Snap @xXLexi_Lou122Xx    I have some osteoarthritis signs on my left hip!  How did you guess I had an Apple device :).   TMPD prefers winter to summer ... View more

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Hey guys,   Check out this group workout that the Danish people are doing outside their apartments in Copenhagen.  Good vibes :)      ... View more

Hey @Bento ,   What a thoughtful post.  You hit on something there, and that's the relentlessness of new information.  It's hard to keep up.  I've subsequently restricted myself to 10-15 mins of watching/listening to the news per day as to not get overwhelmed.  Most of us know what we have to do regarding staying indoors etc., as hard as it is. The unknowing is also a salient point.  These are unprecedented times and we are all trying to learn as we go along.  As such, it is normal to alter between feeling somewhat ok, to becoming overwhelmed.  I think these emotions are going to be normal for a while and it's important to recognise that.   I'm sorry to hear about your course and the events you were looking forward to.  I'm on the same boat as you in that regard so can empathise.  For a while it felt like there wasn't much to look forward to.  However, I've thrown myself into a few hobbies such as gardening, playing guitar, and reading books that I've been meaning to for years. It doesn't solve the uncertainty but it helps me deal with it.  Are there things you enjoy that you can still do? ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 ,   I can't fathom what it must be like for you but I'm glad you're continuing to try and explain what its like; it's really, really brave of you  .   I think you mentioned that you were going to video call a friend yesterday but were a bit scared (understandably).  Apologies if I got that wrong.      ... View more

Hey @ruthxxx ,   That's insightful of you to acknowledge that counselling works better for you face-to-face or via phone, rather than text.  Sometimes voice is important for tonality and to really connect with someone as allow it too flow out as you eloquently put it    It must be hurtful to hear those things but I love that you've focused on your study.  Year 11 is tough so it demands hard work.  You've acknowledged that and started to put the effort in  ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 ,   That sounds so horrifying for you .  Is there a friend or someone you can contact to help talk through this? Unfortunately I have to log off now but I hope what you're feeling subsides soon and you can get some rest  ... View more

Hey @Bananatime04 ,   Coffee isn't for everyone.  Fair play for having a go.  Maybe some tea will with help? ... View more

Hey @Saltwaterdreamtime    We have had to edit your post.  You sound really upset and it's absolutely understandable, 100%.  It's a really challenging time for everyone.  Hopefully with the new measures we will see the cases decline and we can start seeing the ones we love again.  Unfortunately in the meantime we can only video call, text, or phone.  It's not ideal I know but it might help a wee bit just to get us through.   ... View more

Hey @Eden1717    That sounds confusing and utterly terrifying.  I'm so sorry that you're experiencing this.  Are you able to listen to some music or watch some tv to take your mind off it?  ... View more

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Hey guys   Thought I'd share this during this testing period    ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf,   I'm so sorry that you're feeling so hopeless.  It's a really tough time for you right now  .  I just want to check-in to see if you're still safe?      ... View more

Hey @Saltwaterdreamtime,   I'm Ronan, nice to make your acquaintance  You're totally right, it's the not knowing how that makes is even tougher, and it seems really unfair.  You have every right to be angry.  So many have lost their jobs and others are really sick.  These are unprecedented times and there's so much of it we cannot control.  What we can do is focus on the things we can control.  Is there anything fun or nice you can do to take your mind off things?     ... View more

Hey @Bananatime04 ,   I think it can feel anxious opening up to someone.  It's like meeting someone for the first time, you might disclose a wee bit about yourself, especially the stuff about you that isn't so anxiety provoking, such as a favourite TV show or something.  Then as you gain trust you open up a bit more about yourself, something that's more personal than a favourite TV show, but not too personal as to cause a lot of anxiety.  Then hopefully you can build a r/ship to be able to open up, trust, and feel safe to trust them.  That's what I meant by step-by-step.  Does that make sense?     ... View more

