Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Unknown userMember
I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
In response to: Just checking in.
Unknown userMember
It's ok @Appleblossom. It seems like you are well on top of it all. I agree it works if they have online friends to play with. That seems a pretty key ingredient. I guess I just see people especially our generation and above who wipe these kids off as pretty much losers. I don't believe that. I do understand your worry a little more though now about him having online friends to interact with. My son tends to play with his old school friends and others who have joined in along the way. Although he rarely sees them in person anymore if at all he has maintained a really good online relationship with them. For him gaming has filled a void of not being able to play sport for the past 4 years due to injuries. My oldest also plays online but is more solo with it and more competitive. It is not an obsession with him though and he still plays sport when he can too. We have the sport gene rather than music or art in my family. I guess in the end it is really how well our kids are coping with life that tells if it is healthy or if it could be curbed. You know your situation better. I saw one talk I can't remember what it was called and she said if you wanted to fix a major problem in society give it to gamers to solve as they communicate and collaborate better than non gamers. She was trying to invent games that looked at solving some of the worlds big problems to encourage gamers to become involved. Be well 💜🤗
In response to: Re: Just checking in.
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
In response to: Just checking in.
Unknown userMember
Thanks for the message @Appleblossom - it is always good to hear from you 🙂
I think I will start with what is easier for me to talk about and that is the volunteer work and so far I am really enjoying this and I have my induction training next week. I am glad you are enjoying your volunteer work too- everyone seems to get on well. Btw thanks for your kind words - you are a very nice person @Appleblossom
I am not sure what to do with my specialist/therapist atm- I will be seeing her again on the 13th Dec. At this time I can't see myself coping without her and that is really bothering me. I know I need to start to think about what will be best for me in the longterm.
In response to: Just checking in.
Unknown userMember
In response to: Just checking in.
BlueBaySenior Contributor
hope you feel better today @Former-Member
sending you love and hugs xxxooo
In response to: Re: Just checking in.
Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
I hope you're feeling a bit better too @BlueBay .... been thinking of you ...
💜 Hugs
In response to: Re: Just checking in.
Change123Senior Contributor
HI @Former-Member@Faith-and-Hope@BlueBay
I'm here 🙂
In response to: Re: Just checking in.
Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi @Change123 ... 😊
Good to see you.
💗
In response to: Just checking in.
KurraSenior Contributor
In response to: Re: Just checking in.
Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Oh dear @Kurra .... praying that everything is gonna be okay ....
Hugs 💐💐💐💜
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
