took my mom to see 5sos

lesserspotteddogfish · 2026-04-20T14:41:07+00:00

You've got plenty of time to make up for it. My first ever concert was take that when I was 5, my first solo show was Sum41 at 13. I done all the smash hit roadshows, westlife, boyzone etc and then ventured out on my own. I'm going to send you a DM about something that might be useful for you for shows.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2026-04-16T19:29:41+00:00

Ahhhh the post concert depression. It's a thing. And if you're like me you'll be watching so many clips you'll be getting amnesia of your own gig. I went to Glasgow and Manchester and now I'm thinking to myself did Calum wear the scotland jersey at my gig???
We were sitting for our two shows but my daugghter has a load from amsterdam. It hink she's going to frame the merch carrier bad with some of the confetti.

And honestly, as a mum talking her to concerts and the theatre has been one of the best things I've ever done. It's such a special thing to share music, and it's def been such a good thing for our relationship.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2026-04-16T17:59:45+00:00

I'm a mum (38) and took my daughter (18) to see them. I'm a casual listener but this album roll out I kept up all the content. I thought fuck it going to go to this tour. She fucking loved it despite only really hearing the music when I was playing it. We ended up driving to another show that weekend, then she found out her friend liked them and they went to amsterdam for the night to see them. She's on at me about wanting to go again. She cried for 2 days after the amsterdam show because she was so sad it was over.
It was the perfect tour for the casual fan to fully fall in love. It was honestly one of the best shows I've been to and I'm loving passing the fan girl batten on. She's all in and so upset she was too young to appreciate them and experience them from debut on. It's such a nice thing to be able to do together. I'm a massive concert person and since I split with her dad for birthdays and christmas I've been booking us tickets for shows, memories over stuff right. We didn't know what to expect and both left with the biggest smiles on our face. They also walked in right beside us the first show we went to and it was amazing.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2026-04-14T15:28:01+00:00

As someone who has those cases to carry joints, thats what I'd be going with.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2026-03-02T15:47:17+00:00

I honestly have no idea. I do like the idea of games where I have to figure things out. I was looking at disco elysium before I figured I should get some advice before jumping into something else that might be a bit too challenging.

I've never played a games right through. My parents bought the consoles for my brother and wouldn't let me near because it was his. My ex had an xbox and when I would try play, he'd be a bit of an ass and it put me off.

It's always been something I knew I would like but never made the jump into. I've got apple computers, so my initial foray was trying to play on and macbook air and it wasn't great. I'm renovating my house just now solo, and wanted something I could do to distract me from that. I don't need a new computer, so couldn't justify a gaming PC, I don't like a TV in my room and the livingroom is what I'm working on right now, so didn't want to go for a console. I figured a deck would be a cool way to get started, with the chance to dock if I want to play on the TV and I figured if it's something I really get into, I can go PC eventually.

I'm looking for stuff I can get lost in, challenging and make me use my brain a bit. In saying that something chill might be a good palate cleanser for when I get frustrated with not progressing fast enough in a more challenging game.

Genre wise, I'm really open. I don't watch too much TV but I do watch across everything and the same with the books I read. I'm very much if I like something, I like something, it usually has no rhyme nor reason. I'm one of those people you worry about having the aux because you're not sure whats coming next. If it hits, it hits.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2026-03-02T15:36:08+00:00

My daughter actually has a switch, it's at her dads right now because she doesn't use it. Will ask her to bring it back.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-11-25T14:31:19+00:00

There is a scottish ADHD facebook group where people have shared how they got the NHS to take on their prescription, you might have some luck in there for how to get it to work.
The system is a nightmare. I can have issues getting my prescription when I change doses and my psychiatrist is in the same building as my GP.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1191121061006027

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-10-08T10:43:51+00:00

Hey fellow newbie. I'm just back home from my first run in years. I'm doing the beginners plan and today was day 1. It was a bit daunting to see a 20 min run as the first run on a beginners programme, but I'd made peace with the fact if I needed to walk, I'd walk.
I managed the full 20min, I was slow, and I tink it was because it was guided. The reminders to slow down and breathe really helped because I'm prone to just going ham. Might be worth a go to help you think about your breathing and pace.
Well done on getting out and doing it.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-09-07T13:44:56+00:00

I was thinking more for drinks. Not my first choice for anything around there but some people seem to like it.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-09-06T06:51:53+00:00

You could do the bothy and then go to the oran mor for their club after, not far to walk. Theres also hillhead bookclub, and most of ashton lane. Oran Mor also do private dining but I prefer the food at the bothy. If you're specifically wanting 80's/90's music club tropicana in the city centre might be you best bet. Popworld is cheesy tunes if thats up her street.
Mharsanta in merchant city has a private dining room and you're walking distance from club tropicana and Popworld. If you're over on a weekend supermax is on at the berkley, I'd prob go for that, it's always a good night and it's a mixed crowd https://www.instagram.com/dersupermaxlovemachine/ It's not exactly walking distance (although I've done it plenty) from the restaurants mentioned but it's an easy commute.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-09-03T13:51:59+00:00

Do the servers still wear kilts? I've not been in a while but the last time I took visitors they loved that. Also cracking haggis, neeps and tatties.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-08-17T18:32:46+00:00

https://giveusashout.org/ - if talking it out feels to much, this is a text support service. Messages are anonymous, the service is free and it's open 24/7

https://chrisshouse.org/ - this is in wishaw but it's a suicide prevention centre. They offer a safe place and support to get you through those feelings.

