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Re: Friends
@Redemption, this sounds like a really tricky and perhaps hurtful situation. I hear your confusion. How have you been feeling in the days after this? I wonder if you've had anymore contact from them?
@Sian321 thanks for replying again, it means a lot and good question. They've blocked me. I've been ok just they were kind of fine with me for a couple of days then started slowing down ignoring my messages and drifted away. I don't think I've done anything wrong since they just blocked me, I don't know if I've lost them for good now or they need a break as they've blocked me. I feel again communication here is important, I feel instead of ignoring the messages and blocking me they could have communicated with me, I know we have a topic support thread today about this stuff like thriving friendships so it works well here for this do Ill talk about it later at 3 30 about it, about how communication is important.
Re: Being on UC is more stressful for me than it has to be (mini rant)
Thanks, @Azziman! I will update on how my job search is going. I've just enrolled on a course to help give me the skills and confidence i need with getting a job.
Re: Argument with uncle
Hey @Redemption, I'm sorry to hear what you've experienced. You asked a reasonable question, and were given a completely disproportionately aggressive response. It's concerning that this is typical behaviour, and it sounds like this is something that can knock you back. Feeling safe is important, and it sounds like this is something that isn't restricted to the privacy of home either. Of course, everyone can go through stress in life, and people have different approaches to dealing with it - that doesn't excuse acting in this manner towards you or anyone else though. How are you feeling? Are you alright? We're here to listen to you.
@Azziman thanks so much for replying again and asking here checking up on me, I have all my unanswered threads answered now. I'm feeling ok now, I hope you are good too. Sometimes it can be helpful to take a break from people and then taking some time to kind of reset before reconnecting to that person again. I'm alright though, cheers.
Re: Truly wanting this to change (trigger warning mentions of suicide)
Hey @Redemption - thank you for sharing your feelings, it's brave to do. You don't need to apologise for talking about your emotions, we're here to listen and support you!
I can hear how much this situation is on your mind. It's really difficult when we feel stuck, both emotionally but also practically. You have goals and dreams, and when something like this feels like a big barrier, it can feel disheartening. It's completely fair to feel frustrated and upset with how things are going, and I'd imagine that the feeling is only exacerbated when comparing yourself to others who are moving forwards.
The good news, as you've mentioned, is that you have kept trying, and that you haven't given up. It's a really rough journey, and you've done ever so well to weather that storm and keep going forwards. And you're right, you're certainly not the only person who's in this difficult position - it's hard to get a job in the current environment. We're really proud of you for all the effort and time you've put into trying to achieve your goals. I'm hopeful that more opportunities will come your way. We're here to support you and listen to you as you go through this!
Thanks so much again @Azziman was going to bump my threads including this one as I didnt get replies but you have now so that's great. Great reply again too of course, cheers mate.
Re: Mental health short stories 2025
Hey @Lottie5433, sorry to hear that you're thinking of leaving. I can hear how you're feeling exhausted and that it's difficult to carry on. Thank you for sharing how you feel with us - your words and emotions matter, and we're here to listen. Just to check in, how are you feeling at the moment? Please know that you're always welcome to come back if you'd like - we'll be here to support you!
Thank you @Azziman i appreciate it.
At the moment im not doing too well - just to put it lightly 🫠 but its fine.
At the moment it doesnt look like ill be coming back after this week
thank you anyways
Re: Im actually so dumb
Hey @Redemption , I'm just seeing this post now and wanted to check in and ask how you're feeling? It sounds like that incident really left you questioning yourself and your own capabilities, which can be so hard.
What I'm hearing is that you did an activity (the drive-thru) which has been really anxiety-inducing for you in the past, and making that decision to go there took a whole lot of courage!
I heard a bit of shame in your voice when you mentioned that you feel like you can't get 'simple things right', as though a critical voice within you was saying you should have been able to collect or go back for your drink? That sounds hard, and I hear you. And it's so valid that you found that scenario hard to navigate.
How have you been feeling about this since? And I wonder how you might comfort a friend if they were ever to go through a similiar situation? What would you say to them?
What I'm hearing is that you did an activity (the drive-thru) which has been really anxiety-inducing for you in the past, and making that decision to go there took a whole lot of courage!
I heard a bit of shame in your voice when you mentioned that you feel like you can't get 'simple things right', as though a critical voice within you was saying you should have been able to collect or go back for your drink? That sounds hard, and I hear you. And it's so valid that you found that scenario hard to navigate.
How have you been feeling about this since? And I wonder how you might comfort a friend if they were ever to go through a similiar situation? What would you say to them?
Sian321
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Re: Just don’t want to go tomorrow
Hi @Sian321 hsving a low day of uncontrollable crying and feeling unable to leave my bed 
River
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Functional neurological disorder
My names Libby and I am 17 I have a condition called functional neurological disorder word can’t describe how Functional neurological disorder has changed my life functional neurological disorder is often associated with a computer that has a hardware problem and a software problem I don’t have a hardware problem so there is no damage to my brain but I have a soft ware problem where there is problems with the functioning and the signals in my brain FND causes me to have seizures my right leg has temporary paralysis so it comes and goes but I have limb weakness in both of my legs and the arms I also have tremors this is where my arm or leg uncontrollably shake sometimes it can be my full body I have speech difficulties were I stutter a lot or I lose my speech completely I have dystonia were my hands can lock in unusual positions fatigue and dissociative symptoms which just means I feel disconnected from my body or the world it breaks my heart how I’m not in control of my own body and it also breaks my heart seeing the little ones in my family scared as I’m writing this with tears streaming down my face on 6th of March my life was turned upside down within the click of my fingers and a blink of an eye I’ve never felt so broken but I am an FND warrior as so many other people are so currently I am in the process of making my own small business for FND warriors Functional neurological disorder is such a life changing experience❤️🩹
How do I keep my weight up (TW: mentions of weight gain)
Im 5'9 and a half, and am underweight. Last night when I weighed myself, I had put on some weight which I'm proud of. But how do I keep my weight up.
My gym goals is to grow my glutes, which you can't achieve when you're underweight.
I often lift weights, try adding protein to my meals.
How can I assure that I don't lose weight again?
My gym goals is to grow my glutes, which you can't achieve when you're underweight.
I often lift weights, try adding protein to my meals.
How can I assure that I don't lose weight again?
Re: TW// self harm, suicide, alcohol mentions
@Sian321 when I was 15 (the start of my mh problems) my mum bought a caravan which I know probably seems like it has no meaning but whenever we are there I can actually relax and it’s like all my problems go away whilst I’m there, it might just be because on the journey down I often open up to mum but idk it’s just a place that helps me so I call it my safe place 
River
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