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Post by quadfather on Sept 21, 2023 17:15:07 GMT
And remember when you spoke to them last time and all of a sudden some stuff came out? That's 100% nailed on that you need to do it. Even you, laziest scot on earth dragged your arse yourself to get to this point so who are you trying to kid here?  |
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Post by quadfather on Sept 21, 2023 17:20:10 GMT
And while I'm at it! -
If you're worried about feeling a tit and that there's nothing wrong, why not go?
Because if there's nothing wrong they'll say there's nothing wrong and if there is, they're the best people to speak to about it.
It's win win mate
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Post by Danno on Sept 21, 2023 22:04:11 GMT
Yeah. I'm a plum. I've had such a good week (well, that's bollocks actually but I think Wednesday was good so it put me on a high) and thought "ach no, I'm fine I'm going to sound like a tit when I go". I just made an excuse that I couldn't get away from work. I do this a lot, but it took me a loooooong time to admit it so you're already better than me. Get back in there dude. |
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Post by wunty on Sept 22, 2023 8:20:56 GMT
I will phone today.
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Post by wunty on Sept 22, 2023 8:21:07 GMT
Fuck it. I'll phone now.
Edit: FFS. "Due to staff shortages, we are only handling emergency calls today"
Guess I'll call Monday then.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 22, 2023 11:51:05 GMT
Or tomorrow? If they're open. If not, set an alarm for Monday morning!
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Post by wunty on Sept 22, 2023 12:03:37 GMT
Not open tomorrow sadly. Alarm call on Monday it is!
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Post by Danno on Sept 26, 2023 23:11:23 GMT
Not open tomorrow sadly. Alarm call on Monday it is! Did you sort this dude? |
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Post by wunty on Sept 27, 2023 7:59:49 GMT
No  Keep on seesawing and telling myself I can handle shit. Right now I genuinely feel I can. |
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Post by Nanocrystal on Sept 27, 2023 8:19:02 GMT
A wise man once said... If you're worried about feeling a tit and that there's nothing wrong, why not go? Because if there's nothing wrong they'll say there's nothing wrong and if there is, they're the best people to speak to about it. It's win win mate |
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Post by geefe on Sept 27, 2023 9:10:14 GMT
After a chat with two counsellors, it appears that I may be - hopefully only temporarily - venturing into this thread.
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Post by Danno on Sept 27, 2023 9:39:37 GMT
No Keep on seesawing and telling myself I can handle shit. Right now I genuinely feel I can. /Squints |
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Post by wunty on Sept 27, 2023 10:02:20 GMT
I'll give it a few more days. If I dip again, I'll pick up the phone. I know it seems stupid, but I won't be able to face speaking to someone face to face if I don't "feel" like I need their help. For now, I'm tentatively in a good place. I feel, what's the word... robust. Like I can tackle shit head on, and I am.
The rowing is helping. I've got a race coming up in a few weeks, I'm integrating myself into the board for the club, I'm part of a development crew looking forward into 2024. My son is doing well, he's happy, my wife's art is picking up dramatically and she's in a great place as well so... I don't know. Things are actually okay.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 27, 2023 12:07:19 GMT
Hmmmm.
We're watching
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Post by Dougs on Sept 27, 2023 12:09:23 GMT
No Keep on seesawing and telling myself I can handle shit. Right now I genuinely feel I can. That's why now is the time to make the call. Whilst you are able to think more clearly. |
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Post by nexus6 on Sept 27, 2023 12:11:19 GMT
Fix the roof while the sun is shining
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Post by wunty on Sept 27, 2023 12:17:43 GMT
See you lot and your fucking logic. Damn you. Thank you. Damn you.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 27, 2023 12:23:15 GMT
Yeah I'd ring them now. Doesn't matter if you're feeling OK at the minute because this isn't the first time this has happened is it?
I'd explain the cycles to them and explain how you feel in each one.
For the love of God man, just do it!
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Post by wunty on Sept 27, 2023 12:26:28 GMT
I just tried. They’re closed for lunch.
I’m turning this into a soap opera aren’t I.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 27, 2023 12:38:00 GMT
Ffs!
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Post by wunty on Sept 27, 2023 13:20:03 GMT
So I do listen to you lot. Another +1 for this place existing. I know I feel good. It's easy to convince myself it'll be great from now on. Yet I need a push in the right direction apparently. So I just made another appointment. 25th October. I'll go to this one.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 27, 2023 13:47:33 GMT
Right, I'm setting a bastard alarm for this one
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Post by wunty on Sept 27, 2023 13:54:38 GMT
You have my permission to harass me nearer the time.
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Post by wunty on Sept 28, 2023 14:33:02 GMT
I don't think fate wants me to have this appointment. They just phoned and postponed it until the 8th Nov. Good thing I am in a good place just now.
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Post by quadfather on Sept 28, 2023 17:00:40 GMT
Who are these people by the way?
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Post by Danno on Sept 28, 2023 17:22:18 GMT
What have we learned
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Post by wunty on Sept 28, 2023 18:05:21 GMT
Who are these people by the way? Guided Self Help based at my local GP |
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Post by Dougs on Sept 28, 2023 18:21:13 GMT
Insert fuck around/find out gif here. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 28, 2023 18:21:22 GMT
Who are these people by the way? Top men... |
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Post by Aunt Alison on Sept 29, 2023 22:07:12 GMT
I'll give it a few more days. If I dip again, I'll pick up the phone. I know it seems stupid, but I won't be able to face speaking to someone face to face if I don't "feel" like I need their help. For now, I'm tentatively in a good place. I feel, what's the word... robust. Like I can tackle shit head on, and I am. The rowing is helping. I've got a race coming up in a few weeks, I'm integrating myself into the board for the club, I'm part of a development crew looking forward into 2024. My son is doing well, he's happy, my wife's art is picking up dramatically and she's in a great place as well so... I don't know. Things are actually okay. My advice would be to just treat it like any other appointment - for your GP, dentist, Mistress, etc - and just turn up. Don't put any more thought into it than that
If you've already had an assessment, it's likely the first meeting will be fairly relaxed anyway to build a bit of rapport between you. You can talk about how well things have been going for you and your feelings about the appointments (and if you feel you still need them) and just go from there. They will be the best person to talk to about all the things you're thinking about
Also, as you've discovered, mental health support can be difficult to get at the moment unfortunately, so I'd grab it with both hands
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