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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
we’ll all miss you here @DonnerKebab but you gotta put yourself first and do whatever is right for you, and if that’s taking a break then pls take a break!! we’ll be here when you’re ready to come back again, whenever that may be.
its so so difficult to even be able to talk about the situation here as you can’t say whatever the mix don’t want to be public but with them removing messages you can’t do anything other than talk about it on boards or in chats:/
pls never ever forget how amazing of a person you are and how much you’ve helped people here, we’re all so grateful to have met you
*removing this part as i know it shall likely be edited by the mix when seen lol*
its so so difficult to even be able to talk about the situation here as you can’t say whatever the mix don’t want to be public but with them removing messages you can’t do anything other than talk about it on boards or in chats:/
pls never ever forget how amazing of a person you are and how much you’ve helped people here, we’re all so grateful to have met you
*removing this part as i know it shall likely be edited by the mix when seen lol*
❤️🩹 Struggle with self harm? Read this!!! ❤️🩹
Hey everyone,
I’m guessing you’re reading this because you struggle with self harm? That’s okay, it’s an extremely valid coping mechanism for things and whilst I won’t tell you to stop as that’s not helpful at all I do have something that helps me 💕
1) Firstly, we all know self harm is an addiction so let’s name that addiction as if it was a human!
- What are you going to call yours ?
(Mine is called Aliki 😌)
2) as we are treating it like it’s a human let’s ask it why it’s here 💕 so whatever name you chose to call it you will say;
- *name* why are you here?
- Why do I need to *name*
And just sit and reflect on that, no answer is silly, don’t be ashamed for the reasons why you self harm!
❤️🩹 midway check in ❤️🩹
So now you should have:
< a name
< the reason(s) why you self harm
3) now let’s establish what your self harm wants, does it want nurture? Love? Care? It can be anything!
- *name* what do you truly want?
- *name* what are you missing?
Again sit and reflect on that for a few minutes, no need to rush 💕 you’re doing so well to get this far!
4) let’s help the self harm, let’s help it feel better!
Here’s some tips for nurture, love, care
Nurture:
Love:
Care:
❤️🩹 activity round up ❤️🩹
So now we are at the end you should have:
< a name for your self harm
< the reason(s) you self harm
< what your self harm needs
< ways to help your self harm
❤️🩹 if you got to the end I’m so so proud of you, if you didn’t that’s okay to, it can take time to be able to acknowledge this type of stuff ❤️🩹
🫶🏻 now it’s time to do something to look after you, what are you going to do to relax now?🫶🏻
I’m guessing you’re reading this because you struggle with self harm? That’s okay, it’s an extremely valid coping mechanism for things and whilst I won’t tell you to stop as that’s not helpful at all I do have something that helps me 💕
1) Firstly, we all know self harm is an addiction so let’s name that addiction as if it was a human!
- What are you going to call yours ?
(Mine is called Aliki 😌)
2) as we are treating it like it’s a human let’s ask it why it’s here 💕 so whatever name you chose to call it you will say;
- *name* why are you here?
- Why do I need to *name*
And just sit and reflect on that, no answer is silly, don’t be ashamed for the reasons why you self harm!
❤️🩹 midway check in ❤️🩹
So now you should have:
< a name
< the reason(s) why you self harm
3) now let’s establish what your self harm wants, does it want nurture? Love? Care? It can be anything!
- *name* what do you truly want?
- *name* what are you missing?
Again sit and reflect on that for a few minutes, no need to rush 💕 you’re doing so well to get this far!
4) let’s help the self harm, let’s help it feel better!
Here’s some tips for nurture, love, care
Nurture:
Love:
Care:
❤️🩹 activity round up ❤️🩹
So now we are at the end you should have:
< a name for your self harm
< the reason(s) you self harm
< what your self harm needs
< ways to help your self harm
❤️🩹 if you got to the end I’m so so proud of you, if you didn’t that’s okay to, it can take time to be able to acknowledge this type of stuff ❤️🩹
🫶🏻 now it’s time to do something to look after you, what are you going to do to relax now?🫶🏻
River
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Workplace Wellbeing with The JD Foundation - Podcast Episode
On this week's episode of The Mix Six Podcast we've partnered with The JD Foundation for Men’s Mental Health Week to tackle the mental health crisis among young men.
You can hear from our The Mix Ambassador Owen Wood as he chats to JD Sports employees Armaan, Flynn and Ryan about workplace wellbeing and why mental health should be prioritised as colleagues and as men.
Click here to check out the episode!
So it's got us wondering..
- Why do you think men might be hesitant to speak up about their mental health?
- How do you look after your own wellbeing in the workplace?
- What's your advice to someone who is struggling mentally but is hesitant to speak up?
Katie
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Hi everyone!
Hi all!
I recently joined as a peer supporter, so I wanted to say hi to you all! I am very excited to be a part of this community and contribute to the positive impact you all are having.
I recently joined as a peer supporter, so I wanted to say hi to you all! I am very excited to be a part of this community and contribute to the positive impact you all are having.
lroza01
7
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
Everybody. I'm going to take a short break from the mix for the foreseeable now. This isn't a safe platform, with them now claiming I committed a hate crime. I got the message loud and clear from them.
Tw self harm and more
I'm back about my friend it is insanely bad she refuse to get help and even does things in the bathrooms at school I can't really say them here but I'm sure you get what happens I really don't know anymore I barely sleep anymore and I do less in school cause of it I don't know
Sims
5
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
It will almost certainly be closed or much of this edited. This is the problem with removing PMs, this discussion now has to happen out in the open - and imo it should not be stopped.
Suicidal rant
All I want to do is bawl my fucking eyes off. It’s so fucking depressing knowing that
I have no place in this world. I mean fucking nothing in this world. Why am I like this.
I don’t genuinely have the courage to kill myself, even when I go through the procedures.
I have no place in this world. I mean fucking nothing in this world. Why am I like this.
Everyone fucking hates me and would be glad if I were to kill myself one day.
Unsure about puberty
Hi this is my first post and Ive not spoken to anyone about this before so Im pretty nervous but basically I am 13 and I feel like I am just really insecure about myself and puberty. It is really affecting me and I cant even use the bathroom in public bathrooms because Im afraid to
Update from me
Hey everyone, it’s been a while!!
I’m now at my new home and going very well. Although, I’ve unfortunately dislocated my shoulder pretty badly, so I’ve been spending some time in hospital and could have a possible procedure done which I’m terrified for if it does have to happen at some point. I’ve also now been diagnosed with PTSD, and I’m on new medications. So much has happened but I can’t type much with one hand 😅. Hope you’re all well!!
I’m now at my new home and going very well. Although, I’ve unfortunately dislocated my shoulder pretty badly, so I’ve been spending some time in hospital and could have a possible procedure done which I’m terrified for if it does have to happen at some point. I’ve also now been diagnosed with PTSD, and I’m on new medications. So much has happened but I can’t type much with one hand 😅. Hope you’re all well!!
Lili5Bet
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