Aww @Eden1717 ,   That sounds so distressing.  I can only send you this (see below).  It's not much but if you need/want to talk an unpack how you're feeling, we are all here for you    ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf ,   Oh goodness that site does not sound helpful at all.  I wonder if you called the Healthline and spoke with the registered nurse whether it would be more helpful?   I don't have a condition like FND and it's difficult for me to understand what you must've have experiencing but it's amazing how being hungry and tired can affect us.  That's a great insight to have  ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf ,   I'm glad to read you may be feeling less depressed and are safe (despite what's going on in the back of your mind) despite the pressures you've been under.  You've shown remarkable strength and courage.  Are you able to do something to kept your mind busy?  I started watching Stranger Things for the first time last night and I'm hooked!  ... View more

Hey @Saltwaterdreamtime ,   You're right, it really sucks being unable to visit the ones we love.  I just remind myself that it's for the greater good and the more disciplined we are now, the sooner we can eventually start to go back to our lives.  I will certainly appreciate the little things more than I did previously.   I'm glad you went for a walk, even something like that makes a positive difference eh    ... View more

Hey @comerfordius    Fingers crossed you get some good news  ... View more

Hey @Eden1717 ,   It sounds incredibly hard for you right now.  I see that you're trying to do things to distract yourself but are finding it hard to focus and stick to one thing; you also said you struggle to control it.  I can't imagine what that must be like.   .    Did you speak to your friend?  If so how did you go?   ... View more

Hey @Bananatime04 ,   It's a tough one.  You want to be able to tell someone everything, but when you speak to a mental health professional, some things you say may trigger a need for them to disclose.  That is because they have a duty of care towards you.  People get into the mental health profession because they care about others and their welfare, hence their desire to want to ensure your safety.  You mentioned panicking when you talk about yourself.  Have you tried disclosing some things that doesn't cause you to panic?  Kind of like a gradual disclosure in a step-by-step process?     I can empathise with your gymnastics dilemma.  I know how important that is to you and it sucks that it has closed down .  Are you able to keep in touch with any of your crew via zoom or Skype?  Have the coaches provided you with some exercises you can do at home?  My soccer season has stopped so I'm just trying to workout at home.  It's not ideal but better than nothing and certainly I feel better afterwards.   I'm really sorry to read about your pop.  It's a really, really stressful time for the world currently, and we all worry about our loved ones, this is normal.  What we can do is show them how much we care.   What's more, I see how supportive and caring you are in this community.  Your heart is huge and some of your insights are super impressive  .   I hope you get a chance to speak to your KHL counsellor as it sounds like you have a great r/ship.  You mentioned being very underweight which I'm sorry to read.  Have you tried the Butterfly foundation before? If you haven't, you can reach them on  1800 334 67.     We are all here for you         ... View more

Hey @Bananatime04 ,   Yes, as @Eden1717 helpfully said, you could call the CATT team to come and do a welfare check on you.  However they would ask to speak to your parents/responsible guardians.  The welfare check will be recorded by the CATT upon checking as they have a duty of care towards you.  Of course, you should call 000 if you're really feeling unsafe.  Does that answer your question?      ... View more

Great work J.  Good to hear R is getting a bit of 'Rest'  ... View more

Hey @Animallover2003    Just wanted to say I'm loving your animal photos and your positive vibes.  It has put a smile on my face  ... View more

Hey @MB95 ,   How brave of you to have that conversation  .  There is no 'normal' when it comes to having sex for the first time.  People feel ready at different stages, some in their teens and some in their twenties.  These are both common and absolutely normal  .     How are you going today?     ... View more

Hey @Animallover2003 ,   What gorgeous photos, you've a good eye for photography.  How on earth did that cat dislodge a brick?! ... View more

Hey @Animallover2003 ,   I've just read great reviews regarding 'Tomorrow, when the war began' so thanks for the tip  .   I'm reading 'Across the Nightingale Floor' which is a trilogy following a Japanese samurai; it's excellent  ... View more

Is it what you are or how you came to be? ... View more