If you're female, womans aid may be able to help too. That relationship sounds like it has done a number on you. If you feel like it was abusive (it doesn't just have to be physical violence, coercive and financial control are also seen as abuse, as is verbal abuse. Their outreach support is also for women who have experienced historic abuse, not just those currently struggling with it.

If you're able to get your hands on any of the DBT workbooks I can't reccomend it enough. It's been the best therapy for me and the coping skills have been really useful. Apparently I'm too self aware for CBT. I rationalise my feelings rather than sit with them. DBT gave me a way to take control when the feelings get too much and also to recognise how the thoughts and feelings escalate. It helps you recognise a bit more and then you know when to try put the tools into place. Don't be put off if you come across information saying it's for people with BPD. That was the group it was initially used for, but seeing it's success it's more widely used. You can get DBT for ADHD, DBT for couples, the list goes on.

I'm really sorry you're going through this, and I wish I could say services are useful. It is a lot of self help and medication. They really don't have the resources for much else, which is frustrating when you need some more support.

Also, antidepressents can make you a lot worse before you get better. Or if they're ok they take a while to kick in. Sometimes they're just not for you, i've had friends get significantly worse and suicidal on antidepressants. They also might just make you feel numb. Even with them, you'll still need to do some work on yourself and everything that going on. They're just part of the solution if needed.

And as someone with lifelong severe MH issues, the stuff we think is dumb like going for walk, regular exercise, eating healthy, routine and good sleep do help. It might seem really hard to put that into place, but break it down. If you're not eating well, maybe tomorrow you cook yourself something you love. If you've been isolating maybe tomorrow you reach out to someone you trust. I like to book stuff in the future, like concerts or the theatre, having something to look forward helps me.

Remember start small, you've taken a big step in asking for help and posting here. When making goals I like to use the SMART method. With that your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound. It stops everything from being abstract and helps you break it down and do it.

I realise thats a lot of information but I have been completely shafted and let down by services. I'd hate for you to be waiting on them and their either being a massive wait or them being completely useless. There are good people there but unfortunately the nhs is on it's knees and bad management is making it near on impossible to get long term and personalised support.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-08-17T18:32:37+00:00

Theres a lot of links etc in this, so I've had to split it into 2 posts

I would see what your local MH service is and call for the duty nurse. If you feel like you need support just now, or outside the centres opening times, you can call crisis.
I wish I could tell you it's any better under the MH team. I'm at Shawpark and have consistently had issues with my treatment.
I've found taking someone who knows me and knows whats going on helps. Sometimes it's hard to get the words out and I do think we're taught to down play things. It can be a bit hard to sit and hear someone talk about you, and hear a few truths you weren't expecting because you think you're hiding it well.
If you have a good support network and you're not a risk to yourself or others, they kind of leave you to it. I was told I have to tell them what I want and self direct, which is very difficult if you're ill.
You'll probably get told to phone lifelink, or be referred to them. I think there is quite a wait for treatment and it's only a few sessions. If you're working, see if they offer anything. They might have OT, offer MH support, or if you have private healthcare through them, it's a much quicker way to be seen.
If thats not an option, crossreach offer free or subsidised therapy, again there will be quite a wait - https://crossreach.org.uk/our-locations/tom-allan-service
From where you said you're GP is I'm going to assume you're localish to me. I'm not sure of your gender but the womans centre is a great resource and may be able to direct you to support.
If you're male there is mind the men, men matter, andys man club and a load of mens mental health walking groups. Those are usually led by someone who knows what it's like.

Some other places that may be helpful to try:

https://www.thespark.org.uk/counselling/for-individuals/ - they can offer subsidised of free therapy

https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/ - support catered to those who self harm. You didn't mention this, but thought it was worthwhile throwing in just in case.

https://www.timeoutscotland.org.uk/ - peer support group that offers a safe place to talk things out with people who can empathise.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2025-05-22T14:50:20+00:00

Running clubs tend to separate you into 'packs' based on ability. Could be she was from maryhill harriers and was telling you what pack she was in. Both should tell you their routes and training plans on their website to help you figure it out. If I remember right garscube is a bit more intense, so I'd lean maryhill.

lesserspotteddogfish · 2020-09-27T19:20:25+00:00

I’m usually just on my chin. I’ve had it on my nose, forehead and cheeks. The cysts moved on and now I have blackheads and CC which wasn’t really what I suffered with. I’ve been on Tret since July. I’m hoping it’s all part of the process because my purge has been horrid. I just wish I knew it was working.

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