The Black Dog

[twobiker]

One thing that I have done when feeling down is go on the net and look up your own name, I found that a person with the same name as me was transported for hitting someone with a spade in the 1600s, there were some quite funny ones as well, its amazing how quick the day goes and moves your mind to somewhere else, if you want company we are all here for you

 

[Archie_tect]

Not only am I a sports reporter, I'm also a minor league quarter back living in the USA!

 

[wildjetskier]

AFS - Do not isolate it is the worst thing you can do. I too had a drink problem/drugs problem and have been clean and sober for nearly 3 years now, and the two big pieces of advice I have taken from my recovery is Trust, trust that it will get better, trust in someone/something greater than you that they/it will help you and TALK DO NOT ISOLATE, I know its corny but a problem shared etc. You will always find someone willing, PM me if you want and we'll talk. Google the 12 steps,these can be applied to life and any disease/illness etc. You have made a massive brave step by admitting on a public forum that you need help/advice or just a vent for your thoughts. Good luck bud and I will always listen. (I hope that all made sense)

 

[Archie_tect]

What a lot of brilliant people there are on CC... it's a pleasure and an honour to be part of it.

AFS...you've got wind beneath your wings! [I'm sorry about that, it's the beans....

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[twobiker]

I have found that I was a slave in the 1830s, no change there then, hang on, "yes dear I am doing it" sorry got to go.

 

[quassleberry]

I rescue and foster cats. They keep me sane

I'm glad they work for you we can't have/foster cats my partner is allergic to them but we do take in the odd dog to add to the 5 we have. is usually the reaction from non dog people.

Keep talking to us all - easier said than done, I know. We're all rooting for you.
Soon you'll feel like this again

 

[chillyuk]

No platitudes or advice old mate, but just hoping that you feel better soon. Hang in there.

 

[subaqua]

run round in field of sheep. the farmer will see the dog and shoot it , it falls off and you get right as rain again . problem solved.


I hit where you are about 6 yrs ago . I have no idea how i got out of the pit but i did. I hope you get things sorted. one thing that helped was people making me laugh.

 

[Andy in Sig]

I sometimes works but today I just couldn't find any reason to carry on

I'm fortunate enough not to have a black dog like you but sometimes I find that boredom can mutate into a sort of emptiness. What works for me is to ride into the countryside and just watch nature getting on with things. It happily (and I stress happily) shows me my smallness in the scheme of things i.e. I definitely belong to it all but it doesn't revolve around me. Emptiness filled. I don't know if it would work for you but trying it probably couldn't hurt.

 

[perplexed]

I have to black dog on my back again (depression). Whilst I live with it it is usually managed. I went out for a ride this morning and managed less than 7 miles. I had the empty feeling that is a sure sign I am on a low. I hope it clears up soon but if not I may seems more random than usual.

I hope you feel better soon Angel... It's so tricky to know what to suggest over and above what everyone else has said so far.

Do you feel up to concentrating your mind to one very specific task in detail? I know you want to do the Wiggle Rut, so could you set yourself the task of working on researching the route in detail, finding all the elevations and stuff?

A bit random in some ways, but it's just my thought.

Take care...

 

[MacB]

A friend of mine used to exercise to exhaustion coz he found nothing really worked and that was the best way he had of waiting out the low points. He also claimed that this method shortened his down time.

Very hard to look on though as it's such a puzzling, or even unbelievable, situation for the non-sufferer. I mean I generally get a bit blue in Winter after Xmas, but that's nothing compared to the full deal.

All I can say is to keep trying different coping mechanisms and don't assume that because something hasn't worked in the past it will never work, sometimes it just needs that magic combination.

 

[Arch]

I rescue and foster cats. They keep me sane

I imagine a cat doesn't take any excuses.

"Oh, you feeling down old chap? Never mind. Where's my salmon en croute?"

All the best AFS. I've had a day today, thanks to PMT, where I got the faintest glimpse of what 'proper' depression is like, and I've lived with someone who had it. There's not much I can offer, except that I sometimes find its good, when I'm in a bad mood, to find tiny things to delight you. A particularly pretty flower, a perfectly crisp and buttery piece of toast, a cloud shaped like something, a small child jumping in a puddle. Don't try and feel good about everything all at once, but chip chip chip away at the darkness.

 

[Alun]

All the best, mate!

 

[pubrunner]

You don't have to always be ok. Just remember, when you aren't, that you will be again.

+1

Don't over-analyse what has happened in the past; doing so will mean that mental energy gets totally exhausted by spending time on thinking & analysing situations that are very often worthless. Difficulties experienced in the past, don't have to affect the future.

Keep your mind busy with the positive thoughts. Even if there is any smallest thing, hunt for a positive approach - like how you will effortlessly leave me behind on the ride on Saturday . I'm really looking forward to meeting all you guys on Saturday - even if I do get left in your wake.

Please be aware that many of us like to read your contributions to this forum; they (& you) are valued and appreciated.

 

[Cubist]

Still got my number Dave? Recognising the signs is the first important step. Now sit back and tell yourself the good stuff. Don't revisit the crap, and don't, whatever you do, take perceived negatives personally..... they aren't, and never will be directed at you as a person.