dcfcfan1

best of luck guys

It's like when my Dad said, " you don't want to shave boy, it's a nightmare"
And you think, nah, I'd like to grow facial hair. But he was right.
And hes been divorced twice, and his advice has stayed consistent.

Doesn't always make it easier, can be harder opening up to a loved one, especially as a man, we're supposed to be the tough ones!

I think Hughie has a good chance yes, as he is a bit of an unknown and peter fury is an excellent excellent trainer

Yeah and he probably had a point but he's hardly beat elites himself. But did you see the interview? You need a paracetamol to get through it all. 
I don't really hate him tbh. Think he's just a bit of a dimwit. 
Has he rearranged the Parker fight yet?
That Joseph Parker hasn't really upped his game since before the Takam fight. Do you think Hughie could beat him? 

I find him impossible to listen to. He's not the brightest and when he starts insulting other fighters opponents... 
I find it hard to believe a skin condition held him back as much as he claimed.

God, Mayweather is a cock. You'd think he's active with how much talking he does about himself when his fighters are out. 
I'd like to see him and Billy Joe Saunders have a fight. Under water. With no breathing apparatus. For 12 rounds. Hughie Fury to referee

Fair enough. I can't sit through it again tbh. 

AJ won't remain undefeated throughout his career. It's almost impossible as a heavyweight due to so many carrying that one-punch knockout possibility.
You can get away with running around the ring at 147 pounds, but at 200+ you simply can't do it.
I think AJ in terms of athleticism is one of the best heavyweights I've ever seen. However, despite his amazing power and agility, there are big question marks over his defence and head movement.
The knockdown which Wlad performed wasn't anything out of this world. It was just a faint jab into his chest followed by a straight right over the top - similar to what Canelo did to Khan.
This is basic boxing and a move you learn from a very young age. Getting knocked down by it shows a real lack of defence and an obvious weakspot for others to exploit.

What a gripping and entertaining fight.
Until the last round, I had Klitschko winning the fight. He showed his experience and outfoxed and outclassed Joshua for the majority of the fight.
What a chin Klitschko has. How he took some of the shots Joshua landed, I'll never know. That uppercut in the 11th was murderous! All in all, Joshua's power was the difference maker tonight.
Joshua showed great heart and determination to battle back. It really looked like he had cooked his goose with the shots that led to Klitschko going down in the 5th. Klitschko took over after that and how.
It was the acid test for Joshua, one he passed, but it's also fair to say Klitschko exposed some major holes in his game and made him look very beatable.
Fortunately for Joshua, he simply isn't going to face anyone of the same calibre from here on in.

Haters have less ammo tonight
19-0. 
19KO's
the great Klitschko inside 20 fights. 
Got up from heavy knockdown. 
Took hits on the ropes.
What can they say? Ha! 
Be proud Britain!!!

Vlad will retire. Still think Joshua is still a bit of a hype job. Would like to see him fight Joseph Parker, Wilder or Fury first.

My main observation with GGG is that he doesn't like to throw with guys, Jacob's trainer was constantly telling Jacobs to double jab to keep GGG at bay. When Jacobs actually got circling with the jab it stopped GGG from marching forward. He could then get his clean combos away, Brook really set a blueprint for a guy to beat GGG. Problem was Jacobs did it for too few rounds, the roaring and shouting bravado that Jacobs did when he landed clean hooks tells me mentally he didn't fully believe in himself. He spent a lot of time being tentative that probably cost him the fight.
I got the feeling Jacobs was a bit too nice, good fighter though. Think he'd beat Saunders, he's nice and compact with swift short counters. Throws nice combos and has the ability to punch while going forwards accurately. The knockdown was legit but I think he wouldn't have hit the deck if Golovkin hadn't have ran in to him.
Decided to stay up for this one as it was a legit #1 vs #2 high level match up, we don't see this enough. My only annoyance with GGG is he has all these plans for mega fights that so much money is riding on him. Not just promotionally but think of all the sanctioning fees for all those belts! I don't like that being in the background when big decisions are being made in close fights. Not that I disagree with the outcome but it doesn't help the credibility.
Triple GGG is the guy in 30-40 years kids are asking the older guys about, I always make the effort to see his fights because he's one of the few potential all time greats around.
 

