Short Sads
Hey everyone!
I reckon we are so good at supporting each other and this section of the forum is an absolute testament to that. A place where a lot of people reach out for help for the very first time ever and it's pretty awesome to see how great you all are at supporting people through that.
Life isn't just full of big new tough things though. Things don't just get better as soon as we start out on our path to recovery, it's called a path for a reason, there's many steps! And sometimes we can stumble a bit and you know what, that's okay :).
A couple of weeks ago I made a thread to celebrate our achievements together. And @tsnyder made an awesome one for us to talk about the new things we're exploring in the world too!
This thread is kind of like the dark side of those threads - but it has a silver lining!
This is a place to let us know about something tough that you're going through and -this is the important bit- for us to support each other through those tough bits, to remember how to turn negatives into positives and to work on finding solutions together.
If you're feeling like you're stumbling a little or like you might fall, i want you to come here to let us know about it and to draw on the AMAZING support you folks give each other.
So post here with the smallest fear or what feels like the greatest failure and we will support you with everything we've got!
It'll probably look like this:
Heya @j95 def not, so glad you were born you're such a great support who does so many amazing things i.e. volunteer at surf for disability, mentor your little siblings, starting a business.
Why don't we start a "things to do when I am in a dark space" thread? We can go over surfing/skating/footy and other self help. I can start it if you like.
@j95 I am sorry tonight's really hard on you..I am logging off now, I do trust you'll keep yourself super safe. I am going to start this thread inspired by you.
If you need support tonight please phone SCBS and speak to a counsellor, they'll help you strategise and enable the storm to pass. Number for SCBS is 1300 659 467 
@j95 that sounds so frustrating and depressing! It can definitely seem like nobody wants to help you out in these situations, but just know we're here, and we can help as best we can, or listen to you at the very least
Is there something you could do right now to help you with your frustration?
@j95 concerned about that last comment - thoughts of dying means it's a super low night; are you going to stay safe tonight?
Just want to remind you you've come a long way mate, you're being very patient and your frustration is understandable. Remember this will pass, you can get through this tonight like you have previously
@j95 I think after everything that's happened in the past few days, you being furious makes perfect sense. Do you think doing something to let your anger out could help? At least for the time being anyways
MHCC EMAILED ME ON THURSDAY SAYIJG YHERE WERE STILL WAITIKG FOR EHEADSPACE!!! Why don't they do their fuckimg job I have been waiting too long and I'm sick it!! I'm want to hurt them
Hey @j95, is this anger about the Easter gifts you were planning for your sister?
@Chessca_H I made a thread, though it didn't make much sense
