argh illness and depresion and no money

[Rob_the_scot]

Urgh I have been diagnosed with TB for a second time Last time I had TB it was in the lymph glands and took me a good part of 4 years to recover and get my weight back up.
Now I'm not after any sympathy I'm just p*ssed because when your Ill you can't work if you can't work you get no money and the government expects you to live on £140 a fortnight thank god I have no depts or smoke or drink.

Oh on top of TB I have and over active bladder and depression and wrists are also damaged due old bike crash ...urgh if I was a dog I'd want put down lol.

Sorry if my post makes no sense but I'm at the stage if I don't say summit I'll launch summit out the window

 

[MadShadow]

That really sucks, man. I hope you get better soon!

 

[SieB]

I know all to well what it is like to have a medical condition and depression hit you hard.

I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for about 4 years now. I used to be very active, healthy and fit. Ever since my anxiety and panic attacks started it stopped me from being active and fit, which also lead to depression.
I have been getting better the past 6 months, but I have gained quite a bit of weight and it is hard getting back into shape and getting used to doing things I haven't done for a long time.

I know it is hard but you have to keep your head up and try not to let it get to you to much.

 

[Tripp]

i hope you have a speedy recovery matey

 

[Rob_the_scot]

Cheers guys, I'm just in one of those moods where I can feel my self snapping ..where u get to a point u just wanna lay in be all day

 

[Mysterae]

Chin up mate, hope you feel better soon.

 

[Excalabur50]

Yes good luck and get better soon my health has been going backwards too so I know where you're at, but still try and be positive

 

[kully1972]

The power of postive thinking- how very true!
I had a poor back and gallbladder infection and it took me nigh on seven yrs of chiropractic care to get back to my running so plse hang in there and try and do something you enjoy in the meantime.
Just think of that light at the end of the tunnel.
Life tends to come and go!- Morrissey 1987 ( I wont share u)
kind regards

 

[tinytomlogan]

As shitty as it may sound you have to try and stay active - that will really help with your depression.

Thats me speaking from experience from when my Mum passed, I did eventually get so bored of my job making me feel cack during the day I quit and started doing this, but seriously sitting about like I know you want to is the worst thing.

You have to take control

 

[sheroo]

I used to have a chronic back condition, and sometimes I'd sit on the end of the bed in the middle of the night and literally cry because the pain was so bad. It took me years to get over it.

As the guys have said, the worst thing you can do is let it get on top of you. Keep active, do anything but don't lay in bed or sit around it'll just make it worse. Have you got a bike or maybe borrow one? I've always found cycling wonderful therapy.

Good luck dude, stay positive.

 

[Madmullen]

I know how u feel have not been able to work for 6yrs after having Heart attack and sometimes feel like crap, had to have an ATOS medical and failed, so they took all my money but I won my appeal in Nov 2013 and in Feb this year had a pace maker fitted.
I look at life in a different way now, try to think positive, try to be active as much as you can and dont get isolated, talk to people.
Hoping you feel a lot better soon, chin up Rob

 

[Rob_the_scot]

Cheers guys, today Iv forced my self to do things feeling a tad better....
watching random utube vids on motorbikes...sppose one step at a time..

you know I can handle being ill that's not the issue as such just some times the barriers put in place..for example last time I had TB I was put in quarantine for a few months I can tell you now that is not fun you get to a point you start counting all the specs and cracks on a wall lol

 

[Feronix]

If you have nothing to do you automatically start thinking about things that seem important to you; In this case bad thoughts.

As the guys have said, don't give your brain the oppertunity to. Keep distracted, do things you've always wanted to try or try new things. Become a yes-man, when someone asks you to do something fun or when they need your help, why say no? Nothing to lose there. Human interaction is always good, as long as they're the right humans.

Surround yourself with positivity, mate. Set yourself some simple goals and go for it. Then move on to more challenging things. Do not stop until you get there!

 

[Rob_the_scot]

well Iv started to draw again (ex tattoist and graphic designer) so keeping me busy ,,thanks for the advice guys

 

[SPS]

I'd recommend starting a project. Having a goal to work towards keeps you proactive, while being fun and interesting.

 

[WYP]

I've been battling depression myself, so I'll share with you a few things that have helped me a lot recently;

1. Starting a new hobby, or developing a new skill.

Recently I have been writing a lot on the News section of the forums, this started as a bid to improve my writing skills but now i do it because I find it... well rewarding I guess.

2. Talking to somebody regularly about it

I found this very hard to do, I decided to confine in one of my housemates (who is also one of my best friends). It is difficult to do but it spread the load a little and made me fell a little less alone, which help during difficult times.

3. Starting a project.

This is something that I am starting now. i'm modding my pc (do some custom paintwork and have a few hardware changes), my autism makes me extremely into computers and I love making changes to my pc, so a pc related project was an obvious choice for me.

a project need not be expensive, just find something you enjoy and will get your creative juices flowing. A project is great for keeping you mind away from other things.


Try and stay positive and to not dwell an any bad thoughts for too long.

I wish you a speedy recovery dude.

 

[sheroo]

Have you thought about maybe uploading your designs to say Redbubble or alike? You may even be able to make some cash. You can legitimately get a copy of photoshop cs2 for free.

 

[Rob_the_scot]

Have you thought about maybe uploading your designs to say Redbubble or alike? You may even be able to make some cash. You can legitimately get a copy of photoshop cs2 for free.

Truthfully havent thought about it, I just put pen to paper and away I go or recently since I dont have a pc I use my 7 inch Samsung tab 3,,,isn't ideal but hay its a challenge