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ZaphodSenior Contributor15 Sept 2018, 10:14 pm AEST

New on here

Hi, im new on here. Been struggling with depression, anxiety and alcohol addiction. Feel like crap at the moment and definately feeling like im not going to cope with the family coming over tomorrow.

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ZaphodSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:13 am AEST

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Feel like crap......might give mensline or lifeline a buzz later on. Bloody anxiety

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ZaphodSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:16 am AEST

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@outlander do you have any tips on dealing with a harsh inner critic?

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:16 am AEST

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Is this about tomorrow? @Zaphod
Calling lifeline or menshelpline might be good. Do you think you can do that?
Or maybe a hot shower then try for some sleep?

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:17 am AEST

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Hmm ive got one of those but unfortunately i havent had much success in taming it yet!

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ZaphodSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:19 am AEST

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Yeh might try ringing one of the hotlines. Feel like i need to talk. Shower is a good idea too. Sorry im all over the place at the moment

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ZaphodSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:22 am AEST

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@outlander mine is like an 800lb gorrilla! Haha keeps putting me down. I have an 800lb gorilla on my back and a black dog humping my leg! Haha

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:26 am AEST

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Maybe ring the helpline and then have a shower to relax @Zaphod

Lol maybe you could start a thread and see what what others suggest

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ZaphodSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:28 am AEST

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Lol. Thanks @outlander will ring them now. Have a great night.

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:32 am AEST

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Hope it helps @Zaphod and tomorrow is better for you

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ZaphodSenior Contributor16 Sept 2018, 1:34 am AEST

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Thanks. Same for you @outlander

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