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Shift83Senior Contributor
Hi Everyone.
[edited by moderator] I have pretty much tried every single bit of help avaiable and feel like im getting nowhere so I thought I would join here and see if I can get some support, make some friends and just vent. I'm From Melbourne. Turned 41 two days ago (sigh) And really just need to get things under control.
Cheers.
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tymeModerator
Hey @Shift83 !
Great to see you! I'm sorry you are feeling quite low today. I'm here if you want a chat. I was actually really happy to see you online today 🙂 Missed you during out last live chat.
Have been thinking about you.
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Shift83Senior Contributor
Hi Tyme,
Thanks! I have should have come on sooner rather than later, but just a lot of stuff going on at the moment. Guess the only way for people to have a chat is via the forums right? All that "keep people safe business" I think i'm just feeling extra low because I have a terrible cold so it just intensifes it all. How are you?
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tymeModerator
Awww my dear @Shift83 ,
Sorry to hear you have a cold. Hope you feel better soon. It's always nice to connect with others.
I've been using these forums for years and what's great is that some of the social skills I learn here, I can then transfer into the real world.
I'm not much of a talker. I prefer written communication, and hence this is my safe space.
I'm sitting in the sun at this moment. I absolutely love the sunshine!
Feeling sick often makes everything feel worse. Have you been able to so anything pleasant for yourself today?
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Shift83Senior Contributor
Same with me actually. Pretty sure I'm a plant. I just need sun and water well some food too.
I always prefer messages too. I HATE talking on the phone 🤣 this sounds madness but I have a kids compound bow and my dog loves chasing the arrows haha.. so I shoot it as far as I can and he runs and grabs it and brings it back.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello and hugs @Shift83
I always prefer messages too. I HATE talking on the phone --- me too my friend
Hello @tyme
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Cleo2Senior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 . My week had lots of ups and downs. The ups gave me some hope. I am aware that the hope is fragile. I may be reporting a burst balloon in the coming week 🙂 😞
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tymeModerator
Hey @Shift83 @Cleo2 !
Great to see you both!
We are having a Sunday Hangout Live Chat tonight if you are interested in joining. We'd love to have you!
At 7pm, you can follow this link to log in when the event starts at 7pm AEST on Sunday 29th September 2024.
This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:
WA: 5pm
NT: 6:30pm
SA: 6:30pm
QLD: 7pm
NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm
@Shift83 , yeah, I'm hopeless at talking on the phone. It's just not me.
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tymeModerator
LOL @Shift83 - maybe we are all plants in a wilderness?
Food, water, sunshine. What more do we need?
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tymeModerator
Hey @Cleo2 ,
Maybe just expect that life will have ups and downs, and that way, you won't get a shock when it happens?
We are here for you if you want a chat.
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Cleo2Senior Contributor
Thanks @tyme . I'm not so good with the downs. My fight/flight instincts kick in when they don't help at all 🙂
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