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creative_writerSenior Contributor
It’s been so lovely being on the forums, but I’m not sure if I am welcome on here. I will miss you all. I have learnt a lot from you all, I hope you’ve been able to learn something from me
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
@creative_writer i understand this all to well. It's very hard to talk about things when you are going through hard times while trying to maintain being recovery focused. But you are allowed to share how you are feeling, it's ok to express things when you are struggling. It's just a matter of knowing that you won't feel that way forever and that things can get better. Have you got other people outside of the forums that you can talk to?
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I'm sending you hugs. I really do understand how you are feeling. But you really do belong, the forums are here for exactly this reason.
Please try to be gentle and kind towards yourself ❤️. We are always here for you through the good times and the bad.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Till23Senior Contributor
Some of the things you have stated here @creative_writer are not actually the case.
Yes everyone is trying for recovery, but not everyone feels that everyday.
There are lots of posts of people just sharing their story and sometimes it's not a "happy" story that day or that post.
There are guidelines but they don't preclude talikng about pain or how you cope (there are some exclusions to that).
Most people on here are not "cured", if any. Many people have chronic mental health conditions.
There are social threads and places where people post memes and uplifting things they've found, but other threads are people's real lived experience.
@tyme @Ru-bee
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I'm always happy to listen. You're not stupid, you are going through a hard time and that's ok. It's never easy to find the right words when we are struggling to stay recovery focused.
I'm glad you do have supports in place. I hear you when it comes to the helplines being hit and miss. I'm completely alone other than having the forums so I'm really glad they exist.
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tymeModerator
Hey @creative_writer , as mentioned above, it is not about not being allowed to post about the pain, but to ensure all posts are recovery focused.
If you feel you need to step away and have a break from the forums you are encouraged to do so. It may give you some clarity as to what you want to do.
You can also revisit our guidelines at https://saneforums.org/t5/help/faqpage/title/community-guidelines
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior 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.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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