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Mike92 — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:04:55 GMT

Hi all.

My name is Mike and I am a 25yr old male living in Perth. I am a Personal Trainer and also have depression.

This year has really been tough for me. I thought that I was getting better but then I have days like today where I just hate dealing with life. Seems like things look up for a while and then I get kicked down again. When I have good days, they are good. Bad days I'm really bad.

I joined here in hope of support. Some days I hate my life. Other days I am great and want to help and talk to people. It seems like I have nobody to talk to who knows what it's like so that's why I joined. Really need some support some days.

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monkey_magic — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:55:31 GMT

Hi mike92,

Decided to write to you because I too have been a personal trainer and suffered depression, sucks hey.

Do u know what it is that makes you feel down? The cause? Perhaps we can find a solution together? For me is was a breakup, then abuse. When I'm sleep deprived I can feel depressed also.

Hope I can b of some support to you.

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Mike92 — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:24:04 GMT

Thanks for the reply monkey_magic. Glad to talk to someone who has been in a similar situation.

For me, my depession started years ago after a bad breakup. I had to get help after a very bad night where I didn't want to be here. From there, it took me ages to move on.

It was feeling pretty great up until 5 months ago. I just started crying and hated everything about my life. Not having someone, my business and life not going my way. Having no friends in a city where I was new to.

I decided to go and get help which was good. It stems from a negative core belief I have developed that I am not good enough for anyone. I only stopped my sessions a few months ago due to financial reasons and started to really feel good.

I guess things aren't going my way at the moment after everything seemed to be getting back on track.

Really appreciate your support.

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monkey_magic — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:44:52 GMT

Hello again,

I can relate to things not going my way lol.

Accept the things u cannot change, change the things u can, and have the courage to know the difference. Just throwing in a little something. In time I'm sure you'll meet someone, but I also know how it feels to not have anyone for a long time. It hurts more if u have depression as well and then you crash- all the crying.

It sounds as though you know what u want though, just a matter of being patient and it will either find you or you'll find it ( of course you know this).

You change ppls lives, that is such a good thing, be proud of yourself for that. ( a little about me female in my 30's)

Depression is this dark cloud that distorts reality hey, I find it smothering. I'm sure you have a lot to offer someone, will make friends & I hope life starts to pick up again for you 🙂

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Mathy — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:53:23 GMT

Hi Mike, just wanted to stop in and welcome you 🙂

I see the lovely monkey_magic has connected, yay!

It’s great that you’ve noticed that things are slipping and have joined here. It can get expensive seeing a counsellor/psychologist. Did you know that you can get some assistance via your GP, who can organise a Mental Health Plan, which will give you 6 sessions with some Medicare benefits. If you were unaware, maybe check that out though your GP?

Sometimes, if we have some skills at dealing with our stuff, chatting on your thread is enough help to get you moving in the right direction. It helps to have a peer group of like minded people who can offer suggestions and provide some motivation/encouragement.

Anyways, welcome! Cheers M 🙂