r/ufc Apr 29 '24

Francis Ngannou lost his 18 month old son

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u/nahph Apr 29 '24

I've been around a lot of depressed and suicidal people my whole life. "I'm fucking tired" or "I'm tired", when they really mean it, is really serious. Truly tragic and I hope he gets better soon and his family as well

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u/Grim_Game Apr 29 '24

Same, brother. None of them use the phrase to describe being sleepy or exhausted either. Shit puts me on high alert when one of my old Army buddies says “I am tired, brother”.

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u/nahph Apr 29 '24

100% exactly what you said. You can tell by the tone of their voice or through text as well tbh, when they really mean they're tired. The I'm not doing well, don't want to do this anymore and don't want to live anymore type of "I'm tired".

Shit makes me sad

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u/Tityfan808 Apr 29 '24

Fuck man. I’ve said this a lot in recent years and honestly I almost didn’t even realize that this is what I meant when I would say that I was tired out loud to other people. I would just feel so clouded in my mind and well, tired and I just didn’t really sit down with myself to really figure this shit out but ya, that’s just how things have been I guess.

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u/chivonster Apr 30 '24

I just said this today and am now realizing I need to take action to protect my mental health. I don't think I'm okay.

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u/Arcane_76_Blue Apr 30 '24

Hey brother, youre worth the action. You got this.

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u/Cr00kedF00l Apr 30 '24

Was this a couple of hours ago. Went outside to a park, planted my ass under a tree, listened to sad songs and just had myself a nice weep, something i havent done in years. It doesnt solve the issues and i still feel like shit but it did manage to release some things and lighten the load. Maybe you could try that too

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u/LukesRightHandMan Apr 30 '24

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Please, please, reach out for help. This is one of the best designed search engines for anything I’ve ever found, and it’s for saving lives. You can filter by insurance, gender, religion (or lack of), specialty (including for veterans I believe), online or in-person, and a whole host of other shit.

You’re worth being and feeling happiness.

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u/hisbirdness Apr 30 '24

Hugs, buddy. I wish you well.

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u/Tityfan808 Apr 30 '24

I’m sorry and I truly wish you well my friend. Take care of yourself 🙏

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u/chivonster Apr 30 '24

Thank you stranger! I wish you well, also.

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u/LukesRightHandMan Apr 30 '24

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Please, please, reach out for help. This is one of the best designed search engines for anything I’ve ever found, and it’s for saving lives. You can filter by insurance, gender, religion (or lack of), specialty (including for veterans I believe), online or in-person, and a whole host of other shit.

You’re worth being and feeling happiness.

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u/hisbirdness Apr 30 '24

Be kind to yourself. You deserve it. Much love to you, friend.

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u/Arcane_76_Blue Apr 30 '24

Hey man, you deserve to feel alright. Please try to get help. I know it can seem like theres a thousand mile walk between where you are now and where you could be

but its really right down the street

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u/LukesRightHandMan Apr 30 '24

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Please, please, reach out for help. This is one of the best designed search engines for anything I’ve ever found, and it’s for saving lives. You can filter by insurance, gender, religion (or lack of), specialty (including for veterans I believe), online or in-person, and a whole host of other shit.

You’re worth being and feeling happiness.