Popular Post Simon1984 Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 Hi all and good vibes to everybody hope you and all your family and friends are all good , I’ve been very open about my struggles with depression and anxiety and with the news of a new wave of covid hitting us I just want to reach out to anybody who might be struggling at this time with any issues you might be having, times might be hard and times might be hard ahead but my inbox is open if anybody needs a chat about anything no matter how big or little the chat is it is better to talk than to keep it bottled up like I used to do …. stay safe everyone and good vibes to you all and your loved ones ..WAWAW 25 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 A real man of the people you Simon! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 You have to do what Simon says otherwise you lose. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Are you including the 'armchair fans' you were having a pop at on Saturday in this one? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 59 minutes ago, Simon1984 said: Hi all and good vibes to everybody hope you and all your family and friends are all good , I’ve been very open about my struggles with depression and anxiety and with the news of a new wave of covid hitting us I just want to reach out to anybody who might be struggling at this time with any issues you might be having, times might be hard and times might be hard ahead but my inbox is open if anybody needs a chat about anything no matter how big or little the chat is it is better to talk than to keep it bottled up like I used to do …. stay safe everyone and good vibes to you all and your loved ones ..WAWAW Cheers Simon. One in eight men have depression or anxiety. Men are three times more likely to commit suicide than women. Only 36% of GP referrals to mental health services are for men. Men do continue to bottle things up but the good news is it’s getting better and people want to help! Share your problems lads. It’s not weak to ask for help! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Simon1984 said: Hi all and good vibes to everybody hope you and all your family and friends are all good , I’ve been very open about my struggles with depression and anxiety and with the news of a new wave of covid hitting us I just want to reach out to anybody who might be struggling at this time with any issues you might be having, times might be hard and times might be hard ahead but my inbox is open if anybody needs a chat about anything no matter how big or little the chat is it is better to talk than to keep it bottled up like I used to do …. stay safe everyone and good vibes to you all and your loved ones ..WAWAW Good post mate Up the Owls Keep talking, keep speaking out if you have issues anyone - it's not good to bottle stuff up 3 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Portia Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 Whatever peoples views are on Covid/restrictions, one thing is certain and that's the negative effect it has on peoples mental health. Advice i would give to anyone is to turn off terrestrial TV, turn down the radio and take long breaks from social media. Watch a film, go to the gym, pub, go see friends or family and socialise. 6 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganowl Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, Portia said: Whatever peoples views are on Covid/restrictions, one thing is certain and that's the negative effect it has on peoples mental health. Advice i would give to anyone is to turn off terrestrial TV, turn down the radio and take long breaks from social media. Watch a film, go to the gym, pub, go see friends or family and socialise. totally agree , watching the garbage and continual rules on the news can drive u crackers , a lot of us felt very down last year ,i was lucky i was able to work but i found last xmas/new year in yet another lockdown hard as there was nowhere to go and nothing open and with it been winter outdoors was not really an option . it was get up walk the dog day over quite pathetic . im quite sure the uk public will not stand for this again we have simply had enough . professor jenny harries is already telling us to not have fun over xmas , 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 None of the previous covid lockdowns bothered me much apart from the one after Christmas last year/early this year.. I'm normally ok and don't have depression but the mixture of living in a rural area, being locked down, short days and cold weather along with all the fisheries being shut nearly did for me. I could feel myself losing my grip on my normal self. I'm really nit looking forward to a repeat. Hopefully it won't happen. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Yorks Owl Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Simon1984 said: Hi all and good vibes to everybody hope you and all your family and friends are all good , I’ve been very open about my struggles with depression and anxiety and with the news of a new wave of covid hitting us I just want to reach out to anybody who might be struggling at this time with any issues you might be having, times might be hard and times might be hard ahead but my inbox is open if anybody needs a chat about anything no matter how big or little the chat is it is better to talk than to keep it bottled up like I used to do …. stay safe everyone and good vibes to you all and your loved ones ..WAWAW Bless you mate. I’m originally from your neck of the woods so know the area well. I expect many of the posters on this site can relate to the battles you’ve gone through. I reckon you’re a very fortunate individual if you can through a lifetime without experiencing some mental challenges along the way. Interestingly I was given some advice from a poster on this site about 5 years ago when I was struggling and I can hand on heart say his suggestions have been a huge benefit to me. Who’d have thought a fan’s forum could be useful in that way? Anyway if you need a sympathetic ear just pm me and I’d be happy to offer support. Take care mate. