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The I Feel Down Topic.

Gary, when posting in the 'I Feel Down' support topic, perhaps consider that not every poster is as long-term fixated on the idea of being ripped apart by plutonium as yourself?

Just going to echo this. In a thread that people do come to when they're feeling down, can we try and avoid posts that only likely to add to any worries. Keep those thoughts for the threads on the subject matter, which people can choose to avoid should they wish.

Thanks!
 
Remember @Matt N that we live in a day and age where news can spread very quickly. But there are things you can do to ease your worries.

Try to stay off news sites and especially social media. Sensationalism sells / gets likes so people will only show the horrors and the worst of the worst. There is little we can do to help over here in England, but one thing you can do for yourself is to remove yourself from the situations that are making you feel that way

Look for the helpers! Even in the worst of times you can see the goodness of humanity and see the people helping to rebuild, save and clean up. These people are the heroes and they will restore your faith

Take time for yourself - I get its hard because the news is everywhere and it may feel like its circling around you but go for a walk without your phone, turn the news off and listen to music or meditate

but most of all remember that it is normal to be worried and anxious, you shouldn't feel bad for having these feelings and to talk to people, the worst of thoughts come when your alone and worried, so make an effort to speak to others and enjoy yourself, it may feel wrong but your mental health and health must always come first
 
Sad news that I have kept quiet about though since Tuesday, but I have unfortunately caught covid and have been isolating for all of this week.

Really sucks as I with all that's going on regarding current events in Ukraine, it all hasn't helped my mood, its just really terrible luck TBH. :(
 
Sad news that I have kept quiet about though since Tuesday, but I have unfortunately caught covid and have been isolating for all of this week.

Really sucks as I with all that's going on regarding current events in Ukraine, it all hasn't helped my mood, its just really terrible luck TBH. :(
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that @QTXAdsy; hope you’re doing OK symptoms-wise.
 
Sad news that I have kept quiet about though since Tuesday, but I have unfortunately caught covid and have been isolating for all of this week.

Really sucks as I with all that's going on regarding current events in Ukraine, it all hasn't helped my mood, its just really terrible luck TBH. :(
Sorry to hear that mate, hope you feel better soon!
 
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that @QTXAdsy; hope you’re doing OK symptoms-wise.

Sorry to hear that mate, hope you feel better soon!

Thank you for your support, apart from a rather infrequent cough that I can't tell if is either covid or a cold, I'm doing OK though as I'm having to isolate with my parents who both have it (and sadly being away from my GF who is thankfully negative) though my Dad seems to have the cough the worst and has taken an unhealthy interest in the whole Ukraine thing which doesn't do good for my mood and I can't wait to get out sooner than later.

Yeah, it's not been my week sadly.
 
Sad news that I have kept quiet about though since Tuesday, but I have unfortunately caught covid and have been isolating for all of this week.

Really sucks as I with all that's going on regarding current events in Ukraine, it all hasn't helped my mood, its just really terrible luck TBH. :(
I'm sorry to hear that mate, hope you feel better soon. Take care and look after yourself, you'll be out of isolation in no time.
 
@Matt N - apologies Matt. It was a flippant comment on my behalf. What I was trying to say was in response to your question about all the bombing in WW1 and WW2 in that it wouldn’t be anything like that. A global world would probably be a quick exchange between countries, of which we could do nothing, and as such is of no point worrying about it. Putin knows of MAD and has as much to lose as everyone else, so I certainly wouldn’t be concerned about any bombs falling from the skies.

Again, apologies I should have put more consideration into my reply to you.
 
@Matt N - apologies Matt. It was a flippant comment on my behalf. What I was trying to say was in response to your question about all the bombing in WW1 and WW2 in that it wouldn’t be anything like that. A global world would probably be a quick exchange between countries, of which we could do nothing, and as such is of no point worrying about it. Putin knows of MAD and has as much to lose as everyone else, so I certainly wouldn’t be concerned about any bombs falling from the skies.

Again, apologies I should have put more consideration into my reply to you.
Don’t worry, that’s quite all right; even though the prospect of nuclear war doesn’t exactly fill me with joy, I very much understood and appreciated your original sentiment!

Here’s hoping that it never progresses far enough that we even need to be pondering nuclear warfare…
 
Fake theme park on twitter is ending after 11 years

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My birthday is in exactly a week (March 13th) but doesn't feel like it. I'll probably only get a few cards but that doesn't bother me. Can't think of any presents I'd want and there's no time now anyway. I'm just not motivated atm as I'm feeling down. :pensive:
 
My birthday is in exactly a week (March 13th) but doesn't feel like it. I'll probably only get a few cards but that doesn't bother me. Can't think of any presents I'd want and there's no time now anyway. I'm just not motivated atm as I'm feeling down. :pensive:
That's a shame to hear mate but at least you have a week for your mood to pick up! I'm sure you will end up with a couple prezzies and surprises are always better anyways!
 
That's a shame to hear mate but at least you have a week for your mood to pick up! I'm sure you will end up with a couple prezzies and surprises are always better anyways!
Thanks Heidi, yeah at least I've got a week. I really do need to try and cheer up lol.

Doesn't help that the week after I've got to go four hours down South for an aunt's birthday meal which I'm really anxious about.
They've chosen a really fancy restaurant with very limited food choices. 😰
 
My dad passed away this weekend. It was sudden & doesn’t feel real & Also in the same week found out my partner cheated on me. Life is sh**
OH @Matt878787 I'm so sorry to hear this, I'm really sorry for your loss. It sucks that your partner has been cheating on you, it's such awful behaviour. Your a great poster on here and I hope you can work everything out.
Although we've never spoken in DM they are always open if you need someone to talk to.
 
OH @Matt878787 I'm so sorry to hear this, I'm really sorry for your loss. It sucks that your partner has been cheating on you, it's such awful behaviour. Your a great poster on here and I hope you can work everything out.
Although we've never spoken in DM they are always open if you need someone to talk to.
Thanks @JAperson i appreciate the kind words
 
Thanks @Matt N. I’ve resisted saying anything on social media because I find the whole baring all thing quite uncomfortable and cringe worthy when I see others do it, so it’s good to get it off my chest on this type of platform where it’s more anonymous.
 
Well, this week has been a pretty sad one for me personally. Yesterday, a work colleague of mine who for the last year was suffering from cancer and bedridden at a hospital for the last few weeks passed away yesterday morning at just the age of 65. TBH we all did feel this would happen sooner than later but it happened so sudden that even we were all taken aback.

Lost a good man but that wasn't the only shock loss I've felt this week. I didn't find this out until today but this Tuesday a girl that my friend is close to and knows well on the convention circuit and done many a cosplay has, unbeknown to many, been suffering with breast cancer over the last year that sadly proved to be of a extremely type that ultimately saw her pass away. I won't give away details for personal sake but she was on 27 years old and that is utterly heartbreaking for someone so young. 😥

I really don't know what to say, we all know cancer being horrific but to have two deaths of this in among those I know about has shaken me and it really hasn't quite all sunk in of how soon they've been.

RIP you two and rest easy. 😢😞
 
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