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nonamecatCasual Contributor
Hi everyone, I'm new here and coping with ptsd mainly, and some other mental health issues. I have difficulty getting going with my day, securing employment and socialising. Thank you for welcoming me to the space 💖 I hope we can have some chats together
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AinjouleSenior Contributor
Hey @nonamecat,
Lovely to meet you! Welcome to the forums. Making you a virtual cuppa...
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JynxModerator
Hiya @nonamecat welcome!! Good to have you on board 😊
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MJG017Senior Contributor
Hi @nonamecat, welcome aboard. Difficulty socialising and gaining employment... I know them very well.
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MacquaSenior Contributor
Hi @nonamecat & welcome to the forum space!
Totally understand all your struggles as they’re ones I’m facing at the moment.
I’ve been working in the corporate industry for 5+ years but I’m trying to get into hospitality for some flexibility around studying next year and the lack of experience specifically in hospo is proving difficult despite how great my resume looks. Luckily I’ve received a medical mental health certificate to say I can’t work for a couple of weeks so I can focus on my MH and also plan my next move ( once again I’m lucky there though).
Getting going for the day is also proving difficult as it doesn’t feel like you’ve got a goal (such as work) you have to achieve. My solutions is finding simple daily achievements I can do I.e. making my bed after getting out of it, brushing my teeth, doing a house chore, etc. Plus make sure to do something you enjoy such as drawing or watching a favourite episode of a series.
The socialisation, I’m slowly figuring out. I’ll keep ya updated!
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john74Senior Contributor
Hi @nonamecat Welcome. I can relate to lack of employment it's devastating. I am a long term depression , anxiety and social anxiety sufferer and it's so hard especially getting misled by employers and agencies.
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TilzSenior Contributor
Hi @nonamecat welcome to the forum. How are you today?
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8ppleTreeSenior Contributor
Hi @nonamecat
Welcome to the forums 🙂
Hope you're doing well today? Tell us a bit of what keeps you interested in life? Hobbies? Plans?
We have a thread called The Toolshed you might find interesting around some coping tools people are using for themselves and loved ones.
Take Care!
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nonamecatCasual Contributor
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nonamecatCasual Contributor
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