At least you have a girlfriend, your the same age as me and Ive never had a bloody date!
Seriously though, I cant relate at all, but as a trainee pharmacist I see a lot of people with issues of that sort. It is better for you to hit the nail early on, start talking (dont listen to your ego), and get it of your chest. Dont sit and wait and lie to yourself, saying "oh its only temporary , it isnt a big issue, I need to man up ect ect".
Well done.
A persons ego can hold you back from being honest to yourself and seeking help at times
I would say though I would not start Anti depressants soon or whatever medication the doctors want to give you. I think talking, being pro-active, finding activities which gives your life meaning and something to LOOK FORWARD TO (Biggest KILLER OF FEELING LOW) is key. I as a future pharmacist (only my opinion) think depression is being tackled wrongly and incorectly by our health care proffesionals- too much drugs and too little talking.
 
Best of luck mate

once you are on them, it is very very hard to go off them and they do have their side effects! You want to avoid that road if possible and leave it as a last resort. Physcological help is much much better
 
And haha lady luck, its  not that important, Ive made peace with it so its fine. 

At least you have a girlfriend, your the same age as me and Ive never had a bloody date!
Seriously though, I cant relate at all, but as a trainee pharmacist I see a lot of people with issues of that sort. It is better for you to hit the nail early on, start talking (dont listen to your ego), and get it of your chest. Dont sit and wait and lie to yourself, saying "oh its only temporary , it isnt a big issue, I need to man up ect ect".
Well done.
A persons ego can hold you back from being honest to yourself and seeking help at times
I would say though I would not start Anti depressants soon or whatever medication the doctors want to give you. I think talking, being pro-active, finding activities which gives your life meaning and something to LOOK FORWARD TO (Biggest KILLER OF FEELING LOW) is key. I as a future pharmacist (only my opinion) think depression is being tackled wrongly and incorectly by our health care proffesionals- too much drugs and too little talking.
 
Best of luck mate

At least you have a girlfriend, your the same age as me and Ive never had a bloody date!
Seriously though, I cant relate at all, but as a trainee pharmacist I see a lot of people with issues of that sort. It is better for you to hit the nail early on, start talking (dont listen to your ego), and get it of your chest. Dont sit and wait and lie to yourself, saying "oh its only temporary , it isnt a big issue, I need to man up ect ect".
Well done.
A persons ego can hold you back from being honest to yourself and seeking help at times
I would say though I would not start Anti depressants soon or whatever medication the doctors want to give you. I think talking, being pro-active, finding activities which gives your life meaning and something to LOOK FORWARD TO (Biggest KILLER OF FEELING LOW) is key. I as a future pharmacist (only my opinion) think depression is being tackled wrongly and incorectly by our health care proffesionals- too much drugs and too little talking.
 
Best of luck mate

At least you have a girlfriend, your the same age as me and Ive never had a bloody date!
Seriously though, I cant relate at all, but as a trainee pharmacist I see a lot of people with issues of that sort. It is better for you to hit the nail early on, start talking (dont listen to your ego), and get it of your chest. Dont sit and wait and lie to yourself, saying "oh its only temporary , it isnt a big issue, I need to man up ect ect".
Well done.
A persons ego can hold you back from being honest to yourself and seeking help at times
I would say though I would not start Anti depressants soon or whatever medication the doctors want to give you. I think talking, being pro-active, finding activities which gives your life meaning and something to LOOK FORWARD TO (Biggest KILLER OF FEELING LOW) is key. I as a future pharmacist (only my opinion) think depression is being tackled wrongly and incorectly by our health care proffesionals- too much drugs and too little talking.
 
