Reference: Chicken
I am doing whats best for me
Which is exactly what you should be doing Chicken
Good to see you 
Which is exactly what you should be doing Chicken
Good to see you 
RE: Rosie
This is a minor, and common problem... everybody who goes to uni, goes through it. Grow the hell up OP! And don't come on the forum looking for sympathy.
Honestly, how did the rest of us make it thorugh life, before the internet - moaning in public option.
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I suffer from depression, and when I was at Uni... thats the route I took... have you explored that option? I guarantee there are psychological help services for you, all Unis have them.
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I think you may have been slightly fed up....If you had depression you would NOT call it a minor problem......
This is a minor, and common problem... everybody who goes to uni, goes through it. Grow the hell up OP! And don't come on the forum looking for sympathy.
Honestly, how did the rest of us make it thorugh life, before the internet - moaning in public option.
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I suffer from depression, and when I was at Uni... thats the route I took... have you explored that option? I guarantee there are psychological help services for you, all Unis have them.
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I think you may have been slightly fed up....If you had depression you would NOT call it a minor problem......
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They think I should stay at uni all the time as they are the best years of my life.
I don't know much about a lot of things but I do know that the above that I've emboldened ain't necessarily so, Chicken. Without wishing to sound patronising, you've got a whole lot of life in front of you and plenty more 'Best's' to come.
Study yourself and your needs and it'll all come good. x
Cosmo's got it right. My best year (so far) was at secondary school 
Oh f.g.s this is an attention seeker.... The student counsellor - have you told her how badly she's helping.? So bad that you are ignoring - and so exhibiting your problems on a national forum. Stop your sympathy seeking.
You've never been near the counsellor, have you?... or else you wouldn't be making a passive-aggressive fool of yourself, seeking pity on here
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You've never been near the counsellor, have you?... or else you wouldn't be making a passive-aggressive fool of yourself, seeking pity on here
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you dont know what your talking about nosey. I discuss my problems on here because i trust people here. Besides i was talking about my friend situation , wanting advice. Dont presume you know about me. I have been to the student councellor and the doctor
Reference: noseyrosie
This is a minor, and common problem... everybody who goes to uni, goes through it. Grow the hell up OP! And don't come on the forum looking for sympathy. Honestly, how did the rest of us make it thorugh life, before the internet - moaning in public option.
I think this is one of those situations where it would have been better to have said nothing at all on this thread.
Chicken
Go with what you are comfortable with and if that means every weekend at home so be it, Lovely to see you btw
Go with what you are comfortable with and if that means every weekend at home so be it, Lovely to see you btw
There's loads of reasons why you might come home at the weekend though....My son comes back quite a lot cos his girlfriend is here....
All you need to tell them at Uni is that you come home cos you have places to go, people to see....your real mates will understand...the rest don't matter.
All you need to tell them at Uni is that you come home cos you have places to go, people to see....your real mates will understand...the rest don't matter.
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All you need to tell them at Uni is that you come home cos you have places to go, people to see
yep... ^^^ that
nrosie
It seems as if you have not read an awful lot of the book. As if you are reading the last chapter without reading all the previous ones.
Most of the concerned people on here were delighted when Chicken made the moves - student counsellor, doctor, professional advice. That's all been done. Chicken did all that and we were chuffed - and clearly so was he.
He is now talking about what some may describe as peer pressure from friends at Uni.
You would have been wise to have read the whole book and not just the last page.
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Chicken. Not much I can add to most of the very wise words from your forum friends.
The professional advice sounds good to me (and I think you feel that too.)
Maybe some of your friends at Uni love you so much they want to be with you all the time.
Try not to take it as criticism, but as popularity.
Stick with it. You've not gone through these past few months for nothing. You'll be annoyed with yourself if you don't.
It is always good to see you posting here.
Warmest good wishes
It seems as if you have not read an awful lot of the book. As if you are reading the last chapter without reading all the previous ones.
Most of the concerned people on here were delighted when Chicken made the moves - student counsellor, doctor, professional advice. That's all been done. Chicken did all that and we were chuffed - and clearly so was he.
He is now talking about what some may describe as peer pressure from friends at Uni.
You would have been wise to have read the whole book and not just the last page.
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Chicken. Not much I can add to most of the very wise words from your forum friends.
The professional advice sounds good to me (and I think you feel that too.)
Maybe some of your friends at Uni love you so much they want to be with you all the time.
Try not to take it as criticism, but as popularity.
Stick with it. You've not gone through these past few months for nothing. You'll be annoyed with yourself if you don't.
It is always good to see you posting here.
