Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

JelavicBrate2 said:
I'm nearly 3 weeks sober off alcohol, trying to give up both ciggies and Ale at same time is quite difficult. I don't know whether to go back to drinking. Because TBH, I've always drank to get drunk. There has been times when I've just had 2 pints, but too often drink has been escape for me. I may try to go March off ale as well. But at same time, I don't want to become a recluse. Sometimes I think I should stick to sobriety, other times it terrifies me life without booze.
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Well done on the 3 weeks mate, takes some willpower to go through one weekend never mind consecutive ones.
 
Its been another postive day today, I feel like my Mrs is definitely on the mend. She's still having bad days, is ultra pensive and anxious a lot of the time but she's much more herself. She's smiled her beautiful smile a good few times and is even laughing a little. She's even issuing orders now, as I got told to go and have a proper sleep and a shave when I get home, or and I quote "the nurses are going to ask you to stay in with me if you keep coming in looking like that!"😂
 
Gwladysstreetlad said:
Its been another postive day today, I feel like my Mrs is definitely on the mend. She's still having bad days, is ultra pensive and anxious a lot of the time but she's much more herself. She's smiled her beautiful smile a good few times and is even laughing a little. She's even issuing orders now, as I got told to go and have a proper sleep and a shave when I get home, or and I quote "the nurses are going to ask you to stay in with me if you keep coming in looking like that!"😂
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Boss news this mate, made me day. Is right 💙
 
matty1878 said:
i don’t know if this is the correct thread

but does anyone know of any good GPs in the huyton area?

todays been pretty bad for me with my head and my GP has crossed a bridge that i don’t want to go back
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If you can formulate what's gone on and why you are disaffected by your gp then pm me.

I'm not in the Huyton area. But if you want a bit of reassurance then I might be able to throw a bit of light on a subject.
 
matty1878 said:
i don’t know if this is the correct thread

but does anyone know of any good GPs in the huyton area?

todays been pretty bad for me with my head and my GP has crossed a bridge that i don’t want to go back
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You can refer yourself to to one, first if things are bad- 0800 145 6570 that’s merseycare 24/7 healthcare number. Typically, referrals to CMHTs are made by health and care professionals. However, if you prefer not to involve your GP. Google CMHT Liverpool and find your local one mate.
 
JelavicBrate2 said:
I'm nearly 3 weeks sober off alcohol, trying to give up both ciggies and Ale at same time is quite difficult. I don't know whether to go back to drinking. Because TBH, I've always drank to get drunk. There has been times when I've just had 2 pints, but too often drink has been escape for me. I may try to go March off ale as well. But at same time, I don't want to become a recluse. Sometimes I think I should stick to sobriety, other times it terrifies me life without booze.
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Boss this mate, be proud of yourself. Little wins eventually turn into very big wins - keep at it and keep us updated please.
 
Bryan+ said:
You can refer yourself to to one, first if things are bad- 0800 145 6570 that’s merseycare 24/7 healthcare number. Typically, referrals to CMHTs are made by health and care professionals. However, if you prefer not to involve your GP. Google CMHT Liverpool and find your local one mate.
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a GP bry mate 😂 i’m under a mental health team, they said they can do it but i wanted to see first if any knew of any
 
JelavicBrate2 said:
I'm nearly 3 weeks sober off alcohol, trying to give up both ciggies and Ale at same time is quite difficult. I don't know whether to go back to drinking. Because TBH, I've always drank to get drunk. There has been times when I've just had 2 pints, but too often drink has been escape for me. I may try to go March off ale as well. But at same time, I don't want to become a recluse. Sometimes I think I should stick to sobriety, other times it terrifies me life without booze.
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As someone who hasn’t had a drink in 3 years, it is the best decision I have ever made. I always drank to get drunk and there was no off button. I burned so many bridges with friends, girlfriends, etc. due to my drinking and all of the stupid stuff I would say and do when drunk. Relationships I’ll never ever get back but that’s something I have come to terms with. I wasn’t going to let alcohol define who I am anymore. And something I came to find out is that I don’t need alcohol to have a good time. If I’m with my family and loved ones who are closest to me, that’s all that matters and all I need.
 
Gwladysstreetlad said:
Its been another postive day today, I feel like my Mrs is definitely on the mend. She's still having bad days, is ultra pensive and anxious a lot of the time but she's much more herself. She's smiled her beautiful smile a good few times and is even laughing a little. She's even issuing orders now, as I got told to go and have a proper sleep and a shave when I get home, or and I quote "the nurses are going to ask you to stay in with me if you keep coming in looking like that!"😂
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Thankyou for the update mate. Made me smile after a long week at work.
Hopefully you have had a good night's sleep and a shave or your in trouble!😂
 
I'm feeling really happy right now. The Mrs had a massive breakthrough today. She managed to call me on the pay-as-you-go phone I got her when she went in. It's the first time she's even entertained using any kind of phone since this all started. We had a lovely little chat about how she was, what time I'm coming in tomorrow, what she needs bringing in, etc. It was so wonderful to just get a phone call and hear her voice unexpectedly like that, and she's talking about texting on it too now. It's taken an awful lot for her to do that because she had built up such a massive phobia. I'm so proud of her for overcoming this latest hurdle. The nurses and docs helping her deserve medals for the work they do. I honestly couldn't have imagined any of this not so long ago. We've still got a long road to go yet but she's improving a little bit more and more each day.😊💙
 
Gwladysstreetlad said:
I'm feeling really happy right now. The Mrs had a massive breakthrough today. She managed to call me on the pay-as-you-go phone I got her when she went in. It's the first time she's even entertained using any kind of phone since this all started. We had a lovely little chat about how she was, what time I'm coming in tomorrow, what she needs bringing in, etc. It was so wonderful to just get a phone call and hear her voice unexpectedly like that, and she's talking about texting on it too now. It's taken an awful lot for her to do that because she had built up such a massive phobia. I'm so proud of her for overcoming this latest hurdle. The nurses and docs helping her deserve medals for the work they do. I honestly couldn't have imagined any of this not so long ago. We've still got a long road to go yet but she's improving a little bit more and more each day.😊💙
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Wonderful news mate ;)
 

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