Some shades of yellow might work. The key to mixing colors is to match tones. If the tones match, surprising color combinations will work. You really need to see the watch and band together in person to see if the tones match, though.
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Do you ever “take a rest” from your Apple Watch?
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Buddy, I read all your posts and as tough as it may seem right now, life will get better! Remember, it's always darkest in the middle of the storm, but the storm will eventually pass.
Spring, sunshine and singing birds are just around the corner!
Life can improve in ways you would never expect, so just have a little faith! ❤️
PS. I love using my Apple Watch for mountain biking. Whenever I'm feeling down, I jump on my bike and search for some sick lines, which I find fun. I get to escape reality for a moment and honestly get too exhausted to think about the challenges in life. It's also a hobby that has introduced me to new people and taken me to see beautiful places. Bike people in general are a very friendly and including bunch. I recommend it!
Spring, sunshine and singing birds are just around the corner!
Life can improve in ways you would never expect, so just have a little faith! ❤️
PS. I love using my Apple Watch for mountain biking. Whenever I'm feeling down, I jump on my bike and search for some sick lines, which I find fun. I get to escape reality for a moment and honestly get too exhausted to think about the challenges in life. It's also a hobby that has introduced me to new people and taken me to see beautiful places. Bike people in general are a very friendly and including bunch. I recommend it!
Yes, I charge it in the morning while I'm checking my computer and when I take a shower.
Me too!
I only charge it in the mornings when I have school and breakfast.
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I charge it after workouts and showers, and then in the evening to prepare for sleep tracking when I finish my work on my computer. 🖥️
Good morning, Apple Watch wearers! You’ve all been fantastic in giving advice to our OP. These tips are especially helpful for Tom @The Cockney Rebel , who’s going through a tough time. He definitely needs to get back to doing things outside, right? He should even walk, run, or bike around the neighborhood. London is a very walkable city, you know!
@MacRazySwe , wow! You mountain bike with an Apple Watch SE? How long do you do it? If the battery life isn’t enough, maybe you should upgrade to an Apple Watch Ultra if your wrists can fit it. The OP could try cycling too. There are many nice bikes available for around £50-60.
Keep sending your well wishes and blessings to our OP. I hope he’s doing well.
A picture from my morning walk -- hope it brightens your day.
Nice iPhone 15PM shot.
Another flower shot I have:
Hey Apple Watch users! If you’re in the US and struggling with mental health issues that are getting out of hand, please know you’re not alone. We’ve got a special number for you: 988. Or, if texting is easier, type ‘HOME’ into 741741. If things are really dangerous, don’t hesitate to use the emergency SOS on your iPhone or call 911 for ambulance service. If you’re a veteran or served in the military, you can also call 988 and press 1 on your iPhone.
In the UK, it’s 111. Or, if texting is more convenient, type ‘SHOUT’ into 85258. Just like the one I linked above for the US, if things are really bad, call 999 for an ambulance.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s truly heartwarming to see that you all are reading this thread and genuinely understand the significance of taking care of your mental health. Every moment counts, and unfortunately, many young people under 35 in the UK and across the globe are struggling with depression and mental health issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support, even if it’s not an immediate emergency.
If you’re not in immediate need but you are experiencing problems with mental health, I recommend scheduling a longer appointment with your general practitioner (GP). They can help you adjust your medication or provide suggestions for self-care. Remember, you’re never alone in this journey.
None of the “professionals” know I stopped taking it.
It made me put on weight, so I stopped it weeks ago.
Now my mind is raw.
However bad things are (and feel) for you right now, there is a future in which you can -- and likely will -- experience happiness, fulfillment, fun, and love. Just in this thread, you have succeeded in getting multiple strangers from the internet (of all places!) to care about what happens to you. I mean this sincerely: better days are ahead.
Please reach out for help as soon as you can. We all need help sometimes. Let others help you through this.
Good to see you posting, friend.
Have you considered or tried taking reduced/less frequent doses, instead of stopping altogether?
I’ve tried that, but it doesn’t work.
Thank you for the thought.
Wishing you well.
I hope you’re feeling better after stopping the medication. Please give your GP a call and let them know how you’re doing.
