FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Social space

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

1794 replies

961 - 970 of 1,794

In response to: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

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

@Ru-bee Thank you for the warm welcome 🙂

In response to: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

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

Hiking grounds me. Preferably overnight. I go at least twice a month, running when I can't hike also helps

In response to: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

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

Hi @Swinglifeaway I just wanted to pop by and leave a few links that might be helpful in learning more about BPD. The first one that comes to mind is a thread here on the forums whch you can check out here.

SANE also has some great info on the website: Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder: Dispelling Misconceptions and Understanding Management - The SANE Blog

I hope these are helpful!

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

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

Hi @AvPD @San-dee how are your days going?

@San-dee hiking can be really therapeutic can't it? I just did my first few overnight hikes this year and it was great to pull me into the present and not have to think about anything other than walking, taking in the sights, setting up a place to sleep, and then walking again the next day. I also like to run for similar reasons, you're just focusing on that task for a little bit, plus you get the sense of achievement after!

It's funny because there'll be times when I was hiking or when I'm on a run and I'm just thinking "ow, I'm sore! I've got a blister! This sucks, why am I doing this??" but then it's over and I can't wait to do it again haha

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

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

@San-dee

In the past I have loved hiking. I am really not fit enough now. In the past I did a 3 week stretch on the Bibbulman track in Western Australia. I walked from Kalamunda to Collie. I loved waking up in the forest with the beautiful sound of birdsong. Yes I must agree it was very grounding. I hope to do the whole track someday.

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

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

Thank you! I will look into them. Appreciate your efforts 🥰

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

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

Certainly nothing better than slogging up a mountain and your only thoughts are about the next step and your breathing, there's no room for the constant worrying thoughts

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

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

Definitely on my list. I'm glad you enjoyed it

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

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

Only other thoughts are "is that a stick or a snake?" 😂 @San-dee @Oaktree

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

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

My son had a seriously low episode Monday night, but now is in the super planning let's do stuff stage. It's the transference of his pain onto me that allows for the positive planning, so while I'm tired I also feel privileged that he trust me to be vulnerable around. Not usually something a 20 year old male is with his mum
961 - 970 of 1,794