23-10-2024 05:21 PM
23-10-2024 05:21 PM
On Thursday 24th October 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Addressing Apathy & Anhedonia
Apathy and anhedonia are similar but different experiences – in a nutshell, Anhedonia is a lack of enjoyment or pleasure, whereas Apathy is a lack of energy or motivation to do things. They can often appear hand in hand, and can at times feel all-consuming. But there are ways we can begin to recognise and address these states, so let’s come together and share experiences and tips for navigating apathy and anhedonia!
This is currently held in Australian Eastern Daylight Time hours. The event start times across Australia are below:
WA: 4pm
NT: 5:30pm
SA: 6:30pm
QLD: 6pm
NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm
For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar.
Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.
Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.
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23-10-2024 07:16 PM
23-10-2024 07:16 PM
Hey @wf - I'm not sure if you might be interested in the Peer Group Chats? Thought I'd tag you just in case.
23-10-2024 08:16 PM
23-10-2024 08:16 PM
I’ll see.
23-10-2024 08:41 PM
23-10-2024 08:41 PM
@AinjouleAppreciate the tag! Definitely interested, I'll register when I get a chance 👍
23-10-2024 09:37 PM
23-10-2024 09:37 PM
I have a conflicting schedule. I really wanted to show up but I have an in person thing going on tomorrow night. Its all mental health so at least it will be similar enough.
Funny how that happens, I'm free for weeks then suddenly everything, everywhere all at once!
23-10-2024 09:42 PM
23-10-2024 09:42 PM
You're so popular @Toast89 !
Anyway, we will post the questions here after.
We will see you next time. We'd love to have you.
23-10-2024 09:51 PM
23-10-2024 09:51 PM
@tyme
HA! I kind of wish I was popular (for the good reasons, not the bad ones), just finally getting out there after being isolated for a decade or so.
Slow and steady does it!
23-10-2024 09:58 PM
23-10-2024 09:58 PM
Good on you @Toast89 !
One step at a time now mate. Don't go sprinting all of a sudden, okay?
Well done. It's so great to read about these changes.
I can certainly relate. I think I spent nearly 15 years under the bed sheets, isolated. Those first few steps are the hardest.
We're here for you.
23-10-2024 10:02 PM
23-10-2024 10:02 PM
Gotta stretch first or I'd pull a muscle! The brains a muscle just like everything else. Thanks for the support.
24-10-2024 06:45 PM
24-10-2024 06:45 PM
HI Folks!
We will be starting our Live Chat soon!
See you there!
https://client.chatwee.com/popout/5fe12dcb78c130638b151232
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