Life feels rather pointless - advice?
I used to find joy in watching movies and listening to music and buying clothes or travelling.
But now it's like everything I ever loved is just meh now. I've lost interest in a lot of things
I feel isolated amongst everybody, less willing to be my once-bubbly self. The world just feels drab.
I used to watch videos of people travelling, making food, doing makeup and it gave me a comforting sense of reality and "this is normal".
Some days I wake up feeling happy and grateful for the family I have, and I convince myself that it's probably because I'm an friendless extrovert, and because my online uni course I don't have the time or means to be getting out of my mum's house much, and because I get a bit depressed during the winter, that I'm going through this "phase".
But today it was really sunny and I went out shopping with my family and watched a movie I love and ate food I love...and it stills feels lik it was fun but also I still feel depressed.
I'm really trying not to feel this way. I miss being 12 through 16, before all this started. I was pretty lonely then but at least I wasn't depressed
Your probably going to say I need to eat healthily (I do), and exercise (I guess I don't). But is there anything else anybody can say to help me see that "life is worth living"
I put that in commas because no way am I that severe (I still get up, I make jokes, I smile, I love my family) but it just feels like life is really boring rn.
I can't even cry. I just spend my days staring into space thinking about nothing (never used to do this)
But now it's like everything I ever loved is just meh now. I've lost interest in a lot of things
I feel isolated amongst everybody, less willing to be my once-bubbly self. The world just feels drab.
I used to watch videos of people travelling, making food, doing makeup and it gave me a comforting sense of reality and "this is normal".
Some days I wake up feeling happy and grateful for the family I have, and I convince myself that it's probably because I'm an friendless extrovert, and because my online uni course I don't have the time or means to be getting out of my mum's house much, and because I get a bit depressed during the winter, that I'm going through this "phase".
But today it was really sunny and I went out shopping with my family and watched a movie I love and ate food I love...and it stills feels lik it was fun but also I still feel depressed.
I'm really trying not to feel this way. I miss being 12 through 16, before all this started. I was pretty lonely then but at least I wasn't depressed
Your probably going to say I need to eat healthily (I do), and exercise (I guess I don't). But is there anything else anybody can say to help me see that "life is worth living"
I put that in commas because no way am I that severe (I still get up, I make jokes, I smile, I love my family) but it just feels like life is really boring rn.
I can't even cry. I just spend my days staring into space thinking about nothing (never used to do this)
My advice should be taken for what it’s worth (probably not much), but I find it helps to have something to look forward to. Something particular, not too vague like a career or whatever. I would also recommend finding whatever way you can to get out on a regular basis and talk to other people (ideally at least once a week). That could be anything, like singing, doing a sport, just chatting, anything really.
Finally, I myself am a Christian and find that Church (obviously some congregations are batter for this than others) can be a great help for these kinds of feelings, and even if you are not yourself any sort of believer, just spending a little time, once a week, with people who are glad to welcome you among them, could be really helpful.
As I said I am no expert, but I hope I will have been of some help, and that you will find your way back to your “once-bubbly self” in good time.
As we say in France, Bon Courage!
P.S. Out of pure interest, what course are you studying?
Finally, I myself am a Christian and find that Church (obviously some congregations are batter for this than others) can be a great help for these kinds of feelings, and even if you are not yourself any sort of believer, just spending a little time, once a week, with people who are glad to welcome you among them, could be really helpful.
As I said I am no expert, but I hope I will have been of some help, and that you will find your way back to your “once-bubbly self” in good time.
As we say in France, Bon Courage!
P.S. Out of pure interest, what course are you studying?
Original post by Anonymous
I used to find joy in watching movies and listening to music and buying clothes or travelling.
But now it's like everything I ever loved is just meh now. I've lost interest in a lot of things
I feel isolated amongst everybody, less willing to be my once-bubbly self. The world just feels drab.
I used to watch videos of people travelling, making food, doing makeup and it gave me a comforting sense of reality and "this is normal".
Some days I wake up feeling happy and grateful for the family I have, and I convince myself that it's probably because I'm an friendless extrovert, and because my online uni course I don't have the time or means to be getting out of my mum's house much, and because I get a bit depressed during the winter, that I'm going through this "phase".
