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Mens health week June 15th to June 21st.
Posted by Whhatter on 11/6/2026, 15:49:20
Just a quick reminder that its Mens health week next week. Whether you are struggling with physical or mental health issues just remember there is always someone you can turn to and rely on for support.
Im 51 years old and have struggled with physical issues for years, but the mental health side of mens health is one that makes me struggle every single day. I havent been on here much lately due to mental health but I need to realise there is no stigma attached to it anymore. I dont have to be embarrassed of myself anymore and neither should anyone else be embarrassed of being in the same situation .This isnt about me being brave, just about my struggles day to day. The point of this is not for me to get sympathy but to make it easier for anyone else to speak up.
If you know of someone who is struggling, Whether it be on here, at work or in a social surrounding put your arm round them and tell them they are not alone. Make them feel wanted, understood and appreciated. That can make someone at their lowest ebb feel as though there is and always will be hope.
Apparently, Ella will be on there between 7 pm and 8 pm but there will be half an hour before and half an hour after so the whole session is 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
There is no obligation to join in with the chat if you would prefer not to - you can just listen if you would rather.
You may decide that it's not for you but I think that it's worth giving it a try.
My mental health has been in the shite for 25 years or more, basically since seeing my Dad pass away in front of me unexpectedly at the age of 13. My 20's were a complete write off, career never took off due to not knowing when to put the pints down and be sober in the quiet, playing catch up now. I somehow managed to stay afloat, my faith pulled me along through most of it. 10 years ago this spring was the closest I got to chucking it...
I was in the west coast of Ireland, drank way too much one night just to get myself numb, had it all planned out, I was going to get to the verge of being blackout drunk then take off across the fields to some cliffs and do it in the pitch black my reasoning was out the door at this point.
We were expecting our first child and in the end that stopped me leaving the hotel to do it, missus knew I wasn't right for a few days but she had enough to be thinking about with the pregnancy. Still not sure how I got through that period. Really struggling again, the last 6 months have been really tough but I've not turned to the drink as I know it only makes me worse, drugs are a no no as not only does it make you depressed but also a boring annoying prick. I've lost too much weight from not eating and not really caring about very much.
That was a whole load of waffle but dreading the next black dog episode, eventually you must run out of mental or physical strength to keep having to fight the bastard.
That wasn't waffle mate, it us you getting it all out in the open. I can relate to a lot of it, the amount i drank and the amount of shit i shoved up my hooter between 2002 and 2005 was horrendous. It was so easy to drink and take drugs but eventually they stop working, although in all fairness they dont do any good in the first place.
Hang in there, the family are what you should anchor yourself on.
Just the fact that you have been open about it on here shows you have taken major steps forward and you have already shown great strength. So you *know* you can do it.
With any luck as Whh alluded to, the more you type it out in black and white or say it out loud, the more you normalise it so that it becomes just a thing rather than THE THING.
Chins up chaps. That's plural chap's chin not a fat bloke gag. Unless you want it to be.
Did the running take off Whh? I'd recommend it to anyone. Headphones, trainers, shorts and t-shirt. Get yourself out and gently push yourself further each time. I fucking hate running, to be clear, but each time I've done it I feel better. Just making yourself run that 1/2k (or whatever) more than you feel like you can normalises adversity and overcoming such in a similar way to above which is a wonderfully transferable skill.
The running started ok, but problems with Crohns meds has been making me feel like shit for the past 4 months. Just started new meds and they knock the shit out of me. Ive started playing guitar a lot more again and also reading. As a big F1 fan I've also started sim racing, it is bloody amazing and gives you the chance to experience even 1% that a real racing driver feels. All these things keep my mind busy, and keeps the black dog in the kennel so to say.
Running will start again once I get used to the new meds though!!
At the end of the day, without my wife and kids I wouldn't be here. I have really dark days now and again with awful thoughts, but when I think of them it wakes me up enough to realise I have them there for me.
Cycle instead mate. No pounding on the joints and in your location you’ve year round weather to enjoy it. You don’t need to go full lycra and all that shit - just a decent hybrid bike and normal shorts and stuff. That Covid year (2020) I used to force myself to do it - I ended the year on well over 12,000kms having tracked it on the app.
I’ll add - I did it in Adelaide where the winter is bit more hostile than where you are. And it’s one of the reasons why I’m now seriously considering going back out there.
I was going to mention cycling but you need a bike and people to not try to kill you. Not that dickheads haven't tried to run me over running but it's lower combined speed and I don't have to worry about them trashing hundreds of quids worth of bike.
£40 pair of Asics, Sports Direct specials running shirt and shorts and a pair of headphones is all the gear you really need. Base-layer in winter, but again SD is your friend.
Oh man. I also suffer but nowhere near what you've just described. I always have it it my head that it will pass, but knowing full well it'll be back. I'm trying to cut back on the booze, but the bottle seems to talk to me, beckoning me.
I know sometimes it's just talk, but you are not alone.
That is as tough as it gets and that you managed to get through it shows incredible strength and will. None of what you wrote was waffle but the fact you were able to open up about it could give strength to others with similar issues. Best wishes and stay strong.
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on 11/6/2026, 15:49:20