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Re: im at breaking point.
Hey @eylah, just wanted to check in on how you're doing today? It sounds like you have a lot going on at the moment, and can understand how that can feel so overwhelming. I'm sorry to hear the way that your dad is treating you, it isn't right or fair on you. You're doing ever so well to keep going. Take things one at a time, and hopefully the storm calms down soon for you 
I can imagine that the blood test might come quite as a shock, especially when it came out of nowhere like it did. Waiting for results like this can feel quite worrying, but it's out of your control now. Let the medical staff do their testing for now, and once they give you the answer, you can figure out what needs to be done then. And through this whole period, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. You're not alone
Like others have mentioned, you're absolutely allowed to use this space to express how you're feeling - we're here to listen to you, because your feelings are valid and you matter. It's okay to ask for help when we're in a difficult situation, just as we'd be willing to help a friend when they're in need. Lots of people need help, but that in no way makes your need for help any less valid. There's enough people to help everyone, and we're here to support you
I can imagine that the blood test might come quite as a shock, especially when it came out of nowhere like it did. Waiting for results like this can feel quite worrying, but it's out of your control now. Let the medical staff do their testing for now, and once they give you the answer, you can figure out what needs to be done then. And through this whole period, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. You're not alone
Like others have mentioned, you're absolutely allowed to use this space to express how you're feeling - we're here to listen to you, because your feelings are valid and you matter. It's okay to ask for help when we're in a difficult situation, just as we'd be willing to help a friend when they're in need. Lots of people need help, but that in no way makes your need for help any less valid. There's enough people to help everyone, and we're here to support you
Azziman
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Re: im at breaking point.
Also I hope the tests went well and your doing ok I bet that was frightening for you to hear especially if you have been having pelvic pain. The main thing is that the doctors will try their absaloute best to figure out what's going on and will help you all the way . I can imagine having tests must be super challenging and tough for you right now.
. I can imagine having tests must be super challenging and tough for you right now. 
Amy22
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Re: im at breaking point.
Im sorry to hear that you have been going through so much right now. Im always here if you ever need someone to talk to . Im sorry to hear that you recently lost your best friend and I can't imagine how tough is it for you right now to grieve. I hope your doing ok right now .
. Im sorry to hear that you recently lost your best friend and I can't imagine how tough is it for you right now to grieve. I hope your doing ok right now . Amy22
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discussion board being active
this discussion board is being active which is rare to see on here. keep it up everyone!
Re: Your thoughts on General Chat 🧠🚀
@Chloe234 @AnonymousToe We definitely don't have any plans to close general chat. We know how valuable it is to our community
We're just curious to hear your thoughts on how we can make the space even better. Any ideas or suggestions you have would be amazingggg!
Sorry about the post making it seem like we're removing general chat. We're just looking for feedback to help us improve it
We're just curious to hear your thoughts on how we can make the space even better. Any ideas or suggestions you have would be amazingggg!
Sorry about the post making it seem like we're removing general chat. We're just looking for feedback to help us improve it
ella
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Re: Struggling to cope with feelings and feeling stuck
We can really hear how important the non-judgemental approach is for you at the moment @Radical. It is positive to hear that you have found this is available through contact with Samaritans, even if it is always available for your friends.
You do not deserve to be judged, especially by those who care about you and you care about. However, it can also be a lack of understanding sometimes. We can hear how disheartening this is though - is there anything which might help you to manage this? We are also here to listen to you and not to judge you
You do not deserve to be judged, especially by those who care about you and you care about. However, it can also be a lack of understanding sometimes. We can hear how disheartening this is though - is there anything which might help you to manage this? We are also here to listen to you and not to judge you
Re: I'm new
Hi, Anayah it's lovely to have you here. Well done for your first post because it can feel scary! Looking forward to seeing you around the boards
Re: degree apprenticeship
@toffuna101 it is great to hear you are exploring your options.
Main piece of advice from myself:
- Choose something that you will enjoy- a lot of people choose a degree that they did not enjoy and do not end up sticking with it.
- Take TIME to think about what you want to do- do not let anyone influence your decision, remember this is your career path!
I do sometimes wish I did the same, however it really is down to what you prefer and how your work-life balance is.
If you would love to earn some money whilst doing work experience- degree apprenticeship is the one!
Main piece of advice from myself:
- Choose something that you will enjoy- a lot of people choose a degree that they did not enjoy and do not end up sticking with it.
- Take TIME to think about what you want to do- do not let anyone influence your decision, remember this is your career path!
I do sometimes wish I did the same, however it really is down to what you prefer and how your work-life balance is.
If you would love to earn some money whilst doing work experience- degree apprenticeship is the one!
