Mental Health

[lingard]

Spoiler: Trigger warning - gross medical stuff.

The brain as well. Many moons ago, around the time that I married Mrs Gronk, my new step mother was walking down the carpeted spiral stairs in their house in Baulkham Hills. Her heel slipped and she fell backwards and hit the back of her head in the steel treads. That concussive impact forced the brain forward and caused massive brain bleeding / bruising. She was in Westmead ICU and her brain was swelling. They first put a stint in her skull to allow the brain fluid to seep out, however the swelling was so great that it was going to cause more brain damage by presssing up against the skull.

Soon they had to remove a section of the skull in her forehead to let the brain essentially expand. Once the swelling had subsided, that part of the brain started to die and they had to remove it. They warned us that she would lose all abilties to walk talk think shit you name it.

She was transferred to the brain injury unit of Westmead and was there for 6 months. The goal was that they use the science of neuroplasticity to retrain other parts of the brain to do those tasks. So with slow repetative practice, she learnt (carved out new neural pathways) to remember who her significant people were, talk, walk and eventually she returned home 90% normal.

Ironically, a mate from school was ice skating with his kids at Macquarie Ice Rink 6/7 years ago, fell backwards and (yep you guessed it) rinse and repeat above. Thankfully he has regained his quality of life and is back teaching as a Prof at a prominant NSW University. That process however took 9 months in Royal North Shore.

So you can retrain your brain, you just have to trust the science.

And, of course, you have to actually do it. Not just think about it.

 

[Eelementary]

I almost studied psychology.

I regret not doing so.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Hows everyone doing today? Its not long till kick off Ive been feeling nervous but otherwise ok

Just earlier today, I got so frustrated at work that I headed to the pub for lunch and had a couple of drinks to ease the stress, I know its not great but sometimes that's what I do.

Anyway not long after my first drink, this older bloke came up to me and wanted to see if I was alright, as I was sitting by myself and maybe I looked a bit down. I said I was alright but feeling down a bit, he sat with me for about 10 minutes, and asked if everything was alright I admitted to him it wasnt. He told me things will definitely get better and Im a young bloke and there's plenty of hope. He also bought me a beer and told me to never feel embarrassed to tell people about what's happened.

So this is a stranger who bought me a beer to cheer me up, I mean who does that? What an amazing bloke? It made me feel good.

Anyway I hope we win tonight. Go Parra

 

[Rocket man]

I almost studied psychology.

I regret not doing so.

Maybe it's not to late.

 

[Happy MEel]

Hows everyone doing today? Its not long till kick off Ive been feeling nervous but otherwise ok

Just earlier today, I got so frustrated at work that I headed to the pub for lunch and had a couple of drinks to ease the stress, I know its not great but sometimes that's what I do.

Anyway not long after my first drink, this older bloke came up to me and wanted to see if I was alright, as I was sitting by myself and maybe I looked a bit down. I said I was alright but feeling down a bit, he sat with me for about 10 minutes, and asked if everything was alright I admitted to him it wasnt. He told me things will definitely get better and Im a young bloke and there's plenty of hope. He also bought me a beer and told me to never feel embarrassed to tell people about what's happened.

So this is a stranger who bought me a beer to cheer me up, I mean who does that? What an amazing bloke? It made me feel good.

Anyway I hope we win tonight. Go Parra

How good is that. Restores your faith in humanity that does. Some times life just places the right people around you when you need it. I’m nervous too but Let’s hope the Eels continue the good vibes tonight. Cheers mate

 

[Twizzle]

I almost studied psychology.

I regret not doing so.

Its never too late

 

[Gronk]

 

[Gronk]

Eels LU Mental Health thread.

 

[Avenger]

My mental health was tested today with ticketek.

 

[Happy MEel]

I hear you Avy, that was an absolute mess. I was close to giving up about 5 times and when I got in, I couldn’t progress to checkout. I was pissed off but all’s well that ends well.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

I eventually got tickets, somehow it was easier than expected, didnt exactly get the same seats as I normally but still got seats though. Happy to sit anywhere tbh

I'm still waiting for those thank you's for the people I got tickets for but that normally happens.

 

[Gronk]

Not to be watched by anyone who is feeling unsafe.

However worth a watch for an insight into what happens when your partner is having suicidal ideations. Also, how when you improve your psychological literacy via therapy, it gives you very powerful tools to deal with shit better.

Harry is a strong man. Strong because was prepared to make changes and strong because he is prepared to be vulnerable and share his experinces for the benefit of others.

 

[parra pete]

Nathan Blacklock. Great message, great bloke. I had the pleasure of meeting him and interviewing him about 7 years ago..A humble and inspiring man.

 

[Avenger]

I reckon this thread should be moved to the Dimension area. Thoughts ?

 

[Twizzle]

I reckon this thread should be moved to the Dimension area. Thoughts ?

Not everyone has access there.

 

[Avenger]

Not everyone has access there.

Fair enough. I like the extra layer of anonymity and it isn’t able to be searched on open source.

 

[the phantom menace]

Father’s depression battle driving Lane’s career-best form with Eels

Shaun Lane has known chronic depression his whole life. Learning to deal with it has been the catalyst for his best season yet.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Suitman]

Fair enough. I like the extra layer of anonymity and it isn’t able to be searched on open source.

It works best here because all people can read it, and that means more people can help, or others can open their hearts out if they need to.
Trying to hide it in an enclosed forum completely defeats the purpose of this thread.

 

[Gronk]

+1. The importance of this thread justifies a sticky position up the top of page 1.

 

[Happy MEel]

Yeah, I think it’s probably best left here. Everyone has given it the respect it deserves so a massive thanks to everyone for that.