This isn't a deal as such but there are so many great organisations out there to help tackle all sorts of issues. From loneliness to depression and bereavement etc. Free helplines just a call away.
As someone who's now completely fine with admitting I went through dark times of depression that did ultimately lead to overwhelming feelings of loneliness too, these charities and organisations really help.
If this post just helps one person, I feel that it is worthwhile posting.
There are lots of fantastic organisations so please don't feel alone this festive period. Tjis is a great community so hopefully nobody feels alone. Its good to talk.
Fingers crossed that this post doesn't come across as too morbid 🤞🙏
Thank you For those living in Wales there’s also C.A.L.L. (community advice & listening line) 0800 132 737. callhelpline.org.uk
Thank you For men who are feeling down or in crisis, you can also call CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight) thecalmzone.net
Thank you SANEline, the specialist mental health helpline, offers confidential emotional support. Available on 0300 304 7000 between 6pm and 11pm each evening. Open as usual over Christmas.
SilverLine A free, confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 0800 4 70 80 90
DrinkLine The national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone elses drinking, you can call free, in complete confidence on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am – 8pm, weekends 11am – 4pm). Open as usual over Christmas.
A fantastic website aimed at the prevention of suicide in under 35s: Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact us.
Thanks to Mind: mind.org.uk - 0300 123 3393 Helplines: helplines.org - various numbers Mental Health Matters: mhm.org.uk - 0191 516 3500 / tel:0800 085 1718
Good mental health related websites with some great tips and personal stories:
Heat added. The lack of funding for mental health services under the NHS can sometimes mean that people have no choice but to call when they need help rather than wait months/ years for an appointment.
I too have struggled with mental health and I still do. Been referred to two services, went through assessments and neither have got back to me. It’s getting to the point where if I need help I’ll be having to call instead. Especially around this time when things are more difficult.
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
If you would like to take time out of your therapeutic consumerism to read back some of the comments, you'll get your answer about why it is on here.
I cleared it up at the beginning saying this wasn't a deal. It is also posted in the freebies section.
You may not take anything from this post but there are a hevk of a lot of people out there that simply need someone to talk to.
I wouldn't wish depression on my worst enemy. Thqnks to therapy and free advice lines I've thankfully came out the other side.
Instead of saving £5 on a game or Blu Ray. This post could help change someone's life for the better. (edited)
Heat added. The lack of funding for mental health services under the NHS …Heat added. The lack of funding for mental health services under the NHS can sometimes mean that people have no choice but to call when they need help rather than wait months/ years for an appointment.I too have struggled with mental health and I still do. Been referred to two services, went through assessments and neither have got back to me. It’s getting to the point where if I need help I’ll be having to call instead. Especially around this time when things are more difficult.
I definitely echo what your saying. Mental health awareness is something I personally think should have more funding.
Therapy can cost a fortune but sometimes the best therapy is just venting to a stranger about any issues you may be facing.
Thanks for your honest comment. Wishing you all the best and stay strong. The best therapy is to not bottle it up, vent whenever necessary.
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
As you can pay for private healthcare, I suppose these free services could be classed as a deal.
But don't let that fact get in the way of your attention seeking rant.
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
You clearly have never suffered from this illness or had someone close to you suffer, I cannot begin to explain what it is like to watch your loved one suffer, our neighbour lost her son to mental health illness he was just 19. Having these helplines that people may not know about may just stop someone from tipping over the edge. (edited)
I definitely echo what your saying. Mental health awareness is something I …I definitely echo what your saying. Mental health awareness is something I personally think should have more funding.Therapy can cost a fortune but sometimes the best therapy is just venting to a stranger about any issues you may be facing.Thanks for your honest comment. Wishing you all the best and stay strong. The best therapy is to not bottle it up, vent whenever necessary.
I am thinking of turning to paying if it takes any longer, because my mental health regularly fluctuates thanks to some disabilities I have and mental illnesses.
