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Original post by Jay84
Thanks man. Gambling is just one form of self destructive behaviours I exhibit although perhaps at times it has been one of the most extreme.
Work was tough on friday and I ended up going back gambling. Im skint but at least I topped up my travel card so I can get to work next week. At least thanks to not having direct access to my salary, the damage although pretty bad won't see me homeless or in debt again. I did get a sub off someone but only 60 quid and I can pay them next week.
I have found an nhs clinic in london that specialises in psychological intervention for problem gamblers so I am applying to them for help. It is very oversubscribed but I am hoping that given my history and the severity of the problem at its worst (homelessness, bankruptcy, theft, fraud, rehab) they may see me as a qualifying case. I may call the outreach worker from rehab for advice too. I spoke to a couple of lads from there but they were doing so well I couldn't 'fess up. The ones who aren't doing well won't answer the phone.
Work was tough on friday and I ended up going back gambling. Im skint but at least I topped up my travel card so I can get to work next week. At least thanks to not having direct access to my salary, the damage although pretty bad won't see me homeless or in debt again. I did get a sub off someone but only 60 quid and I can pay them next week.
I have found an nhs clinic in london that specialises in psychological intervention for problem gamblers so I am applying to them for help. It is very oversubscribed but I am hoping that given my history and the severity of the problem at its worst (homelessness, bankruptcy, theft, fraud, rehab) they may see me as a qualifying case. I may call the outreach worker from rehab for advice too. I spoke to a couple of lads from there but they were doing so well I couldn't 'fess up. The ones who aren't doing well won't answer the phone.
Its good to hear you're aware and are taking steps to prevent yourself getting as bad as you were in the past, i daresay accepting that you have a problem is one of the more difficult parts of dealing with it. By sounds of what you've been through in the past i would very much hope they would accept you, even if it takes a while to get into that service.
I always find it speeds things up a little if you keep in contact with the peopler that run it, at the end of the day someone who asks and is persistent will get seen to earlier than those who keep quiet, even if in reality that's a bit backwards (genrally those who are quiet suffer a lot).
Original post by StarlightSmiles
My brain doesn't work... I can't focus, I can't read and I can't take anything in. I have so much work to do... stress 
As Saber says, try to put breaks in between your study periods, and give some enjoyable things to do! No one works well when they are feeling down in the dumps, you will take in a lot more if you're in a better mood. Try to break down your study into smaller parts and approach each one, when you look at a lot of things as one big mess it can be overwhelming, but break them into smaller parts and it won't be so scary. I quite like this quote, its relevant.
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.
Henry Ford
Original post by Sabertooth
9 hours sleep....I feel utterly exhausted.
I get similar...too much sleep or too little and i feel fatigued, but i don't know what my body sees as the right amount of sleep
Original post by CescaD96
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Hi
i spoke to the GP and they prescribed melatonin!
idk why i didnt go to them sooner, i thought the side effects were rare lol ._.
Original post by db_F40
Hi
i spoke to the GP and they prescribed melatonin!
idk why i didnt go to them sooner, i thought the side effects were rare lol ._.
i spoke to the GP and they prescribed melatonin!
idk why i didnt go to them sooner, i thought the side effects were rare lol ._.
That's great news! Side effects are never rare, you should have seen the list of mine when I was on my first antidepressant.
I'm glad I helped.
Original post by Meaty_man
I get similar...too much sleep or too little and i feel fatigued, but i don't know what my body sees as the right amount of sleep
My body tends to see 16 hours or more as the "right amount"
Psychologist's orders: cut down on sleep. It does seem really hard to judge what's right and I think it changes over time/with other stuff, which makes judging even more difficult.I like the Henry Ford quote; not heard that one before.
Original post by CescaD96
That's great news! Side effects are never rare, you should have seen the list of mine when I was on my first antidepressant. I'm glad I helped.
I'm glad I helped.lol idek why i thought it was xD
ty again
Slept for 2 hours when I was meant to be studying.
