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By (user no longer on site) OP 34 weeks ago
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Whether it's just a space to say how your feeling, a post about how you've received help, a safe space to say 'I'm struggling' which is brave to do or just to read through to see your not alone
Use how you want to but be kind to one another please
We don't know what each others lives are like outside the screen of fab
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By (user no longer on site) OP 34 weeks ago
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from the 13th to 19th of May
There's a green theme from the mental health ribbons
So maybe we take a pic, Green theme for the week and change our profile pic?
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nice thread - heres to Mental Health week - we dont give ourselves enough time for our Mental Health. I recently walked out of a job because of the negative impact on my mental health and lack of support - and although it was a bit scary to do it I am in a much better place for doing so.
I have had a little bit of training in supporting mental health issues and my inbox is always open to anyone who would like to chat or needs a sounding board, sometimes just to see something outside your head is helpful.
Have a lovely day xx |
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I didn't know the dates for mental health awareness week, thank you. Living with anxiety is horrible sometimes. It's currently trying to kick my arse but I'll get through like I always do. Sending hugs to anyone who may need them  |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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Love this thread.
I've just quit a job because of bullying both in person and online. Who'd have believed it possible at my age... 
It was really affecting my mental health. I'm not nearly over it yet. I only quit 2 weeks ago. But hopefully stepping away from it will help me  |
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My MH has been quite good for a while but I get a few wobbles here and there which reminds me that it can feel like a house of cards at times.
I find it hard to seek support as services are so overstretched and most of the people around me rely upon me rather than the other way round.
I was quite saddened by the government position on MH recently. The whole 'sick note culture' and adding fuel to the stigma around MH. |
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"My MH has been quite good for a while but I get a few wobbles here and there which reminds me that it can feel like a house of cards at times.
I find it hard to seek support as services are so overstretched and most of the people around me rely upon me rather than the other way round.
I was quite saddened by the government position on MH recently. The whole 'sick note culture' and adding fuel to the stigma around MH."
Agreed. Makes me so mad.
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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A lovely thread, I hope people find it a comfort/helpful
Doing actually really well at the moment, it has taken a lot of self work and therapy but I feel a lot better equipped to deal with my life
It hasn't been easy and I am sure there will be wobbles along the way but I am so glad I finally addressed my issues.
It is good to talk.
I would say talk to friends if one feels comfortable, but please remember they are not trained professionals trained to deal with whatever you want to tell them
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"Love this thread.
I've just quit a job because of bullying both in person and online. Who'd have believed it possible at my age...
It was really affecting my mental health. I'm not nearly over it yet. I only quit 2 weeks ago. But hopefully stepping away from it will help me "
I have been badly bullied at work too- by teachers who really should know better so i feel your pain. |
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I never really struggled my mental health and found it hard to understand/empathise with people who talked about theirs. That was until a few years back.
I lost my Gf to cancer after a 7½ year battle.
For the last couple of years that I still had her and the year following I stopped feeling real. Like I'm an imposter living a life that isn't mine.
Things get easier every day but I'm not sure I'll shake this feeling.
Thank you for this thread, it really helps to write things down, I think. X |
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Great thread OP I hope it brings comfort to those that need it.
I'm just about climbing out of my lowest low it's taken me 2 years but I'm slowly finding pieces of myself again. I do still dip for short periods but I'm luckier than many, and I try to remember that |
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Thanks for this space. I’ve been feeling quite lonely this week. Maybe it’s the continuing shitty weather getting to me or I don’t know, something else maybe. I’ve been on my own a long time and I’m a bugger for not letting people in and telling them how I really feel…so here we are. Me in my raw, sad sack, glory. I’ve felt lonely this week and it’s shit. If anyone else feels this way too, I understand you and we can get past it because we always do. We are awesome. |
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"Love this thread.
I've just quit a job because of bullying both in person and online. Who'd have believed it possible at my age...
It was really affecting my mental health. I'm not nearly over it yet. I only quit 2 weeks ago. But hopefully stepping away from it will help me "
I’ve been there. Was a relief when I got kicked out, was a decision I wanted to make but was too scared of my then boss. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 33 weeks ago
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"Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from the 13th to 19th of May
There's a green theme from the mental health ribbons
So maybe we take a pic, Green theme for the week and change our profile pic?
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Bumping as its next week.
If anyone is up for a green theme profile pic that would be great |
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"Whether it's just a space to say how your feeling, a post about how you've received help, a safe space to say 'I'm struggling' which is brave to do or just to read through to see your not alone
Use how you want to but be kind to one another please
We don't know what each others lives are like outside the screen of fab
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Best post on here today. Well done |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 32 weeks ago
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"Tomorrow's the start of Mental Health week 2024
Is anyone up for a green theme? I've got a green cami top that I can use for profile pic
Lovely idea I'll switch mine now "
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By (user no longer on site) OP 32 weeks ago
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"Tomorrow's the start of Mental Health week 2024
Is anyone up for a green theme? I've got a green cami top that I can use for profile pic
I’ll be up, OP.
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By *omRPMan 32 weeks ago
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"My MH has been quite good for a while but I get a few wobbles here and there which reminds me that it can feel like a house of cards at times.
I find it hard to seek support as services are so overstretched and most of the people around me rely upon me rather than the other way round.
I was quite saddened by the government position on MH recently. The whole 'sick note culture' and adding fuel to the stigma around MH."
I’m very similar, last year was a struggle and getting support was hard. Much harder than it should have been.
I’m in a much better and more stable state now and if anyone it struggling don’t be afraid to reach out.
I know if can be hard to talk about emotions, especially when things aren’t great. But, trust me, it is worth reaching out. |
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Excellent thread!
