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Re: volunteering for citizens advice
Hey @toffuna101, just wanted to say thank you for offering to volunteer for these places! I'm sorry to hear that you've been ghosted/rejected previously, it's an awful experience and it's not deserved especially when you're offering to volunteer to support them. Really hope that the meeting goes well for you! On Citizens Advice, I believe some of their roles are for over-18s, some are for over-16s, and maybe a handful are open to those younger. I'd double check the role's requirements (perhaps during that meeting) to be sure on it. Let us know how it goes!
Azziman
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 04.08
Re: Ranting sorry.
Hi @Animalloverb
What your going through sounds like a lot at the moment and I understand the frustration of not being able to go to the gym to help you distract and process all of these emotions. Exercising has always been the one thing that grounds me and snap me out of feeling really low and overwhelmed with negative thoughts. Working out was my piece of peace, so its completely valid to find it difficult being told your not able to go to the gym.
I wonder whether you are allowed/able to do some lower impact workouts?
Maybe if you can, you could then find a middle ground for example yoga, pilates or some lower impact dance classes. Sometimes I find giving myself some dedicated time to myself where all I have to focus on is following some exercises helps me.
I am sorry you are going through these periods of feeling out of control, it seems quite distressing for you, have you discussed this feeling with anyone else?
Also if you are looking for potential ways to help ground yourself during these periods Eylah did a lovely post summarising some ideas among some other techniques:
What your going through sounds like a lot at the moment and I understand the frustration of not being able to go to the gym to help you distract and process all of these emotions. Exercising has always been the one thing that grounds me and snap me out of feeling really low and overwhelmed with negative thoughts. Working out was my piece of peace, so its completely valid to find it difficult being told your not able to go to the gym.
I wonder whether you are allowed/able to do some lower impact workouts?
Maybe if you can, you could then find a middle ground for example yoga, pilates or some lower impact dance classes. Sometimes I find giving myself some dedicated time to myself where all I have to focus on is following some exercises helps me.
I am sorry you are going through these periods of feeling out of control, it seems quite distressing for you, have you discussed this feeling with anyone else?
Also if you are looking for potential ways to help ground yourself during these periods Eylah did a lovely post summarising some ideas among some other techniques:
grounding techniques:
- take a bath or shower ( use your favourite shampoo or shower gel! )
- read write draw or paint!
- go take a walk surround yourself with nature and fresh air!
- 5-4-3-2-1 Technique ( 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste.)
- hug or scream into a pillow!
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distraction techniques:
- watch a movie
- art or music!
- write a poem or write a story! ( or write down your thoughts )!
- scribble down on paper the emotions you’re currently feeling/experiencing.
- draw a picture or colour in a drawing!
- paint an art piece!
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calming techniques
- meditation or try breathing exercises like box breathing!
- hug a friend or family member!
- write a letter to someone!
- meet up with a friend or family member!
try muscle relaxation, ( try tensing your fists and then relaxing them! )
- positive self talk ( try challenging your negative thoughts and replace them with positive affirmations)
- social support ( talk to trusted friends or family )
- self compassion ( treating yourself with kindness and understanding yourself during difficult times. )
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self care techniques:
paint your nails ( or get them professionally done!)
do your makeup
do your hair ( Maybe do a different style you’ve never tried )
have a warm bath ( and have some bath salts or bath soother in the bath!)
have a snack and some water! ( hydration is key!)
pls know im here for you all. you’re not alone.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 04.08
hello
@eylah i know your going through a very difficult time right now, but i just want to say, we're all here for you, we all care deeply about you and we're all proud of you. Despite all the hardship you've been through, you're still the kindest person in the world, and you deserve all the support there is. You're my favourite twat in the world and i'm sending you a virtual hug, and a reminder that you don't have to face this all alone.
Re: volunteering for citizens advice
toffuna101 wrote: »toffuna101 wrote: »thank you @Amy22
Just saw this in my email notifications the other day sorry for the late response. That defo sounds good then and sounds like something you may enjoy doing as well too?. I know you mentioned it's admin work so I'm guessing you can work from home in a way which is a added bonus.
yeah i think ill enjoy it if they take me on. the training is at home but the actual volunteering is in person.
Ah right that's also good too thar they provide training and guidance and stuff. Good luck, I hope it goes well for you.
Amy22
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