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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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Happy Friday guys and a big welcome to our newest members:

@Abdulkadir @Amber76 @Angel17 @AngO @Warina @Astar772 @B52 @Blue586 @Bombadillo @Brendan3 @Byronbay56 @Carlsberg @CJ_HD @eb0ny @Eddie15 @Edoincognito @femmeb0t @Hellooo @HoziersBees @InfinityHeart @Isabella2011 @Islaleigh @JustARandomUser @kiki-xoxo @Lanigiro @Liearna @Lili_ @Max01 @Memphis @Mika-chan @Mika-chan @Moonlight07 @Oscar243 @Pandora75 @Patpat @PeachyKeen @Pistachi0 @PoppyMay @Rilz @SAKS @sarah1994 @Skyblue_h21 @SL52 @SquareDott @SS23 @Steve58 @Steve581 @StevenSmith @Strugglingwife @sutadup @TashiR @TMST @Toowrite @Vanessazz @VicG82 @Weaveworld64 @Xavier-7635 @Y10 @yellowgreenblue

Whether you've already posted elsewhere in the forums, or you're still just taking a look around, please feel free to pop in here to say hi and introduce yourself. We're so pleased to have you as part of our forums community

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

@Hello and Welcome

@Abdulkadir @Amber76 @Angel17 @AngO @AnnetteMcEvoy @Astar772 @B52 @Blue586 @Bombadillo @Brendan3 @Byronbay56 @Carlsberg @CJ_HD @eb0ny @Eddie15 @Edoincognito @femmeb0t @Hellooo @HoziersBees @InfinityHeart @Isabella2011 @Islaleigh @JustARandomUser @kiki-xoxo @Lanigiro @Liearna @Lili_ @Max01 @Memphis @Mika-chan @Mika-chan @Moonlight07 @Oscar243 @Pandora75 @Patpat @PeachyKeen @Pistachi0 @PoppyMay @Rilz @SAKS @sarah1994 @Skyblue_h21 @SL52 @SquareDott @SS23 @Steve58 @Steve581 @StevenSmith @Strugglingwife @sutadup @TashiR @TMST @Toowrite @Vanessazz @VicG82 @Weaveworld64 @Xavier-7635 @Y10 @yellowgreenblue

My name is @Shaz51 , I am a community guide and so pleased to see you and we are here for you

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@MySon63

Hi and welcome.

I have Bipolar 1 and it took me a long time of experimenting with being off and on medication to realise that I have to stay on it for my health. I would take it and feel better then think I didn’t need it anymore. I hate taking medication so it was a real battle. I now know that I have to take it and stay on it but this is something that your son has to come to realise on his own. You can encourage him but try not to nag as he won’t react well to that. It sounds more complicated due to the extra diagnosis of schizoaffective (sorry I am having trouble spelling)! This is a complicated journey to recovery. It has ups and downs and is not a linear journey.

@Jynx @Ru-bee @tyme do you have anything you could add here? I can hear how worried this Mother is…

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Thanks for the tag @Oaktree 😊

Hello @MySon63

As a wife and mother

I agree with @Oaktree to encourage but don't nag

My husband has been in hospital 3 times in the last few years, he has stopped and started his meds lots of times

After a few day I will say " have you stopped taking your meds "

And he says " can you tell " , amm yes

Over the years I have relized we need to look after our selves to look after others

Coping Toolbox ( what is in yours to help you cope ) is a good thread to clink on to

Here for you xx

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welcome everyone!!! so lovely to have you all join, hope your Friday's going well 💗

@Abdulkadir @Amber76 @Angel17 @AngO @AnnetteMcEvoy @Astar772 @B52 @Blue586 @Bombadillo @Brendan3 @Byronbay56 @Carlsberg @CJ_HD @eb0ny @Eddie15 @Edoincognito @femmeb0t @Hellooo @HoziersBees @InfinityHeart @Isabella2011 @Islaleigh @JustARandomUser @kiki-xoxo @Lanigiro @Liearna @Lili_ @Max01 @Memphis @Mika-chan @Mika-chan @Moonlight07 @Oscar243 @Pandora75 @Patpat @PeachyKeen @Pistachi0 @PoppyMay @Rilz @SAKS @sarah1994 @Skyblue_h21 @SL52 @SquareDott @SS23 @Steve58 @Steve581 @StevenSmith @Strugglingwife @sutadup @TashiR @TMST @Toowrite @Vanessazz @VicG82 @Weaveworld64 @Xavier-7635 @Y10 @yellowgreenblue

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Hey @1078 ,

How are you going? Are you feeling better since the med increase?

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Hello and welcome @Matilda5 , @Stargirl @SevS 😍

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  • @Shaz51 👋 how are things with you?

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Hello @Stargirl

how are you today

I am going ok

having a lazy day today because of all the rain here

I see you have your own thread , I will hop over and have a look if that is ok xx

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hello and welcome @JustARandomUser @DoriansDorter 😍

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