I'm pretty stable right now, but have needed a lot of support due autistic burnout in the past.
18 months ago was particularly gruelling after my PIP award went to tribunal. It took months for me to be seen by CMHT, and even then they had no therapists available due to staffing issues, so I was given a key worker who merely went through my old DBT notes with me for 6 weeks. Eventually I found a local charity who provided subsidised counselling for 6 months. They were a godsend (literally, they're a Christian charity) and they helped me back onto an even keel.
I'm really concerned that future MH services will be cut further, which is terrifying considering my son is currently with CAMHS and will be passed over to adult services in two years. |
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Honestly? Mental health is in the gutter. Has been for years, but I just keep going. People rely on me.
Fab doesn't help sometimes I'll be honest. Gets FAR too snipey and not as inclusive as it thinks it is. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 32 weeks ago
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After the last few days of some very strange threads that have blown my mind
I'm bumping for the last time.
I took a walk this morning in the cold air, haven't done that in a while and felt just a little positivity from it.
For those that know me that's a big thing
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Let's try to have a good weekend |
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Hope all who need it have people to talk to.
Back talking to the samaritans at the moment to try and understand why felt needed to rewrite my end note at 1am couple of weeks ago.
Trying to get out and about |
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By (user no longer on site) 31 weeks ago
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I’m going to preface this by saying that you don’t need to worry about me.
- it’s been a long time since I’ve felt like this. And I feel like I can’t see the way out. And you know when it’s like the thoughts are louder than usual and you can’t drown them out and it’s just like non stop. I’m surrounded by people that I love and that love me and I feel like I don’t want to talk I just want to be alone. But I don’t want to be alone. And it feels like it’s so much easier to focus on people that don’t like you than people that do like you. So you feel even more alone.
It’s like- life just needs a pause button. And it’s also like- since I started feeling this way 8 or so years ago it has been the longest ever 8 years. And is the rest of my life going to be like this? Am I stuck with these issues and insecurities and things that stop me from feeling able to do anything?
I want to go away but I don’t want to let people down by disappearing. And I don’t want admin to pile up. And I don’t want to lose people. So I need a pause. Just to fucking breathe. And I know people get it. If you get it, I get it.
Don’t even get me started on the body image issues.
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By (user no longer on site) 31 weeks ago
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"I’m going to preface this by saying that you don’t need to worry about me.
- it’s been a long time since I’ve felt like this. And I feel like I can’t see the way out. And you know when it’s like the thoughts are louder than usual and you can’t drown them out and it’s just like non stop. I’m surrounded by people that I love and that love me and I feel like I don’t want to talk I just want to be alone. But I don’t want to be alone. And it feels like it’s so much easier to focus on people that don’t like you than people that do like you. So you feel even more alone.
It’s like- life just needs a pause button. And it’s also like- since I started feeling this way 8 or so years ago it has been the longest ever 8 years. And is the rest of my life going to be like this? Am I stuck with these issues and insecurities and things that stop me from feeling able to do anything?
I want to go away but I don’t want to let people down by disappearing. And I don’t want admin to pile up. And I don’t want to lose people. So I need a pause. Just to fucking breathe. And I know people get it. If you get it, I get it.
Don’t even get me started on the body image issues.
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No I don’t want to talk about it. I just kinda want it to stop |
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"I’m going to preface this by saying that you don’t need to worry about me.
- it’s been a long time since I’ve felt like this. And I feel like I can’t see the way out. And you know when it’s like the thoughts are louder than usual and you can’t drown them out and it’s just like non stop. I’m surrounded by people that I love and that love me and I feel like I don’t want to talk I just want to be alone. But I don’t want to be alone. And it feels like it’s so much easier to focus on people that don’t like you than people that do like you. So you feel even more alone.
It’s like- life just needs a pause button. And it’s also like- since I started feeling this way 8 or so years ago it has been the longest ever 8 years. And is the rest of my life going to be like this? Am I stuck with these issues and insecurities and things that stop me from feeling able to do anything?
I want to go away but I don’t want to let people down by disappearing. And I don’t want admin to pile up. And I don’t want to lose people. So I need a pause. Just to fucking breathe. And I know people get it. If you get it, I get it.
Don’t even get me started on the body image issues.
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It's been a horrible week. It's been a pretty shitty month to be fair. I'm hoping there's a light at the end of the tunnel soon because I'm bored of crying and feeling like crap now but that doesn't rest with me, my body hates me and I have to wait for other people to figure it out. Until then I just have to push through. |
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"I’m going to preface this by saying that you don’t need to worry about me.
- it’s been a long time since I’ve felt like this. And I feel like I can’t see the way out. And you know when it’s like the thoughts are louder than usual and you can’t drown them out and it’s just like non stop. I’m surrounded by people that I love and that love me and I feel like I don’t want to talk I just want to be alone. But I don’t want to be alone. And it feels like it’s so much easier to focus on people that don’t like you than people that do like you. So you feel even more alone.
It’s like- life just needs a pause button. And it’s also like- since I started feeling this way 8 or so years ago it has been the longest ever 8 years. And is the rest of my life going to be like this? Am I stuck with these issues and insecurities and things that stop me from feeling able to do anything?
I want to go away but I don’t want to let people down by disappearing. And I don’t want admin to pile up. And I don’t want to lose people. So I need a pause. Just to fucking breathe. And I know people get it. If you get it, I get it.
Don’t even get me started on the body image issues.
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A pause button would be wonderful |
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I'm still managing to put one foot in front of the other, that's about it, work and kids give me a reason to get up, other than that I just cocoon in my duvet right now.
But apparently I'm ok and just need to pull myself together 
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