But today it was really sunny and I went out shopping with my family and watched a movie I love and ate food I love...and it stills feels lik it was fun but also I still feel depressed.
I'm really trying not to feel this way. I miss being 12 through 16, before all this started. I was pretty lonely then but at least I wasn't depressed
Your probably going to say I need to eat healthily (I do), and exercise (I guess I don't). But is there anything else anybody can say to help me see that "life is worth living"
I put that in commas because no way am I that severe (I still get up, I make jokes, I smile, I love my family) but it just feels like life is really boring rn.
I can't even cry. I just spend my days staring into space thinking about nothing (never used to do this)
But now it's like everything I ever loved is just meh now. I've lost interest in a lot of things
I feel isolated amongst everybody, less willing to be my once-bubbly self. The world just feels drab.
I used to watch videos of people travelling, making food, doing makeup and it gave me a comforting sense of reality and "this is normal".
Some days I wake up feeling happy and grateful for the family I have, and I convince myself that it's probably because I'm an friendless extrovert, and because my online uni course I don't have the time or means to be getting out of my mum's house much, and because I get a bit depressed during the winter, that I'm going through this "phase".
But today it was really sunny and I went out shopping with my family and watched a movie I love and ate food I love...and it stills feels lik it was fun but also I still feel depressed.
I'm really trying not to feel this way. I miss being 12 through 16, before all this started. I was pretty lonely then but at least I wasn't depressed
Your probably going to say I need to eat healthily (I do), and exercise (I guess I don't). But is there anything else anybody can say to help me see that "life is worth living"
I put that in commas because no way am I that severe (I still get up, I make jokes, I smile, I love my family) but it just feels like life is really boring rn.
I can't even cry. I just spend my days staring into space thinking about nothing (never used to do this)
It sounds like things have been feeling really difficult for you lately and you are having feelings of depression. Have you been able to discuss this with anyone like your GP perhaps, so they can help to explore available support options with you? It might also be helpful to have a look through some of our suggestions of coping strategies and distraction techniques here: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Coping-Strategies.pdf https://www.papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Distraction-Techniques.pdf . If these feelings lead you to having thoughts of ending your life we are here to support you on HOPELINE247. You can call us 24/7 on 0800 0674141 , text 88247, email [email protected] or webchat via our website https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Original post by Peter Fetto
My advice should be taken for what it’s worth (probably not much), but I find it helps to have something to look forward to. Something particular, not too vague like a career or whatever. I would also recommend finding whatever way you can to get out on a regular basis and talk to other people (ideally at least once a week). That could be anything, like singing, doing a sport, just chatting, anything really.
Finally, I myself am a Christian and find that Church (obviously some congregations are batter for this than others) can be a great help for these kinds of feelings, and even if you are not yourself any sort of believer, just spending a little time, once a week, with people who are glad to welcome you among them, could be really helpful.
As I said I am no expert, but I hope I will have been of some help, and that you will find your way back to your “once-bubbly self” in good time.
As we say in France, Bon Courage!
P.S. Out of pure interest, what course are you studying?
Finally, I myself am a Christian and find that Church (obviously some congregations are batter for this than others) can be a great help for these kinds of feelings, and even if you are not yourself any sort of believer, just spending a little time, once a week, with people who are glad to welcome you among them, could be really helpful.
As I said I am no expert, but I hope I will have been of some help, and that you will find your way back to your “once-bubbly self” in good time.
As we say in France, Bon Courage!
P.S. Out of pure interest, what course are you studying?
In the summer I was ok, but when I got my bad results I basically only had a couple of options left.
So right now I'm left with a future career of self-employment and most likely working from home. Which doesn't sound do bad but I'm currently stuck doing a course (which I need to be able to have that career) which is dragging out because I'm having difficulties working hard on it. I'm also scared that this is the wrong choice.
I'm actually a believer too. So, I obviously know there's a point to me being here and life isn't "hopeless". But it often feels like I'm being held back from enjoying that because I feel so trapped in these cycles of feeling completely normal then depressed again.
