Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

Chiquitita · 24-01-2014 9:14pm

I think there's a new one starting in February...might be worth a look!

Hugo Stiglitz · 24-01-2014 9:16pm

Apparently there run a "life skills" type course. If I had the time I'd give it a go.

Chiquitita · 24-01-2014 9:19pm

That would be good, any chance you could do it at the weekends or make some sort of arrangement with them?

Hugo Stiglitz · 24-01-2014 9:24pm

Chiquitita wrote: »

That would be good, any chance you could do it at the weekends or make some sort of arrangement with them?

Going by what I read on their site, I think its time is set in stone.

My clinic have a similar thing too, again I don't have the time presently due to college.

FruityCake · 24-01-2014 9:43pm

Hey guys what's this meet up eh?
Online chat is it? I actually feel very uncomfortable with the way Samaritans are, I emailed them and they do seem very neutral but I guess that's what they do, I think I was looking for some response haha.
Meds are being upped to 50mg sertraline, ahhhhh!!! I've been too paranoid to take the ability. Anyone happen to take that ?

FruityCake · 24-01-2014 9:44pm

Hugo Stiglitz wrote: »

Apparently there run a "life skills" type course. If I had the time I'd give it a go.

That sounds kinda cool, what kinda stuff do they have under that?

MiskyBoyy · 24-01-2014 9:48pm

http://www.unbelievable-facts.com/2013/07/according-to-scientists-this-is-most.html

"This eight minute song is a beautiful combination of arranged harmonies, rhythms and bass lines and thus helps to slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure and lower levels of the stress. The song features guitar, piano and electronic samples of natural soundscapes.

A study was conducted on 40 women, who were connected to sensors and had been given challenging puzzles to complete against the clock in order to induce a level of stress. Different songs were then played, to test their heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and brain activity. The results showed that the song Weightless was 11 per cent more relaxing than any other song and even caused drowsiness among women in the lab. It induced a 65 per cent reduction in overall anxiety and brought them to a level 35 per cent lower than their usual resting rates."

Hugo Stiglitz · 24-01-2014 10:17pm

FruityCake wrote: »

That sounds kinda cool, what kinda stuff do they have under that?

AFAIK it's stuff like meditation and breathing but I haven't looked into it in depth. I think they've run it a few years now so it must be popular enough.

I've just checked their site now and apparently there is an online option

http://www.aware.ie/life-skills/

Chiquitita · 24-01-2014 11:18pm

Fruitcake have you always been on sertraline? I'm on prozac 40mg.

Think I might apply for one of those aware groups when I settle down a bit. Cant do any harm I guess

Gremlinertia · 25-01-2014 5:13am

Balls to sleep it seems. It'll be a long twelve hour shift in four hours time.. Ah well, thoughts haven't sunk mad low in fairness.. Just have to hope it doesn't happen at work..

Gremlinertia · 25-01-2014 12:21pm

Three hours done, shattered and found it really difficult to even leave house which isn't my usual when I have to work.. Hope you all are doing ok and don't have to venture outside if ye don't want to.. Bit nasty out.

Chiquitita · 25-01-2014 12:48pm

Well done to you for going to work, that's an achievement, a big one!

Gremlinertia · 25-01-2014 2:18pm

I have a weird work ethic. Once went to work hours after being in casualty for a psych consult and treatment. Workaholic kinda thing I guess. There's a guy here wrecking my head so bad I wish I hadn't bothered - job is not rocket science cop on.... Oh well..

How are the rest of ye?.

FruityCake · 25-01-2014 2:53pm

Chiquitita wrote: »

Fruitcake have you always been on sertraline? I'm on prozac 40mg.

Think I might apply for one of those aware groups when I settle down a bit. Cant do any harm I guess

I have been on it now for about a 9 days, it's okay so far, well...comparing to when i was on prozac, I was taking 20mg every two days and it made me completely manic haha, how long have you been on the prozac for? it really didn't agree with me at all. :O

FruityCake · 25-01-2014 2:56pm

Hugo Stiglitz wrote: »

AFAIK it's stuff like meditation and breathing but I haven't looked into it in depth. I think they've run it a few years now so it must be popular enough.

I've just checked their site now and apparently there is an online option

http://www.aware.ie/life-skills/

Looks cool, I will try sign up in March since it's closed for Jan/Feb

thanks for posting !

Killer_banana · 25-01-2014 2:56pm

Shin splints are getting me down. Miss working out, miss going to the shop without having to limp home. Blaming myself big time. Grrr...

Hugo Stiglitz · 25-01-2014 3:48pm

FruityCake wrote: »

Looks cool, I will try sign up in March since it's closed for Jan/Feb thanks for posting !

