Well good luck @Nightruner23! :) ... View more

@Nightruner23 Just listen to music, have a cup of tea and go to bed reasonably early as I have placement tomorrow.   Speaking of which everyone, it’s time for me to head off now. Good chatting to you tonight! :) @Nightruner23 @scared01 @Esperanza67 ... View more

That sounds great @Nightruner23! All the best with all of it! :) How long do you have left at tafe? ... View more

That’s really good if you can get your money back @Nightruner23 :)   What are you up to tonight? ... View more

I’m sorry to hear about your dad @Nightruner23. :( I’m glad you got into another certificate though! Do you know what you want to do after you finish tafe? ... View more

That’s really horrible @Nightruner23. I’m glad the card has now been cancelled at least. Have you contacted your bank to see if they can do anything? They probably won’t be able to, but they might be able to advise on other processes. ... View more

@Nightruner23 Have you graduated from tafe? Congratulations that’s so amazing! :D What are you going to do now? ... View more

@scared01 I’ve had a big day too, I’ve enquired about a volunteering gig in my local area, so we’ll see how that pans out! Glad to hear you’re doing alright. :)   @Nightruner23 Now you’ve got to decide which tattoo you’re going to have done! ... View more

Hey @scared01, haven’t chatted to you for a while! How are you tonight? ... View more

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Is it you that wasn’t told? ... View more

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The ears on the wrapper of my last chocolate bunny :)   RO blue ... View more

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Bragging Under Influence Looks Desperate   P R O U D ... View more

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Winning this thread is my reward for taking the sacrifice in the Alphabet Soup, where I posted for X. Yay for me! ;) ... View more

X is for xerography - which apparently is the process involving electrical charges by which most photocopiers work. ... View more

All the best for your appointment tomorrow @j95  ... View more

@Stagnator Not too bad, just trying to get some rest before my placement tomorrow. ... View more

@Bee You have taken so much initiative here, so props to you! In particular, I’m very glad you’re going to make sure your psych is completely aware of exactly how you are feeling.   I hope you find the colouring helpful tonight! We’re always here for you. ... View more

Hi everyone, how are you all going tonight? @Brendos94 @LeoTheLion @Nightruner23 @Esperanza67 @scared01 @T4ils @missep @honky @Bee @Marcus29 @Stagnator ... View more

Neg: I’m feeling quite stressed about the next assessment due for uni, as it’s an online presentation. I know that presentations freak me out, and that in the past I’ve only just passed them, seemingly out of sympathy rather than actual achievement.   Pos: I’ve passed every presentation I’ve done previously, so I must have met all the basic criteria. In addition, as this presentation is online, I don’t actually need to talk in front of people so hopefully that will make things easier. I know that I can do it.   Neg: I’m finding it really hard to be open with my parents about my issues and sometimes it feels like the relationship with my parents is too far gone.   Pos: I am lucky enough to have parents who care about me, and I do have a relationship with them and I am trying to let them in to my world, even though it’s very hard to do at times. ... View more

Thanks for the feedback guys! I will take it to my psychiatrist appointment in a couple of weeks. ... View more

For yesterday: 1. Sleep in. 2. Not having to go to uni like I usually do on Wednesday. 3. Just having an overall relaxing day. 4. It made me happy knowing many shops were closed yesterday for ANZAC Day - very respectful. 5. Parents didn’t nag me too much. ;)   For today: 1. Discovered that my recent battles with the whipper snipper were not my fault! (Apparently there’s a jam where the line is meant to come through) :O 2. Made enquiries about a local volunteering gig, so we’ll see how that goes. 3. Had two lovely cups of tea. 4. About to have dinner. :D ... View more

Hey @Bee, just wanted to echo the others’ words of support.   I’ve been in a rather similar situation to you - I lost my job as a result of my previous workplace deciding to readvertise the job at very short notice; basically they just wanted to clean out the “old crowd” as there were LOTS of staff changes at the same time. I was really shattered at the time, but looking back, I did not need that negative energy around me at all. I’m much better where I am now and what I am doing is worthwhile.   I know it’s probably hard to see right now, but you will pull out of this a much stronger person. ... View more

Hi @redhead, it sounds really intense and overwhelming. :( I think it could be good to contact a helpline sooner rather than later, what so you think? ... View more

1. Went to the bank and got my accounts sorted out which I’ve been putting off for a long time. 2. Shared some chocolate with my parents. 3. Had a reasonable day today. 4. Got my new safety plan posted on RO. 5. Had a lovely cup of tea (just normal bushell’s tea) :) ... View more

Hey @Marcus29, I’m so sorry you have lost your job, particularly under these circumstances. I know a number of members will have been in a very similar position (myself included), so we know how much this really hurts. I also know how hard it is being back on the ‘hamster wheel’ of looking for another job as well. I assume that your psychologist and doctor know about this?   I really like your statement “I only hope the world will accept” - very powerful. I believe that slowly the world is becoming more accepting of people with mental health issues, but unfortunately, there are still some people who find this difficult.   Please know you’re not alone. I’m thinking of you during this difficult time - please let us know how you get on.   I’ll just tag another couple of users who might be able to help. @Bee @LeoTheLion @Bree-RO @scared01 ... View more