And because my parents are Christians too I can't really tell them about this because when I hinted at it they said I need to "just cheer up"
I wish it worked that way but what I feel isn't sadness.
The people at my current church are very friendly but I do get frustrated sometimes that there isn't anyone my age at my church. My parents have done a LOT of church-shopping and we either end up at a church with an average age of 80 or one where it's just 30-year-olds with toddlers.
I really wish I could say what course I'm doing but I actually know some people in real life that use this site a lot and they would 100% recognise me if I said what it was. In fact it's happened before ☹️.
I'm sorry I'm kind of dumping all this extra info on you, I guess I had to let it all out. Thanks for your reply! 🙂
Should have specified I was referring to my A-levels
Original post by Peter Fetto
My advice should be taken for what it’s worth (probably not much), but I find it helps to have something to look forward to. Something particular, not too vague like a career or whatever. I would also recommend finding whatever way you can to get out on a regular basis and talk to other people (ideally at least once a week). That could be anything, like singing, doing a sport, just chatting, anything really.
Finally, I myself am a Christian and find that Church (obviously some congregations are batter for this than others) can be a great help for these kinds of feelings, and even if you are not yourself any sort of believer, just spending a little time, once a week, with people who are glad to welcome you among them, could be really helpful.
As I said I am no expert, but I hope I will have been of some help, and that you will find your way back to your “once-bubbly self” in good time.
As we say in France, Bon Courage!
P.S. Out of pure interest, what course are you studying?
Finally, I myself am a Christian and find that Church (obviously some congregations are batter for this than others) can be a great help for these kinds of feelings, and even if you are not yourself any sort of believer, just spending a little time, once a week, with people who are glad to welcome you among them, could be really helpful.
As I said I am no expert, but I hope I will have been of some help, and that you will find your way back to your “once-bubbly self” in good time.
As we say in France, Bon Courage!
P.S. Out of pure interest, what course are you studying?
Also I'm going to take your advice and join some groups to get out of the house and meet people
Original post by Anonymous
Career-wise, I used to be seen as on track for great grades but I got really depressed in the last few months and forgot everything I'd revised and got really fed up with thd subjects I was doing to the point where I didn't care about what I got.
In the summer I was ok, but when I got my bad results I basically only had a couple of options left.
So right now I'm left with a future career of self-employment and most likely working from home. Which doesn't sound do bad but I'm currently stuck doing a course (which I need to be able to have that career) which is dragging out because I'm having difficulties working hard on it. I'm also scared that this is the wrong choice.
I'm actually a believer too. So, I obviously know there's a point to me being here and life isn't "hopeless". But it often feels like I'm being held back from enjoying that because I feel so trapped in these cycles of feeling completely normal then depressed again.
And because my parents are Christians too I can't really tell them about this because when I hinted at it they said I need to "just cheer up"
I wish it worked that way but what I feel isn't sadness.
The people at my current church are very friendly but I do get frustrated sometimes that there isn't anyone my age at my church. My parents have done a LOT of church-shopping and we either end up at a church with an average age of 80 or one where it's just 30-year-olds with toddlers.
I really wish I could say what course I'm doing but I actually know some people in real life that use this site a lot and they would 100% recognise me if I said what it was. In fact it's happened before ☹️.
I'm sorry I'm kind of dumping all this extra info on you, I guess I had to let it all out. Thanks for your reply! 🙂
In the summer I was ok, but when I got my bad results I basically only had a couple of options left.
So right now I'm left with a future career of self-employment and most likely working from home. Which doesn't sound do bad but I'm currently stuck doing a course (which I need to be able to have that career) which is dragging out because I'm having difficulties working hard on it. I'm also scared that this is the wrong choice.
I'm actually a believer too. So, I obviously know there's a point to me being here and life isn't "hopeless". But it often feels like I'm being held back from enjoying that because I feel so trapped in these cycles of feeling completely normal then depressed again.
And because my parents are Christians too I can't really tell them about this because when I hinted at it they said I need to "just cheer up"
I wish it worked that way but what I feel isn't sadness.
