The "R U OK ?" Thread

[Mr 95%]

Hey @Hacky McAxe hows the Wife and kid?

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Hey @Hacky McAxe hows the Wife and kid?

Going good, cheers!

The kid is getting really big. She looks a lot like me but her beard hasn't come in yet.

 

[Mr 95%]

Going good, cheers!

The kid is getting really big. She looks a lot like me but her beard hasn't come in yet.

Whiskers?

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Whiskers?

Not yet. And she actually has hair on her head now. Thought she'd be bald her whole life.

 

[Mr 95%]

Not yet. And she actually has hair on her head now. Thought she'd be bald her whole life.

Ahhh hair.. I used to have waves of hair..now its all just beach.. I only have a mild swell now too.. it used to be a high tide on demand..

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Ahhh hair.. I used to have waves of hair..now its all just beach.. I only have a mild swell now too.. it used to be a high tide on demand..

I had luscious long locks when I was younger. I miss it, but I still look great bald.

 

[Mr 95%]

I had luscious long locks when I was younger. I miss it, but I still look great bald.

You ain’t bald when you have a luscious beard..just looks like your brain got so big it grew out your hair!

 

[PaxMaxi1980]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

 

[The DoggFather]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

I wish you all the best with it brother.

It great you are doing something about it and all my prayers and strength to you bro.

Never apologise posting here bro, we are here to listen, for you to vent or have a laugh.

We all have your back!

 

[PaxMaxi1980]

I wish you all the best with it brother.

It great you are doing something about it and all my prayers and strength to you bro.

Never apologise posting here bro, we are here to listen, for you to vent or have a laugh.

We all have your back!

Thanks bro

 

[UmoGus]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

Good on you for speaking about it. Hope you can get the help you need and as nutty as we all are here, we're here for support if you want it.

 

[Mr 95%]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

Never apologise for expressing your feelings..that is why this thread was created. Glad you have taken the steps to get help..and really glad you have a supportive family around you..and your Kennel Family is with you too. Good luck mate and I’m sure brighter days are ahead..

 

[wendog33]

Thanks for sharing your journey @PaxMaxi1980

It can be a tough gig on here at times but rest assured there's plenty of good people to share a story or two and a shoulder to lean on also at times.

We'll all be looking out for you now so keep us in the loop, when you can find the time, during your rest and recuperation.

 

[PaxMaxi1980]

Thanks guys. And yes Wendog I will keep you all updated. Fuck me, I’m tearing up a bit. You guys are fucked/awesome! I really like that this thread is hear. Thanks again.

 

[deimus]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

Thanks for sharing that with us. I'm sorry to hear that you aren't going so well at the moment. You deserve a lot of credit for realising there's a problem and taking positive steps to work on it. Keep us in the loop, we absolutely care about how you are doing.

 

[Wire Dog]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

I am definitely more of a reader than a poster on here, but I always read this thread if I can see there's new posts. Good luck with your treatment my friend, and kudos to you for sharing on here, gives all of us that bit more courage and faith in human nature. God bless

 

[Gene Krupa]

@PaxMaxi1980

A problem shared is a problem halved, as the saying goes. Hoping that posting it here has helped in some small way.

Mental illness affects people so differently at times.

So glad you are going to get the help you deserve. Fingers crossed for you & your loved ones that a bed becomes available quickly.

If you need someone to talk to privately, we are here by private message (conversation). Not saying were a professionals, but we in our own way are willing to help out. Whether it is just to vent about what is going on.

Keep us informed on how you are doing & going.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

Good onya for sharing where your at. Never know who else out there might be struggling that might read your comments and helps motivate them to seek help with whatever they are going through. Good luck with your hospital stay, let us know how your travelling (if you wish ofcoarse)..

 

[Bulldog Wrestler]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

All my thoughts and best wishes to you. Hoping for the best outcome. Please stay well and keep us in the loop.

 

[Psycho Doggie]

I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything going on in this thread, that’s not my intention.
I’m a bit nervous because I’m not used to talking about my psychiatric issues in this type of forum. I enjoy this forum and interacting with you guys. I do a lot more reading of the threads than commenting.
Anyway, I’m suffering quite severely atm with my depression. My drinking is getting out of control, I’m having trouble getting out of bed, eating, etc etc.
I’m organising an inpatient stay at a private hospital (I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford top private health cover). I’m hoping to go next week. This is not a big deal for me as I have had lots of hospital stays throughout my life but it still obviously sux.
I’m safe and have family around me that know what’s going on, so it’s just a matter of holding on until a bed becomes available.

Best wishes as you pursue this treatment. Psychological distress is one of the hardest things in life to deal with, largely because it is invisible. The connection between drinking (and other forms of self-medication) and psychological distress is huge, so when the drinking goes up, it is a pretty sure sign that things are hard right now. You've done an excellent job so far to get to this point where you are seeing these signs and taking these steps. In terms of the treatment, are you taking the medication route, the therapy route, or both?