What really does need changing is adult mental health support. There is next to nothing in comparison to what there is for children.
Also wishing you the best (edited)
Good post. Very thoughtful.
I cannot add heat to this post enough right now. Hand on heart, I nearly posted tonight asking for information on somewhere I could contact for help with PPD. I’ve reached my limit coping and I don’t know where to turn. Ultimately I chickened out, and 2 hours later this pops up. Thank you so very much for making me aware of these places I can reach out. Part of me thinks it may not help, but I can only hope. Christmas certainly piles it on top as well.
My daughter suffers with mental health and got great help, weekly sessions, one to one and dramatically improved, she completed a course of sessions and was fine for a while, but now could do with the same help, unfortunately she is 19 now and is having to self refer herself. Adult mental health is not funded enough. We hear a lot more about mental health but not enough funding to provide the help that is needed by so many. It's a crazy stressful world we live in which puts many under pressure. Thank you for posting I will be passing on the numbers.
Quality post.
fantastic post
Thanks for sharing. For those living in Wales there’s also C.A.L.L. (community advice & listening line) 0800 132 737.
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
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For men who are feeling down or in crisis, you can also call CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight (edited)
Hope you don't mind but I have copied & pasted this to my facebook
No problem. The more we raise awareness, the better.
Best post ever. Everyone please look after each other this Xmas.
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
Hope you don't mind but I have copied & pasted this to my facebook
The elderly people are the one my heart goes out for...had a neighbour that used to tell me stories for hours cos she wanted the company. When she passed away I cried so bad missed her and her stories. We tend to ignore/forget them but forgetting that time doesn't stop for anyone and before we know it we will be the one who's looking for company.
Great post. Listened to somebody the other day on radio four who mentioned that if you felt too depressed have a list of ten people to phone. The friend called charities who were busy and he was No10. So the man rang him and he talked him out of doing something he may have regretted. So worth knowing about the list of ten too.
Great post.
It should be posted here. It's like finding a deal that you didn't think you needed in the first place until you saw it posted here. Hopefully helps the odd person scrolling who knows and is hiding or blocking issues internally.
Mental health should not be stigmatised anymore
There are a vast majority of good caring people on this site and I love to read their posts. However sometimes the lack of humility really makes me sad. If these post helps one person it makes it valid and valuable. The world that our grandparents knew is gone , the world that my dead parents knew has gone. The world we know will soon also be unrecognisable and far, far sooner then most would wish. (edited)
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Thank you all for taking the time to comment. Really overwhelmed by the positive response.
The post/deal/freebie was only ever meant with good intentions.
Its great to see such a positive response from a caring HUKD community.
Always remember that mental health is a sliding scale and we're all variable on that scale. What works for some people might not work for you and one option on its own might not work at all. Never forget that because after trying a couple of things that don't work you can be left feeling really helpless, but there is always something else to try.
I'll happily take a PM from literally any member who wants a chat about their mental health. Even on Christmas day I'll be happy to chat if anyone is feeling upset for any reason whatsoever. Sometimes a little chat is all that's needed and if it doesn't help there are lots more options.
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
I’d say if one person who saw this post called the number and were given help they needed it would be worth the annoyance it caused you.
Thank you for sharing. These really are great advice lines and hopefully …Thank you for sharing. These really are great advice lines and hopefully she will take them on board.I agree it's not got the funding required. Hopefully in time to come this will change.Wish you and your daughter all the best for the festive period.
I think it has to change, it is talked about far more in the open now rather than hushed up. Like you say if your post helps one person it has made a fantastic difference there is nothing worse than having to cope alone. Thank you for your kind words. I too wish you all the best over this festive period.
This is exactly what I need during these hard times recently. Thank you so much for posting this, I truly mean it.
THANK YOU for putting this up. At the very least, it's a resource for us all to come back to should we have the privilege of helping someone who needs it. Thank you
Brilliant idea everybody suffers at some point in there lives with mental health issues and for a lot of people this time of year magnifies it even more so much pressure for everything to be perfect god bless to everyone and try not to stress to much...
