Depression

Struggling with motivation today after a huge flare up yesterday, pain killers and anti inflammatorys not working........ tomorrow will be a better day

What have you done to yourself clunky?

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Originally Posted by 93patrol

Chin up growler.

Talking to a counsellor or even a mate is the best help you can get mate. And not to mention we are here as well.

Same goes for everyone on here

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Had a mate from work over today working on his Mav. Chatted about it and felt good, no sadness at all

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Originally Posted by growler2058

Had a mate from work over today working on his Mav. Chatted about it and felt good, no sadness at all

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Ofcourse not, they're basically a gq!




Just kidding mate, that's good to hear :-)

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Originally Posted by growler2058

What have you done to yourself clunky?

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nowt mate, just the A.S. givin it loads

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Originally Posted by oncedisturbed

With all the crap going on with my back and being shafted, treated like dirt from the employer and insurance, not making things easy or pleasant at the moment as it looks like I will be out of a job and also lose the patrol. To top it off, my ex father in law (we were both very close regardless of splitting up with his daughter 14yrs ago), was given 2-3 months left due to a rapid cancer, passed away 24hrs later, just after lunch today, has not made things any easier. Have never met a more kind or steadfast man (besides my own pop before he passed) who was my sons inspiration and rock to take up soccer. As others have said, everyone at some point, needs an ear to bend or shoulder to lean upon, for those who are unsure, take that 1st step as the following steps become easier to cope over time.

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Sorry to hear that OD. It's amazing the people you connect with. All the best mate and if you need a chat just let me know.

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Originally Posted by mudnut

It is now 18 years since I sustained my work related injury (upper spinal injury). 15 years ago I was sacked because of the injury and other health issues brought on by the situation.

After an initial phase, I made the decision not to fight for workers comp as I witnessed the devastating effect the system had on a co-worker and his family. He eventually won his case, but the price he paid, in my opinion was far too great. I was also in a bad state of mind then as well.

I am so very blessed to still have my family after all I have put them through.

I know many spouses would have been unable to stay, in such terrible circumstances and I am taking this opportunity to to thank my loving wife.

There are so many of you that are battling far worse things than me. Please believe me that my thoughts are with you and I wish you all the best in turning your struggle into victory.

This forum has been an absolute godsend, as all the friends I have made in this area have been forced to move away because of lack of employment or failing health. I have met so many good people here and the forum has kick started a new social life, albeit an electronic one.

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Mudnut, it's definitely good that you are feeling at home here. I don't post too much here, but I read a lot and I keep noticing how you always seem to be positive or at least looking for the positive. It always encourages me. Maybe you don't always feel that way, but that's the way it seems to come across to me.

And as for those birds and their nest - spoilt rotten. :) Good to have you around.

Aww, shucks. Thanks mate. I'm not just at home, I'm addicted. :)

Was feeling a bit down today as, in a fit of madness and stupidity, I volunteered to work another swing, at a different site, over Christmas. Never been big on Christmas but will miss seeing my daughter who has been excited for weeks....

But after seeing what you other guys have/are going through, I quickly realise I have fark all to whinge about.

Merry Christmas all.

well done gecko mate of mine does that as he is single so lets the other married blokes on the rig go home

Had my case hearing monday for my back, well and truly being shafted by the other side. Like others, not something we really need coming upto xmas as it is putting huge strain on the mrs and me.

We are making sure as hell munchkin has a good xmas as it isnt fair that he misses out due to the actions of others.

Hardest part is finding out that the "quack" the other side is relying on has had several civil suits against him from 97-08 and not caring about the impact it is having.

No good mate that sucks big ones,
You can also see your local member if you feel you're being shafted,
well shafted more than usual.
You can always ask for another Doctor of their choice if this one is shoddy

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Originally Posted by oncedisturbed

Had my case hearing monday for my back, well and truly being shafted by the other side. Like others, not something we really need coming upto xmas as it is putting huge strain on the mrs and me.

We are making sure as hell munchkin has a good xmas as it isnt fair that he misses out due to the actions of others.

Hardest part is finding out that the "quack" the other side is relying on has had several civil suits against him from 97-08 and not caring about the impact it is having.

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not good to hear mate, things are bad enough without the problems associated with fighting your employer, hope things turn for the better.

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Originally Posted by oncedisturbed

Had my case hearing monday for my back, well and truly being shafted by the other side. Like others, not something we really need coming upto xmas as it is putting huge strain on the mrs and me. We are making sure as hell munchkin has a good xmas as it isnt fair that he misses out due to the actions of others. Hardest part is finding out that the "quack" the other side is relying on has had several civil suits against him from 97-08 and not caring about the impact it is having.

