Friday Coffee and Chat -- 10th October 2025

Yes, @Bunniekins , watching it now

Are you ?

@heartathome @rav3n @ENKELI

hi guys, so my volunteer shift lasted for an hour and a half. Supervisor that I had came a couple mins late into my shift start time & he’s an alright supervisor. First interaction I had with a help seeker was a full interaction & glad I was able to have that.

so far, it seems that for every shift I can only handle having 2 interactions per shift which is good enough for me, as I cannot handle more than that nor stay on shift for 4 hours. Luckily I’ve been given the opportunity to take breaks after every interactions I’ve had with help seekers & leaving the 4 hour shift at the 3-hour mark.

by the time I get approved for service (cause today was my 4th placement shift & hopefully it’ll be my last placement) at lifeline, I hope when I tell the staff that I’m wanting to do just 2 hour shifts every week or every fortnight that they can approve it.
2 hours for me is better than 3 or 4 hours.

@Oaktree I agree with @Bunniekins. You can get so much more done after sleep. Leave TAFE work till tomorrow, unless there's a particular reason it needs to be done tonight. What are you doing at TAFE? Sorry, if I've asked you before and no need to answer. 🙃

Hi @heartathome

I am studying cert IV Mental Health Peer Work

In lots of ways. I wish I could use my real details. Im never ever ashamed to say I have emotional issues. I actually dont like the word mental health. If it was possible to chsmge. & I could change it.
My choice would be.
Emotional well-being
The reason on divulging who i am.
Is i want to help physically.
I have bern on that edge so so close.
I've come back
Due to the SANE 10 week support.
I'd highly recommend.
I think these forums have a place in community.
[identifying information removed]

@heartathome lol, I'm the same, chatting in different threads and sometimes I'll forget what I said to whom!

Yes I have been struggling with motivation ever since I moved back home. I'd been sharing with ex friend for 8 years and she then decided I was surplus to requirements when the lease was up on the rental we were in. I have my own house that I had my brother renting while I was away. Unfortunately he didn't maintain the house or tell me when repairs were required so it was depressing to see what had happened to it. It's livable but my ensuite needs a plumber as the toilet and shower flood - I found out when I moved back in 😡

So the poor condition of my house, plus a toxic work environment where I was bullied into resigning, then the next job I had let me go with no explanation why last August and haven't been working since. From then on I found it difficult to really do anything and the guilt I feel exacerbated my anxiety. I'm doing better now and have more good days than before but it's still hard some days. The warm weather helps and I make myself pick my brother up from work 3 days a week. It's good to do as I am friends with some of his workmates and I at least get out of the house to socialise.

I do know that my lack of motivation is part of my depression so I understand how your son feels.

I'd like to find part time work to satisfy centrelink and also to get out and do something however my age (56) is against me. I'm praying something comes up soon 🙏

Money. It's always about money isn't it. Mental health doesn't appear to be as important as other things the government likes to throw money at instead...

@Blackcloud I think you are amazing being able to do that kind of work, regardless of how long you do the shift. And having a break after a call is a good idea, especially if you need to take a breath and reset.

I hope you get to do your 2 hour shifts, please keep us updated with it all 🙂

@heartathome hey heartathome you can buy online or go to shop. when you order only takes a couple of days to arrive too. honestly one of the best shops i have found for quality and cost if you buy on sale. we have had lots of bunnies 🙂 our last bunny was Digger god bless him.

@Shaz51 hey Shazzy yes i did watch it love the Professor T series 🙂

@ENKELIjust to clarify, I’m volunteering on the chat department of lifeline, so I talk to people via the chat instead of on the phone. it’s a much more easier form of communication for me. ☺️