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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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Hello!

I've worked as a mental health peer worker for Metro South Health, a geographical division of Queensland Health, in Brisbane from 2020 to 2024. I worked in an outpatient clinic team that focused on suicide prevention, a residential rehabilitation facility called a Community Care Unit (CCU), and a hospital psychiatric ward.

In July this year I resigned in order to have more time to help my Mum care for my Dad, who has had some mobility constraints, and to focus on my psychology studies. I might return to peer work during the Honours stage of my studies - I might do that component of the program part-time, which would give me the time to do some peer work. I'd like to become a Clinical Psychologist eventually. I've enjoyed my peer work roles, especially in the CCU, where I had the chance to help people over a longer time frame and to see their progress.


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hey there @Quickbeam it's lovely to e-meet you!

i've studied a bit of psych and thinking of doing masters of clinical psych in the future too 😊

you mentioned having some experience in the mental health peer work realm, perhaps you'd be interested in sharing a bit about how you got there in this thread: Are You Thinking of Peer Work? Have your questions... - SANE Forums - no pressure at all though!

look forward to seeing you around the forums!

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

Hello all, I hope you're having a gentle start to the week.

I'm very happy to be welcoming our newest additions to the forums community from the past few days:

@2024Swan @AdVictoriam @alliswell @Applelover @Beelishes1 @Billie_Bou77 @Bluepagan @bobcat @Chrissie1 @CT38 @Dancha @DEEPDIVE @DeesMum @Dollygirl @Echo_8 @EssBee @Greyhoodie @Idk79 @Inhiding @JD66 @joehupp2004 @Joy88 @LuluANDme @LwaxanaTroi @Melijeli @MNW101 @Mordiallox @MrsSK @nicksrun75 @Nug @Obserberus @oneverystreet @RustyNayle @Sandwich @sawyingrobin @Searching66 @SharonHHH @Skuti15 @Spungold @TimVo @Txwall @WagonWheels @Yocheese

It's always great to have the chance to welcome new members in! If you'd like, please feel free to say hello here and share a little about what brings you to the forums.

Looking forward to seeing you around 😊

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

Hello and welcome 😍

@2024Swan @AdVictoriam @alliswell @Applelover @Beelishes1 @Billie_Bou77 @Bluepagan @bobcat @Chrissie1 @CT38 @Dancha @DEEPDIVE @DeesMum @Dollygirl @Echo_8 @EssBee @Greyhoodie @Idk79 @Inhiding @JD66 @joehupp2004 @Joy88 @LuluANDme @LwaxanaTroi @Melijeli @MNW101 @Mordiallox @MrsSK @nicksrun75 @Nug @Obserberus @oneverystreet @RustyNayle @Sandwich @sawyingrobin @Searching66 @SharonHHH @Skuti15 @Spungold @TimVo @Txwall @WagonWheels @Yocheese

we are here for you ❤️

What do you like to drink ---- Tea or Coffee

@Oaktree , @Quickbeam , @rav3n , @Jynx , @Ru-bee

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

Thank you @Ru-bee @for the kind welcome ☺️

I came to the forums as I don’t have much of a support system in place and I’m looking to connect with people who understand complex mental health.
I have late-diagnosed AuDHD, major depression and anxiety and am also healing trauma from being raised in a narcissistic family dynamic.
Luckily my partner is amazing and we have two beautiful, smart, kind, funny kids. My focus is healing and protecting them to ensure they don’t suffer due to my family nor my issues.

On the positive side I love music, art, travelling and wickedly funny people. I’m a staunch ally and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ family, First Nations people, people living with disabilities and many others.

Looking forward to connecting with people here and learning from them.

☺️💜✨

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

hey @Spungold love your vibes!! welcome to the forums ✨

thought i'd share some threads that might interest you:

see you around the forums 💜

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

Hi @rav3n thanks for the warm welcome ☺️

The thread recommendations are appreciated - still finding my way around and this definitely helps 💜✨

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

Howdy! 🤠

I’m originally from Texas, but have moved to Gadigal land a little over two years ago.
I struggle with MH, specifically GAD and treatment resistant depression. I’m investigating the possibility of comorbidities and my psychiatrist thinks there may be an aspect of ADD or narcolepsy at play as well.
I am seeking to build a support system and healthier habits to continue my journey and improve my well-being. although lately everything has felt like a bit of a struggle and I’m working on finding another job after I was let go from a hospo gig because of my anxiety (really can’t blame them there, I haven’t been managing well at all)

I am always happy to chat about fiber art, animals, and sci-fi 💜

looking forward to making new friends here, and if anyone has suggestions on job boards I should check out, let me know 💕

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@LwaxanaTroi

Hi and welcome to the forums. @Tyme recommends the job board Jora.com.au

You put in your search and it will send you regular emails to tell you about new jobs in your search.

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Hi @LwaxanaTroi

It's so great to have you here!

Sounds like you've got quite a bit going on and that you've got some really positive goals that you're working towards. Hopefully connecting here can be a good step towards some of those.

What sort of fiber arts are you into? I've been really getting into knitting and sewing recently, but also do a bit of crochet and would love to learn weaving eventually...but right now I've probably got enough hobbies on the go! There's a knitting thread you might like to check out if that's your thing: Knitting - Page 45 - SANE Forums

Do you have any pets?

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