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Still dismissive about Pokemon Go? Look at it from my angle...
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
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A job will do that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
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This very positive I go out with my daughter and we see other people out and about too  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
A job will do that"
You're under the impression that I don't already have a job, or that I don't spend hours every day already job hunting and that I deserve to maybe take some leisure time out to enjoy myself?
If you want to point fingers, make sure your hands are clean. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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People are out at all hours. Several locally have been stopped the cops at stupid o'clock in the morning, they were hanging about a garage and wondered why the plod were called!
Get out there and socialise OP. Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
A job will do that
You're under the impression that I don't already have a job, or that I don't spend hours every day already job hunting and that I deserve to maybe take some leisure time out to enjoy myself?
If you want to point fingers, make sure your hands are clean. "
Feel the BURN!! 
But seriously, I've heard this from a few sources, about how it's really helping people with anxiety & other mental health issues. I'm sure that wasn't the plan in the first place but it's a beautiful side effect of a game. Long mag that last
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As I said on the other Pokemon Go thread us old 'uns will always be against new fangled stuff  .
As with everything like this it isn't in itself bad or good but the way it's used can be.
If it's helped you I think it's a very positive thing, I hope it gives you the confidence to broaden out your social experience. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If it gives you a reason to get out and about chief then fill yer boots, don't worry about what other people think. Why don't you put your Facebook account to work and or fab account for that matter and organise a hunt for like minded people, you could do a fab naked one if you can find the right place. Could be the making of you. Enjoy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost 
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together "
Yes to Team Mystic!!!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The bastard thing is clever trying to incubate a Pokemon means you have to walk 2 or 5 Km.
It can tell if your driving it seems
Gets people out and about so I think it's a good thing |
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"The bastard thing is clever trying to incubate a Pokemon means you have to walk 2 or 5 Km.
It can tell if your driving it seems
Gets people out and about so I think it's a good thing "
I spent an hour walking round a park to incubate an egg today |
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"I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together "
My autistic kids love it, it has become an extra thing we can bond and relate to each other over. Loving long walks home from school, hunting Pokemon and pokestops.
It's also keeping my wiggles amused, when kids are out |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together
My autistic kids love it, it has become an extra thing we can bond and relate to each other over. Loving long walks home from school, hunting Pokemon and pokestops.
It's also keeping my wiggles amused, when kids are out"
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
A job will do that
You're under the impression that I don't already have a job, or that I don't spend hours every day already job hunting and that I deserve to maybe take some leisure time out to enjoy myself?
If you want to point fingers, make sure your hands are clean. "
There is much for which I could atone
Let ye who is without sin
Cast the first stone |
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
A job will do that"
Assuming and spiteful.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
A job will do that"
And you know a lot about anxiety I suppose. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
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Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks.  xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxx"
fuck picatue...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue... "
Don't confuse me it's easily done. xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue... "
hmmmm bestiality eh 
oh and its picachu |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu"
Actually it's Pikachu |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together
Yes to Team Mystic!!!!!! "
Yay , both myself , Sabrina and our son are team mystic too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together
Yes to Team Mystic!!!!!!
Yay , both myself , Sabrina and our son are team mystic too "
One of us, one of us |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu "
whatever it is we are yet to find one  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one "
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs "
How do you get picachew on the bus....fucking pokimon |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There are sites that let you see where Pokemon are on the map, but it's kinda cheating lol
Ooooooh no! That'd take the fun out of it "
I'm only using it until they fix the three step glitch |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs How do you get picachew on the bus....fucking pokimon "
I'm sensing anger and resentment....I you not find any either? |
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
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"I'm just back from town with my son where we collected 18 pokeballs, 7 pokemon, 3 eggs, 12 potions, 10 revive and 1 incense
halfway around town I powered up so we also fought 1 battle which we lost
go team mystic
I don't care who thinks its stupid, its been really good for my son who is autistic and doesn't like to go anywhere much, and its something we can do together "
thats awesome!! and i love the fact its getting people, out, helping them and getting kids and adults talking and doing things together...long may it continue x |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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Neither me or my kids are playing which I'm pleased about, it sounds highly addictive. If it's helping people get out and about though I think that's great. I hope you all manage to hatch your eggs soon |
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"Sweet if you get enjoyment from it and it helps don't worry about what others think.
Enjoy "
Exactly. As long as you're enjoying yourself and getting something positive out of it, then it doesn't matter what others may think. |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
Is a pokemon Virgin it seems,I never really got into it when it first came out years back,so I'm sort of bemused at the moment,sounds fun though,wouldn't have a clue where to start,plus I'm already addicted to another game but not a game for the last 10 yrs |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My kids are too young to play this thank God or I know they'd have me out hunting. This wouldn't be a bad think but I'm already addicted to bloody candy crush lol.
