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Hi, 

We can chat here if anyone wants to talk about depression or something. 

Life is just feeling pretty crap, things don't seem to be improving. Still feeling sad, alone, etc. 

I'm safe. I'm not having any suicidal thoughts, and I'll call KHL if I need to. 

Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 21-02-2024 01:06 PM

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Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 24-02-2024 05:49 PM

Hey @Red_Flamingo hope you're going okay, how has it been with covid, I've been busy these last few days trying to recover myself but I'm finally back on my feet. How are you doing?

 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 24-02-2024 05:58 PM

Hi, 

That's good to hear. Do you have any neck pain still? 

I'm alraigth covid wise. I have a bit of a cough, but that's about it. 

Nice to hear from you. 

 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 24-02-2024 07:38 PM

Much better now, not as bad neck pain. Glad to hear you're okay.

 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 24-02-2024 07:40 PM

That's good. What are you doing tonight and tomorrow?

I'm just on here and watching tv. I'm trying to find a good keyboard to go with my mac. Would you have any suggestions?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 05:20 PM

How's your day been?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 05:25 PM

Hi, sorry my day has been very eventful I had a job interview today and I've been trying to figure out how to do this assignment that's due in a few weeks. How has your day been?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 05:28 PM

That's okay. How was the interview, and what type of job? 

What's the assignment? 

I've been alright today, up until a little while ago. Just started to feel flat. I'm safe, but I'll call KHL if I need to. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 05:39 PM

I think the interview went okay but I guess I'll find out later. The assignment is an essay and I'm trying to make sure I do it right. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 05:48 PM

What is the essay on?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 06:34 PM

The essay is from the perspective of a human service worker working with youth write a 1500 word essay on the types of adversity and deprivation that you might observe in your current or future career and how it impacts a child's emotional development and behaviour.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 06:35 PM

Ah okay. That sounds interesting. Are you enjoying the topic?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 06:37 PM

It's the career path that I'm interested in, so it's been really nice learning about.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 06:39 PM

That's good to hear. 

Have you had dinner?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 10:14 PM

I actually made that lamb ragu recipe you suggested for me and it was so damn good thank you so much for that suggestion, the person I cooked it for loved it also.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 10:21 PM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 
Did you cook it for a roommate? 
Or like for a date? 
I want to cook it again now hahahah. 
Did you ever find the chicken at aldi?
I'm cooking honey soy chicken legs and fried rice tomorrow. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 10:33 PM

It was for a date night haha. Very fun to cook together. Chicken legs and fried rice sound amazing.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 10:35 PM

Nice how long have you been dating?

If you don't want to share just let me know. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 25-02-2024 10:37 PM

It's almost 3 years and honestly it's been nice. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-02-2024 10:41 PM

That's good. 

I'm talking to a guy but I'm not too sure I'm really into him. We have been on two dates. 

He says good girl to me with things that aren't remotely deserving of that and I feel that's what my dad would say not a future boyfriend. I asked him why he says it and he said because I do everything right. I'm like right okay. Ah no definitely not. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 28-02-2024 07:52 PM

If you're uncomfortable with what he's saying or doing it's okay to tell him about your boundaries and that these things make you feel uncomfortable. I understand it would be hard to bring it up with him. I'm here to support you and help you figure out how to approach that if you would like that.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 28-02-2024 07:59 PM

Hey,
I asked him why he said good girl and it's because I apparently do everything right. 

Which I definitely don't. 

How are you? I hope your neck is okay I've been thinking about you. 
My pdoc just called to let me know I need to increase my morning medication as well now. My levels are still low. Sigh, I hope they will pick up once I have the neck blood test. 
I had a busy day at uni today. It went well. Friday is even more busy. I'm seeing my uncle on Saturday. 
I'm baking a brownie it's in the oven now. I can't wait to try it. 
Feeling a bit sad and lonely tonight. I can't pin point why. Well I never can really say why I'm sad. It's so frustrating. 
I'm safe and I'll call khl if I need. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 28-02-2024 09:22 PM

The brownies sound like their fun to make and you'll get to eat them soon. You've had a busy day at uni what did you do today? I've just been taking a few days for my own self-care so that I can be able to help people more effectively. I'm here for you if you need me, I hope that it goes well with your uncle and I am doing so much better thank you for thinking of me.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 28-02-2024 09:27 PM

Yeah, I'm just having them now with some ice cream, so yummy. 

I had two tutorials and an online lecture. 

That's good to hear. Can I ask when you're feeling distress or similar feelings to how I feel and what I've told you? What do you do? 

I feel I've tried so many things, and not much is helping. 

Is it okay if we talk for a bit longer?

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Fish
Red_FishPosted 28-02-2024 09:37 PM

That sounds like an interesting day, brownie and ice cream is my favourite dessert it's awesome. When I'm feeling distress I often reach out to the people around me for help or I do the things I know I'll enjoy, I've really started to express myself through art lately and things like that. We can talk for a bit if you like, what's on your mind?

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