Best of luck mate

I've been through no end of forums dedicated to mental health and the likes but nothing comes close to this, it really sets this forum apart from any other I know. So therefore, having read everyone else's stories over the last few months and after finally acknowledging I have an issue, I will now pour everything out.
I've known for years that something has been wrong with me, but the last few days have just certified it. I'm 22, recently graduated and have now moved back home as I have a graduate job close to my family home. The issue with this is I'm not exactly mad about the job, the people are not the most welcoming and all of my previous school friends and the likes now live away. I go to work and I go home, that is as exciting as it gets. 
Last year saw a range of little blips come up which I didn't think affected me too much, with my uncle's dementia and constant hospital stays probably the most notable. What's really done it for me though is the relationship with my girlfriend, who is still at university. I've been with her for three years and it's been great (she's even seen Derby play twice the lucky thing) but a mixture of the distance and the loneliness has changed things to the point where she's told me that she's not sure if we're still working like we did. I've found myself becoming needy, completely ignoring the fact that she's got her own life with new friends and a part-time job. We planned to build a life together after uni and I'm hoping that can still be done because even though we're only young, it's been an incredible time that I don't think needs to be given up. I'm trying to tell myself that it's the fact we've gone from living together to living 80 miles apart, with only a few months until we can go back to how we were. Unfortunately, my head doesn't really want to listen to what I say for too long. 
I don't know if depression or anxiety or just general loneliness is my problem, but I do know that I'm not meant to be feeling like this, especially at such a young age. I've got a doctors appointment booked for next week which I'm strangely looking forward to, purely to try and change things around. I know in comparison to others my problems might be nothing and I apologise if I seem dramatic or anything but it just seems after months and months of trying to contain everything, it's all just come to a head now. I've been able to speak to my parents and girlfriend over the last few days which has at least helped. This has been a very soppy post and as such I apologise to anyone who has managed to read it all the way through! 
 

Understand you mate. But look on the bright side, you have a good job, payrise, supportive girlfriend and a lovely daughter. Much better off than most people in life, some would kill to be in your position
 
Keep fighting mate

Understand you mate. But look on the bright side, you have a good job, payrise, supportive girlfriend and a lovely daughter. Much better off than most people in life, some would kill to be in your position
 
Keep fighting mate

Know the feeling my friend.Got a payrise, Listened to the girlfriend about needing help with the daughter which has since turned her mood for the better. Got the Daughter into a routine. Thought life couldn't be better.
Come of this weekend I feel down again. Questioning whether money was the real reason I was unhappy at work. Questioning what's the point in life when you just can't wait for 5pm and after that the weekend all the time.. Even then the weekend isn't all that great.
It comes and goes is this normal does everyone have this? I keep saying to myself it is normal everyone has emotions and days of feeling appreciated and feeling life is great then straight to the other end of the scale.

I like AJ
"I don't want to be known as 'champ'. Winning fights doesn't make you a Champion. The belt is a sign of a champion but its how you conduct yourself outside the ring that makes you a Champion." 
 
But thats the gayest thing Ive ever heard

You have to. I can imagine being the partner of a person with an anxiety disorder or depression is as testing as it is for the sufferer.
Sometimes there is no let up or sometimes things can be going well then in the blink of an eye plans have to change.
It is only fair on your partner that you tell them without feeling guilt or weak. If you have cancer then you have cancer. If you have severe panic disorder, anxiety or depression then you have them. End of. They should know and you shouldn't feel ashamed.
Myself for example have gone from holidaying all over Europe to not being able to get on an aeroplane due to anxiety and panic. Such a condition shrinks your world and what you are able to do. This includes my partners world and my childs world.
My kid is 8 next summer and we've not been abroad yet. Part cost , part anxiety. Next summer I'm summoning up the balls to go to France for a few days on the ferry for my kid.
It is planned meticulously down to the last detail. I must have a cabin both ways as it's a safety bolthole and I cannot have a sailing at the crack of dawn as my anxiety is severe the first few hours after waking especially if my routine is all to pot. It's a nightmare but i have to do it as i want the impact on my partner and kid to be minimal therefore if I reduce risk and uncertainty then I reduce my symptoms and we might even be able to enjoy ourselves.
Where we go out to eat will be planned as will most things. It's not too restrictive for my partner as I usually do it all in advance and she just goes along with it. Often it's beneficial as it cuts out hassle but on the flipside it also stunts any spontaneity.
It's tough. Really tough.
Openness and communication are the only way relationships can work though whether you've got a condition or not.

Well i was 32 when I started so it can certainly creep up on you. I'm normally a very optimistic sort of person as well.