lovely doctor. Unfortunately as she only works part time and is very popular I can rarely get to see her.

I do have the number of an out of hours crisis team but this seems to consist of only a rude man who is so busy he doesn't want to listen, so I would never ring him again. I did go to the hospital once years ago after an overdose but spent around 4 hours slumped in a chair in full view of everyone, stayed in overnight and was released in the morning. I only had a quick call as follow up to ask if I was ok. I said yes and that was that. I never got any more help. I would never go there again!

I learnt long ago that my family didn't care or understand and that I only have myself to rely on. When I broke that rule and sought help I was made to feel even worse so I will only ever rely on myself in future. No one can say I don't learn my lessons....