Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

[CarryOnPorkChop]

• I feel more positive already thanks in part to discovering this forum. My mood swings are a lot to deal with at the moment. I was so very low just last week but now I can see things to look forward to again

[Ru-bee]

That's so great to hear @CarryOnPorkChop If you feel comfortable I'd love to hear what some of the things that you're starting to look forward to

[Sally100]

Thank you
I joined a Empowered session just now - it was good

[Bosslady]

Thank you for the welcome. I am looking forward to connecting and finding new coping strategies to get me through this downward spiral I find myself in.

[rav3n]

hey there @Bosslady @Sally100 @CarryOnPorkChop lovely to have you all here! 

thought i'd share a few coping-related spaces to check out:

Our coping toolbox 🧰 - SANE Forums

The Ice-Memery - SANE Forums

and we've also got the Best Friends Club - Page 720 - SANE Forums for random chats/catch ups. feel free to make your own thread too!

[DaeSayuki]

Hello! Yes! I’m a newbie!

I bring Japanese style creme caramel and warmth gooey choco cookies to this forum. As for what it means I have no idea! I’m happy to be here with virtual food

[Ru-bee]

Hello Forums friends!

We're sending a big, big welcome to our newest members here on the forums:

@12sunflowers @24898348900 @29041998110594 @A2M4 @Athena13 @AvPD @Beardman99 @Bollo3230 @Carla88 @Cathy_1368 @DJBxWRB @Draven @Elizabethgrace_ @Ellexxxx @ER-9222 @Evelyn_6 @ExhaustedPigeon @FayRay @FineCotton @Fingerlime @Foobar @Goldengirlxo @HH76 @HtSbBtJ @Imogineathene @Jarrad @Jayel62 @Jayyne95 @Jeanne @jjlkj @Jodie4_ @judithgreene @JujuJ @KP @Ladybugs @leham94 @Maverick75 @Millimoo4 @Nebula1 @ninkiminjaj @nymphai @Parent76 @Pickle45 @Prettygirl-2323 @pstar7 @pstar7 @RaRaMade @READYTOBE2 @Rio1 @RK_23 @Roberto1 @Roo27 @Salus_0891 @Sammy4 @San-dee @Sarafinakate @saree999 @Scarlet2025 @Scout76 @search4serenity @Serpantino7 @Sfisher35 @sharedd @SillySausage @Skye63 @Snowandtabby-25 @Snowandtabs-25 @SteveM @SupportiveSis @Susan875_ @SWEETHEART_108 @Swinglifeaway @Tabitha @Tenpin1 @Trueblue11 @Walker_34 @Wolfman1 

It's fantastic to see you all here! Please feel free to stop by and say hi here maybe introduce yourself, or if you've been having a look around and had some questions before making your first post, please feel free to check out this post. If you have any other questions, we're always happy to answer those here too!

Hope you're all having a great day so far and I look forward to seeing you around the forums

[San-dee]

Hi All, long time carer of my son with complex mental health challenges. Recognising that after 14 year of support my coping battery is drained and the ebb and flow of mental health support is a constant emotional battle

[Ru-bee]

Hi @San-dee it's nice to e-meet you!

Caring for a loved one can certainly be a really challenging task! What are somethings that help to replenish you when you're feeling drained? Do you have any supports who you can lean on yourself? 

[Swinglifeaway]

Hi Everyone,

I care for my 17year old with adhd autism and bpd (late diagnosis - 14/15 years old when diagnosed despite seeing every type of specialist when she was young because I thought there was something going on).

I also care for her sister who is low functioning asd. I myself was late diagnosed with adhd/autism. (35 when diagnosed).
The last 3 years have been particularly challenging with daughter becoming violent towards us. She is currently refusing therapy and does not work or go to school. 
Have had trouble finding consistent support that doesn't give up because it's "too hard". (Daughter likes to go to talk but then was not ready to do DBT so they cancelled her support).