Isolated

I get that @Steven78, it makes sense. Please feel free to drop by and make the most of the forums, or dip back out again as your needs for connection ebb and flow. There are also some social spaces which can be fun (because it's not always about "fixing" things).

We'd love to find out more about you, as we do with all our community members, so if you're ever keen to chat please don't hesitate to reach out. In the meantime I hope you're having a decent afternoon.

Thank you @Steven78, appreciate your well wishes and consideration for what is best for your recovery journey. In the interest of supporting your views around engaging in an online community, just wanted to let you know that you can always request to close your account by reaching out at teams@saneforums.org

We trust that you are your own best advocate and respect your decision to seek help that is appropriate for you. If you ever feel you need assistance to seek that support please feel free to call our counselling service on 1800 187 263 10am-10pm Mon-Fri.

In the event that you're in crisis please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the following 24hr support services:

Triple Zero: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467

Go well @Steven78,
Rhye

Hello @Steven78

I also am a one to one person rather than a group person.

I personally see this as being a part of who I am and definitely how I have survived my whole life.

I am also very private and due to life trust few people.

The majority of society is too quick at judging people or in many situations; just not allowing time to listen.

I am here to listen if you are about.

You can talk to me about whatever you feel safe to talk about.

I will respond keeping myself safe; as will you; at the same time.

An offer to listen which should you choose not to accept or even reply to; I will understand also. I will not be offended.

I respect your wishes.

I also respect the fact that it is very hard to write on the forum in the first place.

I have been on here on and off for several years now and still feel anxious.

Hello

You can alert me to a response should you do so by typing @Sophia1

then I will know.

Hello @Steven78

Thank you for responding.

Much appreciated.

I am not sure whether or not you want a reply.

I isolate more often than not.

I am trying to work at not doing this.

I do not think that there is one answer.

I get not wanting to talk to more than one person.

I type @Steven78 then I am just talking to you.

If you type @Sophia1 , you will be just talking to me.

You do not have to talk about yourself. You can be here because you want someone to listen to you.

Read your thoughts about anything.

If you are similar to me you want to feel heard and valued.

That is a human need.

No need to reply to me if this is not what you want.

I do not want to upset you or make you feel worse.

It takes courage to write on the forums.

Sophia