Mental Health

Mad_Cyril

Anyine else starting to go a little stir crazy? Really struggling with motivation at the minute.

NasserAlazzawi

Mad_Cyril I hear you. The only way I find out of this is to make a plan to do / be about something

The people doing the best out of the situation have a reason to get up and do something.

They plan to go somewhere
They look after someone / children.
They have busy work lives, Covid maybe made their line of work more spiced up / in demand

The reasons seem to have to be bigger than you. If you can serve somebody else that’s a nice feeling that we’re all wired up to feel good about (not just instantly but longer term).

For me personally all I’ve got is Music as my amazon business is on hold due to Covid (all stock stuck in China because transportation costs have spiked) so I have made a point of learning new skills relating to DJing which has enabled me to share moments with people who I’m missing and also new people. That feels exciting in the run up, during and afterwards I have recorded material to share and there’s a bit of legacy.

But yeah man, when I’m not doing that I’m on the sofa with my dogs watching netflix and by the third day of that I’m bordering depression.

There’s plenty we can do and I can only recommend you find something to do that you want/enjoy (which there will be plenty of when we turn the news off).

Smallman1

Yeah have my ups and downs for sure.

Seeing people and doing stuff helps, seeing/doing the same thing day in day out drives me crazy.

Need variety.

nicksneddon

Mine took a battering during the last few weeks of lockdown, think one weekend I felt like I was on a comedown even though I hadn’t done any drugs. However the gym reopening put a stop to that - never underestimate the benefits of exercise!

Smallman1

nicksneddon never underestimate the benefits of exercise!

Great shout Sneds.

Along_the_Wire

I’ve been having a rough time of it. I’m in self-isolation now too due to being in close contact with someone from the office who tested positive over the weekend. I’ve been in the house on my own all day and I’m already fucking sick of it.

sbando

Smallman1 never underestimate the benefits of exercise!

A good way to keep the demons at bay.

Hursty

Had first ever wobble in June, actually rang a doctor which i’ve never done in my life. Usually the wife has has to drag me there kicking and screaming for anything. I did the online MH questions calculator thing on the NHS website and my result was concerning, which is what prompted it.

Long story short, I just got back to doing things I knew made me feel better, less alcohol, cooking and eating proper food, meditation, sport, talking to the mrs about it. Managed to have a session with a MH professional as well that helped put things into perspective.

Seem to have been fine since.

Hope you get the help you need MC.

Christian

Hursty completely agree on focussing on what makes you feel better. Never ever thought i would like meditation but it really helped me when i had a really low point a few years ago

SM001

Hursty Fair play, Hursty. Getting help isn’t easy and takes a certain amount of strength and courage. I’ve suffered with anxiety all of my adult life. This situation hasn’t helped obviously but being able to reach out to someone just to talk/vent is so important. Also exercise, sleep, nutrition and having some sort of creative outlet or “hobby” are vital.

Along_the_Wire

I’ve cut down on the booze, but that doesn’t seem to have done much to shift the dial. I’m sleeping better mind, so I guess in the longer term, it’ll help

Christian

constantly working from home and not going anywhere is now making the working week feel like a constant groundhog day. Certainly been suffering from cabin fever and pretty worried that it is only going to get worse with clocks going back at the end of the month.
My enthusiasm to exercise has also changed since lockdown. Sometimes i now really struggle to go for a run where prior to lockdown it was never an issue. I have stopped drinking for the last two weeks to see if that improves my motivation

Mad_Cyril

Christian constantly working from home and not going anywhere is now making the working week feel like a constant groundhog day. Certainly been suffering from cabin fever and pretty worried that it is only going to get worse with clocks going back at the end of the month.

This exactly. All good when the family are home.

Bonkers really, you’d have thought wfh and being well laid for it would be the dream ticket!

Goes to show that there’s two sides to every coin

303abuser

i’m definitely itching to get out, but i generally feel pretty good. i do eat/sleep well, get tons of exercise, and can fall back on making music to keep myself happy and my mind engaged in something creative. i think that outlet really helps and i’m probably in the best shape of my life, wish i would’ve figured this stuff out 20 years ago.

Along_the_Wire

303abuser Exercising for me is stressful as I’m coached and the training plans are relentless and really hard - you only see the payback in races - there haven’t been many this year, most cancelled - had 6 races, top ten in all of them with a 3rd and a win in there. Work is properly stressful, so the two combined have not been kind to be honest.

303abuser

Along_the_Wire yeah that’s a problem, exercise should melt all that shit away and leave you so tired you can’t be pissed off at stuff that doesn’t really matter that much. i’m way more loose with my routine. 1-2 days a week i do something really hard (hill sprints, stairs, insanity, soccer), 2 or so moderate days (5-10 km runs), 2-3 light days (5-6 km walk with a dog), 1 day off.

i am pretty concerned about winter though. running at -15 the last couple of days has been rough and getting outside when it’s -20 or colder isn’t enjoyable.

Smallman1

Have just got back from a run.

Am on a glass of rouge a night, ramp things up on a Friday and Saturday.

Millsy

I always think I’m doing fine and then Dave, Smalls, Sean or Amps post another pair of their trabbs and I slip right back to my ‘bad place’

loopdokter

303abuser i am pretty concerned about winter though. running at -15 the last couple of days has been rough and getting outside when it’s -20 or colder isn’t enjoyable.

Remind me why again that you live in Edmonton? Haha. Fuck me.

We haven’t seen a dip below zero yet. It’s not quite Vancouver, but I’ll take Southern Ontario weather any day over that Alberta shit!

303abuser

i should add subbing weed in for alcohol has done wonders for me as well. drinking is great for social stuff, but the downside is just too much as i get older.

Dan

Lockdown? try being fucking married.

Dubman

Was really worried about having no work during lockdown for 3 months & people doing there own decorating I almost jacked it in. The only thing that kept me happy was being able to go out for a ride 3-4 times a week. I’ve now been completely snowed under since August and almost booked until Christmas. I can only get out once a week now for a ride but the new dog has really lifted my spirits on a daily basis.

Jules72

Really important for me is to actually go to work… I need the mobility of getting up and doing the commute, as well as the bants and camaraderie of the office (I enjoy my workplace so no problems there)… also have a new girlfriend which helps a lot. She has told me to not even talk about covid 😳 lol…. but she has a point - looking through the news is just too grim at the moment. Stay positive lads - exercise, see friends whatever way you can and eat well.

303abuser

staying off social media and just keeping caught up on the news once a week or so is also part of my routine. too much of that nonsense will drive you crazy.

SM001

303abuser Agreed. Twitter is like a cesspool.