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Depressed? Going through a hard time? Please read
There seems to be quite a few threads at the moment about people feeling depressed/going through a hard time so I thought I might write something in the hope that it might help.
Depression is a horrible illness. It makes you believe that there’s no hope at all; that things can never get better. Try to remember though that all these negative thoughts are the depression talking, they’re not really true. Try to confide in someone. Talk to a friend or family member or go to your GP to sort out some counselling. Anti-depressants can also help but I recommend trying counselling first. It can be scary first seeing someone and it takes a while for trust to build up but it will help in the long run. Having a neutral stranger to talk to can be really helpful. It sounds like a cliché but you need to remember that there IS a light at the end of the tunnel and you CAN get through this.
People have also been talking about self-harming/wanting to self-harm. I beg you please think twice about this. It is not a road you want to take. Once you’ve done it once it becomes harder to resist and you’ll get dragged in. It’s addictive and although it might seem like it helps at the time, in the long run it only makes things worse and harder. I wish I’d never picked up the blade that first time. I have tried to stop so many times and it’s only 4 years later that I’ve finally managed to go 3 months without. Please learn from me. If you haven’t self-harmed please don’t and if you do, please get help.
Here are several websites/helplines that can be helpful.
Samaritans: Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Text: 07725909090
Email: [email protected]
If you need a listening ear then the Samaritans are great. They can’t give you much advice but they can listen and sometimes that’s all you need; to know someone is there. Telephone services are open 24 hours a day and are charged at a local cost although on some contract mobiles this number will not be included in your minutes. They will reply to all emails and texts without 24 hours.
RecoverYourLife: Website: www.recoveryourlife.com
This site offers support and advice for self-harmers. It also offers support for eating disorders and other mental health issues. As well as the main site with information about self-harm, there is also a forum and you can make your own online journal. The distractions forum has plenty of games to get you through those hard times.
National Self-Harm Network: Website: www.nshn.co.uk
This site also offers support and advice for self-harmers and their familys. As well as providing information there is also a forum.
BBC Health: Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/
Provides information about mental health issues.
Victim Support: Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
For those who have suffered abuse or rape, this site can provide support.
If you have any other problems you want support for (eating disorders, bereavement, other mental health issues etc) please PM me and I can give you a link to a helpful site. Also if you want to talk I’m happy to support anyone.
I hope this helps,
Laura
Depression is a horrible illness. It makes you believe that there’s no hope at all; that things can never get better. Try to remember though that all these negative thoughts are the depression talking, they’re not really true. Try to confide in someone. Talk to a friend or family member or go to your GP to sort out some counselling. Anti-depressants can also help but I recommend trying counselling first. It can be scary first seeing someone and it takes a while for trust to build up but it will help in the long run. Having a neutral stranger to talk to can be really helpful. It sounds like a cliché but you need to remember that there IS a light at the end of the tunnel and you CAN get through this.
People have also been talking about self-harming/wanting to self-harm. I beg you please think twice about this. It is not a road you want to take. Once you’ve done it once it becomes harder to resist and you’ll get dragged in. It’s addictive and although it might seem like it helps at the time, in the long run it only makes things worse and harder. I wish I’d never picked up the blade that first time. I have tried to stop so many times and it’s only 4 years later that I’ve finally managed to go 3 months without. Please learn from me. If you haven’t self-harmed please don’t and if you do, please get help.
Here are several websites/helplines that can be helpful.
Samaritans: Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Text: 07725909090
Email: [email protected]
If you need a listening ear then the Samaritans are great. They can’t give you much advice but they can listen and sometimes that’s all you need; to know someone is there. Telephone services are open 24 hours a day and are charged at a local cost although on some contract mobiles this number will not be included in your minutes. They will reply to all emails and texts without 24 hours.
RecoverYourLife: Website: www.recoveryourlife.com
This site offers support and advice for self-harmers. It also offers support for eating disorders and other mental health issues. As well as the main site with information about self-harm, there is also a forum and you can make your own online journal. The distractions forum has plenty of games to get you through those hard times.
National Self-Harm Network: Website: www.nshn.co.uk
This site also offers support and advice for self-harmers and their familys. As well as providing information there is also a forum.
BBC Health: Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/
Provides information about mental health issues.
Victim Support: Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
For those who have suffered abuse or rape, this site can provide support.
If you have any other problems you want support for (eating disorders, bereavement, other mental health issues etc) please PM me and I can give you a link to a helpful site. Also if you want to talk I’m happy to support anyone.
I hope this helps,
Laura
Yeh, great post. 
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Original post by LeithBeast
Original post by LeithBeast
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Great post, and I think it's going to be really helpful - this is the kind of thing I would have needed/need. However, I would also recommend this website as I found it really helpful:
http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
Good luck to anyone with depression, it is possible to come through the other side, and please seek help or talk to someone xxxx
http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
Good luck to anyone with depression, it is possible to come through the other side, and please seek help or talk to someone xxxx
Painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
We dare not stop
Or waste a drop
So let the paint be spread
We're painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
Oh, painting the roses red
And many a tear we shed
Because we know
They'll cease to grow
In fact, they'll soon be dead
And yet we go ahead
Painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
We dare not stop
Or waste a drop
So let the paint be spread
We're painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
Oh, painting the roses red
And many a tear we shed
Because we know
They'll cease to grow
In fact, they'll soon be dead
And yet we go ahead
Painting the roses red
Original post by LeithBeast
Emo...
1010 warning points?
Jesus Christ!! 
Funny this thread got bumped by a troll, but this is really nice of you nevertheless OP
Great post
Nice to see someone wanting to help
I could never go to counselling or anything to do with my doctor because then it would be on my medical record
Dont want to add that when Im looking for a job either
Nice to see someone wanting to help
I could never go to counselling or anything to do with my doctor because then it would be on my medical record
Dont want to add that when Im looking for a job either
Original post by Anonymous
Great post
Nice to see someone wanting to help
I could never go to counselling or anything to do with my doctor because then it would be on my medical record
Dont want to add that when Im looking for a job either
Nice to see someone wanting to help
I could never go to counselling or anything to do with my doctor because then it would be on my medical record
Dont want to add that when Im looking for a job either
Depending on your age, you could visit a counsellor at your college/uni. That does not go on your medical record. I think it's psychologist/therapist that goes on your record. If you need help, please get it. I suffered for two years before I went to my doctor. As far as I know it's not on my record. And don't add it when you're applying unless it's absolutely necessary. I never have. Good luck
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