I saw a NHS training video recently about a girl around my age who had similar episodes. Her roommate called 999 and ambulance had to come, like what happened to former talk show host Wendy Williams that pencilled in help notes off her nyc apartment. She had to be sectioned and admitted to the hospital after an ambulance saw her overdose on paracetamol and took it with henessey. It’s really sad to see such things happen.
I hope 🤞 OP gets help. Even though the meds he stopped taking from the last section from hospital was from long ago I still highly encourage him to ring his GP and 111 as soon as possible. Y’all I posted in the mental health mega thread that y’all can explore nature and even photograph the flowers. Doing colouring books or painting on y’all’s iPads is a great idea for art therapy, full stop. I put one thing in mind: check out nurseries and botanical gardens and explore nature. What other activities y’all Apple Watch wearers would suggest to @The Cockney Rebel to try out outdoors?
Ask the doctor to change your meds. Some meds work better than others. Not all people are the same.
Sometimes my Ultra 2 seems a little big and clunky, but I still wear it all day.
The main thing, I guess, is that even though it's big it's still a lot smaller and easier to manage than an iPhone. I can rely on the GPS and cellular systems to still get location right, and calls and messages work...although sometimes a little slowly.
I only take it off to give it a little charge, once or twice/day when I'm not moving much.
The Watch will start my Ford Mach-E GT if I want, if I'm late and want it ready before I get home. Weather. Timers. Activity. Sleep tracking.
The other day it warned me that my bpm had dropped to 40-41 for about ten minutes at night.
I'm 76 and have had one stroke but I still try to stay active, and the Watch called the sheriff when I had an accident on a trail.
So I'm basically stuck with the Watch Ultra 2, but don't mind much.
I hope the original poster is able to get things sorted a little better.
The main thing, I guess, is that even though it's big it's still a lot smaller and easier to manage than an iPhone. I can rely on the GPS and cellular systems to still get location right, and calls and messages work...although sometimes a little slowly.
I only take it off to give it a little charge, once or twice/day when I'm not moving much.
The Watch will start my Ford Mach-E GT if I want, if I'm late and want it ready before I get home. Weather. Timers. Activity. Sleep tracking.
The other day it warned me that my bpm had dropped to 40-41 for about ten minutes at night.
I'm 76 and have had one stroke but I still try to stay active, and the Watch called the sheriff when I had an accident on a trail.
So I'm basically stuck with the Watch Ultra 2, but don't mind much.
I hope the original poster is able to get things sorted a little better.
Wishing you well.Sometimes my Ultra 2 seems a little big and clunky, but I still wear it all day.
The main thing, I guess, is that even though it's big it's still a lot smaller and easier to manage than an iPhone. I can rely on the GPS and cellular systems to still get location right, and calls and messages work...although sometimes a little slowly.
I only take it off to give it a little charge, once or twice/day when I'm not moving much.
The Watch will start my Ford Mach-E GT if I want, if I'm late and want it ready before I get home. Weather. Timers. Activity. Sleep tracking.
The other day it warned me that my bpm had dropped to 40-41 for about ten minutes at night.
I'm 76 and have had one stroke but I still try to stay active, and the Watch called the sheriff when I had an accident on a trail.
So I'm basically stuck with the Watch Ultra 2, but don't mind much.
I hope the original poster is able to get things sorted a little better.
That’s why he has to check with his GP about it too. He didn’t even let any of his mental health care providers know that he stopped taking it.
on weekends, I usually only wear my watch when I get out of the house. that's what I considered a break.
This all reminds me of what happened to my good friend. What a waste……….no warning or anything, just gone.
That’s really heartbreaking. I’ve been on this thread for a few days now, and I can’t even begin to imagine how it feels. I’ve seen so many training videos and BBC programs about people who are going through similar struggles, and it’s so sad to see it. Even two clips showed young people like me who went through psychosis and depression and had the ambulance come to take them to the emergency room. That’s why it’s so important to keep getting help, especially in a crisis like that. Another person posted in the mental health thread with a list of things you can do if you or someone you know is going through something like Cockney’s situation. Here’s the link: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...th.2446442/page-2?post=33805180#post-33805180
Btw I have a friend I knew since secondary school that had mental health issues before, she’s now in college with me. She used to leave maths class early when I first met her as a classmate and had panic attacks, had to go to counselling a lot.