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    Boxing Thread

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    18 hours ago, Bris Vegas said:

    Charles Martin hasn't defeated anyone of note, but then again neither has AJ. While AJ looks like a world class boxer, it's hard to really say until he's been in with guys who are going to give him a good fight. 

    I reckon AJ will win by knockout. I don't get the hype regarding Martin. They say he's an awkward southpaw like that gives him some sort of extra advantage. He looks slow and clumbsy.

    What happened to Povetkin, Wach, Pulev...? Feel these guys lost one fight against Wlad and then disappeared. Surely they would have given AJ a better test than the puddings put in-front of him previously.

    Povetkin fights Wilder in May I think.

    Shocked at the odds on Charles Martin. I'm obviously rooting for AJ and I think he will win but Martin has fought more than double the rounds that AJ has fought. He is Joshua's step up into the big league. And the bookies are expecting Josh to knock him out early on. Not giving Martin a chance. 

    If AJ wins this then top rated lads are going to come for him. In 15 fights he's got to a world title. If he wins this then even more is going to come quickly. 

    Kind of want him to do it the hard way on Saturday. Get plenty of rounds in. But then it's his ruthless killer instinct that has us all loving him. 

    Joseph Parker needs to step out of New Zealand too.

    Gaming

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    16 hours ago, SaintRam said:

    At the moment my lengthy list of games I play:

    Rocket League; The Division; Robocraft; XCOM 2; Vermintide; Warhammer 40k Eternal Crusade; SkyForge; Hearthstone; Smite; Heroes of the Storm; League of Legends

     

    I play a lot of indie games (although none atm) but the nature of them means they don't stay on a list of 'games I play' for very long. All of the above I've been playing for at least a month. Smite/League of Legends I've been playing for 4-6 years.

    Is Hearthstone good?

    Gaming

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    3 hours ago, StringerBell said:

    I saw Firewatch is selling really well and it's got great reviews. I think I'll be giving it a go, looks interesting.

     

    3 hours ago, SantosHalper said:

    Yeah, you should. I think its about 15 quid on Steam. Go for it. And if you do, get back to me, I'd love to hear what you thought of it. 

    It was like £8ish on G2A marketplace the other day I think. 

    Always check there before getting direct from Steam. 

    Gaming

    in The Jim Smith Room

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    On 25/02/2016 at 13:14, ketteringram said:

    Slowly trying to get through the last of us, following all its praise on here, and just about everywere else. Very close to the point of giving up. 

    Is it a particular bit or just the general difficulty of the gameplay? 

    Such a great game and story. 

    Tell me you're enjoying the story?!!

    Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues

    in The Jim Smith Room

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    6 hours ago, Mostyn6 said:

    so, just to give an update to the hordes of you that messaged me privately, and here publicly, with your concerns and support.

    I shelled out £400 on a pretty damned good treadmill from Argos (Reebok ZR9 if you're after a bargain!), and burned off a few calories putting the bloody thing together. I've had three workouts in 3 days and my calves are a bit tight, but I can already feel that I am feeling a bit...no, quite a lot better about myself.

    I also got hold of Vitamin D tablets, which have definitely, without doubt, given me more energy in the office at work.

    I saw this article today:- http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jan/18/sad-exercise-antidepressants and made me think about writing this.

    So, firstly, I'm not too proud to admit I took the advice from posters on here, and secondly, thanks to anyone in here who gave a ****, cos I do about others, and it gave me a little bit of a boost that people didn't just slate me for starting this thread.

    Here's to better times x

    Well played fella.

    I bet you still get dark moments? Dark thoughts? 

    What I've done is to start up little "projects" when I'm in a good mood and try to focus on them. Quite easy because I have like an obsessive/addictive personality. 

    I'm sorting out a coaching course and hoping that I get good news on a team I want to manage.

    I booked tattoo work that I've  been delaying. 

    I just started saying yes to being more social even though my instinct is to say no. 

    I don't touch computer games. I'm not a huge gamer anyway but I would spend a few hours per week. I've banned myself though because I end up thinking while I'm playing.End up feeling proper down.

    I dunno about exercise but just changing your life seems to help. Say yes when you would say no. Go do things that you say you'll do one day. 

    Just a shake up. 

    Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    @Daveo recommended some vitamin b. The Xmas break was important for me as I got some sleep (was sleeping 3/4 hours per day for 3 weeks before that.)

    Having two kids kept me busy and I've watched a ridiculous amount of football. Helps switch off, as does posting on here. 

    While not feeling to happy about the now, I think I can cope with it. A few weeks ago I wanted a way out. Needed a way out. Now, I'd quite like an escape and that time machine but don't feel so desperate. 

    Whether it was this thread, this forum, kind words from @uttoxram75, @i-Ram ,  @rynny, the vitamins, the sleep, reading the experiences of @Mafiabob, @Mostyn6, @SaintRam, @Phoenix, @Paul71, @ketteringram and everyone else who posted in here that I've read but can't keep typing @name...

    it's looking less grey. 

    Hope you had a good Xmas @Red_Dawn. Its a weird time of year. Some people forget their troubles and some can't cope with them at Xmas

    Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues

    in The Jim Smith Room

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    On 20/12/2015 at 18:35, rynny said:

    My grandad had alzheimers, and it was horrible. My heart goes out to anyone who has any relation or friend suffering from it. When it really kicked in with him he thought he was 21 again, (I guess it was a good time for him) he was in a home and was trying it on with all the female guests there, he was a player in his day and that was his dominant characteristic that came out.

    If you want to chat about drop me a pm.

    Bet it's a weird comfort that he's gone to a time he was happy? 

     

    Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    54 minutes ago, rynny said:

    My grandad had alzheimers, and it was horrible. My heart goes out to anyone who has any relation or friend suffering from it. When it really kicked in with him he thought he was 21 again, (I guess it was a good time for him) he was in a home and was trying it on with all the female guests there, he was a player in his day and that was his dominant characteristic that came out.

    If you want to chat about drop me a pm.

    Cheers rynny. Cheers.

    Was meant to go see her tonight but I bottled it. She forgets where she lives and sometimes forgets to get undressed. 

    She went walking ON the A52 one night. She was found lost in Ilkeston once and she'd walked there from Allenton where she used to live. She had her bag taken off her in Chaddesden after a late night walk. It's mad what it does to people isn't it?

    See the confusion in her face when I spoke to her was surreal. She was someone I've always had in my corner.  You don't get many people that are on your team no matter what. Shame when you lose them. 

    At least now she's moved house she doesn't go walking. Between carers and the fact she doesn't know where she lives it means her late night wandering is over

    Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    People say 'you made your bed now lie in it'. It's true that if you make commitments then you should see them through. Everyone would agree on that?

    You can't go through life making decisions and walk away from the consequences. 

    But what if you don't want to? Tough ****?

    Had a pooh childhood and it was really down to my Grandma who helped me get through feeling down. But she's got Alzheimers now and I went to see her a fortnight ago and she didn't remember me. That was a blow and it just feels like it's one thing after another with what's been happening lately. 

    Would love a time machine. Want to start again. But like I said, commitments 

    Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues

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    Posted

    42 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said:

    one thing this thread has taught me is that I am not alone. It provides a bizarre kind a solace to me. I perked up the other night after filling in a load of forms. It was weird.

    Yeah man. I've been reading the thread but not posted because I was wanting to keep feeding off it. But then the last post was on Tuesday at 3pm and I didn't want it to get lost. 

    Would like to see people keep posting. 

    Cheers.

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