Another set of assumptions that couldn't be further from the truth. It's …Another set of assumptions that couldn't be further from the truth. It's still not a deal, this is a deal site, the editors have told me this on multiple occasions, if they were consistent then they would remove the post. If they were consistent then they would also give you a warning as you've attacked me personally.
It technically is a deal.
Both definitions of a deal would cover this. A mutual agreement between two or a trade in commodity.
These services are business based and offer their services for free.
Its not harming anyone being here on the site and I cant see why anyone would have an issue with it.
Its nothing provocative and the poster had good intentions and was probably trying to reach out to others.
Why not just ignore the post?
You are protesting that this is not a deal, should it be in the freebies section then?
I have to say I agree with you in that it isn't really a deal - certainly not the type of deal that we would all have to admit makes us users of and regular visitors to, this website. But do the semantics of deal or not a deal really matter in this instance?
I can't really conceive why you have a problem with it? This post might really help someone in desperate desperate need. Yes there are lots of other places to get help, but many people may not be aware of them or know how to access them. They may not have felt asking for help has been for them up to this point. This could be the support they need to seek help, or confide in someone. The fact it is shared here in a community that an individual may feel part of could help give them that encouragement to seek help. Asking for help is one of the biggest hurdles for those who struggle with depression, and I think this post is so much more important than any other post I've seen here this Xmas.
Posting here and posting who can help and the telephone numbers and the websites is categorically useful whether it is a deal or not! (edited)
Good on you OP!
Nice one op. Thank you.
Worst is the hospitals. People stick there elderly relatives out the way at Christmas just so it's off their minds. Awful
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
I hope no one bites but I suspect they already have. I think its a good thing to post awareness and if it's not something you like then it takes a millisecond to move to the next post/deal etc on here. You are making out that HUKD is bombarded with posts like this, it's not. PS it has had so much heat so you are in the minority. Don't let this upset your day too much.
It may or may not be a deal but HUKD is a big platform which gives the ability to promote these services to lots of people and it hopefully benefits at least one person, which by seeing some of the comments it should do which makes it worth posting. Thank you
Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. …Yeah, whilst risking the political correctness police, this isn't a deal. There are plenty of health sites available so why post it here. I come on this site to engage in mindless therapeutic consumerism not to be reminded about every charity and health problem in the world.
Very useful set of links for people there, Christmas is a hard time for a lot of people, me included. I was never a fan of opening up to people but after trying therapy, I think talking to a a stranger who has a more objective viewpoint, is a great way to structure in your own mind, what can be overwhelming thoughts and feelings. I think there are plenty of places to go if you want to wrap yourself in cotton wool. I think the benefits of posting something like this outweighs the fact that it somehow makes one or two nescient folks a little uncomfortable.
It's OK to be ignorant but I think it's one of those human traits that contributes to this world being a worse place for us all to live, I'd hope one day most people, including your good self, recognise their less palatable patterns of behaviour through self-awareness, and in turn try to better themselves, becoming better individuals and members of society. If we could all be a little less self-centred and a little more compassionate and understanding of each other you, me, our parents, grandparents, our kids their kids, and so on, would ultimately live in a happier place, with less worry, less hate and all the other things that drag us, as a species, and as individuals, into a moral sewer.
Also you are technically wrong, because these are services that are being provided to clients at a price of £0, and hopefully there is a net positive benefit to society, it IS a deal, this site has a section for freebies too, I assume this site is somewhat competent in determining what a deal is. Also nobody made you click the link, its almost like some folk thrive of being 0ffended, so I'm gonna say the comment about the PC police is total projection. (edited)
very well done for posting this.
I have just lost my Mum today. My first major loss in my family that's affected me directly. I also lived with my Mum so house is completely silent now. Its one strange feeling. (edited)
Loads of useful numbers / Safety planning advice / counselling information (works nationwide and finds local services).
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