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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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oh yeah mid 20s is PERFECT for me @RebelliousAngel i love winter weather too... but at the same time it makes me want to just stay cosied up in bed and watching movies all day 😆

so fair, social battery recharges are essential! are you usually more introverted or extroverted? or somewhere in between?

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@rav3n winter weather is the best for being cosied up in bed watching movies 😀.

I'm definitely an introvert, people are not my type 🤣.

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Hi there

[edited by moderator] A complex and long journey with my mental health issues but have learnt to manage myself. Love doing what I do!

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welcome @Kelpee! it's lovely to e-meet you, i'm sure you'll have plenty of insight to share with the community ✨

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Hi @Kelpee @GM8 , Great to see you!

What would be helpful for you at this time - whether you are experiencing your own mental health challenges or you are caring for someone with mental health challenges?

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Happy Friday forums friends! I hope this week has been gentle on you all.

Before we go into the weekend I wanted to welcome our newest members from this week. A big hello to:

@angeleyez811 @Arisboo @Aussieskydiver @Beowulf @BrookeStephens @christopherj @Coco65 @Concerned-mumma @Cool_Sis @Custardk72 @Daisy30 @Darlingstorm @Del11 @Desmondo @DitsyPrincessx3 @DSWsmalldog @EligiusXCVI @ElizabethHills @FearofUnknown @FortisMum1 @Foxtrotgirl @Rhymster @HappyWanderer @Helpful25 @unimportant @Jazzalenko @Jazzcat97 @JDL @jonnn @JOSEPH22 @jrn @Kaye2 @KM73 @KuriSun @Lee7710 @LeighGreen @Lemon55 @LH1 @liminallusion @Linky @LouisTense @Mallory @Maree1712 @Marie95 @Mcgregor @ME10 @Mothlet @Naomi5 @No_Winners @Ok @Patokkai @Pinkroses @PreciousGemz83 @Proctor_Silex @Pugz-1 @Punkrockunicorn @Red76 @RileyGranzien @Rosita @Rovja @Sadsack82 @Seekingsupport @Sparkjoy @Spring4 @Squirtle007 @Stir-Ling @Surronbikes @Swxetdxath @Tide @Titch63 @TragicGoose @trex @VinnieJim89 @whaa @WindRunner

It's great to have you here, I hope you all get a chance to connect here or elsewhere on the forums over the weekend. Feel free to say hi, let us know if you have any plans, or ask any forums-related questions you may be having

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Thank you @Ru-bee and a big welcome to all the others 😀

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Hello and welcome to all our new members

@angeleyez811 @Arisboo @Aussieskydiver @Beowulf @BrookeStephens @christopherj @Coco65 @Concerned-mumma @Cool_Sis @Custardk72 @Daisy30 @Darlingstorm @Del11 @Desmondo @DitsyPrincessx3 @DSWsmalldog @EligiusXCVI @ElizabethHills @FearofUnknown @FortisMum1 @Foxtrotgirl @Gali @HappyWanderer @Helpful25 @Jason_and_me @Jazzalenko @Jazzcat97 @JDL @jonnn @JOSEPH22 @jrn @Kaye2 @KM73 @KuriSun @Lee7710 @LeighGreen @Lemon55 @LH1 @liminallusion @Linky @LouisTense @Mallory @Maree1712 @Marie95 @Mcgregor @ME10 @Mothlet @Naomi5 @No_Winners @Ok @Patokkai @Pinkroses @PreciousGemz83 @Proctor_Silex @Pugz-1 @Punkrockunicorn @Red76 @RileyGranzien @Rosita @Rovja @Sadsack82 @Seekingsupport @Sparkjoy @Spring4 @Squirtle007 @Stir-Ling @Surronbikes @Swxetdxath @Tide @Titch63 @TragicGoose @trex @VinnieJim89 @whaa @WindRunner

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Thanks for the invite. The mental health hub I've utilised for three and a half years is closing next month. I'm at a total loss of how I'll fill my time. I'd spend four hours a day there. There was always someone to talk to, support and help, if needed! Totally anonymous! Walk in off the street! No assessments or red tape! I don't understand why they didn't get funded for such a worthwhile mental health initiative! I'm sad!😔

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Hey @heartathome, thanks for joining the Forums and sharing your experiences with the community!

Sounds tough when a support that was working well for you has come to an end suddenly. Glad that you found SANE and the Forums community though :). I encourage you to take a good look around at the different spaces and threads and see what you find interesting. The community may some insights to share with you too.

We have another program that you might find benefical called the Guided Recovery program. You can check out the Guided Recovery here - Welcome to SANE’s Guided Recovery and decide if you want to pursue it. Whenever you are ready, you can chat to SANE’s mental health support workers who can assist with a referral, simply call 1800 187 263 or chat on the webchat at sane.org and let them know that you were referred from forums. They can help you with questions and check things like whether you have enrolled before or not. They're available 10am – 8pm Mon-Fri.

Also check out this "How to" thread if you would like to get some tips about the Forums: https://saneforums.org/t5/Social-space/How-To/td-p/1562864

Thanks again for sharing your experiences!

Take care

RiverSeal

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