Need to vent

I am happy that you are reflecting on what our service can/can't provide @BlueBay - this is important to help you get the most out of the service and helps you set healthy boundaries.

In terms of whether you are posting 'too much'? No. There is no quota on how many posts you can post. It is about maintaining a healthy balance between your online and offline supports.

As you mentioned, you are aware that we refer you to crisis lines when things get very tough. This is not to prevent you from seeking support on the forums, but to guide you to access a service/s that you deserve in times of crisis e.g. Lifeline, BeyondBlue. Also, our forums are largely community run which means we want the forums to be a place where people feel safe to 'hang out'. Distressing/distressed posts may be triggering to some readers.

For some members, in times of major crises, they may send an email to us requesting that a pause be placed on their account so that they can seek crisis services. Other members limit themselves with what they post during difficult times. This is your call.

We are more than happy to work with you to determine some healthy boundaries when using the forums - if you so wish.

But definitely, we embrace you as a community member and care very much about what is happening for you. You are a valued member 🙂

Speak soon, tyme

Its always a pleasure to see you here and posting @BlueBay . I know its hard for you right now. And I also know from personal experience that its during the harder times that we feel we most need to be here and when we need the support of our friends here. Please never feel you post too much or that you may be a burden to others here. Nobody here is obliged to respond. I would respond much more than I do, but I have been so busy and distracted lately with all that is going on in my own life, that I just haven't been on here much. But I have been checking in a couple of times a day. I always read posts that I am tagged in, so please keep tagging me in. I want to know how you are going ... the good and the bad.

Yeah I agree with you both @tyme @BlueBay that I don't think anybody has a great life all the time. Everyone must have the good and the bad. Maybe some people ride out the ups and downs a little better than you and I do? Even things out a little perhaps? I don't know. But I do know you have hit a lot of hurdles of late - health, family and emotional stuff. It all takes a toll @BlueBay . Please don't disappear, because I know you need the connection of your friends here. But if you do take a break, make it a short one and come back to us safe and sound. Take care of your health and your welfare.

Emelia 💞🤗

Please don't go my sister @BlueBay

Sit with me and have a cuppa with me and @Emelia8 , @tyme , @oceangirl , @BPDSurvivor

I have had a very big day today and I amm soo tired and feel like crying xoxo

Thanks @Emelia8 you have been a great support to me as others on here have too.

i don’t want to go away from here

I need connection with others especially when I'm struggling

I know you are very busy with your life and I do see you support me. You have so much on your plate.

thanks @tyme I appreciate your help and support.

I’ve just got too much stress on my plate at the moment. From bank appts to looking for another home is so stressful as you would know @Emelia8

and then all I want is peace and quiet no noise but hubby keeps talking about money and houses. It’s doing my head in.

i can’t deal with all this stress. No wonder my blood pressure is extremely high.

I’m not going anywhere sis @Shaz51

we can sit and cry together

hugs xxxx

Big Hugs @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Emelia8 - You are all so amazing. We are so privileged to have such a close network of people we can connect with and share our ups and downs....and of course have a cuppa with.

Here's your capp @Shaz51

Crying is a form of relief @BlueBay @Shaz51 . Allow yourselves to let it out. Sitting with you.

tyme

Awwww @BlueBay , @Emelia8 😪🥰❤

Thank you @tyme ❤❤

Another night of not much sleep

awake at 3.30; 5.00 and up at 6am.
so much on my mind from house, bank, money and my mum.

this is why I don’t cope because I need a good amount of sleep.

then I get cranky and emotional.

@Shaz51 @tyme @Emelia8 @Paperdaisy @hanami and others following

Hi everyone

@tyme @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Paperdaisy @Snowie @hanami abd others following

another stressed day

looked at a townhouse one street back from the beach. Nice but the body Corp is ridiculous. All these rules regulations. It’s now turned us off.

Im panicking because I feel we need to hurry up snd buy something.

i slept twice today. First this morning snd then early afternoon. Hoping I can sleep better tonight but I somehow doubt it with all the stress in my head.