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Mate that really sux, it is so disappointing to hear how these p!/$(s can get away with it. There should be no grey area if you are injured at work, they should be forced to pay x for y injury no questions asked, no courts nothing, just pay or the government should re posses assets to the value of the injury. It's bad enough that you have to deal with the injury. I really hope this works out for you.

Not so much depressed but really dejected atmo. My wife's grandfather past away last night from a nearly 9 yr battle with lukheamia. I really feel for her mum's family at the moment as only a few months ago Tan's mum's brother in law committed suicide. Then around a 3weeks ago the brother had a stroke and nearly died but is now brain damaged and still in a pretty serious condition as he has blood clots in his neck that they can't really operate on as it could kill him and the medication to thin his blood is not really working either and now this with the grandfather. The thing that tops it off is that Tan and her mum had planned to go down and see the grandfather today and pretty much say their goodby's and he didn't make it through the night. I know how I felt when my grandfather past and I was not able to say goodby as he was in Africa and I was hear and had not seen him in over 12 years, I was not able to go over with my parents when they went over to say goodby when went down hill with testicular cancer and he past not long after they left.
So ppl if you have the chance to say goodby do not hesitate make sure you do at any cost.

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Originally Posted by krbrooking

Not so much depressed but really dejected atmo. My wife's grandfather past away last night from a nearly 9 yr battle with lukheamia. I really feel for her mum's family at the moment as only a few months ago Tan's mum's brother in law committed suicide. Then around a 3weeks ago the brother had a stroke and nearly died but is now brain damaged and still in a pretty serious condition as he has blood clots in his neck that they can't really operate on as it could kill him and the medication to thin his blood is not really working either and now this with the grandfather. The thing that tops it off is that Tan and her mum had planned to go down and see the grandfather today and pretty much say their goodby's and he didn't make it through the night. I know how I felt when my grandfather past and I was not able to say goodby as he was in Africa and I was hear and had not seen him in over 12 years, I was not able to go over with my parents when they went over to say goodby when went down hill with testicular cancer and he past not long after they left.
So ppl if you have the chance to say goodby do not hesitate make sure you do at any cost.

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My condolences to you and your wife mate, yes totally agree, get in while you can no matter what you need to make time as they can go sooner than you think, same thing happened to me with a mate one time, went and seen him and said i would drop in on the way back to the airport and was running late and he died that night :(

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Originally Posted by krbrooking

Not so much depressed but really dejected atmo. My wife's grandfather past away last night from a nearly 9 yr battle with lukheamia. I really feel for her mum's family at the moment as only a few months ago Tan's mum's brother in law committed suicide. Then around a 3weeks ago the brother had a stroke and nearly died but is now brain damaged and still in a pretty serious condition as he has blood clots in his neck that they can't really operate on as it could kill him and the medication to thin his blood is not really working either and now this with the grandfather. The thing that tops it off is that Tan and her mum had planned to go down and see the grandfather today and pretty much say their goodby's and he didn't make it through the night. I know how I felt when my grandfather past and I was not able to say goodby as he was in Africa and I was hear and had not seen him in over 12 years, I was not able to go over with my parents when they went over to say goodby when went down hill with testicular cancer and he past not long after they left.
So ppl if you have the chance to say goodby do not hesitate make sure you do at any cost.

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Never a nice thing to happen.
Condolences to everyone.

Thanks everyone. I also found out today that the poor grandmother suffered a heart attack when she got the news. She is till in hospital but seems to be ok. Thanks goodness.

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Originally Posted by krbrooking

Thanks everyone. I also found out today that the poor grandmother suffered a heart attack when she got the news. She is till in hospital but seems to be ok. Thanks goodness.

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gee mate you are not having any luck, lets hope things pick up from here.

Ok, If I haven't said this before, I'm gonna say it now.... If any of you feel depressed and need to talk... FFS do it! Pick up that phone or go see someone and talk. A true friend will listen, regardless of time or place! If you feel you don't have anyone you can talk to, use one of the government sponsored phone lines. If all else fails, phone me! (Please tell me who you are and why you are calling though...) I am sick of losing friends to suicide! Another friend lost yesterday, way before his time and left a bewildered wife and teenaged boys wondering why....

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Originally Posted by Gecko17

Ok, If I haven't said this before, I'm gonna say it now.... If any of you feel depressed and need to talk... FFS do it! Pick up that phone or go see someone and talk. A true friend will listen, regardless of time or place! If you feel you don't have anyone you can talk to, use one of the government sponsored phone lines. If all else fails, phone me! (Please tell me who you are and why you are calling though...) I am sick of losing friends to suicide! Another friend lost yesterday, way before his time and left a bewildered wife and teenaged boys wondering why....