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wonk Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, @owlstalk said: Good post mate Up the Owls Keep talking, keep speaking out if you have issues anyone - it's not good to bottle stuff up Too true!! Watched the football focus stuff on Saturday with Dan Walker talking about Gary Speed. Hard to watch, but stuff like this needs bringing out into the open 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpowl Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Simon1984 said: Hi all and good vibes to everybody hope you and all your family and friends are all good , I’ve been very open about my struggles with depression and anxiety and with the news of a new wave of covid hitting us I just want to reach out to anybody who might be struggling at this time with any issues you might be having, times might be hard and times might be hard ahead but my inbox is open if anybody needs a chat about anything no matter how big or little the chat is it is better to talk than to keep it bottled up like I used to do …. stay safe everyone and good vibes to you all and your loved ones ..WAWAW Love stuff like this whilst many will suffer in silence it’s still nice to hear people are not on their own and if only one person takes you up on this buddy it’s one more not suffering alone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Portia said: Whatever peoples views are on Covid/restrictions, one thing is certain and that's the negative effect it has on peoples mental health. Advice i would give to anyone is to turn off terrestrial TV, turn down the radio and take long breaks from social media. Watch a film, go to the gym, pub, go see friends or family and socialise. That's good advice and what I did last year when I was furloughed for a couple of months covid was in news everywhere and it was keeping me awake at night thinking about it all time, I decided to log off Facebook and Twitter, stop watching all news channels and any news that came on radio. Spent my time doing gardening and going on long walks, when relaxing I listened to downloaded music whilst reading. Even now I rarely watch any news on TV and news on social media is mostly scaremongering sensationalized fake rubbish. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChapSmurf Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 years ago to the day I lost my wife of 39 hours to a very aggressive cancer (we got married in Weston Park 2 days before she died). Diagnosed stage 4, and 4 months later gone. Aged 49. The first thing I did the very next day was to arrange bereavement counselling. It was honestly one of the best decisions I could have made. Did I want to do it? fizz no, but I had to. I knew once I'd made the decision and arranged it that there was no turning back. I cried rivers. My world was upside down, inside out and my head was spinning like a washing machine. But that meeting made me think, made me realise.....I'm not alone. People understand, and care. And can help. So reach out if you are in need. It's okay to feel like you are doing. Don't be ashamed. You will get through it. In 12 days time, my first child will be two years old. That's how these stories can end if you seek the support you need. 6 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconi Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, ChapSmurf said: 6 years ago to the day I lost my wife of 39 hours to a very aggressive cancer (we got married in Weston Park 2 days before she died). Diagnosed stage 4, and 4 months later gone. Aged 49. The first thing I did the very next day was to arrange bereavement counselling. It was honestly one of the best decisions I could have made. Did I want to do it? fizz no, but I had to. I knew once I'd made the decision and arranged it that there was no turning back. I cried rivers. My world was upside down, inside out and my head was spinning like a washing machine. But that meeting made me think, made me realise.....I'm not alone. People understand, and care. And can help. So reach out if you are in need. It's okay to feel like you are doing. Don't be ashamed. You will get through it. In 12 days time, my first child will be two years old. That's how these stories can end if you seek the support you need. Bless you mate. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganowl Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 12 hours ago, bradowl said: mostly scaremongering sensationalized fake rubbish. isnt it just. im doing nothing different from last week as nothing has changed . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 16 hours ago, Portia said: Whatever peoples views are on Covid/restrictions, one thing is certain and that's the negative effect it has on peoples mental health. Advice i would give to anyone is to turn off terrestrial TV, turn down the radio and take long breaks from social media. Watch a film, go to the gym, pub, go see friends or family and socialise. 15 hours ago, morganowl said: totally agree , watching the garbage and continual rules on the news can drive u crackers , a lot of us felt very down last year ,i was lucky i was able to work but i found last xmas/new year in yet another lockdown hard as there was nowhere to go and nothing open and with it been winter outdoors was not really an option . it was get up walk the dog day over quite pathetic . im quite sure the uk public will not stand for this again we have simply had enough . professor jenny harries is already telling us to not have fun over xmas , Extremely dangerous views, totally contrary to the overwhelming opinion of worldwide science and health professionals. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portia Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Holmowl said: Extremely dangerous views, totally contrary to the overwhelming opinion of worldwide science and health professionals. With regards to poor mental health relating to lockdowns/restrictions (OP) I'm not sure what the overwhelming opinion of worldwide science and health professionals is. Also I don't want to change the subject of the thread and send it down a dark path but something with a previous fatality rate of 0.3% that has been greatly improved with the introduction of a vaccine doesn't seem "Extremely dangerous" to me. I say that though with the greatest respect to anyone who who has lost anyone because of it. The whole thing has probably affected people's mental health more than they realise or care to admit, I know that anticipating more/future restrictions has a continuing negative impact on my mind. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffjohnsonmyhero Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I try to be positive , I like a drink but do not drink Monday ,Tuesday or wednesday , Just to stay sober for 3 days and show i am not dependant on booze ,Some mates drink every day , I have 5 betting accounts and also money i keep in a wallet just for gambling , I go sometimes a week without gambling unless a horse i have on my tracker or team i fancy is better than the odds . I have a mate backs every day and he is clueless .His mates as well as myself have asked him to get help . Do people drink heavy ,Or gamble heavy through boredom ?. If you have a friend ,If you are a true friend they are drinking too much or gambling ,Reach out do all the help you can . In my lifetime i have had several friends who have ended their lives , Not a week goes by when they come into my thoughts , It might not seem manly but if you can see your mate not his usual self talk to them ask them if they have a problem , We only get one life its precious . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon1984 Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 19 hours ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: Are you including the 'armchair fans' you were having a pop at on Saturday in this one? You are milking the comment I put on aren’t you and you are taking it way over board and it was at the people slagging of BPF about his performance but forget what he did at the start of the season .. good vibes to you though … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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