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slim_boy_fat
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Iirc he said he was going to take a break from posting for a while, following some 'contentious' posts.
Glad to read he hasn't lifted his jotters completely from the site.
Glad to read he hasn't lifted his jotters completely from the site.
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Hope it’s only temporary, he had some interesting posts.Must just be lurking in the shadows for now then
Not particularly.
Due to mental exhaustion, amongst other things, I'm heading for the second time in my life towards what used to be called a nervous breakdown. If it weren't for the mess that my OH would have to sort out, it wouldn't bother me to go to sleep and not wake up..
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Speak to someone, get whatever’s bothering you off your chest. Take some time away from work
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Sorry to hear that mate, I know you have been working like a Trojan these last few months there is no wonder you are mentally exhausted. Hopefully you can step back and get to a happier place, take care.
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Not good news, but acceptance of a problem is the first step to sorting a problem. Get help, and remember you are one man, you can only do the work of one man, no more no less.
Not good at all.
Remember plenty of people here to help.
Sometimes getting it off your chest does make a difference.
It could also be Covid. Many people have had it without even realising. One thing it can do is make you feel mentally and physically exhausted. I have been battling the side effects for 8 weeks!
I hope this makes you realise @4String. that, even on an impersonal, unreal (in some ways), welding forum, someone missed you, and took the time to enquire about you. Please don't forget that you are important to people, real people as well as us mere keyboard jockeys.
Keep safe and well, take time out, whatever suits you, but never give in.
Looking forward to hearing from you - good or bad.
Sorry to hear you're not in a good place fella, when you're ready have a chat with someone, your GP, a counsellor, a mental health charity. Remember it's a temporary situation, things will get better.
I like the headspace app, it's helped me a lot over the past few years but everyone is different.
https://www.headspace.com/
The below is a simple cartoon with a good message
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Sorry that you're on a downer, lots of good advice so far, best advice is talk to someone.
Just know you are not alone in this.
I thought I was coping well with the covid crisis, I generally keep to myself so the isolation didn't bother me. It wasn't until a few weeks ago it hit me then BAM, I dropped like a stone. Stayed in bed for a few days, only getting up for food & eating it in bed. My family had noticed me going downhill & were expecting it, I wasn't. Both my parents have been self isolating from the beginning and I have been looking after them, doing the shopping & their messages. So I couldn't stay in bed forever & dragged myself back out into the world & I've been slowly improving day by day.
Just know you are not alone in this.
I thought I was coping well with the covid crisis, I generally keep to myself so the isolation didn't bother me. It wasn't until a few weeks ago it hit me then BAM, I dropped like a stone. Stayed in bed for a few days, only getting up for food & eating it in bed. My family had noticed me going downhill & were expecting it, I wasn't. Both my parents have been self isolating from the beginning and I have been looking after them, doing the shopping & their messages. So I couldn't stay in bed forever & dragged myself back out into the world & I've been slowly improving day by day.
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Well done for saying so @4String. You have been brave enough to say you are feeling down. Most of us chaps find it difficult to ask for help, or even admit we aren't quite right. I had a strict upbringing and find it impossible basically. FFS turn your back on work and go camping or something, a change is as good as a rest.
Sorry to hear of your problems 4string as others have said please contact someone and seek professional help your GP is a good starting point. Please stay on here and update us on your progress the current suitation is strange for all of us. I have felt down on a couple of days and have spoken with friends to revive myself.
