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Re: General chit chat
independent_ wrote: »@Leyla thank youuuu!!! Definitely the correct day.
@independent_ omg happy happy happy (yes that's three happies) birthdays to you. I hope you have a fabulous birthday x.
Amy22
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Re: Introducing Good News Friday!
Happy Friday everyone!
If the gloomy weather is getting you down, why not lift your spirits with a meaningul conversation? Sometimes a good chat is a great mood booster.
Here's 5 ways to get it started...
https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/tired-of-small-talk-five-ways-to-spark-meaningful-conversations/
I hope you all have a lovely weekend
If the gloomy weather is getting you down, why not lift your spirits with a meaningul conversation? Sometimes a good chat is a great mood booster.
Here's 5 ways to get it started...
https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/tired-of-small-talk-five-ways-to-spark-meaningful-conversations/
I hope you all have a lovely weekend
Verity
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Re: Getting into the festive Spirit 🎄
I agree with @sinead276 in that I prefer christmas to be more low-key, it feels less stressful that way. However the best part of christmas for me is actually the week before when I get to wrap the presents for my parents with my favourite music in the background - wrapping presents makes me really happy lol, and I love giving presents just as much as receiving them.
Re: Getting into the festive Spirit 🎄
Hey @Amy22 love this post!
a hot chocolate and christmas movies sounds so cosy! Food is the best part, I'd say mine is the time, I'm wondering what christmas film to watch this year, any recomendations?
@Lottie5433 I completely understand that it can feel overwhelming when things are busy and different from your usual routine. Just take one step at a time and remember it's okay to carve out little moments for yourself, even if it's just a quiet cup of tea or just a moment to reflect, despite all the chaos!
a hot chocolate and christmas movies sounds so cosy! Food is the best part, I'd say mine is the time, I'm wondering what christmas film to watch this year, any recomendations?
@Lottie5433 I completely understand that it can feel overwhelming when things are busy and different from your usual routine. Just take one step at a time and remember it's okay to carve out little moments for yourself, even if it's just a quiet cup of tea or just a moment to reflect, despite all the chaos!
Verity
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Re: November 2025 achievements!
Hey @Animalloverb , thank you for your openness. It sounds like this past month has been tough, and I wonder how it's left you feeling? I'm noticing you posting here and on other threads too, and I wonder what it might be like to view that as an achievement too - opening up about your feelings and letting your Community know where you're at. It can take so much courage to do that. Sending lots of care your way, @Animalloverb
Sian321
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Re: November 2025 achievements!
Thank you so much @kaii, that's incredible sweet of you and I really appreciate it 
It's really awesome that you're also learning Japanese - I don't meet many other learners, so I always get excited meeting one lol. Understanding 70% of Your Lie in April is solid progress, and I know you'll improve even more as long as you keep at it. If you ever want any advice or would just like to yap about Japanese I'd be more than happy to
I'm really proud of you too, you've achieved lots this month as well
It's really awesome that you're also learning Japanese - I don't meet many other learners, so I always get excited meeting one lol. Understanding 70% of Your Lie in April is solid progress, and I know you'll improve even more as long as you keep at it. If you ever want any advice or would just like to yap about Japanese I'd be more than happy to
I'm really proud of you too, you've achieved lots this month as well
Re: November 2025 achievements!
Aww thank you so so much for your kind words @Sian321, it really means so much that you find these achievement threads really helpful! Hope you're taking good care of yourself too - you're doing amazing!
kaii
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Re: What Support Do You Want To See On Saturdays?
Separately too, I'd love to hear your thoughts around Watch Parties - we've noticed that attendance seems to be dropping, and we're keen to ensure we're offering support that you really want to see.
How do you feel about the monthly Watch Parties on the last Sat of every month? Do you like it, or would you prefer to see a Topic Thread / General Chat / Support Chat every Saturday instead?
We're open to whatever feels best for the majority!
I feel like a reminder for watch parties because I forget they are on
BensonE
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 01.12.25
Hi @Verity it is really tiring and has taken a lot out of me. Like I feel I have to mask in front of my boyfriend’s family because they don’t know exactly how much I struggle with my mental health.
Yeah I guess so, it was stressful at work because I just felt like I had to rush as we had to leave straight after I finished and like I had to go back to my department at work before I left because I left something up there, then had to take my dog to my mums and then stop off at a shop because I can’t do long drives without sugar or energy or something. It all seemed chaotic and with the weather as well it was just too much. Like when we arrived I shouted at my car because it was beeping due to my boyfriend not having his belt on, and then the beeping go louder which was too overstimulating so shouted at my boyfriend to put his belt on and I just felt awful for doing it.
I don’t have a lot of down time for myself till later before bed and I likely won’t sleep much. I just feel like crying still so yeah
I feel I’m not going to enjoy myself much but I guess that’s what I have to pay when I suffer with shocking mental health.
Sorry for the long message I know I didn’t need to write all this
Yeah I guess so, it was stressful at work because I just felt like I had to rush as we had to leave straight after I finished and like I had to go back to my department at work before I left because I left something up there, then had to take my dog to my mums and then stop off at a shop because I can’t do long drives without sugar or energy or something. It all seemed chaotic and with the weather as well it was just too much. Like when we arrived I shouted at my car because it was beeping due to my boyfriend not having his belt on, and then the beeping go louder which was too overstimulating so shouted at my boyfriend to put his belt on and I just felt awful for doing it.
I don’t have a lot of down time for myself till later before bed and I likely won’t sleep much. I just feel like crying still so yeah
I feel I’m not going to enjoy myself much but I guess that’s what I have to pay when I suffer with shocking mental health.
Sorry for the long message I know I didn’t need to write all this
