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GibbsSenior Contributor
I am not sure that reading others problems really helps ones mental health. Being in company talking about or doing other things is more positive. I have tried several avenues to help my mental health with moderate success. I think it is up to the individual to knuckle down to get back to normal.
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GibbsSenior Contributor
Wet and warm. 36 degrees. I hate the heat. I wnder what country you are. I am in Australia.
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@Gibbs we are all in Australia, I'm in South Australia 😊. The heat is horrible and we have no rain in sight at the moment.
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GibbsSenior Contributor
Hey @outlander thanks. New at this. What did you put in your mince?
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GibbsSenior Contributor
Hay @Former-Member I sympathise with you. I stay inside with the air con on. Still can't complain being in QLD would be worse. Must go now and do some chores. Appreciate you time and conversation very much. Bye.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@Gibbs no worries. Hope you have a good rest of the day 😊
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GibbsSenior Contributor
@outlander yep. Much the same for but never used rice but green cabbage sounds interesting. Well must get started as I have some other chores as well. Thanks for your time and conversation. Bye.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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