Seeing kids out hunting Pokémon with their parents tho has been so nice. Exercise and bonding time what could be better than that. And it's helping others get out. Just stay safe is all peeps |
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I was Pokemon'd out from watching so many episodes with my son many moons ago...but some some lovely heart-warming posts from wiggles-happy and leggylady.......
But still haunted by the Postman Pat theme tune and those scary, scary Teletubbies!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Also, by coincidence my mum's just downloaded the app too, so it looks like we'll be hunting together!
I also introduced her to the adult colouring craze so now we have two shared hobbies |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs "
I wish I knew what all that meant
To the OP... If it means people are out enjoying themselves and especially families instead of sat watching telly or playing on phones in their own rooms then it is a good thing for me ( obviously not if they are walking into roads as reported though )
I am a use the phone to make calls and text type of person but even I am tempted |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I think it's a good thing. It's funny watching people wander about mindlessly but then they all gravitate towards each other and actually start talking. |
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I think it's great they've made a game where you have to go outside and walk about, some people will moan about anything.
My kids all have it and we all went for a walk in the park the other day and took the dog. It's a long time since they all went out together, was lovely. |
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs "
I've got one!!!!
G x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs
I've got one!!!!
G x"
Nooooooo! Highly highly jealous of you |
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs
I've got one!!!!
G x
Nooooooo! Highly highly jealous of you "
Ads was a bit miffed that I got it I think lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs
I've got one!!!!
G x
Nooooooo! Highly highly jealous of you
Ads was a bit miffed that I got it I think lol"
I would be too! What team are you both on? |
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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
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Had you not said you had anxiety problems, I wouldn’t have guessed from your forum presence as you come across as someone who’s very confident. But it’s good that you found something that’s helping you overcome it. All Multiplayer games much like these forums have the potential to improve self-confidence, Interpersonal skills, build team working skills foster a sense of belonging so forth and so on. However as with all things if played excessively can have negative effects on one’s life. These games because of their social interactivity can become very addictive very quickly and people can neglect other parts of their life just to play it at least that’s my experience of MMO’s. So in moderation there isn’t a problem with these games. |
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Had you not said you had anxiety problems, I wouldn’t have guessed from your forum presence as you come across as someone who’s very confident. But it’s good that you found something that’s helping you overcome it. All Multiplayer games much like these forums have the potential to improve self-confidence, Interpersonal skills, build team working skills foster a sense of belonging so forth and so on. However as with all things if played excessively can have negative effects on one’s life. These games because of their social interactivity can become very addictive very quickly and people can neglect other parts of their life just to play it at least that’s my experience of MMO’s. So in moderation there isn’t a problem with these games."
Oh bless you
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Taking this from my Facebook status...
"I have anxiety problems which do sometimes stop me from leaving the house. Since I downloaded this game, I've been out walking for hours and having something to distract me while I'm out stops me from feeling anxious. Added to that, when I'm out I stare at the ground, not wanting to look at anyone. Today in a local park, I spotted a mother & son who were playing too, I stopped them, we went off on a hunt together and the son showed me how to use Pokespots properly.
Now, how can something that gets people out of the house, has the potential to help with mental health issues and helps people to socialise be a bad thing?!"
Good work sweetie. I've been out twice this week. but before that I didn't set foot outside my flat for 2 weeks. xxxfuck picatue...
hmmmm bestiality eh
oh and its picachu
Actually it's Pikachu
whatever it is we are yet to find one
So am I!
I spent about two hours wandering up & down the seafront the other day looking for water types and found none. Then I was sat on my arse at home yesterday, and suddenly a wild Seaking appeared! I would've caught my first Squirtle earlier but I had no bloody Pokeballs
I've got one!!!!
G x
Nooooooo! Highly highly jealous of you
Ads was a bit miffed that I got it I think lol
I would be too! What team are you both on?"
Both on mystic but I've gone one better since she caught her squirtle not only did I get 1 I also go a wartortle just want Bulbasaur and Pikachu then I'll hunt the rest when I'm ready
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
Yorkshire rose as someone that had issues 3 years ago I found that walking and taking photos helped
Looking at how Pokemon works and yes I do play it but due to work it has been difficult (only on level 5), I can see the benefits
It gets kids and parents out walking and also the pokostops are great places of local info. I found some really interesting places in Manchester a couple of weeks back.
I am happy that you are finding it helpful
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Went to pub last night and got a bit overwhelmed, so popped out to look on phone and see what was close. Soon as I walked out and pulled out my phone, not a cigarette, a lovely lady asked "Pokemon"
Think she was working there and we had a giggle about how far away the damn pokastop was, as we couldn't drop a lure from pub. |
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