R U OK day!!
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 06:23
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Member - John (Vic)
Today is R U OK day!!
Please take the time to ask those around you that you care about if they are okay.
Not just family & friends, but work colleagues are also important.
It may make a bigger difference than you think!!
It also does not hurt to ask at anytime, not just today.
R U OK??
I know this is off topic, but I think its something that all Australians should be aware of and encouraged to participate in.
Depression is a bigger issue than most realise with 1 in 5 Aussies suffering from this illness.
I hope everyone who reads this is OK??
Reply By: Rockape - Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 06:42
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 06:42
John,
I know what you are talking about and I sympathise with you.
My eldest lad suffers from this and he has been on the brink of destruction many times.
The one thing that has worked for him is hypnotisim. We tried many things from psychiatrists to pills and nothing worked. My wife heard some good reports about a hypnotherapist in
Brisbane and the turn around was incredible.
He is not cured but he can now handle the downs.
Hope all is
bright
RA.
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 07:08
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 07:08
Mate no need to sympathise with me, those that suffer this illness or live with someone who does are the one's who are in need of understanding.
I know of people that live with the effects of depression everyday and they need help, support and understanding from the rest of us.
The R U OK? day is a positive initiative to assist with understanding of this major illness.
I hope you and your son continue to receive the support and understanding that you both need in working through the issues.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 16:10
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 16:10
John,
Thanks.
RA.
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