The people at my current church are very friendly but I do get frustrated sometimes that there isn't anyone my age at my church. My parents have done a LOT of church-shopping and we either end up at a church with an average age of 80 or one where it's just 30-year-olds with toddlers.
I really wish I could say what course I'm doing but I actually know some people in real life that use this site a lot and they would 100% recognise me if I said what it was. In fact it's happened before ☹️.
I'm sorry I'm kind of dumping all this extra info on you, I guess I had to let it all out. Thanks for your reply! 🙂
However, as a christian to a brother or sister in Christ, I would first want to encourage you to develop your prayer life as much as you possibly can, alone but also with a couple of other christians, preferably local to you, with whom you can be completely open about absolutely everything (See James 5 :16).
Then alongside that, immersing yourself in scripture is, I believe, also really important, and might also help to vary what you do in the day. Ecclesiastes for example (as you may already know) is a book all about the human struggle with the apparent meaninglessness of life, and might well help you in the way you see and manage your feelings. The direct teachings of Jesus are obviously pretty great as well.
As to churches, I know your situation quite well, being in a small church myself with the people closest to my age being my own younger brothers. In that respect, my only piece of advice is really to stick it out as best you can, and to get involved with the older members of the congregation, especially for prayer. You will hopefully find more kindred spirits than you may have expected. Obviously there are many differences across churches and I wouldn’t be surprised if for whatever reason that course of action is difficult to put into practice.
Finally on this subject, I would love to recommend a few of the christian speakers I have most appreciated myself.
For Bible study and doctrinal theory, I have found David Pawson to be brilliant https://www.davidpawson.co.uk/resources/bible-studies/
The OCCA is often a great source of people as well, with notably for me the mathematician John Lennox (see https://www.johnlennox.org/resources/?category=10 or YouTube) and Amy Orr-Ewing who is a great theologian (see
https://m.youtube.com/@amyorr-ewing/videos ).
All three of these have also written books, of which Lennox’ Have No Fear is in my opinion really worth the read.
I also recently really enjoyed C.S. Lewis’ book, Mere Christianity.
Perhaps I am answering a question you never asked, but I hope I may have been helpful in some way.
In any case, I am glad you appreciated my previous reply, and hope this one will follow it well.
I will be praying for you. May the Lord bless you with joy through His spirit and in His commandments.
Original post by Anonymous
I used to find joy in watching movies and listening to music and buying clothes or travelling.
But now it's like everything I ever loved is just meh now. I've lost interest in a lot of things
I feel isolated amongst everybody, less willing to be my once-bubbly self. The world just feels drab.
I used to watch videos of people travelling, making food, doing makeup and it gave me a comforting sense of reality and "this is normal".
Some days I wake up feeling happy and grateful for the family I have, and I convince myself that it's probably because I'm an friendless extrovert, and because my online uni course I don't have the time or means to be getting out of my mum's house much, and because I get a bit depressed during the winter, that I'm going through this "phase".
But today it was really sunny and I went out shopping with my family and watched a movie I love and ate food I love...and it stills feels lik it was fun but also I still feel depressed.
I'm really trying not to feel this way. I miss being 12 through 16, before all this started. I was pretty lonely then but at least I wasn't depressed
Your probably going to say I need to eat healthily (I do), and exercise (I guess I don't). But is there anything else anybody can say to help me see that "life is worth living"
I put that in commas because no way am I that severe (I still get up, I make jokes, I smile, I love my family) but it just feels like life is really boring rn.
I can't even cry. I just spend my days staring into space thinking about nothing (never used to do this)
But now it's like everything I ever loved is just meh now. I've lost interest in a lot of things
I feel isolated amongst everybody, less willing to be my once-bubbly self. The world just feels drab.
I used to watch videos of people travelling, making food, doing makeup and it gave me a comforting sense of reality and "this is normal".
Some days I wake up feeling happy and grateful for the family I have, and I convince myself that it's probably because I'm an friendless extrovert, and because my online uni course I don't have the time or means to be getting out of my mum's house much, and because I get a bit depressed during the winter, that I'm going through this "phase".
