Mental Health

[NREagle]

Not sure this is the right thread, but has anyone heard from our good mate @Woodsie ? Haven't seen him post in a while? Hope you're well big fulla

And Global....

 

[lsz]

Woodsie has been lurking around just not posting - assume he needs an off season to recharge

 

[master blaster]

Not sure this is the right thread, but has anyone heard from our good mate @Woodsie ? Haven't seen him post in a while? Hope you're well big fulla

He is probably taking a break now that footy is over

 

[ALinda]

And Global....

Yep, I've been wondering myself. @globaleagle and indeed @Woodsie (as well as others) have sure been conspicuous by their absence lately. Just hoping they're all OK...

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

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Woodsie has been lurking around just not posting - assume he needs an off season to recharge

I think the “all hail Keppie” announcement hit him hard. @Woodsie we are all my sorry for your loss.

 

[patorick2010]

Everyone has a story.

The longer my life goes the more I'm learning that you only really understand your story. And that story changes and evolves everyday. It's still your narrative and your perspective, but it changes and you're more aware of how what you do affects other people.

Most of all certain parts of your story are private, you (and your loved ones) have a right to keep certain things to yourself. The whole world doesn't need to know everything about you. That goes for everyone even people in high profile public positions.

Think we would all be better people if we took that into consideration before casting judgment towards others. We're all trying to do the best we can in the situation we're in. We've all got duties and responsibilities. People that we care about and love. That we just want to share our energy and time with. Things we need and want to do. And it's impossible to do everything single thing we want without hurting other peoples emotions and feelings.

As rugby league fans, we're so lucky though that we can watch our team play every week. Back in 1993, when I started watching, it was one game on Friday night (delayed by an hour), one game on Saturday afternoon (on ABC) and one hour highlights of a game on Sunday night. We now get every single game live, English Rugby League, NRLW and curtain raiser games as well (NSW and QLD Cup). The results the last two years haven't been great on the field, but I'm optimistic and positive that we'll be back up competing for preliminary finals again soon. And even if we don't we can still talk to anyone wearing rugby league merch about how great the game is (most of the time).

Hope everyone has a good day.

 

[BOZO]

There are always a heap of comments on here re players and the fact they should feel “lucky” to get paid to play the game

This was something from Ange P during the week talking about a player who had struggled

https://x.com/keepupau/status/1702816168955056128?s=46&t=yhtuT0XA-rYyxcaxSHvQpQ

The same player this week scored an equaliser then set up a match winner (after this press conference).

For me there is always so much more going on than what we see / hear about especially when we are talking about young men.

Mental health Perspective

Lifes adversities does not prejudice any one at any age , any gender , or any statues
Some have the ability to cope and others do not and need a strong support base whether it would be friends, family or faith .
No one knows how strong they are until they are truly tested


And to all my feathered friend fckers out there ...
our biggest test is yet to come
Wishing you all the best

 

[maxta]

This is an issue beyond rugby league on a Global scale and with the pressures of everyday life effects all of us to a degree....in fact those it does not effect, are likely effected more as they hold it in.
To those doing it tough here on Silvertails, sincere well wishes and stay strong, personally have had a few obstacles myself and it's not a pretty place.
There's no "perfect" answer to it, but personally I find the best way to cope is training, music, friends, family and simply knowing the clouds will shift, but again probably not hit levels of many in deeper places.....so maybe an ignorant post on my part, but NEVER give up on yourself and have belief things will get better....

 

[Rorz]

This is an issue beyond rugby league on a Global scale and with the pressures of everyday life effects all of us to a degree....in fact those it does not effect, are likely effected more as they hold it in.
To those doing it tough here on Silvertails, sincere well wishes and stay strong, personally have had a few obstacles myself and it's not a pretty place.
There's no "perfect" answer to it, but personally I find the best way to cope is training, music, friends, family and simply knowing the clouds will shift, but again probably not hit levels of many in deeper places.....so maybe an ignorant post on my part, but NEVER give up on yourself and have belief things will get better....

I’ve had tough mental challenges and it’s not pleasant ,but was fortunate enough to overcome them.Just remember this “you are not on your own”

 

[Spartan Eagle]

mental health is an issue that has for so long been stigmatised. Whether it's cultural, lack of education on this issue and awareness. For so long it's been thought of a weakness, associated with negative qualities of an individual's constitution. We are taught to push these feelings down, ignore them, told to harden up. People suffering from this affliction need lots of love, support and understanding. Unfortunately many people cannot grasp or understand the depth of anguish and struggles that people with mental illness go through on a daily basis unless they have been through something similar or have had someone close to their hearts go through this. it's very important to reach out to friends, family who are struggling and offer support and for those who are struggling to also reach out and build a support network. Together we can all make a difference.

love to all my brothers and sisters on silvertails.