Welcome! Introduce yourself here 🙂

Hi there, I just made this account after feeling quite lonely and hopeless sitting in a "puddle" of non-stop anxiety for the last week or so. Including some bad emotional episodes and intense disregulation, I feel very lost. People keep telling me it's ok, my triggered behaviour stems from childhood, but that doesn't seem to help me - even though for about 5 years now I have acknowledged certain events in my childhood that may contribute to my current emotional landscape, I don't know how to heal. Frustrated, tired of feeling this way and the shame that comes with it. Looking for community, support, and maybe healing. Love to you all ❤️

Hi @Mewmew 👋

I just wanted to step in and welcome you to the forums. Anxiety I have suffered has been the result if circumstances driven by a narcissistic ex and his family, but no matter what the cause, anxiety is a common experience here on the forums, so you are in good company here. I have used distraction and self-care as strategies, but many others here will likely join the conversation and offer their advice and support. Good on you for reaching out. You’re not alone …. 😏

PS: If you want to respond to a specific forumite, press the @ key and their name will come up in a list to click on.

F&H

Hi there,

44yr she/her/cis, living in Adelaide.

Fun facts

I'm a first generation Aussie, with my older brother and parents coming from NZ.

Although mum tried to teach me as a teen, I've finally learnt how to crochet.

Look forward to chatting

Mazz_SA

Welcome @Mazz_SA so nice to meet you!

I want to learn how to crochet! I taught myself a bit and made a few dodgy crochet hats back in lockdown times but now I've forgotten again and need to re-learn. What sort of things do you like to crochet?

Hi @Daisydreamer

I’m sure I’ve read this somewhere before but I can’t find it now, but what do these descriptions mean?
For eg you are a Senior Contributor and other people have different descriptions I think I’ve see Peer Support.

Cheers

Hello @Mazz_SA , @Till23 😊

@Shaz51

Thanks

I see you are a community guide - I’m wondering what these titles mean.
I think everyone is a Lived Experience person but are some people also employed by Sane or asked to hold these senior positions? I’m just interested in how it works.

Hello @Till23

I am off to bed but will reply tomorrow xx

@Ru-bee , @tyme , @rav3n , @Jynx