Warmest good wishes
Thank you Brisket and Baz , always nice to hear from you
Chicken Licken can't add anymore than the others have - do what's best for you not what your so called friends think you should do.
Live your life for yourself and if that means going home at the weekend then do it young man
can't add anymore than the others have - do what's best for you not what your so called friends think you should do.Live your life for yourself and if that means going home at the weekend then do it young man
Prawn, if it makes you feel better, seeing your family every weekend, then go see them. F**k what your uni mates say. Some bloody friends they are! Depression is a serious condition that simply does not go away - and you can't just snap out of it. Anyone who thinks that has clearly never suffered it, so really has no right to comment. It's also an illness that never disappears: it goes into hibernation, and lies dormant, but it never goes. And it only takes something shit to happen, and it rears it's ugly dark dementor head again. My heart goes out to you my friend. Stay strong, ignore ignorant comments, and ignore your immature uni mates. You need family when you're low and in a dark place. With mates like them, who needs f**king enemies?!
Do what feels right for you chicken & well done for checking in with the doctor, keep striving you'll get there when the time is right î
Chicken, keep doing what keeps you healthy,explain to your friends why you go home ,if they are your friends they will understand and support you.You youself know how well you are because you are following Doctors orders , and thats all that matters.
Prawny Chicken, if this is helping you, then it's the right thing to do.
Your friends won't know. Certain people, who claim to have been depressed, won't know.
Your parents might see a difference and you will know whether it's helping, and that is all that matters.
As someone else said, if you feel like staying for a weekend (maybe for a party, or some other reason), then stay, but if this is helping, keep doing it.
Your friends won't know. Certain people, who claim to have been depressed, won't know.
Your parents might see a difference and you will know whether it's helping, and that is all that matters.
As someone else said, if you feel like staying for a weekend (maybe for a party, or some other reason), then stay, but if this is helping, keep doing it.
Hope things go ok for you Chicken,Nosey rosie I hope you never suffer from depression ever.I have twice in my life and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.If you know for a fact that Chicken is not genuine,then that's up to you.However I'll believe him,if that makes me a fool ..so be it.
We all have our different ways of coping and for many of us talking on an anonymous forum is a comfort because ( generally) there is no condemnation.
A few nights ago on a forum I go to, a complete stranger posted that he was sitting with a packet of pills and he was going to take them all.
What was I ( or any of us) supposed to do? Tell him not to be such an attention seeker? Or do ( as we did) talk to him and get him the number of the Samaritans.
Maybe he was an "attention seeker", maybe he was genuine BUT the point is we do not know.
And as for this "attention seeking " claim. I see this a lot every time anyone pours their heart out.
Well arguably all of us, by being on here could be seen to be attention seekers.
Chicken - you come on here as much as you want to and say what you like if it helps.
You will get through this tough time - I promise...
A few nights ago on a forum I go to, a complete stranger posted that he was sitting with a packet of pills and he was going to take them all.
What was I ( or any of us) supposed to do? Tell him not to be such an attention seeker? Or do ( as we did) talk to him and get him the number of the Samaritans.
Maybe he was an "attention seeker", maybe he was genuine BUT the point is we do not know.
And as for this "attention seeking " claim. I see this a lot every time anyone pours their heart out.
Well arguably all of us, by being on here could be seen to be attention seekers.
Chicken - you come on here as much as you want to and say what you like if it helps.
You will get through this tough time - I promise...
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Oh f.g.s this is an attention seeker.... The student counsellor - have you told her how badly she's helping.? So bad that you are ignoring - and so exhibiting your problems on a national forum. Stop your sympathy seeking. You've never been near the counsellor, have you?... or else you wouldn't be making a passive-aggressive fool of yourself, seeking pity on here
Are you one of those people who thought Hiroshima was just a load of hot air? 
Chicken, I'm sure your Uni mates don't mean any harm, they just don't understand the situation you're in. Maybe they live a long way from home and can't pop home easily for the weekend so they might be a bit miffed that you can.
The only thing I would say is that you say you're doing it because the doctor recommends it but then you say part of the reason is that you owe your parents! I understand that totally but if you feel well enough to maybe only go home every other weekend then have a word with the doctor and see what they think. Then, if it's ok, tell your parents that they doctor recommends you stay at Uni ever other weekend to help your treatment. They might be a bit worried but I'm sure they'll also be pleased that you are getting better.
Good Luck xx
The only thing I would say is that you say you're doing it because the doctor recommends it but then you say part of the reason is that you owe your parents! I understand that totally but if you feel well enough to maybe only go home every other weekend then have a word with the doctor and see what they think. Then, if it's ok, tell your parents that they doctor recommends you stay at Uni ever other weekend to help your treatment. They might be a bit worried but I'm sure they'll also be pleased that you are getting better.
