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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
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Hi my name is Nicholas Karitci but I prefer to be called Nic. I am 17 years old but will be turning 18 next month. I have Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, OCD and Anxiety. I also have some other medical conditions. I like to write medical reports because I want to be a doctor or another healthcare professional working in the field of mental health and I would want to work in CAMHS. This is because of my own experiences with mental health and I've had support from CAMHS. I enjoy going to my charity called Generate and they support people with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and other medical conditions. I also enjoy going to respite care once a month.

I would love to get to know about you.

Kind regards,

Nic - Member of the Mix

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    edited March 2023
    [I am also hear to offer support and advise to everyone. This will also give me some experience especially if I want to work in the field of mental health in CAMHS as a doctor or other healthcare professional.]
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  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,061 Boards Champion
    Hi Nic, its nice to meet you! I'm Jakub and I probably have a lot of mental health conditions but I couldn't tell you which exactly because I didn't go to get anything diagnosed yet.
    Its awesome that you enjoy going to your charity to support people, it must be so rewarding!
    Looking forward to seeing you around, take care!
    Believe in me - who believes in you
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    Hey Nic! I'm Xee :) Welcome to the Mix!! I'm pretty new here too, I only joined a few days ago. I also have anxiety and adhd and a few other things too so I get the struggle. And same!! I wanna study psychology at uni, I know there are so many different paths I could take from there but I really want to help others who are struggling, I feel like it'll be the most fulfilling job to feel like I'm making a difference. My therapist has pretty much saved my life, I'd love to have even half that positive impact on someone else. I hope you're doing well and I'm always here if u wanna chat :)
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,061 Boards Champion
    Xee wrote: »
    And same!! I wanna study psychology at uni, I know there are so many different paths I could take from there but I really want to help others who are struggling, I feel like it'll be the most fulfilling job to feel like I'm making a difference.
    I'd love to study psychology too! the only problem is that I realised this while being half way through a software engineering course lol, so I don't think there is much I can do. Maybe someday...
    Believe in me - who believes in you
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    @JJLemon18 Oof that sucks. Must be so annoying, but software engineering doesn't sound too bad (not that I would choose it personally lol). How is it? And yeah maybe one day! It's never too late to do what you wanna do. My aunt changed her entire career path at the age of 30 because she was so miserable with her job but now she loves what she does! :)
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,061 Boards Champion
    Xee wrote: »
    @JJLemon18 Oof that sucks. Must be so annoying, but software engineering doesn't sound too bad (not that I would choose it personally lol). How is it? And yeah maybe one day! It's never too late to do what you wanna do. My aunt changed her entire career path at the age of 30 because she was so miserable with her job but now she loves what she does! :)
    Its hard, at least for me (but then again I find absolutely everything hard :lol:) but it is something I kinda enjoy. I'm hoping to study psychology in the future as I find it fascinating and maybe pursue two careers. No idea how that would work haha
    Believe in me - who believes in you
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    @JJLemon18 I get that lol, I feel like I literally find everything hard. I'm sure you're great at some things though
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,616 Extreme Poster
    Welcome to the mix @Nicholas :3
  • Former MemberFormer Member Miss Moderator Posts: 132 The Mix Convert
    Hi @Nicholas welcome to the mix, its great to have you here :)

    I am also really passionate about mental health and love being able to provide support where I can its nice having similar interests, always hear to chat more :)
  • AzzimanAzziman Moderator, Community Champion Posts: 2,065 Boards Champion
    Welcome to the Mix @Nicholas , glad to have you on board!
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    edited April 2023
    Hey everyone,

    Thank you for your lovely comments and warm welcome. I am trying to respond to all of your post individually but this is something that I do not know how to work out yet. Is there a way of being able to do this?

    Kind regards,

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    Hey Nic, I was pretty confused when I first came here too lol, just tag us like this @Nicholas and we'll get a notification!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    Hey @Xee

    Thank you for letting me know.

    This helps.

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    @Nicholas No problemo :) How's your day going?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @Xee
    My day has been going really well I went on a fun trip with my charity and we had to use our 5 senses and then we went to crazy golf.

    How was your day?

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Champion Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    @Nicholas Ooh sounds pretty fun, I love crazy golf. My day has been a little difficult tbh, I had therapy today and it was a bit of an exhausting session but I'm doing ok. Think I'm gonna get an early night tonight, I'm exhausteddd
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @JJLemon18

    Thank you for your message and warm welcome. I understand what you are going through and sometimes it cannot be easy going through something and not having a diagnosis. Is this something that you would want to think about doing so then you don't have to worry?

    You are absolutely right it is rewarding about being able to support others in need and I am always enjoying doing this.

    Take care,

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @Xee

    Hi Xee,

    Thank you for your further message. It is great news that you like crazy golf too. I am sorry that your day was a bit difficult but that is understandable about your therapy session being exhausting. That is a good idea about trying to go to bed early.

    Take it easy.

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @Xee

    Hi Xee,
    Thank you for sharing about your anxiety and ADHD amongst other things. It is great knowing that there are people out there like me who will be able to understand me and my needs. I know the rest of the community will offer their support too. I am glad your therapy has helped you.

    It is good that you want to make a difference to other people's lives. I never knew that there were different paths into psychology and I wonder what they are. At the moment I am in college still and I am an Entry Level 2 for Math's and next year I will be doing GCSE for English.

    Nic

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @sinead276

    Hi Sinead276,

    Thank you for your warm welcome.

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @eparker98

    Hi Eparker98,

    Thank you for your message. It is great to know that you are passionate about mental health and that you enjoy supporting and listening to others.

    Take care for now.

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @Azziman

    Hi Azziman,

    Thank you for your message and warm welcome.

    Nic
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    Hey everyone,

    I have managed to respond to all of your posts and I am happy to be able to do this. I look forward to seeing you around the community soon.

    Take care everyone,

    Nic
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Champion Posts: 2,061 Boards Champion
    Nicholas wrote: »
    I understand what you are going through and sometimes it cannot be easy going through something and not having a diagnosis. Is this something that you would want to think about doing so then you don't have to worry?

    Getting some sort of diagnosis is something I'm thinking about but I don't think I have the courage to go to my doctor yet. Also I'm worried that knowing about any illnesses I may have could make me feel worse about myself.

    See you around!
    Believe in me - who believes in you
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 13 Settling in
    @JJLemon18

    Hi Jakub,

    Thank you for your message. I understand the feeling that you are going through about these things making you feel worse about yourself. I am sorry to hear that you feel like you do not have the courage but you should always believe in yourself and always have the faith. Surely family or friends could be able to support you?

    All the best!

    Nic
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