Hmmmmmmm ah no it has to saty celtic, o great warrior one!
Thinking we could borrow some ideas from aborad tho
Like the wimmen in iceland, banging pots til the gov resigned...now we could organise a marathon bodhran session in Kildare St....( n heres a heads up now for any march hijackers...I'll bate ye with me bodhran stick if I see ye acting the maggot!) Now we could contact the guinness book of records for a bit of exposure....and in the breaks allowed for these marathon attempts, we could all hop into beds and sing "give the people( peace) a chance...lennon-style....
and if all else fails, we can live up to our reputation as the fightin irish...and storm the (Bastille) b@st$rds!
Last Jan, I did the Assist course..its free of charge but takes two full days.....I'd recommend that as amny as poss try to do it. The idea behind the course is to try and break the likes of the stigma/ silence you mention above...to challenge our preconceived ideas about people in distress and/or comtemplating suicide....
there ARE early warning signs.......it is possible to successfully intervene.....tho even the "experts" say that about 5% will still go ahead with the plan.....
Tips for supporting a loved one..(from Aware website) *
* A three-person care team is the most effective way to deal with mood disorder: the individual, the doctor and a family member or close friend. The individual themselves may not be aware of certain aspects of his/her condition and the impact these have. *
Tips for supporting a loved one..(from Aware website) *
Support your loved one unconditionally when they are unwell. Non-judgemental listening can be a huge help as can practical support e.g. driving them to appointments or cooking a nutritious meal. *
It is essential to get a correct diagnosis, so encourage your loved one to see their GP or mental health professional if they have not already done so. *
Depression and other mood disorders cause emotional disturbance for the individual: this will impact on relationships. Acknowledge this so that you can minimise the disruptive effect. *
Seek accurate information about depression. Once you understand the symptoms and types of depression more fully, you are better placed to deal with it. *
A three-person care team is the most effective way to deal with mood disorder: the individual, the doctor and a family member or close friend. The individual themselves may not be aware of certain aspects of his/her condition and the impact these have. *
Remember that difficult behaviours are part of the condition. If you are upset by a remark or behaviour, try not to react with anger. It is better to address this upset after the depressive episode has passed, when the situation has diffused and open communication has been restored. *
If you think your loved one may be suicidal, discuss this with him/her. This will not increase the risk of the person harming themselves, and indeed allowing them to discuss it with you may help to relieve some of these thoughts and feelings. If you or your loved one need help straight away, call our depression helpline on loCall 1890 303 302. *
Remember that it is not your fault: you did not choose that your loved one develop this condition, anymore than they did so don’t allow a sense of guilt to dishearten you. *
Self-care is essential, so endeavour to take time out for yourself and try to make time for the things that matter in your own life as well. *
Access support services for yourself. It is important to mind your own health: it reduces your risk of mental health problems and also means you are better able to support your loved one. Our trained volunteers offer depression support by email if you need someone to talk to.
Interesting thread....I have in the past managed to speak to friends doctors, expressing my concern. they dont have to discuss or divulge any info about the patient to YOU but they can listen to your concerns, esp if you are giving them the real picture.
I'm sorry to say that the mental health services in this country are a shambles....there are a few champions working in it, but finding them can be hard ....
I would try and contact her doc. the other thing I would say is that she made need to be referred for a second opinion. Not trying to be funny but a good friend of mine had a relative who had suffered a serious mental illness for many years...then the gp died...the relatives treatment was totally overhauled by the new gp and the relative has been much better since.
As other shave said, theres a myriad of drug treatments out there...but I believe strongly that if possible, your friend might get some form of counseliing....? there are aware and grow groups all over the country...and some will help by letter, fone or email.
you need to look after yourself....and can get support for yourself too!
As for rules, yes of course doctor-patient confidentiality is sacrosanct......rules are rules..but at the end of the day, we dealing with humans.....
According to the CSO, in 2005, 45 births in ireland were to teenagers 15 yrs and younger....total of 2427 births to teenagers....of which the majority wre to those aged 18-19.
Ah dunno, cant agree with you there re this guy...he has a very unique sense of humour.....maybe a bit like black comedy at times....but I find him genuine
I think its the fake profilers who's sole purpose is to insult and cause arguements...are the true trolls
In a 2002 BBC television production, 100 Greatest Britons where the British public were asked to register their vote, Connolly was voted in 64th place.
cant deny that....but I believe that the ideal or the dream of a free ireland that the lads at the rising shared, was hijacked even while Connolly was still alive...his writings have been used and abused...
A matter of perspective I suppose.....with the rising, we'd probably be part of the common wealth now..or just celebrating 40yrs free of home rule......
Connolly had great vision...perhaps too idealistic...but it was a version for all...not himself.....and his family supported him and understood this...difficult as it was for them....
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this is the link!
RE: Let them eat cake........
eh the gov's offer of cheese?