Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

[tyme]

Thank you for sharing @Ziezie .

I'm nearly 40. Will be there soonish.

I live alone but I have some very cheeky nieces and nephew who live next door to me and therefore form a huge part of my life.

I've had a very very difficult journey with my mental health, and I never thought I'd get out of it. I didn't think I'd survive my 26th birthday. Let's just say it was a very dark path. I was in and out of hospital, get myself into a lot of trouble and was absolutely miserable.

Then, somehow there was a turning point. I was taken in by the public mental health team. I engaged fully in the treatment I desperately needed, and after a few years, things really changed. 

As part of my recovery, I found these forums, and I've stayed here ever since 🙂 I found the peer to peer support so helpful. It allowed me to see I wasn't alone and it also allowed me to give back to the community which really helped.

@Ziezie , I hope the connection you develop on the forums will support you with your mental health. 

[Ziezie]

@tyme wow sounds like you had a really tough road. Your story sounds very similar to mine actually. Thanks for reaching out. So far I have been enjoying the forums and I do feel like they will be a big help to me.

[Lostsoul26]

Things that keep me going are my 3 daughters although atm they don't want to see me which is absolutely killing me 

[tyme]

I'm sorry to hear that your daughters are not seeing you at the moment @Lostsoul26  I hear how hard that must be.

At the same time, I see they keep you going. 

I have to admit, I was estranged from my family for over 10 years. Never spoke or connected with them. And this was of no fault of my parents. I was the issue. 

I wonder if this is similar?

Please don't be too hard on yourself. We are here for you.

[Lostsoul26]

I think it is partly my fault my second daughter carries a lot of guilt and feelings towards me and she suffers badly because of this, my oldest has put up walls regarding me and I'm finding it painfully hard to connect with her and my ex wife has told me not to call out of the blue but to call a couple of days in advance so as to not set my daughter off 

[Lostsoul26]

It's very hard not seeing them, they are my world, life atm seems very bleak and dark and I'm struggling with it 

[Lostsoul26]

Hi all just thought I'd stop by and say thank you for all your help last night, I want to talk about today, the good and the bad, first I'll talk about the bad and get it off my chest and out into the forum so I feel better. Ok I cried myself to sleep at about 4:30-5:00 this morning absolutely exhausted and drained from the days events I've now been forbidden to contact my ex wife or kids thanks to a text from her partner which as much as it kills me,in my heart of hearts I know it's for the best atm I'm in no shape to be a father sadly, right that's out there now and I feel better. Now the good, I no longer have to put my dog to sleep, I'm now in a que to re-home her thankfully for 2 reasons, 1 there wasn't a hope in hell of me having the money for the vets, and 2 it gives her a chance to be re homed and get the love and  attention she deserves the other good stuff? Well the Sun came up, I woke up with a bit of clarity and I haven't had a negative thought so far today,🤞🙏, so there you go sorry for rambling on but I needed to get it all out 😊

[tyme]

Hugs @Lostsoul26  (if you want a hug). 

It takes a lot of strength to reach out and share.

As a father, you have every right to see your children when you feel able to. I hear that things are tough at the moment. 

Yet as you said, the sun shone this morning. Just as the sun shines each morning and the moon at night, know that each day is a new day.

I'm glad to hear your dog can be rehomed. It must bring you great comfort.

Hang in there my friend.

[Purplegirl]

Hey everyone 

I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar and depression. I find it very hard to form friendships. I’m hoping that this may be a place where I can make some friendships.

[tyme]

Yeah, depression's a bit of a bummer and gets in the way of a lot of things @Purplegirl 

What do you find helps you keep well?