Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:30 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Anxiety is a building block towards this. Anyone who dismisses this or uses it as Troll fodder want to simply be embarrassed of themselves. Chemical imbalances and life’s struggles all have an impact, because let’s face it life can be pretty crap at times, even for a child who I had to try but fail to resuscitate down in A & E from an overdose/ suicide. Everyone struggles, most just don’t say anything. Massive learning point for some people I reckon.

Big of you to share that Pat, can’t imagine that was easy on you either.

Massively important for men and women to speak up about this sort of thing, hopefully others (especially a few on here) realise that sooner rather than later.

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:54 pm  

Interesting to see as this conversation takes place, Jansin Turgut is given the all clear to play RL again.

“Great news! I have had the all clear that I can play rugby league again. After battling mental illness leading to a suicide attempt, a month long coma, being told I may not walk again too overcoming mental health and nearly almost back fully fit. I feel amazing!“

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:08 pm  

"Anyone that is affected by things I don't understand is a snowflake" - Vastman 2k21

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:00 pm  

marc271841 wrote: Why was she trolling? I've read her post back and I don't see any trolling. Let's say Lee had a stinker the week before and is struggling with anxiety before the game. The type you refer to as crippling. Is it unfathomable that he might withdraw for his own reasons and in the interest of the team? The poster who went way OTT on the anxiety and mental health issues should probably contact SKY and tell them they needn't bother. As people should Man Up. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... -awareness You are quite correct - I wasn’t “trolling” I was giving vastman- fount of all knowledge- a credible reason as to why Lee may not have made a very public appearance at a club event he wasn’t at. Something that wasn’t ‘because he’s still a giants player’ which is a load of old cobblers- much like his view on those suffering with anxiety. Edit. Too far Jools...... Poptart

marc271841 wrote: Why was she trolling? I've read her post back and I don't see any trolling. Let's say Lee had a stinker the week before and is struggling with anxiety before the game. The type you refer to as crippling. Is it unfathomable that he might withdraw for his own reasons and in the interest of the team? The poster who went way OTT on the anxiety and mental health issues should probably contact SKY and tell them they needn't bother. As people should Man Up. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... -awareness You are quite correct - I wasn’t “trolling” I was giving vastman- fount of all knowledge- a credible reason as to why Lee may not have made a very public appearance at a club event he wasn’t at. Something that wasn’t ‘because he’s still a giants player’ which is a load of old cobblers- much like his view on those suffering with anxiety. Edit. Too far Jools...... Poptart

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Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:44 pm  

I'm happy for people to share their experience, whether just to publicise the issues or to educate if you feel it will.
In fact I think it's important people do just that. Some very moving comments above.

No need to follow up with any insults or put downs.

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:50 pm  

Vastman this is clearly a subject you know nothing about, just accept you posted without checking based on you perceived prejudices. What you are now doing is trying to deflect from the fact you clearly don’t know anything about anxiety, I would suggest you stop digging and accept the reality.
I should know because I have suffered with panic attacks for over 20 years all caused by the pressure of work and finding some travel sickness tablets on my plane seat. I clearly remember saying that is something I don’t need to worry about and then had my first attack. I can tell you I would not wish this on anyone because the symptoms are quite frightening. The attacks spread to all public places and can occur without warning, it could be a strange sound which meant I had to know how to get away to feel comfortable.
I am on medication which I must take everyday for the rest of my life but it is worth it because the alternative is isolating and staying at home.
It is not a sign of weakness whatever you think but I am fortunate that unlike a professional person I can take prescribed medication that might not be available to them.
The bottom line is shut up and concentrate on something you know about.

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:06 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Vastman this is clearly a subject you know nothing about, just accept you posted without checking based on you perceived prejudices. What you are now doing is trying to deflect from the fact you clearly don’t know anything about anxiety, I would suggest you stop digging and accept the reality.
I should know because I have suffered with panic attacks for over 20 years all caused by the pressure of work and finding some travel sickness tablets on my plane seat. I clearly remember saying that is something I don’t need to worry about and then had my first attack. I can tell you I would not wish this on anyone because the symptoms are quite frightening. The attacks spread to all public places and can occur without warning, it could be a strange sound which meant I had to know how to get away to feel comfortable.
I am on medication which I must take everyday for the rest of my life but it is worth it because the alternative is isolating and staying at home.
It is not a sign of weakness whatever you think but I am fortunate that unlike a professional person I can take prescribed medication that might not be available to them.
The bottom line is shut up and concentrate on something you know about.

It surprises me that someone as frail as your good self could be responsible for some of the bile you've posted since your sudden appearance on the forum about 8 years ago.

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:01 pm  

I will tell you anxiety does not make you weak or incapable to think for yourself and this type of post shows the ignorance of people like you who are just embarrassing, the sad thing is that you don’t know why.

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:23 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

I will tell you anxiety does not make you weak or incapable to think for yourself and this type of post shows the ignorance of people like you who are just embarrassing, the sad thing is that you don’t know why.

Many of your posts on here show you know nothing about embarrassment.

Re: 2022 squad may have missed a few : Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:37 pm  

No they show that I do not accept everything I am presented with to be fact.