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Saff
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Anyone around to chat?

Hi

I'm new here. I'm going through a hard time at the moment because of the time of year (I'm sure I'm not the only one). 

I lost some close friends this year, so I don't really have anyone to talk to. 

We can chat about anything, no stress. 

Cheers

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Re: Anyone around to chat?

hey @Saff 

I hate this time of year too. I can't wait for the festive season to be over and the new year to be under way.

 

What's your mental illness?

 

I've got schizophrenia and BPD. I've organised a lunch with friends today - I'm trying to be social & keep my spirits up. Usually one or two friends rudely flakes at the last minute when I organise something like this & I really struggle with my reaction to that. So I'm just bracing myself for that.

Re: Anyone around to chat?

Hi Bryana 🙂

 

I have bipolar type 2 and PTSD. 

 

It's good to socialise, always ups my mood. 

But yeah I have the same issue, people not turning up or just ghosting the day of. 

 

Then I end up isolating which makes everything worse...

 

How did you handle Xmas time?

 

Re: Anyone around to chat?

Hi @Saff  - I want to chat because i get lonely as well at times 😞

Re: Anyone around to chat?

I’m here to chat and be of support. How are you going?

Re: Anyone around to chat?

Hi @OOTF75   Welcome to the SANE forums! Smiley Happy

It's great to have you her and thanks for saying hi.

I'm sure that the forum members will be able to offer you support, information and connection.

 

I'm the moderator tonight. Feel free to ask the SANE forum team or the members if you need help with how to use the forum. You'll find the Guidelines are also a very useful doc -https://saneforums.org/t5/help/faqpage#community-guidelines

Re: Anyone around to chat?

Thank you! I’ll no doubt be in touch 🙂
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