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Original post by jaydoh
Hello.
Hey, long time no see
Original post by Sabertooth
So, after all that hassle trying to sort out getting an extension, I finished and handed in my essay on time today. 
Also got back a mark for another one, pretty damn good, even if I do say so myself.
All essays done, now I just need to work on my dissertation. And we all know that's going to kick ass!
Also got back a mark for another one, pretty damn good, even if I do say so myself.
All essays done, now I just need to work on my dissertation. And we all know that's going to kick ass!
And you are meant to be sensible
Original post by Flyteryder
Hello,
I'm not really sure what to do; I think I've been depressed for a few years. I'm a guy and I'm 18. I keep thinking I'm losing it; I have panic attacks everyday, and I always feel like bursting into tears. and I always want ton throw up. I never want to do anything except sleep, and I feel useless and stupid.
I have a lot of problems I can't cope with any more. I just don't know what to do.
I'm not really sure what to do; I think I've been depressed for a few years. I'm a guy and I'm 18. I keep thinking I'm losing it; I have panic attacks everyday, and I always feel like bursting into tears. and I always want ton throw up. I never want to do anything except sleep, and I feel useless and stupid.
I have a lot of problems I can't cope with any more. I just don't know what to do.
Are you at uni?
If not, then the first thing to do is go to your GP and talk to them. They can refer you for therapy which can help you deal with things that cause panic attacks - and to cope with the things you can't cope with, and can look into medication if you wanted to take that route.
If you are at uni, I would advice seeing if the uni have a counselling service as well as / instead of seeing your GP as they will have shorter waiting lists.
Feel free to talk about things here, it may help just to talk things over
Original post by Flyteryder
I tried to tell my doctor once and she just dismissed it, so I didn't go back. I'm not sure what else I can do.
Request to see another doctor, or ask why they don't think it is a problem. Make sure you tell them everything, if you need to, write down what happens and how you feel and give them the writing.
Original post by Flyteryder
I'm 18. There's not a counsellor at my school. There's a teacher I really like but I don't think it would be fair to put it on her.
On this note, it is part of the role of a teacher to act as a mentor/etc. If they can't handle it, they will say, but you can talk to them, and it is fair to do so.
Original post by luno
I feel like a total failure... I completely messed up my speaking exam. It's so hard trying not to cry in public. 
I just want to throw my folder at the window or punch something.
I feel like a total failure... I completely messed up my speaking exam. It's so hard trying not to cry in public. I just want to throw my folder at the window or punch something.
You can't change what has happened, just try and fix it now -> either make sure you will do well in any other assessments, and so on.
I can't comment on what happened as I don't know, but make sure you are not being too hard on yourself as well.
Original post by SciFiBoy feeling really lonely tonight 
feeling really lonely tonight 
SameOriginal post by lifeguardsleeping
Something I've been wondering - at what point is hearing voices something to worry about?
I "hear voices" that I believe originate in my head rather than from outside me, so I didn't think it was a sign of mental illness. But recently my thoughts (voices and images) have been getting kind of hectic and loud, at nights (when I'm not distracted) I physically react to them, like gasp or shake my head or cry out even. I tried to explain it to my GP but I wasn't really making sense...
Are these "intrusive thoughts"? I've been asked if I have these quite a lot but I never knew what this meant...
I "hear voices" that I believe originate in my head rather than from outside me, so I didn't think it was a sign of mental illness. But recently my thoughts (voices and images) have been getting kind of hectic and loud, at nights (when I'm not distracted) I physically react to them, like gasp or shake my head or cry out even. I tried to explain it to my GP but I wasn't really making sense...
Are these "intrusive thoughts"? I've been asked if I have these quite a lot but I never knew what this meant...
related to previous suicidal thoughts
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19th over the year in bowling. Is out of like 50 or something, so not that bad -> but then it is handicapped, so all in all pretty ****
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Original post by Idle
How is everyone today? 
Tired, had a crazy dream this afternoon, otherwise pretty good. How are you?
Original post by ViceVersa
Tired, had a crazy dream this afternoon, otherwise pretty good. How are you?
Glad to hear! I am ok thank you
Original post by Idle
How is everyone today?
Not as good as yesterday, my Mum dropped in on me and my Aunty and Uncle when we visited the Trafford Centre and it really set me back.
Also just developed a nasty cough and my nose is running faster than Usain Bolt, not helping my mood at all. Hope I get some sleep tonight!
How are you doing today?
I feel like a bad person and a bad friend and I wish I had the ability to just cry all these feelings out of me but I can't even cry at all, apparently.
Original post by Anonymous
I feel like a bad person and a bad friend and I wish I had the ability to just cry all these feelings out of me but I can't even cry at all, apparently.
I find I can't cry either unless I'm really down and then I seem to do this really weird fake cry that freaks me out.Original post by AmiB I find I can't cry either unless I'm really down and then I seem to do this really weird fake cry that freaks me out.