No hassle FC

Chiquitita · 25-01-2014 4:13pm

Oh that sucks fruitycake

how are you finding your new ones?

Im pretty bad today. Seems like I can only express myself when im going through the panic and crying. It's my thinking that's the problem which is affecting my mood I suppose. I can see the sun outside and its making me feel sick

Hugo Stiglitz · 25-01-2014 7:38pm

How's the weekend treating ye all so far?

I don't mean to be too nosy but are any of you in college? Or even just others that find yourselves procrastinating constantly?

LanaFey · 25-01-2014 8:22pm

I'm not too bad this weekend. I've been keeping fairly busy and have a night out planned for tonight, so I'm hoping that'll be fun and I won't ruin it by getting over anxious- socialising can be hit and miss with me! I'm having a hard time subtly avoiding alcohol though, there's been a lot of it going round this weekend.

I'm not in college Hugo but I'm a terrible procrastinator. I think I'll always be a bit like that anyway, but if I'm anxious it gets really bad, I can't concentrate on anything and will spend forever putting off tasks I need to do!

Hugo Stiglitz · 25-01-2014 8:27pm

I have to get stuff started for school but I'm doing everything else possible. YouTube is a terrible distraction!

Killer_banana · 25-01-2014 8:28pm

Hugo Stiglitz wrote: »

How's the weekend treating ye all so far?

I don't mean to be too nosy but are any of you in college? Or even just others that find yourselves procrastinating constantly?

I am. I'm a terrible procrastinator as is but when I'm down I lose motivation to do basic things such as cook or wash so it takes a lot to get me to do college work. I'll put stuff off for days and weeks depending on the deadline. Sometimes doing work can help me because I have something to focus on so I get 'out of my head' so to speak but at my worse I can't concentrate and nothing seems to go right so I get very frustrated and more upset. Being a final year it's pretty stressful (and of course stress makes things worse and a nice vicious circle develops).

Hugo Stiglitz · 25-01-2014 8:45pm

Killer_banana wrote: »

I am. I'm a terrible procrastinator as is but when I'm down I lose motivation to do basic things such as cook or wash so it takes a lot to get me to do college work. I'll put stuff off for days and weeks depending on the deadline. Sometimes doing work can help me because I have something to focus on so I get 'out of my head' so to speak but at my worse I can't concentrate and nothing seems to go right so I get very frustrated and more upset. Being a final year it's pretty stressful (and of course stress makes things worse and a nice vicious circle develops).

That sounds a lot like me there KB

Is there anything you find that helps you break out of the cycle?

Gremlinertia · 26-01-2014 1:33pm

Right, it's a different day - how are we all doing? My concentration and motivation are terrible lately.. I don't do my job to my usual level which is scary. I'm going to go book hunting today, see if mindfulness or something can help with the concentration issues..

Hugo Stiglitz · 26-01-2014 2:28pm

I'm as anxious as hell here today. Back into college tomorrow which I am really dreading. The next month or so there is particularly important and I'm not looking forward to it at all.

Gremlinertia · 26-01-2014 2:44pm

Hugo Stiglitz wrote: »

I'm as anxious as hell here today. Back into college tomorrow which I am really dreading. The next month or so there is particularly important and I'm not looking forward to it at all.

I hope you make it through ok Hugo, and sure there's always us bunch to come and rant to.. I'll keep in mind that you are under pressure too. Don't have to explain yourself on here..

Oh and my thread wide offer stands, pm if you want anytime.

Hugo Stiglitz · 26-01-2014 2:47pm

Gremlinertia wrote: »

I hope you make it through ok Hugo, and sure there's always us bunch to come and rant to.. I'll keep in mind that you are under pressure too. Don't have to explain yourself on here.. Oh and my thread wide offer stands, pm if you want anytime.

Thanks for the kind words Gremlinertia, they are greatly appreciated.

Gremlinertia · 26-01-2014 6:01pm

Dog, being an adrenalin junkie, wanted to go out. So we went, and a very large limb of a tree barely missed me.. Reaction was not phew or fright or anything that'd be normal like, nope part wishing it had split me, part wondering would it actually do that or would i just be getting fired due to being on warnings for sick days..

handbagmad · 26-01-2014 6:14pm

Love to get blind drunk. Forget everything..... Thinking of moving apartment can't really afford this place anymore..
Saw a place its much smaller than where I am now but its newer and brighter.
I don't know don't really like change but I've sat in this house too long maybe change of scenery will be good

Chiquitita · 26-01-2014 9:26pm

Bad bad bad day

Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

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