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Re: I lost my fucking college certificate
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Re: Why Bathroom Equality is Important
What an insightful post @Amy22 and arguably a topic which isn't discussed nearly enough as it should given the bathroom is something we all use on the daily.
I think in terms of period equality, progress is slowly being made like you said with the rise of more free period products in public bathrooms and even things down to campaigns such as asking for a 'Package for Sandy' in Morrisons stores to ask for period products in a way where women feel more comfortable and less judged. But I do think more can be done overall with this topic - especially given the growing prices of sanitary products in shops.
Another issue surrouding bathrooms that has always annoyed me is ones with turnstiles where you may have to pay 20p/50p to use the bathroom. Whilst I can recognise that the money goes to the maintenance of the bathrooms etc., I have always thought that it can be quite restrictive of those who may be in a more urgent need of the toilet having to find an alternative or ask for a key to let them in. Especially as society grows more and more cashless and we don't always have spare change on us. Also for those who are in the poorer side of society, spending any money just to access a public bathroom can be a hard factor.
Whilst I'm not neurodivergent myself, your section on that has definitely opened my eyes to factors I wouldn't have thought about when I've been in the bathroom. So thank you for both educating me and opening the conversation in general to a topic a lot of us may subconsciously brush under the carpet
I think in terms of period equality, progress is slowly being made like you said with the rise of more free period products in public bathrooms and even things down to campaigns such as asking for a 'Package for Sandy' in Morrisons stores to ask for period products in a way where women feel more comfortable and less judged. But I do think more can be done overall with this topic - especially given the growing prices of sanitary products in shops.
Another issue surrouding bathrooms that has always annoyed me is ones with turnstiles where you may have to pay 20p/50p to use the bathroom. Whilst I can recognise that the money goes to the maintenance of the bathrooms etc., I have always thought that it can be quite restrictive of those who may be in a more urgent need of the toilet having to find an alternative or ask for a key to let them in. Especially as society grows more and more cashless and we don't always have spare change on us. Also for those who are in the poorer side of society, spending any money just to access a public bathroom can be a hard factor.
Whilst I'm not neurodivergent myself, your section on that has definitely opened my eyes to factors I wouldn't have thought about when I've been in the bathroom. So thank you for both educating me and opening the conversation in general to a topic a lot of us may subconsciously brush under the carpet
Re: ADHD awareness Month
Whilst I don't have ADHD myself, I've done enough studying in my degrees to have somewhat a good understanding of the condition, especially when it comes to things like diagnosis and support offered to those with ADHD.
So to everyone with ADHD, you are amazing just as you are. The world should be letting you work to your strengths instead of sometimes making you feel held back due to things like lack of support and adjustments.
Keep going
So to everyone with ADHD, you are amazing just as you are. The world should be letting you work to your strengths instead of sometimes making you feel held back due to things like lack of support and adjustments.
Keep going
Re: Rant
shannon_164 wrote: »hey @Lottie5433 🙂
i’m really sorry you’re feeling like this, it sounds like you’ve been carrying so much pain for a long time, and that’s an incredibly heavy thing to hold alone for sure! how are you feeling now?
you don’t deserve to feel like there’s no point - you matter more than you realise, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now, i promise you do.
just in case you need im gonna add some extra support here:if you’re feeling unsafe pls reach out for immediate support from the following:
nhs 111 - england / scotland / wales (option 2 for mental health)
phone first - northern ireland (8am-6pm monday-friday; the number will vary depending on the health & social care trust area that you live in)
out of hours - northern ireland (6pm-7:30am monday-friday, 24/7 weekends; the number will vary depending on the health & social care trust area that you live in)
999 - england / scotland / wales / northern ireland
uk helplines - some of these are specific to england / scotland / wales / northern ireland & also depend on age too:
childline (24/7) - call 08001111
shout (24/7) - text ‘shout’ to 85258
hopeline (24/7) - text 88247
samaritans (24/7) - call 116123
lifeline (24/7) - call 08088088000
papyrus (24/7) - call 08000684141
inspire wellbeing (24/7) - call 08081890036
community advice and listening line (24/7) - call 0800132737
knus (24/7) - whatsapp 07700165687
mind (9am-6pm) - call 03001233393
rethink mental illness (9:30am-4pm) - call 03005000927
kooth (12pm-10pm) - webchat on website
saneline (4pm-10pm) - call 03003047000
calm (5pm-12am) - call 0800585858
suicide prevention uk (6pm-12am) - call 08005870800
sos (8pm-12am) - call 08001151505
you don’t have to go through this by yourself, there are people who genuinely care about you
Hi @shannon_164 thank you so much for you message I appreciate it.
