Depression

[Fiodoir Ard Mhacha]

Danish academic recommends 'A dose of negativity' :

Professor Svend Brinkmann's anti-self-help guide promises liberation through a dose of refreshing negativity based on Roman Stoic thought.

He argues for a return to civic virtues, duties and ethical obligations.

"Roman Stoics were the self-help authors of their day ... it's more important to be a decent human being than to be yourself all the time, to fulfil your obligations," he said.

"We need a language with which to talk about those aspects of life and I don't think the whole self-improvement/self-optimisation/self-development language is adequate."

Here are his seven tips for moving forward:

1. Cut out the navel gazing

2. Focus on the negative in your life

3. Learn to say "no"

4. Suppress your feelings

5. Sack your coach

6. Read a novel (not a self-help book or inspiring biography)

7. Dwell on the past

[Eamonnca1]

Bump.

Daylight savings can take its toll on people. I seem to remember hearing about friends lost to suicide and there was a remarkable correlation with the time of year when the clocks change and the evenings are suddenly plunged into darkness.

[under the bar]

Bump.

Daylight savings can take its toll on people. I seem to remember hearing about friends lost to suicide and there was a remarkable correlation with the time of year when the clocks change and the evenings are suddenly plunged into darkness.

Hardly surprising in all honesty.  Leaving the office when it’s pitch black is depressing at the best of times never mind if you’ve got other issues.

[omaghjoe]

Been looking into benefits of cold showers for various reasons but I keep seeing them mentioned as a great antidote for depression...

My own experience is that they are great for stress and energy levels and mental resilience which Im guessing these things could assist with depression too.

The theory is that the cold water stimulates all your nerve endings and therefore the brain, basically shocking it into life. Also linked to steady dopamine levels

[Asal Mor]

Been looking into benefits of cold showers for various reasons but I keep seeing them mentioned as a great antidote for depression...

My own experience is that they are great for stress and energy levels and mental resilience which Im guessing these things could assist with depression too.

The theory is that the cold water stimulates all your nerve endings and therefore the brain, basically shocking it into life. Also linked to steady dopamine levels

Could be something in it. I know a few people who swear by jumping into the sea in Salthill every morning as a cure. The cold showers could achieve the same effect with less hassle and discomfort.

[Denn Forever]

After the DUP deal with the Tories, 50 million pound over 5 years was allocated to mental health.  I don't think any of this has been distibuted nearly 6 months after the deal was made.  It's just sitting there and it doesn't require that Stormont is sitting.

http://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2017/10/11/news/mental-health-funding-agreed-in-dup-tory-deal-must-be-released--1158932/

The kicker for me is that 150 million over 5 years is been allocated for the rollout of better Broadband.   

[Never beat the deeler]

Just came across this article and thought it would be no harm to bump this thread.

January can be a long month for many at home and important to remember there are plenty of people willing and available to listen.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/life-after-death-remembering-galway-s-niall-donohue-1.3312466

One particular passage in the article resonated

Everyone’s illness is their own, unique to each individual’s context and make-up. What they share is a gradual whittling down of the sufferer’s world, a closing-in of the frame surrounding the picture they see of their life. When they can’t or won’t share that picture with those around them, they feel themselves running low on options.

[screenexile]

Shit!!!!!

I saw a post on here like 5 minutes ago someone was looking for help and I didn't catch the name and they've now deleted their post. . . please put it back up. If you're anonymous maybe put your work problem on here there's lot's of people from lots of backgrounds who may be able to offer you advice or assistance with your problem.

On feeling the way you are talk to someone. You need to talk to anyone really and if your family and friends aren't an option call the Samaritans and maybe go see your GP to see if they can help.

There's always an option!

[Syferus]

Shit!!!!!

I saw a post on here like 5 minutes ago someone was looking for help and I didn't catch the name and they've now deleted their post. . . please put it back up. If you're anonymous maybe put your work problem on here there's lot's of people from lots of backgrounds who may be able to offer you advice or assistance with your problem.

On feeling the way you are talk to someone. You need to talk to anyone really and if your family and friends aren't an option call the Samaritans and maybe go see your GP to see if they can help.

There's always an option!

+1

[Rois]

Some super advice can be found among gaaboarders and I’m sure any regular posters would be more than happy to chat over PM.

[NAG1]

Some super advice can be found among gaaboarders and I’m sure any regular posters would be more than happy to chat over PM.

+1

[theskull1]

This Joe Rogan podcast is really worth a listen to in regard to understanding the types of things that bring about depression in the society we live in

http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/johann-hari

[Lar Naparka]

Some super advice can be found among gaaboarders and I’m sure any regular posters would be more than happy to chat over PM.

I have written before about my experience of depression and I'd be very willing to help anyone I can. I've no problem with anyone sending me a PM.

[tintin25]

Long time lurker on this particular thread.

Have probably had stages of mild depression from time to time, generally brought about by failed relationships and comparing myself against those in my peer group.  I found that reading self-help books has helped my confidence and taught me to 'live in the moment', whilst I usually avoid/unfollow pages on Facebook and the like which would just put you in a bad mood (some of those Belfast Live and Belfast Telegraph articles are just toxic).

Thankfully I'm pretty positive at the moment and I'm now able to identify when I take a turn and how to manage it.

[Rois]

Long time lurker on this particular thread.


Thankfully I'm pretty positive at the moment and I'm now able to identify when I take a turn and how to manage it.

It must be a tough enough time when you know it is coming but great that you can tell what to do now.

My colleague at work recently got married to this guy - fascinating story and one where talking to the GP really seemed to help.
http://www.the42.ie/paul-gleghorne-mental-health-hockey-interview-3379361-May2017/