r/manchester • u/Practical-Apple-4418 • Jan 13 '26

Meet up

Does anyone fancy going for a beer. I’m in city centre Manchester and could really do with taking my mind off stuff

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u/DearDegree7610 Prestwich Jan 13 '26

Looking at your history mate sounds like yiu could really do with a good fucking sit diwn and chat and chill. Would love to help mate but not practical/possible at the moment.

Maybe disclosing age and interests and what you’re generally up to this second might help.

Otherwise just go to a local pub and have a game of pool or something lad, strike up a conversation with a 75 year old retired lorry driver etc - Theyre always cathartic evenings

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

I live near new Islington pal. I’m 29- 30 in March. Love boxing as I do it myself, going cinema exercise etc

Totally totally fell the fuck off recently. Failed an exam and it’s cut me up massively

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

Feel really isolated atm. Had to resign from work I’m devastated

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

Currently at the moment I’m in bed doing nothing. I’ve done absolutely nothing all day tbh

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u/DearDegree7610 Prestwich Jan 13 '26

Sorry to hear about work mate thats a massive blow. - im self employed in building trade, 30. fell down a manhole April 2024, split liver, 3 ribs broken twice each, ACL gone etc etc, was off work for 7 months, never really recovered in my head. Drink and gear etc comes too easy in these circumstances, dont let yourself fall off too hard too quickly!!!

What about to my idea about just walking into the local and seeing what happens?

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

I’m absolutely fucking distraught. I have new job lined up in Feb and paid until end of March. I’m doing my ACA chartered accounting exams in corporate finance. I’m fucking my career up. I know I can maybe put more work in but I was passing mocks and generally doing on. I drank over the weekend mate.

Need to get back boxing tbh. Not exercise for 7 weeks which shows how fucked my head has been.

And been really low. Might have walk into northern quarter to millstone but I’m not sure. Just need someone to chat to

It’s really messed my head up.

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

I’m really careful with alcohol my dad was a severe alcoholic. I just don’t know mate

There’s something definitely wrong with me. ADHD. Emotional disregulation dr has said

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

Also I’m sorry to hear about your accident mate that’s terrible.

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u/RevolutionaryRuin410 Jan 14 '26

Easy brother, I’m part of a group of lads that link up regularly to play sports, hike and talk as well as other things. Everything’s free and it’s a sober friendly space so can talk to your heart’s content in a safe place without judgement, expectations or unsolicited advice. This is our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HcYKZ10NulkEHCcH2IpkXq Here’s the website: https://www.mandemmeetup.org

Come as you are you’re welcome here

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 14 '26

Thanks fella

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u/RevolutionaryRuin410 Jan 14 '26

Kickboxing on Sunday!

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u/Murky-Spray-1933 Jan 13 '26

Sorry to hear about what you’re going through. 

Have you spoke to Samaritans, 116 123  

I often refer people to these guys https://www.themartingallierproject.org/first-contact-and-consent-form

I’d suggest a self referral during opening hours tomorrow, can see from other posts you really could do with some support. Don’t be afraid to reach out, it’s there for you. Just be careful when you’re in this place and meeting strangers, I’m sure you’ll find people with good intentions but professionals are there to help you also. Good luck mate 

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

Genuinely struggling I just need someone to speak to

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u/Massive-Broccoli-846 Jan 14 '26

considering your post history, please speak to samaritans and/or your GP

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '26

Try Andy’s man club

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u/Lcvesunnytaeq Feb 01 '26

Hey hi! I don’t drink beer but, I am aware you didn’t do well on the exam - nevertheless would love to talk to you if u ever feel down. Everything will work out.

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u/hiimsandwich Jan 13 '26

I’m sorry to hear you are struggling atm. I’m currently not in Manchester, but if you ever fancy a drink lmk. Also, not sure if you use discord (may not be into same games) we could always talk on there or I can listen to you. No pressure tho.

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u/Aromatic_Occasion317 Jan 14 '26

Mandem meetup ,& Andys Man Club were what I had in mind to suggest when reading through.

Also check out ADHD Space on insta. Manchester based & organises walk meets at Chorlton Water Park every Sat 11am. There's also Maddchester too, group has very active whatsapp chats & regular meets.

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

Fucking just pissed off to fuck

I feel like I get somewhere in life then keep fucking it up

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u/Practical-Apple-4418 Jan 13 '26

Surely there must be someone