I find I can't cry either unless I'm really down and then I seem to do this really weird fake cry that freaks me out.I've always had major issues involving refusing to cry in front of people. But recently I haven't even been able to cry when I'm on my own. I feel like crying would be therapeutic but I can't. It's like, the tears are there but they're trapped inside my brain and can't get out so all the feelings can't get out either? I don't really know how to explain it.
Original post by Anonymous
I've always had major issues involving refusing to cry in front of people. But recently I haven't even been able to cry when I'm on my own. I feel like crying would be therapeutic but I can't. It's like, the tears are there but they're trapped inside my brain and can't get out so all the feelings can't get out either? I don't really know how to explain it.
I have a similar sort of problem. At times I would love to just break down in tears but I just physically can't
I end up feeling empty and distant instead of emotional. It sucks.I'm going to try and write something that happened to me recently. I will spoiler it because I don't want to trigger anyone (not about suicide or SH, it's just a bit freaky and I don't want people to get freaked), but I do want to talk about it, and if anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.
Basically, I have no idea how to bring this up with anyone IRL. I don't know if it is worth even mentioning to a Dr or my CPN or my social worker, I don't know. I just have no idea how to bring it up. Does anyone have any advice on how to bring it up?
I just needed to get it all out too...
Thanks if you read this If it's breaking a rule then please say and I will remove it.
Spoiler
Basically, I have no idea how to bring this up with anyone IRL. I don't know if it is worth even mentioning to a Dr or my CPN or my social worker, I don't know. I just have no idea how to bring it up. Does anyone have any advice on how to bring it up?
I just needed to get it all out too...
Thanks if you read this
If it's breaking a rule then please say and I will remove it.(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by bullettheory
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Hey, personally I would say that probably does go a bit into talking about suicidalness but I am not a mod.
Original post by Idle
Hey, personally I would say that probably does go a bit into talking about suicidalness but I am not a mod.
I've changed the bit you were probably on about...
Original post by bullettheory
I've changed the bit you were probably on about...
Just finished writing out a (fairly lousy) reply to your pre-edited post - I could PM you it if you like? Or else I'll go back and change it so it's in accord with whatever you changed.
Been feeling nostalgic tonight . I've been alternating between being happy , feeling down 
and bringing myself to tears . Shocked at how long ago I started Year 10. Thought about how much fun I had back then without realising . The funny thing is, at the time I often thought that things weren't that good for me . But now I truly understand how lucky I was
Hope everyone else is fine
. I've been alternating between being happy , feeling down and bringing myself to tears . Shocked at how long ago I started Year 10. Thought about how much fun I had back then without realising . The funny thing is, at the time I often thought that things weren't that good for me . But now I truly understand how lucky I was Hope everyone else is fine
Original post by superwolf
Just finished writing out a (fairly lousy) reply to your pre-edited post - I could PM you it if you like? Or else I'll go back and change it so it's in accord with whatever you changed.
PM would be great thanks
I really don't deserve to have such a good friend. Talking to him has cheered me up considerably, though also made me feel lousy for it being, again, a conversation that took place entirely online when a hug would have been lovely, and for realising how I can't do this alone but I really don't want to drag him down with me or be a burden at all.
Original post by avhhs
Been feeling nostalgic tonight . I've been alternating between being happy , feeling down and bringing myself to tears . Shocked at how long ago I started Year 10. Thought about how much fun I had back then without realising . The funny thing is, at the time I often thought that things weren't that good for me . But now I truly understand how lucky I was
Hope everyone else is fine
. I've been alternating between being happy , feeling down and bringing myself to tears . Shocked at how long ago I started Year 10. Thought about how much fun I had back then without realising . The funny thing is, at the time I often thought that things weren't that good for me . But now I truly understand how lucky I was Hope everyone else is fine
I've managed to somehow do that tonight >.< In the space of 2-ish hours, I've swung 4 times...
Social advice needed : been invited to a meal for final-year Russian students (although technically I'm only semi-final-year 
) plus staff on the second of June, so a couple of weeks away - there'd be at least a few friendly faces and I'd hopefully have a good time, but I just don't have a clue whether my current mental state means I should be trying to go out and socialise more, or less? Need to let them know soon so they can confirm booking numbers and stuff.
Opinions?
: been invited to a meal for final-year Russian students (although technically I'm only semi-final-year ) plus staff on the second of June, so a couple of weeks away - there'd be at least a few friendly faces and I'd hopefully have a good time, but I just don't have a clue whether my current mental state means I should be trying to go out and socialise more, or less? Need to let them know soon so they can confirm booking numbers and stuff.Opinions?
Hi guys! *Waves*
Another sleepless night 
I don't understand why the citalopram seems better at keeping me awake than making me drowsy.
I don't understand why the citalopram seems better at keeping me awake than making me drowsy.
Guys I know that this is possibly slightly off topic,but it's still kinda relevant. I've been thinking about voluntary work and there might be a special needs youth group that is hiring. But that would obviously need an enhanced police check. What comes back for that? I'm worried/paranoid because although Ive never been cautioned or anything I've been told that they had access to your medical records, and mine ain't good. Also a couple of years ago I was picked up by police after I went missing and they were worried about my mental state. They interviewed me about my motivations and confiscated medication. Would this come up???
