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After a pretty severe bout of depression and a bit of a breakdown, all documented on here, I managed to keep it together enough to embark on a Trainee Nursing Associate course last June.

I could not have even contemplated it without the support of yourselves, my family, and the wonderful people at the University of Central Lancashire.

It's been amazing, the best thing I've ever done on a professional level, I only wish I'd started 25 years ago.

This year I had another major wobble. Failed an assignment which plunged me into a spiral of self doubt and worthlessnes.
However, the support I have received has been amazing, even though as a stubborn old fart I resisted it as long as possible.

Between my wonderful wife, my amazing colleagues, you lot again and the fantastic support offered by my local GP and NHS Occupational Health I'm back on track and looking forward.

Whenever I get really fed up, I know I can rely on a bunch of idiots on a mountain biking forum to cheer me up and give me a sense of perspective.
When it's been really rough, just reading all the positive comments has given me the strength to get off my arse and get on with it.
Thanks.

Happy Christmas to each and every one of you.

Love to all,
Pete.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 12:14 am
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Good news that!


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 12:16 am
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You may have had support but its you that did all that!

Happy Xmas


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 12:43 am
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I've got nothing beyond what cb just said.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 1:51 am
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that is some great news 😀 i hope you have a great xmas and new year (and to everyone else too 👍


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 5:47 am
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Great news well done


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 6:25 am
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Take care fella.
Very easy to fall into the pit.
Best wishes.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 6:36 am
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Well done.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 6:38 am
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great news, hope you have a great christmas!


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 6:42 am
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top banana and merry christmas OP!


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 7:05 am
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Still didn’t get a power kite though?

#prayforrusty


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 7:24 am
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Brilliant. **** the black dog. 👊


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 7:42 am
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Kayak - bestiality is not always the best approach

😜


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 7:47 am
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bestiality is not always the best approach

PP, any opinion on that front?

Congrats Rusty!


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 7:50 am
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Congratulations.

bunnyhop x


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 7:55 am
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Nice one.

Do you now get an upgraded, non-rusty spanner?


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 8:03 am
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Like button.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 8:42 am
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Chanel those feelings into your guitar playing...

🎸🤟


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 8:43 am
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Excellent news 🙂


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:09 am
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Good on you, well done.

bunch of idiots on a mountain biking forum

Which forum is that?


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:13 am
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BOAS likes this.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:21 am
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Amen


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:31 am
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Excellent.
I've got a dodgy knee, can you have a look at it for me.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:34 am
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Brilliant. Keep on fella. All the very best.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:38 am
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Pete that's brilliant, well done keeping on


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 9:46 am
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👍


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 10:01 am
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Ace


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 3:35 pm
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good work that man.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 3:43 pm
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Nice one mate 😊.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 4:35 pm
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no surrender Pete. keep on smiling


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 4:40 pm
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Like.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 4:41 pm
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Lovely to hear a positive story! Well done!


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 5:14 pm
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Poor dog 😉


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 5:17 pm
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Terrific news, well done.

Been meds free since February, a year of ups and downs but feeling pleased to have got this far.

Happy Christmas to all those still struggling, but also to all those on here who offer such fantastic support when we need it.


 
Posted : 19/12/2019 6:56 pm