Good Luck xx
listen to the majority! 
(not nosey rosie)
(not nosey rosie)
Oh dear Prawn Cracker I hope you will be ok and i think you should do whats best for you. I am sorry youre depressed and it is a debilitating illness and noseyrosie you should be ashamed of yourself. What a nasty thing to say, to call someone an attention seeker when theyre suffering from depression. Your attitude on here actually reminds me of someone else TBH. Someone else with little empathy who has no sympathy or understanding towards anyone. Thank goodness most arent like that.
morning all
Im feeling ok today.But i just cant stop thinking that my mate has a point. maybe i am wasting my life.
I dont know what to do for the best
Im feeling ok today.But i just cant stop thinking that my mate has a point. maybe i am wasting my life.
I dont know what to do for the best
"What a nasty thing to say, to call someone an attention seeker when theyre suffering from depression. Your attitude on here actually reminds me of someone else TBH. Someone else with little empathy. Thank goodness most arent like that."
***Nods**
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maybe i am wasting my life.
Chicken... you're not wasting it... honest. I was partying like a loon til I settled down in my thirties.
Its easy to sit in the moment, and worry about the future... but all that achieves is that you don't appreicate the moment. And I would say that at the moment you are laying the foundations for a fantastic life.. you are studying for your future, and tackling the issues that could have had the potential to hold you back from that future.
I know when you are in the student years it feels like they are the best years of your life... and that once out of education the partying stops... but actually it gets better...
don't sweat it... xxx
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Its easy to sit in the moment, and worry about the future... but all that achieves is that you don't appreicate the moment.
Wise words!
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maybe i am wasting my life.
How so? How is spending time with your loved ones (reguardless of the reason) 'wasting your life'? If they are life long pals (there are very few of them in this world) then they will get off your case and support your choices, if they dont do that then im sorry to say they wont hang around very long anyway weather you do what they want/think or not so why bother?It will get better! just carry on doing what makes you feel ok and try not to worry about 'mates'
Sweet n Sour Chicken (Hong Kong style), I don't fully know your medical condition or level of depression but have you thought about taking up a hobby? Like photography, Salsa dancing or learning Scottish?
It may help take your mind of whatever plays on your mind and you'll have fun.....maybe not the whole learning Scottish thing, cuz they're just weird
It may help take your mind of whatever plays on your mind and you'll have fun.....maybe not the whole learning Scottish thing, cuz they're just weird
"Wasting your life?"
Dismiss the thought Chicken.
I would guess that a majority of us feel at many points in our life, that we are aimless and unsatisfied, I think life is a bit like that. If we didn't have 'down' spells how would we be able to enjoy the 'up' spells?
You are not wasting your life. My guess is that you are learning and having new experiences all the time.
Pleased you are feeling OK today.
Very warm wishes as always.
Dismiss the thought Chicken.
I would guess that a majority of us feel at many points in our life, that we are aimless and unsatisfied, I think life is a bit like that. If we didn't have 'down' spells how would we be able to enjoy the 'up' spells?
You are not wasting your life. My guess is that you are learning and having new experiences all the time.
Pleased you are feeling OK today.
Very warm wishes as always.
Reference: Rawky
maybe not the whole learning Scottish thing, cuz they're just weird
Chicken, don`t listen to that Rawky
Chicken, there`s some good advice from your forum friends. I can`t add much more to that. I`m glad to hear you`re feeling okay today.
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.....maybe not the whole learning Scottish thing, cuz they're just weird
Who are you calling weird, Rawky Roo?Chicken, you are doing fine, Don't let the negativity of other people drag you down.
Chicken, have you ever thought about hypnotherapy?
It doesn`t work for everyone but it did for me when I was feeling very down.
It releases what may be trapped in the back of your mind, that you can`t quite put your finger on.
Just a thought. Maybe it`s something you could consider.
It doesn`t work for everyone but it did for me when I was feeling very down.
It releases what may be trapped in the back of your mind, that you can`t quite put your finger on.
Just a thought. Maybe it`s something you could consider.
Did I say weird?....I meant unique.....*yes, good recovery Rawky, no-one will suspect a thing*
*suspects nothing*
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Did I say weird?....I meant unique
Unique is good, I can live with that.
I've always believed chicken that life is what you make it 
but just remember your health is your wealth. You do what's best for you not your mates - let them live their life they way they want to
but just remember your health is your wealth. You do what's best for you not your mates - let them live their life they way they want to