Two Years on now

**Rude Dog** · 23-10-2014, 08:50

I expect a lot of you will remember my troubles of two years ago, if any of you don't you can see the original thread here http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.p...-Self-destruct

So I'm today thinking about what I did and how drastically it changed my life. I'm two years on to the day today. But not with any sadness or regrets. Since that day I've had 2 awkward and difficult relationships, the second one was very destructive and started making me ill again, I've got my own flat which is small but suits me just fine (less to clean and keep tidy), I've completely got over my ex wife. I feel nothing when I look at her or talk to her. Have made peace with my daughter literally over the last few weeks. And am still in my voluntary job, finished my Level 2 NVQ and am about to start a diploma. And I have an amazing circle of friends.

Yesterday I was discharged from my adherence program after nearly two years which was a huge step forward for me. It means I'm now trusted with drugs again as I am compliant with no further risk of overdose and I have my last appointment with my psych booked for January. He just needs to see me again to make sure Christmas isn't a problem. If that goes well I'll be removed from secondary care and put back under the primary care of my GP. Between myself and the psych we got my drugs right pretty quickly and I've been properly stable for about 6 months now.

I was quite humbled reading my original thread. I could see a lot of highs and lows in it. I don't get them any more. I read all the comments and offers of help. Which were amazing considering how many people I don't know commented with help or advice or just sympathy. I'm really quite glad I made it now

I took six months out to discover myself again after the second relationship went tits up. I stopped wanting to be part of a couple and just be myself. Funny how when you aren't looking for something it drops in your lap. So I'm in a relationship that's good for me. Its easy and uncomplicated. Just what I need.

Lifes pretty good on the whole

**R3K1355** · 23-10-2014, 09:05

Nice one mate, keep it going

**def** · 23-10-2014, 09:20

Glad to hear it pal.

Life will keep throwing shizt at you so prepare with lots of toilet paper and beat it back.

**Asht_200** · 23-10-2014, 09:23

I think what Rude has done is extraordinary. Not only has he pulled himself back up, but documenting his experience has certainly raised awareness of what depression and illness can be like and also how it can be treated. Hats off to you Rude and well done.

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**-ghost-** · 23-10-2014, 09:27

I was just thinking haven't seen rude post in a while glad your back on track and making such good progress.

**Mark** · 23-10-2014, 09:55

Pleased for you Jon

i'll try and remember to look for that oil drain try today

**Jonny Wilkinson** · 23-10-2014, 09:57

One thing you forgot to mention....

You're still a c***.

**Kieran_E1** · 23-10-2014, 10:37

glad you are on the road to recovery. time for an s body to break your heart

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**Hugh Janus** · 23-10-2014, 10:46

Originally Posted by Jonny Wilkinson

One thing you forgot to mention....

You're still a c***.

**Hugh Janus** · 23-10-2014, 10:52

seriously Jon, glad you you are in a nice clearer place.

by the way i still keep seeing flies and spiders...and I put that down to you..

CNUT

**Rude Dog** · 23-10-2014, 10:58

Originally Posted by Hugh Janus

by the way i still keep seeing flies and spiders...and I put that down to you..

Hallucinogenic insects are your friends lmao

Cheers everyone

Mark, Jonny has a oil tray he's lending me so you can relax. Cheers anyway

**docwra** · 23-10-2014, 13:02

Nice one man, Ive seen on FB that life seems to be treating you right now - as Ash says the whole thread is a bit of an inspiration, I hope you dont mind but Ive directed a couple of people to it over the past few months.

Lets hope your shit keeps improving man

**Rude Dog** · 23-10-2014, 16:43

Yes Doc. Feel free. I want to give back as much as I can. It's why I'm following the career path I'm on.

**MEL** · 23-10-2014, 18:48

It's been good to see how much things seem to have turned around for you. That probably should be, how you've managed to turn things around for yourself I guess.

I would have liked to have helped more than I did /could but it looks like you had enough friends and support anyway.

I'm going to point someone in the direction of your thread if that's cool, this has cropped up at exactly the right time.

Keep it up fella

**fullmetalgasket** · 24-10-2014, 12:53

Does this mean you'll be back to Skip Hire work soon then?

More seriously I'm glad to see things are finally starting to look positive for you again, life has thrown you some proper shitty sticks these last few years

**pdh 14a** · 24-10-2014, 16:11

Great to hear things have gone right for you mate!

**Asht_200** · 25-10-2014, 10:20

Originally Posted by docwra

Nice one man, Ive seen on FB that life seems to be treating you right now - as Ash says the whole thread is a bit of an inspiration, I hope you dont mind but Ive directed a couple of people to it over the past few months.

Lets hope your shit keeps improving man

That's what I meant to say.

What career path are you on Jon if you don't mind me asking?

**Jonny Wilkinson** · 25-10-2014, 12:33

Originally Posted by Asht_200

That's what I meant to say.

What career path are you on Jon if you don't mind me asking?

He's training to be a nutter-mender

**gaswizards** · 25-10-2014, 19:34

Glad to hear it! You are a inspiration to everyone!

**NismoNut** · 25-10-2014, 22:08

Absolutely delighted to hear your progress ! Really glad you're in a good place now!

All the best for the future fella!😊

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