Depression

[Cuppa]

Hey Jonathan, I'm just catching up on this thread. Sorry to hear the news about your mum, but like TD said, you really were lucky to have the opportunity to be there & to say what you needed to say. My mum died last September on the other side of the world. The legal crap will no doubt be a pain in the arse, but further down the track I expect that it will be largely forgotten, & importantly what will remain will be the fact that you were able to reach 'closure' with your mum.
The detached feeling you described is perfectly normal, as are a huge range of responses, everyone is different, & there is no right or wrong way to be or to feel at this time.
All the best
Cuppa & MrsTea.

[threedogs]

@ Od I've had heaps of those Facet joint injections with varying degrees of success.
three spinal taps, not good, The nerve ends burnt off, you name it I've had it minimum twice.
Originally I had a double Steffi fusion the went wrong. I'll put pic of hardware used, the bolts are just that bolts
maybe 5/16th thick and 3" long. You'll be right with the injection

[krbrooking]

This week l lost my Uncle to depression at the age of 46. He had suffered with it for a long time and then it got really bad. My aunt and him were going to counselling she had him on a mental health program and he also was on medication. When he took his medication he was doing well and then when he felt better he stopped it. My Aunt had spoken to his Mental health Carer and said that she wanted him admitted into hospital as he was not doing very well they said they deemed him fit! That was on the Monday and two days later he is no longer here. All I am trying to say is when you have depression most people put up blocks so know one knows what is going on in your life except maybe your wife or vice verser. Please talk to someone or call beyond blue or any other helpline and seek your doctor for advice. In Australia there is not a lot of money to help people in our mental health system and it fails!!!
As I have gone through depression myself it is the most hardest thing l feel l have ever combated and everyday is a new day but by seeking help and the right tools you can do your best to combat it.
** All I am trying to say is speak up and find away of getting help.
Thanks
Tan, KR missus

[Stropp]

Yep gotta agree mate depression is very difficult, I had it and anxiety when I first bought my business as it was very hard to keep things afloat and I had to put all my savings and sell most of my toys to keep trading but with help and perseverance I got out of the hole and even though I'm ok now I wonder where I would be now if not for the help I received. Keep moving forward Jonno and even though it takes time you will get there mate and Tan (mrs KR) my sympathy to you and the family as well.

[mudnut]

To Tan and family, my deepest sympathies for your loss.

To OD, I hope any treatment given you is effective, and that you heal quickly.

Evo, if you are lurking in the shadows, please let me know how you are fairing.

[Evo]

Lurking in the shadows...
Must admit you aren't completely wrong there.
Just felt like stepping back for a bit.

Sorry to hear about you losses. Leaves me speechless. My thoughts are with you.

Evo

[OlTroll]

Wow, good to know I'm not alone, on a lighter note, I bet Cruiser drivers are more depressed

[Stropp]

Wow, I bet Cruiser drivers are more depressed

lol too true

[Evo]

Wow, good to know I'm not alone, on a lighter note, I bet Cruiser drivers are more depressed

I don't know... With the list of dramas I've been having with my GU, I'm not so sure...

Although, I would still rather fix the Troll than buy a Tojo...

[Gecko17]

This week l lost my Uncle to depression at the age of 46. He had suffered with it for a long time and then it got really bad. My aunt and him were going to counselling she had him on a mental health program and he also was on medication. When he took his medication he was doing well and then when he felt better he stopped it. My Aunt had spoken to his Mental health Carer and said that she wanted him admitted into hospital as he was not doing very well they said they deemed him fit! That was on the Monday and two days later he is no longer here. All I am trying to say is when you have depression most people put up blocks so know one knows what is going on in your life except maybe your wife or vice verser. Please talk to someone or call beyond blue or any other helpline and seek your doctor for advice. In Australia there is not a lot of money to help people in our mental health system and it fails!!!
As I have gone through depression myself it is the most hardest thing l feel l have ever combated and everyday is a new day but by seeking help and the right tools you can do your best to combat it.
** All I am trying to say is speak up and find away of getting help.
Thanks
Tan, KR missus

My deepest condolences on the loss of your uncle. The one thing I have always said, if you need to talk, there is always someone to listen. Sadly, this type of situation is one I have had to become all too familiar with over my years and one that has led me to battle the beauracracy and stigmatism that is mental health.