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Dealing with depression - suicidal thoughts - Join the conversation (including helpline details)
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Something I will say here... It works for most, not everyone, but there's no need to poo poo something just because it may not have worked for you
what doesn't work for one works for someone else and vice versa
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It is that yes
also remember that multivitamins is good to have in too, for any deficiencies. I will say with any product always read through things carefully to make sure they don't clash with medication you may be taking or if unsure consult your Dr I'm on multivitamins at the mo, they tend to be better if you take 1 tablet in the evening time and drink plenty too and never exceed the dose suggested on the packets either Thanks. I might try that [emoji848]
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I will say before trying it to make sure it doesn't clash with any medication you may be on tho
Christoph1945
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Hi Weasel,
what has prompted you to formulate the opinion that St Johns wort is sh1t? I must confess that I once tried it and wasn't overly impressed but must also confess that I was still, at that time, unaware that I had an underlying dietary problem with gluten based products.
Thanks. I tried Berocha (?: "You but on a good day") a few years ago. Amazing boost of energy initially, but after a few weeks it had no effect. Must have been lacking something at the time. Tried a few things since nothing works.I will say before trying it to make sure it doesn't clash with any medication you may be on tho
Christoph1945
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Sometimes it can be simply a case of not taking something, rather than actually taking something to cure a problem, or ailment.
If I don't take offence, I am less likely to suffer reactive responses!
The horrendous nausea, debilitating headaches, and draining fatigue that I would occasionally suffer could be eased by any number of over the counter products but stopping the eight pints a night was far more affective.
If I don't take offence, I am less likely to suffer reactive responses!
The horrendous nausea, debilitating headaches, and draining fatigue that I would occasionally suffer could be eased by any number of over the counter products but stopping the eight pints a night was far more affective.
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Well this should be worth a try
I will say it will take about a week before you feel the benefits.
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Something I found a few months back, thought it would be fitting to share on here
Never forget!
How far you have come. Everything you have gotten through. All the times you have pushed on even when you felt you couldn't. All the mornings you got out of bed no matter how hard it was. All the times you wanted to give up but you got through another day. Never forget how much strength you have learned and developed.
Like you all I have been in similar positions to this, but the more we work at stuff, little by little it will get better. We can't expect things to get better immediately, like everything it will take time and we must be patient. Through great suffering we can achieve better things. Keep posting guys we are all here to listen, learn, understand but most importantly support
Never forget!
How far you have come. Everything you have gotten through. All the times you have pushed on even when you felt you couldn't. All the mornings you got out of bed no matter how hard it was. All the times you wanted to give up but you got through another day. Never forget how much strength you have learned and developed.
Like you all I have been in similar positions to this, but the more we work at stuff, little by little it will get better. We can't expect things to get better immediately, like everything it will take time and we must be patient. Through great suffering we can achieve better things. Keep posting guys
we are all here to listen, learn, understand but most importantly support
Christoph1945
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Don't forget to drop in and share with us the good days and the successes; both little and large and we can join you in saying thank you for the progress. Hmmm, must be a song in there somewhere!
If one backtracks through the thread one remembers those among us who have been so cruelly bruised by the death, or suicide, of family members and loved ones and I often wonder how they are doing now.
Chris
If one backtracks through the thread one remembers those among us who have been so cruelly bruised by the death, or suicide, of family members and loved ones and I often wonder how they are doing now.
Chris
thefarminsuranceguy
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Sorry to join this thread late, but its a topic close to my heart. Having suffered with depression for a few years now I would say that the turning point for me was going to a counsellor. I would say I was very lucky to find a guy I felt comfortable opening up to straight away, and found every session both hard and exhilarating at the same time. It might not be for everyone, and finding someone you gel with may not be easy, but if and when you do it can be a liberating process. I'd encourage everyone to try it, and I mean everyone!
