Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 2

Waves_and_Smiles

Awww, big hugs Pyxis. I am sorry that you feel so low. Tomorrow is another day, how about snuggling up in bed with your light box and some treats for a while? Have another hug.

Flybaby

Thanks WaS - good to know for future PC meltdowns!
{Pyxsquish}
sorry for earlier rant

Wellyboots6

I hope everyone feels better tomorrow.

Be kind to yourselves!

Waves_and_Smiles

Good morning all! Hope everyone feeling is feeling a bit better today. I had some good news from my american friend, remember the paper she had to write that was a huge trigger for her? She was top of the class, her score was 148/150. Even though it was horrid for her to write the fact she had experienced the contents personally gave her insight that no one else had and she understood it better than everyone. She is now guaranteed top marks and a distinction even if she fails the next exam. Also, the faculty has agreed that when they use that paper next year, they will give the option of counselling support for those in her position. She is very. very happy and so am I!

Pyxis

That's brilliant news!

Just goes to show what can come out of adversity!

mellymoo74

I'm tired WaS.
Lots going on noone to unburden to cos OH can't cope.
Dr wanted to sign me off when I explained why no she's referred me to healthy minds which might help eventually.
OH response wasn't helpful

mellymoo74

That's ace WaS

Waves_and_Smiles

Aw, I really hope it does help, Melly. Are you sure a week off work wouldn't be possible? Then again I can see how going to work could be a break for you right now. You can always tell us all the horrid things! Sorry OH isn't being helpful, one of the problems when someone starts therapy is they can become a little self-absorbed for a while and it is difficult to look outside yourself, I know that isn't helpful for you at all at this time. Hang in there and have a hug.

mellymoo74

I know WaS when GP asked if I could talk to him I laughed I then told her if it doesn't set him off he doesn't hear it he's worse at the moment but it will pass.
His response to the doc wants to sign me off if you don't earn and the rent doesn't get paid they won't wait for benefits we will be evicted
This was obviously really really helpful and didn't add to the pressure.
I will be okay I just have a problem with the way the accident has been dealt with at work.

Pyxis

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Pyxis wrote: »

(The thread etiquette will be reposted every ten or so pages.)
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Here is the suggested THREAD ETIQUETTE. By following this etiquette, all posters, whether new or existing, will feel safe, unpressured and respected..

!!!But first...............please be assured..................................................................******It should be pointed out that if anyone is feeling very distressed or close to a crisis, they do not have to worry about what they are posting, or whether it is a penguin for someone else or not. (See below about penguins). In a crisis situation, just post! We wouldn't want anyone to feel that they couldn't ask for help in case it's a penguin! The penguin thing only applies to a general discussion situation.******


- This is a thread for support. We have discovered some good friends on here, but we promise always to welcome and include new people, and not to be cliquey.

- People may make suggestions to help each other, and might even ask if the suggestions were helpful or have been carried out, but we'll really try not to nag each other or put too much pressure on.

- The normal board rules about sexism, racism, homophobia etc. apply, but if we are careful we should be able to discuss almost anything without breaching board rules - so far we have discussed subjects ranging from child abuse to incontinence!

-If someone thinks that too much pressure is being applied, they can post the trigger word PENGUIN and flag up the fact that they believe there's a potential for someone feeling too nagged to do something. ANYONE could post PENGUIN if they felt there was a danger that suggestions were being enforced too much.

Similarly, if they want to discuss something that might be a trigger for some people, then posting PENGUIN would be a warning that what follows in the whiteout might be a trigger.


- So, if you think something might be a PENGUIN, please post something like the green bit which follows.

"Possible penguin about.........(type of trigger)" The trigger might be:- child abuse, marital abuse/violence, paranoia, stalkers, death, etc.

Then, when you post, repost the word PENGUIN above the discussion. Then post the penguiny bit in white! And the phrase END OF PENGUIN when you have finished.

It will look like this. You will be able to see the white text if you highlight it or if you quote it, (so please don't 'quote' a post containing a penguin onto the thread!)
(Harmless example follows here):-
PENGUIN

This is a penguin. A nasty, crotch biting penguin (CBP).
It isn't really! So you can look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozGTv0hxhpc[/url]


END OF PENGUIN

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IMPORTANT: It has been ascertained that some posters to this thread have found that there are certain subjects which act as triggers, precipitating a worsening of their condition.
To protect these posters, you are respectfully requested NOT to discuss these subjects on this thread:-

Religion. (Please note: it is recognised that everyone is entitled to their beliefs, and we respect those beliefs. It is only because of the fact that religion does act as a trigger for some posters, that we exclude it from discussion.)
N.B. Please don't even mention the name of the religion.

The afterlife. The reason for this is explained in this thread by one poster, and there will be others for whom this is a trigger.

We ask and thank you for your co-operation in this matter.


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!!!So, to reiterate..............******It should be pointed out that if anyone is feeling very distressed or close to a crisis, they do not have to worry about what they are posting, or whether it is a penguin for someone else or not. In a crisis situation, just post! We wouldn't want anyone to feel that they couldn't ask for help in case it's a penguin! The penguin thing only applies to a general discussion situation.******

- More suggestions please.............We stress that we are suggesting that we AGREE some Thread Etiquette to HELP people who might feel anxious about posting, we are not trying to IMPOSE rules, just relating this to facilitating groups, so that people feel safe and able to participate as fully as they can.

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