But today it was really sunny and I went out shopping with my family and watched a movie I love and ate food I love...and it stills feels lik it was fun but also I still feel depressed.
I'm really trying not to feel this way. I miss being 12 through 16, before all this started. I was pretty lonely then but at least I wasn't depressed
Your probably going to say I need to eat healthily (I do), and exercise (I guess I don't). But is there anything else anybody can say to help me see that "life is worth living"
I put that in commas because no way am I that severe (I still get up, I make jokes, I smile, I love my family) but it just feels like life is really boring rn.
I can't even cry. I just spend my days staring into space thinking about nothing (never used to do this)
What makes you happy?
Maybe you can remember the happy times?
Maybe you can partake in the things that make you happy.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-Relate, they have a chat advisor
-NHS mental health, 111
-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website
-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat
-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]
-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905
-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-Nightline, usually run by your university
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area.
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
Needing a professional to talk:
If you go to your local walk in, you can get referred to a psychiatrist or another mental health professional.
Websites:
Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.
Heads above the waves website has great information, advice and resources regarding a variety of mental health issues.
NHS. On the NHS website, has many great information and advice for various mental health problems, depression, low moods, stress etc.
Bupa. On the Bupa mental health section, they have free advice on how to deal with anxiety, loneliness, stress, coping with depression.
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
-Depression:
Beating the blues program
-Crises:
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad:
-Sanctuary hubs
Crises sanctuary in your local area
Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
Natural methods:
Such as exercise, taking a walk, talking to a friend etc
Meditation
Breathing exercises
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by Peter Fetto
I think it would be wrong and pretentious for me to try and make any kind of analysis or diagnosis for you, but depression is rather a tricky one, perhaps in particular for us of the Christian faith, and I personally am grateful I have never had to grapple with it myself, although that does mean any advice I give cannot come from experience.
However, as a christian to a brother or sister in Christ, I would first want to encourage you to develop your prayer life as much as you possibly can, alone but also with a couple of other christians, preferably local to you, with whom you can be completely open about absolutely everything (See James 5 :16).
Then alongside that, immersing yourself in scripture is, I believe, also really important, and might also help to vary what you do in the day. Ecclesiastes for example (as you may already know) is a book all about the human struggle with the apparent meaninglessness of life, and might well help you in the way you see and manage your feelings. The direct teachings of Jesus are obviously pretty great as well.
As to churches, I know your situation quite well, being in a small church myself with the people closest to my age being my own younger brothers. In that respect, my only piece of advice is really to stick it out as best you can, and to get involved with the older members of the congregation, especially for prayer. You will hopefully find more kindred spirits than you may have expected. Obviously there are many differences across churches and I wouldn’t be surprised if for whatever reason that course of action is difficult to put into practice.
Finally on this subject, I would love to recommend a few of the christian speakers I have most appreciated myself.
For Bible study and doctrinal theory, I have found David Pawson to be brilliant https://www.davidpawson.co.uk/resources/bible-studies/
The OCCA is often a great source of people as well, with notably for me the mathematician John Lennox (see https://www.johnlennox.org/resources/?category=10 or YouTube) and Amy Orr-Ewing who is a great theologian (see
https://m.youtube.com/@amyorr-ewing/videos ).
All three of these have also written books, of which Lennox’ Have No Fear is in my opinion really worth the read.
I also recently really enjoyed C.S. Lewis’ book, Mere Christianity.
Perhaps I am answering a question you never asked, but I hope I may have been helpful in some way.
In any case, I am glad you appreciated my previous reply, and hope this one will follow it well.
I will be praying for you. May the Lord bless you with joy through His spirit and in His commandments.
However, as a christian to a brother or sister in Christ, I would first want to encourage you to develop your prayer life as much as you possibly can, alone but also with a couple of other christians, preferably local to you, with whom you can be completely open about absolutely everything (See James 5 :16).
Then alongside that, immersing yourself in scripture is, I believe, also really important, and might also help to vary what you do in the day. Ecclesiastes for example (as you may already know) is a book all about the human struggle with the apparent meaninglessness of life, and might well help you in the way you see and manage your feelings. The direct teachings of Jesus are obviously pretty great as well.