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sorry to hear that mate, i have posted basically the same on here and fb, i like you have lost too many to this sickening disease and one is too many :(

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Originally Posted by Gecko17

Ok, If I haven't said this before, I'm gonna say it now.... If any of you feel depressed and need to talk... FFS do it! Pick up that phone or go see someone and talk. A true friend will listen, regardless of time or place! If you feel you don't have anyone you can talk to, use one of the government sponsored phone lines. If all else fails, phone me! (Please tell me who you are and why you are calling though...) I am sick of losing friends to suicide! Another friend lost yesterday, way before his time and left a bewildered wife and teenaged boys wondering why....

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No good mate sorry to hear.

They don't realise how many people are affected by their death. Very sad

Missed another birthday for my daughter.... 4th time in a row, due to working away and still another 3 weeks of this stint to go.... sometimes being the major bread winner sucks.

This morning I learned of a friend from my teenage / early adulthood life overdosed and died in his car this morning in Melbourne. I find it particularly sad that he died alone on a dark rainy night at the young age of 37.

He had been offered help and was not long out of rehab but for what ever reason he was not ready or able to make different lifestyle choices. He was also not afforded something that a lot of us take for granted and that was a strong family unit. This does not give reasons for his choices or an excuse but I know it helped guide his decisions.


I hope he finds peace.

You know you can call me Sean if you want to talk... got dentist at 4.45pm but before or after mate.

That very sad.
I cannot stress enough if anyone needs to chat open up here. There is usually someone listening.

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Originally Posted by Family4x4

This morning I learned of a friend from my teenage / early adulthood life overdosed and died in his car this morning in Melbourne. I find it particularly sad that he died alone on a dark rainy night at the young age of 37.

He had been offered help and was not long out of rehab but for what ever reason he was not ready or able to make different lifestyle choices. He was also not afforded something that a lot of us take for granted and that was a strong family unit. This does not give reasons for his choices or an excuse but I know it helped guide his decisions.


I hope he finds peace.

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Sorry to hear that mate, hope you are ok.

Please consider signing this petition if you haven’t already. Shame it only focusses on Qld, same issues country-wide. This is in the spotlight right now following coverage on ABC Tv.

https://www.change.org/p/qld-health-...ealth-patients

Cuppa

So sorry to hear about your mate. Family4x4. This sort of thing is getting more and more regular.

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Hey all,

Just checking in as I have been in and out for a while...

How is everyone travelling?

Evo

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Originally Posted by Evo

Hey all, Just checking in as I have been in and out for a while... How is everyone travelling? Evo

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Good mate. And yourself?

Yeah Evo all good this end thanks for asking,
How is it at your end???

Good to hear.

Aside from the issues with the Patrol (which isn't helping in itself), not the best unfortunately.
Things really haven't looked up much, but I guess I just hide it when I have to brave the world or talk to people...
Having time on your hands to procrastinate is not a good thing.
Not being able to sleep because your mind won't stop racing isn't good either.

Evo

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Originally Posted by Evo

Good to hear. Aside from the issues with the Patrol (which isn't helping in itself), not the best unfortunately. Things really haven't looked up much, but I guess I just hide it when I have to brave the world or talk to people... Having time on your hands to procrastinate is not a good thing. Not being able to sleep because your mind won't stop racing isn't good either. Evo

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I went threw that mate while going threw some pretty bad times at work.
Do yourself a favour and see the docs and get a round of sleeping pills to reboot the system. It made a huge difference for me bloke, only a week. But a week of good sleep made a big difference.

once again too close to home :( one of my installers twin brother tried to hang himself thursday night but was found by his wife but he has been in an induced coma hoping he would be ok but unfortunately he is brain dead so they now need to make the decision to turn of his life support, it would be hard enough without having to go through that. Guys and Girls please talk to someone if life is getting you down.

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Originally Posted by Stropp

once again too close to home :( one of my installers twin brother tried to hang himself thursday night but was found by his wife but he has been in an induced coma hoping he would be ok but unfortunately he is brain dead so they now need to make the decision to turn of his life support, it would be hard enough without having to go through that. Guys and Girls please talk to someone if life is getting you down.

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shit mate that is devastating.. please pass on deepest sympathies to all the family mate.. bloody gut wrenching

They have turned off his life support and he has passed away :(

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Originally Posted by Stropp

They have turned off his life support and he has passed away :(

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.......... Don't know what to say bloke.

Pass on our regards.

So sorry to hear mate. Best wishes and regards to everyone around him.

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Thats terrible Stropp, it is very sad, roughly how old was he?