Dean Powell

[reggaereggae]

It's been well documented my battle with depression and anxiety im no one to give advice and everyone is different two things I'd say take and stick with the meds I went on and took my self off so many times I really messed my self up but the side affects do subside then you get to a point where you have the help you need and don't need them no more, tho it's hard to train on them!
And second its let people help and try to understand that you have a problem that a lot of people have your not alone and it can be fixed!
Prob not enough detail in them but I anyone wants to chat to me inbox me here, facebook or Twitter @flashashsexton take care keep strong!

Wow, really good to have a name post openly on this difficult topic.

[palooka]

It's been well documented my battle with depression and anxiety im no one to give advice and everyone is different two things I'd say take and stick with the meds I went on and took my self off so many times I really messed my self up but the side affects do subside then you get to a point where you have the help you need and don't need them no more, tho it's hard to train on them!
And second its let people help and try to understand that you have a problem that a lot of people have your not alone and it can be fixed!
Prob not enough detail in them but I anyone wants to chat to me inbox me here, facebook or Twitter @flashashsexton take care keep strong!

Well done Ashley, I'm glad you've turned a corner and you've a lot to be proud of, it shows a kind nature for you to reach out to others, respect!

[handsofstone]

Fair play Ashley and everyone else on here who aren't afraid to speak up

[mikiesb]

Hi

Regarding feeling low , I do think that exercise can induce endorphins - the sense of well being and being happy \ ier. If you induce endorphins naturally then they should or can help negate periods of feeling low - offset. I am not saying exercise would fix everyones issues completely but is good for stress and feeling good. Sometimes you hear people getting gym withdrawal feelings well it.s probably the endorphins they are missing the.most . rip dean

[Looking On]

Hi

Regarding feeling low , I do think that exercise can induce endorphins - the sense of well being and being happy \ ier. If you induce endorphins naturally then they should or can help negate periods of feeling low - offset. I am not saying exercise would fix everyones issues completely but is good for stress and feeling good. Sometimes you hear people getting gym withdrawal feelings well it.s probably the endorphins they are missing the.most . rip dean

People say you should go to the gym if feeling down to naturally ellevate your own moods..... but not that simple.... when your depressed you just dont have the motivation to go to the gym in the first place.. (This isnt my own experience as such, just going on what ive seen)

[palooka]

This thread shows how many people have experience of low mood and even clinical depression. There seem to be many different ways to alleviate the problem/illness. I can say that drinking alcohol regularly did affect my mood and took away some of my energy/vitality, drugs and alcohol are a bad mix if you've a natural pessimism or a depressive illness.

[misterpunch]

Yh it was a terrible tragedy, dean & I had our fair share of crossed words, has I seem to have with many lol, but I remember not long before this happened one of my fighters lost when he shouldn't of really and it was a bit of a shock, not just to the team but dean and a few others aswell, I remember feeling extremely gutted by it, has it was probably our biggest chance to break into some big fights, and Dean coming up to me, putting his arm around me and gave me some great advice, then he phoned me only a few days before he passed away about he would be getting my lad another shot at something and one of the things he said to me again was, don't worry son, it will be alright, quite sad thinking back to it now, I wish it could of been that way for him. That was Dean though, he would rant & rave at you one minute, then have some great advice and be there for you the next, he'll be sadly missed. What ever the reason behind the tragedy I just hope Dean is finally at peace, and anyone else that does suffer any mental illness or depression need not feel humiliated or suffer in silence.

The same year I lost a good old friend in Billy smith who unfortunately took his own life & a life long friend who I trained, a young 23yr old pro named Danny Walton, who sadly took his own life too.

Mental illness & depression is unforgiving & doesn't discriminate, if you haven't got peace of mind, then you haven't got nothing

that's a great post mister - wise words

[mikiesb]

I can't really add anything more but if anyone ever struggles do talk or get help. I am very head strong with most things but . . there are always things that defy.logic no matter how strong a person you are .
Try and eat well take basic multi vits exercise even just walking stay away from things that may affect. Your.mood energy drinks alcohol etc . best piece.of advice some one once gave me.eliminate as many negative things and people and life will be a bit clearer and.easier - don t let anything drain you. Where possible put yourself and your needs.first - easier said than done I know. If you are really low.just do what can do and take small steps and don t be tough on yourself
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