RUOK

[rangieman]

I thought this should be a timely reminder to everyone.

Please if your depressed or feeling like the world is on top of you talk to someone let it be here or friends or relatives even joe blow down the road any one for that.

If you do use here and your unsure just pm someone that you have any connection with or just any body which with out asking anyone on here im sure all here would be willing to call and talk or just pm.

As males we find it hard to show our emotions or feelings and do a very good job of letting thing`s build up inside and not for the better .

Anyone in a situation as such please don`t bottle it up and allow things to fester for your family and friends sake speak out and dont be embarrassed to ask or talk.

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention (https://www.lifeline.org.au/)

[Tins]

I thought this should be a timely reminder to everyone.

Please if your depressed or feeling like the world is on top of you talk to someone let it be here or friends or relatives even joe blow down the road any one for that.

If you do use here and your unsure just pm someone that you have any connection with or just any body which with out asking anyone on here im sure all here would be willing to call and talk or just pm.

As males we find it hard to show our emotions or feelings and do a very good job of letting thing`s build up inside and not for the better .

Anyone in a situation as such please don`t bottle it up and allow things to fester for your family and friends sake speak out and dont be embarrassed to ask or talk.

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention (https://www.lifeline.org.au/)

Having lost family members and friends to this, and having had a few "black" days myself, I applaud you for bringing this up. Sometimes this forum can seem like an only friend.

[Roverlord off road spares]

I thought this should be a timely reminder to everyone.

Please if your depressed or feeling like the world is on top of you talk to someone let it be here or friends or relatives even joe blow down the road any one for that.

If you do use here and your unsure just pm someone that you have any connection with or just any body which with out asking anyone on here im sure all here would be willing to call and talk or just pm.

As males we find it hard to show our emotions or feelings and do a very good job of letting thing`s build up inside and not for the better .

Anyone in a situation as such please don`t bottle it up and allow things to fester for your family and friends sake speak out and dont be embarrassed to ask or talk.

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention (https://www.lifeline.org.au/)

Thanks Chris. Heather

[Homestar]

For those that don't know, I watch a LOT of YouTube - it's become the replacement for TV for me as there's sod all on there any more these days. One of the YouTubers I subscribe to is Matthew Santoro - he's a full time content creator and if you've seen any of his videos you'll know he's a bright and bubbly personality, but he's released a video this week about his battle with depression.

It's a very candid story and something that he wanted to put out there in the hope it will prompt others to open up about their own situation.

Thought I'd share this if helps some others, and we should always be looking out for our family and friends and be asking RUOK?


https://youtu.be/vpUf7N44xOY

[NavyDiver]

With several former service men and women dying each week with mental health issues I fully agree the need to both talk openly and also try and check on mates who drop off the radar. It is a huge issue accross our society. Rural and remote can be tough as can the issolation some people suffer even in big cities. We all need a mate at time- The more the better or just the best mate perhaps.

My brother inlaw got bitten and is no longer here. A huge man with a huge heart who saddly did not use his family or freinds when he needed them.

Thanks for sharing

[rijidij]

I’ve been down there myself many years ago. It can slowly creep up on you without even knowing it’s happening.
My advice to anyone suffering from depression is, you really do need to talk to someone. Once you open that flood gate it’s the start of your road back to ‘normality’.
There’ll be times you won’t believe it, but you can get your life back, and even better than before.

[67hardtop]

I got my life back. Maybe not better than before, but im still here and pushing through. I almost gave up. But this little fella was here to help me. Ppl ask why im spending so much to keep him going. They dont know the full story. Hes my life saver.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/10/638.jpg

My best mate Snoopy.

Cheers Rod

[NavyDiver]

All dogs and pets can be great company. [biggrin]

Assistance Dogs can be great

Apply for a Dog * Assistance Dogs Australia (http://www.assistancedogs.org.au/pages/apply-for-a-dog.html)

[Landy Smurf]

Thanks for sharing that video. Was really good.
Basically sums up my daily life.

