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Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Hey Forumites!!

This is a space for members new and old, to gather around and help make our newer members feel welcome!

We've all been newbies ourselves at some point, and can empathise with how incredibly daunting it can be entering a new space. A lot of folks have trouble even knowing where to start, and (even though we're in the midst of improving it all) we know the forums can be a tricky space to navigate - which can make it very difficult for newbies to be able to find their footing! On top of that, joining any established community means being 'the new kid on the block', and seeing others connecting easily with established relationships can sometimes feel like we aren't welcome, or that we need to 'break in' to the conversation somehow.

Well this space aims to alleviate that pressure and help facilitate some new connections! Whether you're brand new here or you've been here since the very beginning, you're welcome to come hang out, meet some new people, reconnect with others, and maybe even make a new friend!

We will try to tag new members as they join, so help us make them feel welcome!

Here's today's newest forumites:

@noodles1

@IndigOverwhelm

@Sam63

@Sosad01

@jsbpd

@JJll

@Andora

@riotgrrl

@HopeEverlasting

@Bellle

Feel free to tell us a little about yourself, what brought you to the forums, and what you're looking for here!

Tagging in our lovely bunch of Community Guides too! They're seasoned members who volunteer their time and energy towards making the forums a safe and welcoming place for everyone. We wouldn't have the community we do without their efforts and their passion! Feel free to reach out to them, they're always quite happy to help guide and support 😊

@Anastasia @BPDSurvivor @Eve7 @Faith-and-Hope @MDT @Judi9877 @outlander @Shaz51 @Snowie @wellwellwellnez @Zoe7

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@GravelGrinder I feel the same. Not sure how to start a conversation (even in real life!)

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How have I become a senior contributor?

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Hey @EzW @GravelGrinder ,

When I think back to when I first connected, I realised I had a connection with someone's experiences. This is what gave me the confidence to post.

I'm am no way confident to socialise in the real world. By posting on the forums, it gave me confidence to take those social skills to the outside world. It's been quite an interesting experience. Then there are times when my interactions in real life haven't worked out so I bring it to the forums to work out.

It's an interesting use for the forums, but it works!

There are some who are not very good with small talk in real life... I can assure you that it's the majoirty of us on these forums... hence we are using a text base platform!

@EzW , you're a 'senior contributor' once you've posted over 10 posts I think. So 1-3 posts, you are still a new contributor, then you move to casual, contributor then senior contributor. Hope that makes sense!

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@tyme Thank you. I'm warming up to the group.

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Take your time @EzW 🙂

Gotta start somewhere. Good on you for even giving this a go!

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A little about me. I'm a male in my mid 50s. I think I've had anxiety and depression all of my life, I was born with neurological issues, which were fairly mild, considering. In the last year or so, those issues have reared up, and I'm struggling to do the even the smallest of tasks, and my thinking and speech have been affected.

My father died in a car accident a few weeks before my younger brother was born. I was mums 4th pregnancy, first child, which might explain my congenital issues, My life has been a back and forth between doctors, allied health and mental health professionals. Mum did the best she could, but she was a mess herself.

Now I'm looking at surgeries to hopefully fix some of the issues. I can only imagine what "better" might be like, and I'm both excited and terrified of what might happen.

Struggling to keep my shit together! But trying my hardest,

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Hi @EzW, it is really good to hear you tell your story! I am new here but have not shared as yet. I am a women in her 50s and has struggled with anxiety and depression all her life which has made for a very tiring experience. I have been functional and not depending on how challenged I have been from life. I hope the new treatment gives you some relief and it is the start of a step towards you having a better life.
Also it is really good to see a man post here as we know men struggle to reach out more for support and yet they are suffering too 😞

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hello @Kashmina , @EzW sitting with you and letting you know that you are not alone my friends

so good seeing you here 😍

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I sent a photo of my lunch, can't find it now?

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@EzW what did you have?
Been wanting to make a cake all week as it has been soooo cold! Made a blueberry cake and made a cup of tea. Pretty yum
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