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Didn’t get on my placement. I'm a failure
I am a failure guys. I’ve felt this way on and off for a long time. I feel so behind, inferior, and like I’m not where I should be. Back in September, I applied for a placement and got a taster session, a chance to show what I could do, but I didn’t get it. Yesterday, I had another taster session for a different placement, and I had the call a few minutes ago for the feedback that wasn’t successful again for yesterday's one. I was late to the session yesterday because I couldn’t find the place, which didn’t help. Being late this time partly affected the outcome, but there were other reasons I didn’t get it too. I also had an interview for an airport job a while ago. I was late to that as well, but I don’t think that played a role in not getting it. Still, I didn’t get that either. Both recent placements were opportunities to prove myself, and I feel like I blew them. I know there are other options out there, and I do have some support, but it just feels so disheartening to have failed twice like this. I’ve been putting effort in and trying to push forward, but I still feel stuck. These repeated setbacks keep knocking me down and making me question everything. I’m frustrated, drained, and it feels like everyone else is moving on while I’m just stuck in place.
Re: Re-Introducing Support Circle
hey🙂
i don’t at all mean for this to come across badly, so i apologise if it does as that isn’t my intentions but i also think it’s important to add that when you’re in circle, you should be focussed on the chat just as you would be if it was face to face support groups. i know in my experiences of circle there has been times where people have been side tracked by other stuff eg uni work which in my personal opinion is rather disrespectful, like everyone else’s problems don’t matter enough for you to listen as you’re doing something else and not focussing on chat? i totally understand there are times where people need to take a break from chat due to triggers for example and that is totally ok to do if you need to - my point is solely about intentionally focussing on something else rather than circle.
again, this isn’t at all being said with bad intentions nor is it aimed at anybody either, i just think it’s important to note too
i don’t at all mean for this to come across badly, so i apologise if it does as that isn’t my intentions but i also think it’s important to add that when you’re in circle, you should be focussed on the chat just as you would be if it was face to face support groups. i know in my experiences of circle there has been times where people have been side tracked by other stuff eg uni work which in my personal opinion is rather disrespectful, like everyone else’s problems don’t matter enough for you to listen as you’re doing something else and not focussing on chat? i totally understand there are times where people need to take a break from chat due to triggers for example and that is totally ok to do if you need to - my point is solely about intentionally focussing on something else rather than circle.
again, this isn’t at all being said with bad intentions nor is it aimed at anybody either, i just think it’s important to note too
Website Changes: We Need Your Input! (Closed)
Hi folks!
Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard on developing a brand new website for The Mix - one that feels fresher, more modern, and even easier to use.
As you might already know, The Mix offers support through our Community, counselling, 1:1 texting via Shout, and loads of helpful content. With the launch of our new site, we’re also introducing self-paced learning modules - so you can explore topics around mental health and wellbeing at your own pace, in your own time.
We’re also updating the look and feel of the website, and as part of that, the discussion boards will be getting a colour scheme refresh to match. Don’t worry - how the boards work won’t be changing at all.
Because this space belongs to you, the Community, we want your input on how it looks. We’ve attached four colour scheme options below, and we’d love for you to vote in the poll and help shape the new look.
The new website will soft launch on 7th May - which means you might notice a few visual changes, but we won’t be shouting about it just yet. This gives us a chance to test everything and gather your feedback. The official launch will be on 12th May, during Mental Health Awareness Week.
We’re really excited to share this with you - and we can’t wait to hear what you think!
Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard on developing a brand new website for The Mix - one that feels fresher, more modern, and even easier to use.
As you might already know, The Mix offers support through our Community, counselling, 1:1 texting via Shout, and loads of helpful content. With the launch of our new site, we’re also introducing self-paced learning modules - so you can explore topics around mental health and wellbeing at your own pace, in your own time.
We’re also updating the look and feel of the website, and as part of that, the discussion boards will be getting a colour scheme refresh to match. Don’t worry - how the boards work won’t be changing at all.
Because this space belongs to you, the Community, we want your input on how it looks. We’ve attached four colour scheme options below, and we’d love for you to vote in the poll and help shape the new look.
The new website will soft launch on 7th May - which means you might notice a few visual changes, but we won’t be shouting about it just yet. This gives us a chance to test everything and gather your feedback. The official launch will be on 12th May, during Mental Health Awareness Week.
We’re really excited to share this with you - and we can’t wait to hear what you think!
TheMix
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Re: Join our next Community Connectors+ April Meeting!
What’s a community connector?? Why are all the community champions called connectors now?
Re: Join our next Community Connectors+ April Meeting!
@AnonymousToe its the same as community champs but I think the new name is meant so that it fits better on like CV’s and probably sounds more professional
River
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Re: General chit chat
Good morning everyone.
I have had my everything shower (ladies, you understand how long this takes). I’m gonna have to actually adult today and do the bedding and hoover, I’ve left it a tad late to hang the bedding out on the line today though so i might check the weather for tomorrow and if it’s still nice do it then. Tbh I am having a bad week, motivational posts at zero
How are we all today? What are you all up to? I need to pull myself out of the hole I’ve got myself into so looking for ideas lol.
Edit: yes CBB is celebrity big brother.
I have had my everything shower (ladies, you understand how long this takes). I’m gonna have to actually adult today and do the bedding and hoover, I’ve left it a tad late to hang the bedding out on the line today though so i might check the weather for tomorrow and if it’s still nice do it then. Tbh I am having a bad week, motivational posts at zero
How are we all today? What are you all up to? I need to pull myself out of the hole I’ve got myself into so looking for ideas lol.
Edit: yes CBB is celebrity big brother.
Just don’t want to go tomorrow
I’m meant to be seeing my SMHP tomorrow at 9am but honestly I just don’t want to go, I cba reaching out for help like that and what am I gonna tell them…how much I actually don’t want to be here?? Like who’s gonna give a shit not like my last counsellor did so what’s the point. Me and my problems are obviously just an issue so I should just ban my own feelings 
River
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TW// self harm/ suicide
The Samaritan said this to me but idk how to take it?
TW// self harm and suicide
They were also trying to know waaaaaaay to much about me. I said about my book and he wanted the name and I said that it had my name on it and he still wanted to know and then I said about something else I do through FB and he wanted the group…am I thinking to much into it?
TW// self harm and suicide
They were also trying to know waaaaaaay to much about me. I said about my book and he wanted the name and I said that it had my name on it and he still wanted to know and then I said about something else I do through FB and he wanted the group…am I thinking to much into it?
River
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Re: General chit chat
Redemption wrote: »MorgsSmiles24 wrote: »Afternoon! How is everyone?
Im ok, you?
I'm alright , thanks.