I have been carrying a lot for a while now but it’s just my normal.
I’m still feeling about the same, but I’m just trying to focus on the near future which can be hard when my mind is tormenting me.
Thank you for the extra support links
I appreciate your comment ❤️
Re: Everything is so so shit right now
Hope you're doing okay today @Redemption
It can be so challenging to get comments like that from anyone - especially your family who should be there to motivate you and lift you up when you're feeling down. It is good to see you feeling confident enought to set boundaries and know when someone isn't worth the energy or negative vibes they send your way. Protecting your mental health is so so important and to see you making active steps to do so is something you should be so proud of.
All of here continue to be so proud of you as a person - and your motivation and determination to achieve your goals is something you should be proud of too. It's clear as day how much effort you give and how much you are trying - so don't let the opinions of others dampen that drive to succeed. We are all here for you to lift you up and cheer you on when you need us to.
It can be so challenging to get comments like that from anyone - especially your family who should be there to motivate you and lift you up when you're feeling down. It is good to see you feeling confident enought to set boundaries and know when someone isn't worth the energy or negative vibes they send your way. Protecting your mental health is so so important and to see you making active steps to do so is something you should be so proud of.
All of here continue to be so proud of you as a person - and your motivation and determination to achieve your goals is something you should be proud of too. It's clear as day how much effort you give and how much you are trying - so don't let the opinions of others dampen that drive to succeed. We are all here for you to lift you up and cheer you on when you need us to.
Re: hospital
Hi @Jack25
Hope you're feeling a little better today after what sounds like a frightening experience you went through - especially ending up in the hospital. It makes total sense that you'd be anxious about your medication now, given the effects you've already experienced so far. Hopefully the doctors and other healthcare people can help you find a solution that works for you, and doesn't leave you feeling anxious and dealing with these side effects/symptoms.
We are always here if you want to talk about it more - or you have anything else on your mind.
Sending hugs
Hope you're feeling a little better today after what sounds like a frightening experience you went through - especially ending up in the hospital. It makes total sense that you'd be anxious about your medication now, given the effects you've already experienced so far. Hopefully the doctors and other healthcare people can help you find a solution that works for you, and doesn't leave you feeling anxious and dealing with these side effects/symptoms.
We are always here if you want to talk about it more - or you have anything else on your mind.
Sending hugs
Re: hospital
hey @Jack25 🙂
that sounds so scary to have experienced!! you definitely did the right thing by getting help when your symptoms got so bad. it makes total sense that you’d feel anxious and hesitant about taking medication again after that kind of experience - i think a lot of people would feel the same as you do! how are you feeling now?
remember to take things slowly and be gentle with yourself as you recover from it all too
that sounds so scary to have experienced!! you definitely did the right thing by getting help when your symptoms got so bad. it makes total sense that you’d feel anxious and hesitant about taking medication again after that kind of experience - i think a lot of people would feel the same as you do! how are you feeling now?
remember to take things slowly and be gentle with yourself as you recover from it all too
Re: Struggling but Still Trying to Stay Motivated in My Job Search
I know how hard it can be when you have people in your ear saying negative things towards you. But the fact that no matter what you keep going and keep trying just shows how determined and committed you are to the process. Like the course said, using things like ChatGPT can be useful, helping you figure out how you can word your skills to best fit criteria and things like that - boosting your chances of getting that breakthrough you deserve.
Keep going with it all - you've got this!!!
Thank you so much Sinead, I always love getting a reply from you, great reply as always. Really appreciate it, I hope you're ok.
Re: Hi there!
hello @Nemuritai and welcome - it's great to meet you and have you here on the boards with us all