Having working in agri business all my life I've seen far too often the stubborn attitude to mental health in farming, and the terrible consequences it can have. My own father even told me he was 'disappointed in me' for seeking professional help rather than just going to the pub and dealing with things!!! I would encourage anyone to try the counselling process, with an open mind, and see if it works for you.
On a final note, my friends will often say 'you know where I am if you want to talk'. Its a generalisation I know, but for me at least the last thing I will do when I get depressed is reach out to people. Instead I will withdraw, then wonder why nobody likes me!!
So I would ask one thing of anyone who reads this post.....reach out to those around you who might be struggling, don't wait for them to call. If someone has gone off the radar for a while, pick up the phone. They may not feel like a long chat, but believe me, the fact you have got in touch will mean the world to them.
Keep talking guys.
Having working in agri business all my life I've seen far too often the stubborn attitude to mental health in farming, and the terrible consequences it can have. My own father even told me he was 'disappointed in me' for seeking professional help rather than just going to the pub and dealing with things!!! I would encourage anyone to try the counselling process, with an open mind, and see if it works for you.
On a final note, my friends will often say 'you know where I am if you want to talk'. Its a generalisation I know, but for me at least the last thing I will do when I get depressed is reach out to people. Instead I will withdraw, then wonder why nobody likes me!!
So I would ask one thing of anyone who reads this post.....reach out to those around you who might be struggling, don't wait for them to call. If someone has gone off the radar for a while, pick up the phone. They may not feel like a long chat, but believe me, the fact you have got in touch will mean the world to them.
Keep talking guys.
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Why can't I give this post more likes?
I'm glad you got the help you needed. One big thing when you're depressed, mainly for the older generation of us, is that they see it as being a weakness. I've often seen posts on tff saying *us tough farmers"* the truth is we are all, and equally too, as vulnerable as the rest, although we may not want to admit to it. Admitting is not a sign of weakness but of strength
always remember that.And don't give a crap what others think, it's their problem. Ik it's easier said than that, but repeat it often and you will believe in it
Hi. Thanks for posting. I can relate to your final point. It's hard to get help when you're depressed because as you say you don't want anything to do with anyone (at least I don't). And when you feel better you think (or hope) you don't need to. Like the bloke who had a hole in his roof, couldn't fix it when it was raining and didn't need to when the sun came out.
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i'm feeling good at mo.....touchwood....despite my recent fiascos/rushes of blood ect.....thursday 4pm i decided to move 150 sheep from one end of farm to other and they went everywhere....friday morning moived some onto a field by trailer...on third load before i realised they were getting out as fast as i was putting them in.....4pm finally sat down with coffee and cig with all contained....then heard a crash as twenty odd got out of a barn (jumped).....sat noon had all contained and just started the combine in the shed....looked in the mirrrow as backing out to see 50 ewes filing one by one out of a side door in another barn
i'm real 'jimmys farm'
i'm real 'jimmys farm'
Another day at the office [emoji849]. Try to laugh. You may have to try very hard [emoji36].
spin cycle
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what are 'fiascos' i've never had one of them
a half decent dog (not a poor one tho } will stop sheep 'taking the mickey' Spin.
Sheep get to know what they can get away with .They will respect. a good dog and behave better generally .
still need good perm fencing at least in some areas as a 'prison' or traing camp' tho,
and they can smell when electric fence is off happy days.
Christoph1945
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You could try writing it all down in a script and sell it to the tv people!
Reading your post, I couldn't help but see the whole event as being perfect for a sit-com. A couple of other thoughts then followed on...…...one can wake up in the morning with no major problems but still feel anxious and depressed...……..and I started to wonder if that was why that Jesus bloke repeatedly referred to his follows as being 'sheep'.
Reading your post, I couldn't help but see the whole event as being perfect for a sit-com. A couple of other thoughts then followed on...…...one can wake up in the morning with no major problems but still feel anxious and depressed...……..and I started to wonder if that was why that Jesus bloke repeatedly referred to his follows as being 'sheep'.