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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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Been suffering depression for many many many years. All came to a head last week. Wanted to self harm. Just starting my long journey to recovery

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Hey @Nerys ,

Welcome to the forums! Thank you for sharing your story. I can see how much you have been through and how this can affect your mental health. Your resilience shines through even if it doesn't feel like it at times.

I'm sorry to hear about your medical journey. Did you have people to walk this journey with you? To support you? To sit with you when things were tough?

What are things you enjoy doing?

Tagging some members who may want to say hi @Oaktree @Former-Member @Till23 @MJG017 @Shaz51 @Eve7

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Hey @hairdog ,

Sorry to hear you have been struggling with your depression which is leading to thoughts of self-harm. Is this a new thing? If so, have you spoken to your GP or a professional about it?

You deserve to feel supported so you aren't sittign with these thoughts on your own.

When you feel down, what's helpful for you?

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

Hello @Nerys and welcome to the forums. Thankyou for sharing your story, I'm sorry for what you went through.

I hope you can continue to heal and get your life back on track.

Stay strong and we are always here to support you along the way 😊.

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

Hello @hairdog , I'm sorry that things have been tough for you lately. Please know that you are not alone and we are here to support you. We will walk this journey with you, every step of the way. Sending you lots of strength ❤️.

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Thanks for welcome

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Hi @hairdog and welcome to the forums. I suffer from depression and truffle with self harm too.

Today I’m trying very hard to be distracted so please ask me any questions.

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Hi @tyme I have been struggling for many many many years but did not notice what is was doing to me. I just kept withdrawings from people and everything I used to love. I was basically living alone while living in a house with a wife and 3 kids. Dont see many firends anymore. Did not enjoy doing any activities anymore.

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After reaching out I was taken by police to a local hospital to be admitted and stayerd for 3 days - I was only released on the proviso I had someone to look after me. They have put me onto medication. I contacted a mental health service and told them that my wife and kids were leaving and I was going to commit self harm. [edited by moderators]

My wife and kids have moved out of home and I need to get myself better so I can attempt to rebuild my life with them in it. I am so sorry for the pain and mental health affects I have put onto them by me withdrawing from their lifes so much. I honestly could not see the affect I was having on them while I was drowning in my own world of darkness.

I have been out or hospital for 1 week and have tidied up some lose ends with work. I will be re-admitting myself to hospital for a 3 week program to get on top of the awful disease called Depression and start the jouney of rebuilding myself and my life.

This last week has been the worst week of my life. I have lost everything in my life that is worth having. I cry like a baby most days but I have taken the steps to try and get better.

I just feel so confused and lost its all just so overwhelming

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hi @hairdog and welcome
things sound incredibly hard for you and im sorry for what youve had to endure because of depression.
well done on reaching out for support and acknowledging that youll be heading back to hospital for some more treatment

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hey @hairdog welcome!

i really appreciate you sharing this with us, i can hear how painful and overwhelming things have been for you recently. i'm so sorry you've had to deal with so much on your own, and i'm really proud of you for reaching out and getting support.

it's okay to cry and feel lost. taking things one step at a time, even if it's one tiny lil step - is a big deal and matters more than you'd think. i imagine your world feels pretty rocked up right now, but know that this feeling is not permanent and things will get better with time.

we're here for you. sending you gentle hugs 💙

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