[Wraithe]

Reading the posts, just shows how many are effected by this issue...

At the moment a lot of ex-service members are suffering and it has been a problem thats just getting worse again...

I have been fighting for over a year now, with DVA, they have nearly broken me a couple of times in the last 12 months and today has gone to the dogs again, after putting a claim in may last year, I had to reapply in "May" this year due to incorrect information on the original, now today I phoned them as I have heard nothing about this claim since "June" and I got informed there is no record, no file, no claim form, in fact nothing at all...

I started trying to get an income from DVA in 1988, then again in 2000, then 2005 in which I suceeded until a bad review in 2013, then again I applied last year with the help of an advocate.. Sadly my advocate had to retire this year but his boss took my case. Using an advocate has taken a huge load off my shoulders but it hasn't stopped the blues in any way. On top of that, the advocate has put in multiple claims for me, now, as a couple of accidents I considered minor have turned out major, one in particular, medically, states life expectancy of 5 years(It happened 31 years ago), so the blues are not letting go, but I am coping better than most...

My philosophy, "FIGHT" in fact fight the blues, fight the dva, fight the gov but dont fight the urge for a nice Irish whiskey, that is a pleasure... And like all things, involve your friends, "I do"...

Everybody deserves a life and the thing that keeps me going is how much it will hurt those left behind... My family suffered a lot of losses and those that took there own caused the most damage.. I cant do that to my family and friends so I fight...

"YOU CAN TOO"

[rangieman]

I have had a member pm me thanking me for this thread and sounding very much like they have a heavy weight on their shoulders to bear , I will not name them for obvious reasons but you know who you are please feel free to Pm me again and im more than happy to chat or if you are open to a call on the phone no prob Details needed or i will supply mine .
So please anyone feeling down and or over burdened please speak up and dont be ashamed or embarrassed to talk to any one here either via pm or openly or even by phone .
I know i speak for a very large majority here we can all be ear`s and do our best and im no specialist or professional but i will do my dammed best to allow anyone to Vent .
Please reach out we are listening.

[Bytemrk]

Well said Chris,

I suspect quite a lot of users here, know someone or has been through these things them selves. Plenty of us still have the black dog following us around from time to time.

While this place is primarily about Land Rovers, many of the friendships I have made here go far beyond that. There are a lot of great people on this forum.

Many of them are also great listeners, taking that first step is often the hardest but reaching out certainly makes a massive difference... do it.

[rangieman]

Well said Chris,

I suspect quite a lot of users here, know someone or has been through these things them selves. Plenty of us still have the black dog following us around from time to time.

While this place is primarily about Land Rovers, many of the friendships I have made here go far beyond that. There are a lot of great people on this forum.

Many of them are also great listeners, taking that first step is often the hardest but reaching out certainly makes a massive difference... do it.
Your welcome mate [wink11]

[Tombie]

Absolutely share the sentiment of this thread.
I’m (believe it or not) trained at work to be part of Suicide prevention.

I proudly wear stickers on my hard hat alerting others that I’m here is they want to talk, need help etc..

Also received extensive training in spotting those who may be struggling and how to approach and assist.

Suicide in Mining and Construction is a very serious issue, and never to be taken lightly.

Whilst I can come across on here a bit different at times, if you want someone to listen, I’m here...

[rangieman]

Absolutely share the sentiment of this thread.
I’m (believe it or not) trained at work to be part of Suicide prevention.

I proudly wear stickers on my hard hat alerting others that I’m here is they want to talk, need help etc..

Also received extensive training in spotting those who may be struggling and how to approach and assist.

Suicide in Mining and Construction is a very serious issue, and never to be taken lightly.

Whilst I can come across on here a bit different at times, if you want someone to listen, I’m here...
Well done [thumbsupbig],
Im not trained nor a professional but i am a really good listener (Dont tell Swmbo[bigwhistle])
Good on you mate and thank`s for stepping up to the plate[thumbsupbig]