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hello @Wander , @Wanderer , @ArtistZ

Hello @Shaz51 , and

Hello to Other Members Frequenting and Visiting this Thread,

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@Wander , @Wanderer ,

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and other visitors to this thread

@Adge and @TAB it seems that, as you have said, there has been little activity in this thread since about the 16 Oct. Threads do seem to have their cycles in activity.

A number of people are apparently finding the stresses of their lives and circumstances difficult. I think that is also a cycle on the wheel of life. We experience the highs and lows and a lot in between. It can be particularly difficult when mental health issues complicate life even further. I think saying that is stating the bl***y obvious.

It may be that I use the forum as a distraction from various issues that I face. That can be a double edged sword that cuts both ways, positively and negatively. On the one side, we have the distraction of interaction and mental engagement with others. On the other side, there can also be a diminished activity in other areas of our lives, that possibly, also need, or even demand our attention, to keep our lives on an even keel.

This is just me writing my thoughts as they appear in my mind. @Sophia1 may well empathise with that style of thinking and possibly, projection.

Just a few thoughts from me at the moment.

May I ask what others feel, if inclined to offer observations, with regard to activity and distraction, or indeed, any thoughts at all?

@HenryX

yes, maybe it does mean more things going on in real life (IRL) @HenryX

Hi @Bunniekins fleeting-pea, hope you are okay Hi @Adge @eth

Hello everyone

@HenryX @TAB it's spot on for me. I've been busy caring for family members who are not well. I haven't had time to look in on the forum for a while. I'm pretty wrecked, trying to help others while also keeping my own self care up so I stay well

I'm very tired but am ok. So many people have been impacted by the long lockdown in Australia. I heard that the government is putting more funding into "mental health". I wonder where it goes.... Does it help people with significant mental illness as well as the people who aren't usually mentally ill but found lockdown made them grumpy and sad? I hope it helps everyone but, like anything, the money is limited so maybe it won't be enough.

I'm very encouraged to see more 'peer support' happening in mental health services. I definitely got more recovery from my interactions with other people with mental illness than the nurses, when in hospital.

Take it easy on yourselves, love and hugs to you all 💕

Thanks for your post , glad you are okay @Former-Member yes money seems to not go far sometimes, like prob for every $5 spent on welfare payments, $1 makes it to someone to live on the rest is for the 'Industry'

Hi @Shaz51 !

How are you ? Thanks for the tag 🙂

Hello @HenryX , @Former-Member , @TAB , @StuF

Yes it does depend on the day and time when we are around and if we want some extra hello and support , someone is here xxx

Today the last Sunday of the month , wow

Hope you are all going ok and have not suffered anything from any storms

@Shaz51
It's almost November!!!

November tomorrow, crazy @StuF

How are you going