Original post by Sabertooth
9 hours sleep....I feel utterly exhausted.
I'm similar, I generally need 11-12 to feel human and not tired in the morning which is fine at the moment whilst I'm a student but I won't be for much longer.
Original post by jelly1000
I'm similar, I generally need 11-12 to feel human and not tired in the morning which is fine at the moment whilst I'm a student but I won't be for much longer.
12 hours isn't too bad as a student
Probably not good for a job though.Are you on any medication? That was the first thing my psychiatrist looked at changing.
can't believe I'm working till 10 tonight and have to be back at work by 7 in the morning 
but I don't get student loan over the summer and I am determined to be an adult and fend for myself (I can't handle another summer back home)
edit: just realised that since its less than 11 hours between shifts I'm technically breaking the law!
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but I don't get student loan over the summer and I am determined to be an adult and fend for myself (I can't handle another summer back home)
edit: just realised that since its less than 11 hours between shifts I'm technically breaking the law!
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Original post by Sabertooth
12 hours isn't too bad as a student Probably not good for a job though.
Are you on any medication? That was the first thing my psychiatrist looked at changing.
Probably not good for a job though.Are you on any medication? That was the first thing my psychiatrist looked at changing.
A lazy student lol- I generally sleep better in the morning and struggle to sleep before midnight unless I'm already tired, so a 12 hour sleep is usually midnight-midday :P Can't do that when working in an office 9-5! No medication, wonder if its due to a weak bladder meaning I get up several times a night.
Hey, can someone inbox me please, feel really alone, depressed, everything going wrong. Please i just need someone to distract my mind.
Original post by Odd socks
can't believe I'm working till 10 tonight and have to be back at work by 7 in the morning
but I don't get student loan over the summer and I am determined to be an adult and fend for myself (I can't handle another summer back home)
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but I don't get student loan over the summer and I am determined to be an adult and fend for myself (I can't handle another summer back home)
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What a horrible employer, that is actually illegal unless you chose both shifts- you are legally entitled to a minimum of 11 hours between shifts
Original post by Sabertooth
This probably won't help but have you tried taking more rest breaks? Maybe take a walk/watch an episode of some tv show you like then try again?
I can't even get started. I can't seem to be able to focus enough to read. Feel disconnected from my body
Original post by jelly1000
What a horrible employer, that is actually illegal unless you chose both shifts- you are legally entitled to a minimum of 11 hours between shifts
oh it's my own fault, I was meant to not be in till 10am tomorrow but I'm a pushover and I agreed to swap shifts with someone who starts earlier as a favour to them
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Please anyone?
Original post by jelly1000
A lazy student lol- I generally sleep better in the morning and struggle to sleep before midnight unless I'm already tired, so a 12 hour sleep is usually midnight-midday :P Can't do that when working in an office 9-5! No medication, wonder if its due to a weak bladder meaning I get up several times a night.
Hopefully you don't have any 9am classes/exams? God I used to hate those so much.
Your weak bladder could be partly responsible - it makes sense that if you keep waking up your sleep won't be as good quality so you need more of it. Have you seen a doctor?
Original post by StarlightSmiles
I can't even get started. I can't seem to be able to focus enough to read. Feel disconnected from my body
Could you try starting with something you already know? like if you're doing A2 then look over AS level stuff. It might be that once you get started there you might be more able to work up to the new stuff?
I've been banned from studying the rest of the night by Daddy.
Original post by Odd socks
oh it's my own fault, I was meant to not be in till 10am tomorrow but I'm a pushover and I agreed to swap shifts with someone who starts earlier as a favour to them my employer is usually pretty good about making sure we all get enough breaks
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ah I see, hope it goes nice and quickly.
Original post by jelly1000
A lazy student lol- I generally sleep better in the morning and struggle to sleep before midnight unless I'm already tired, so a 12 hour sleep is usually midnight-midday :P Can't do that when working in an office 9-5! No medication, wonder if its due to a weak bladder meaning I get up several times a night.
Sounds as though you're oversleeping?