As to churches, I know your situation quite well, being in a small church myself with the people closest to my age being my own younger brothers. In that respect, my only piece of advice is really to stick it out as best you can, and to get involved with the older members of the congregation, especially for prayer. You will hopefully find more kindred spirits than you may have expected. Obviously there are many differences across churches and I wouldn’t be surprised if for whatever reason that course of action is difficult to put into practice.
Finally on this subject, I would love to recommend a few of the christian speakers I have most appreciated myself.
For Bible study and doctrinal theory, I have found David Pawson to be brilliant https://www.davidpawson.co.uk/resources/bible-studies/
The OCCA is often a great source of people as well, with notably for me the mathematician John Lennox (see https://www.johnlennox.org/resources/?category=10 or YouTube) and Amy Orr-Ewing who is a great theologian (see
https://m.youtube.com/@amyorr-ewing/videos ).
All three of these have also written books, of which Lennox’ Have No Fear is in my opinion really worth the read.
I also recently really enjoyed C.S. Lewis’ book, Mere Christianity.
Perhaps I am answering a question you never asked, but I hope I may have been helpful in some way.
In any case, I am glad you appreciated my previous reply, and hope this one will follow it well.
I will be praying for you. May the Lord bless you with joy through His spirit and in His commandments.
As of right now I'm feeling much better than when I wrote the original post so hopefully this can be the start of kicking this cycle out for good!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, it means a lot to get a sympathetic Christian perspective on what I can do to solve this
Original post by Analyst89
What makes you happy?
Maybe you can remember the happy times?
Maybe you can partake in the things that make you happy.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-Relate, they have a chat advisor
-NHS mental health, 111
-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website
-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat
-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]
-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905
-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-Nightline, usually run by your university
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area.
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
Needing a professional to talk:
If you go to your local walk in, you can get referred to a psychiatrist or another mental health professional.
Websites:
Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.
Heads above the waves website has great information, advice and resources regarding a variety of mental health issues.
NHS. On the NHS website, has many great information and advice for various mental health problems, depression, low moods, stress etc.
Bupa. On the Bupa mental health section, they have free advice on how to deal with anxiety, loneliness, stress, coping with depression.
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
-Depression:
Beating the blues program
-Crises:
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad:
-Sanctuary hubs
Crises sanctuary in your local area
Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
Natural methods:
Such as exercise, taking a walk, talking to a friend etc
Meditation
Breathing exercises
Maybe you can remember the happy times?
Maybe you can partake in the things that make you happy.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-Relate, they have a chat advisor
-NHS mental health, 111
-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website
-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat
-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]
-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905
-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-Nightline, usually run by your university
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area.
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
Needing a professional to talk:
If you go to your local walk in, you can get referred to a psychiatrist or another mental health professional.
Websites:
Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.
Heads above the waves website has great information, advice and resources regarding a variety of mental health issues.
NHS. On the NHS website, has many great information and advice for various mental health problems, depression, low moods, stress etc.
Bupa. On the Bupa mental health section, they have free advice on how to deal with anxiety, loneliness, stress, coping with depression.
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
-Depression:
Beating the blues program
-Crises:
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad:
-Sanctuary hubs
Crises sanctuary in your local area
Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
Natural methods:
Such as exercise, taking a walk, talking to a friend etc
Meditation
Breathing exercises
Playing my instrument and getting out of the house makes me happy
Been doing that todayI feel like most of the bad feelings I get are probably linked more to being a bit isolated and being in the same environment for most of the week.
Thank you so much for all the helpline numbers and tips!
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Playing my instrument and getting out of the house makes me happy Been doing that today
I feel like most of the bad feelings I get are probably linked more to being a bit isolated and being in the same environment for most of the week.
Thank you so much for all the helpline numbers and tips!
Been doing that todayI feel like most of the bad feelings I get are probably linked more to being a bit isolated and being in the same environment for most of the week.
Thank you so much for all the helpline numbers and tips!
You're welcome 🙂
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