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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #350 on: September 21, 2016, 09:13:34 PM »
G,Day Mav, How are you sailing mate ? Hope things are starting to [ for want of better words ]  even out for you .
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #351 on: March 08, 2017, 11:19:50 AM »
Anyone spoken to Mav in recent times??? Notice he hasnt been on for a while n i lost his #
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #352 on: March 10, 2017, 10:47:02 AM »
I last spoke to him in September.
He said he was doing ok but could be better.

I hope he is ok.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #353 on: March 10, 2017, 01:57:58 PM »
Anyone spoken to Mav in recent times??? Notice he hasnt been on for a while n i lost his #

If you do a search on his profile - his mobile is listed on one of his For Sale items.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #354 on: July 22, 2019, 08:29:11 PM »
Hey all,

Truly sorry for digging up a very old post but just thought I would let everyone know that I've since sold the house, sold a lot of items that had memories that I thought it was best to let go of and I've found myself a lovely lady.

So I want to thank each and everyone of you for sticking by a stranger and getting me through the tough times.

Not once have I forgotten about this close knitted family. I will try my best to become active again.

My inbox is always open if anyone wants to chat.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #355 on: July 22, 2019, 09:22:43 PM »
Hey all,

Truly sorry for digging up a very old post but just thought I would let everyone know that I've since sold the house, sold a lot of items that had memories that I thought it was best to let go of and I've found myself a lovely lady.

So I want to thank each and everyone of you for sticking by a stranger and getting me through the tough times.

Not once have I forgotten about this close knitted family. I will try my best to become active again.

My inbox is always open if anyone wants to chat.

Glad to hear you're moving along with life
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #356 on: July 22, 2019, 09:28:53 PM »
Thank you very much mate
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #357 on: July 22, 2019, 09:46:53 PM »
Good stuff mate, good to hear from you and things have fallen into place, Welcome back .
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #358 on: July 23, 2019, 06:04:25 AM »
Thanks mate and it's good to be back
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #359 on: July 23, 2019, 06:23:11 AM »
great to see you back and moving on with your life...  :cup:


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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #360 on: July 23, 2019, 06:27:37 AM »
Good to read all your comments!
Stay safe!
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #361 on: July 23, 2019, 09:18:38 AM »
Thanks fellas.

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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #362 on: July 23, 2019, 12:01:56 PM »
Life moves on and good to see that you have been able too as well, Maverick. 😎 All the best for your future.

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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #363 on: July 23, 2019, 12:59:15 PM »
Awesome stuff mate.
Great to hear.
Happy Days.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #364 on: July 25, 2019, 10:08:16 AM »
Fantastic stuff Mav well done  :cheers:
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #365 on: July 25, 2019, 07:15:50 PM »
Cheers mate
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #366 on: July 28, 2019, 02:36:04 PM »
Good to hear from you and sounds like you've got some great plans ahead travelling and what not.   Well done.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #367 on: July 29, 2019, 09:13:26 AM »
Thanks mate.

I've definitely come along way since we last spoke
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #368 on: March 16, 2022, 02:16:38 PM »
Quote from: Brett B
All I can say to everyone is when you finish reading this is to go hug your family and cherish all the good times and forget about the little petty rubbish. As this can happen to anyone of us

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Along with the Heart Attack thread, this one is just as harsh for many to admit or deal with..

Both should be Sticky threads and scrap many of the outdated crap stickys that are there now.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #369 on: March 26, 2022, 08:04:57 PM »
Hey All,
              Not once did I think that when I first started this thread that it would still be going 6 years later.

It's honestly a bit of a shock that it's still going along with people thinking that it's worthy of being a "sticky" whatever that may be......haha


I may not be as active as I used to be and in honesty it's hard to find that same passion for camping again that I once had.

I'm definitely open to idea's.

As for those suffering depression, please understand you're NEVER alone. Each and everyone of us are here for you.

Anyone is more than welcome to PM me if you want to talk, I'll happily call you or vice versa


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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #370 on: March 27, 2022, 09:49:42 PM »
I will be upfront, I have been suffering with depression for the last 12 months.

At one stage fast tracking a will and writing a suicide note and planned the day and time. Thankfully I am still here.

The last 12 months, with the job we do,  has been hard plus other personal issues.

I try and keep it under control and have good and bad days. I am not on any medication or have seen anyone. I mostly keep it bottled up and deal with it. I know it will eventually get to me down the track.

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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #371 on: March 28, 2022, 07:29:45 AM »
McGirr, you have made the first step by acknowledging your depression, take the chance now to seek professional help , I know this could be difficult with your time in remote locations but please give it a go.
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #372 on: March 28, 2022, 08:23:24 AM »
If you dont want to seek professional help, that I completely understand due to various reasons but please send me a private message if you want to talk privately.

I'll happily give you a call as talking definitely helps.

As a bloke who has been through a tough time, I found bottling things up might seem like the best scenario at the time however as you said it will come back when you least expect it.




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I will be upfront, I have been suffering with depression for the last 12 months.

At one stage fast tracking a will and writing a suicide note and planned the day and time. Thankfully I am still here.

The last 12 months, with the job we do,  has been hard plus other personal issues.

I try and keep it under control and have good and bad days. I am not on any medication or have seen anyone. I mostly keep it bottled up and deal with it. I know it will eventually get to me down the track.

Mark
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #373 on: March 28, 2022, 09:11:15 AM »
McGirr……..it will only get you down the track if you don’t talk to somebody about it.
Professional help is only a phone call away. You don’t have to see anyone….just talk over the phone.
I had a serious illness last year, and at times I felt pretty low…real low…but I have a wife who I could talk to.
Have you told or talked to your partner ? Have you told her how you REALLY felt ?
I know a couple of people with depression and medication was VERY helpful.
You’ve “come out”, so to speak……keep going and make yourself better…….good luck with it all !!
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Re: For those suffering from depression
« Reply #374 on: August 13, 2022, 09:38:30 AM »
NO, you are NOT OK, for **** sake guys open up, there really isn't any shame with having something wrong in your brain , just the same as having a leg injury

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