Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 18.08

Sian321

Ahhh @independent, yey!! That's such a relief! That's brilliant that you managed to get through to them literally just before it closed - nice one! I'm so glad that's sorted before the weekend and can imagine that's a weight off your chest!

Sian321

@Redemption , thank you for your message, and I'm so pleased to hear that yesterday's chat felt helpful. You did so well to open up in that space.

What is today looking and feeling like for you? We have our Topic Thread 1:30 - 3pm today if you did wish to join. I'll be there for you!

I also wanted to say - have you ever heard of a safety plan before? I'm mindful you mentioned coping with some 'dark thoughts' and we were talking about how social connection is one of the things that helps you in some of the hardest moments. If you'd ever like to make your own safety plan, this website offers an online template - https://stayingsafe.net/. It can be a way to make a record of all your coping tools so you have them to hand whenever the dark thoughts get loud.

We care about your safety and your wellbeing, and we're here for you. Hope you can be kind to yourself today.

Cutelivejazz

I'm not really okay. I'm exhausted, stressed out and I can't keep going like this. I really don't know what to do I'm just so burnt out.

Amy22

independent_ wrote: »

Update for @Sian321 and @Leyla before you sign off for the weekend - the housing letter is sorted, it was as simple as a phone call and i managed to get through to them before it closed (miracle!!!) Turns out the evidence I have is ok and the bedroom thing is simpler too, you can apply just on the basis that there’s limited stock in the size you need. So that doesn’t require evidence. So relieved i got it sorted before the weekend, the most painful part was getting through their automated bot system to get to speak to a real person

Omg that's fab news @independent_ I know how it can be having to talk through an automated bot system especially when it asks you to repeat things as well because it didn't pick it up the first time. It sounds like almost all of it is sorted out now.

Amy22

Cutelivejazz wrote: »

I'm not really okay. I'm exhausted, stressed out and I can't keep going like this. I really don't know what to do I'm just so burnt out.

Burnt out can be really tough at times especially when you feel like your stressed too as well. Firstly sending big digital hugs right now, sorry to hear your feeling this way right now.

Burn out can happen anytime and often it just turns up unexpected especially when you feel like you've been working so hard and then you get tired out from it all. it sounds like your dealing with a lot of stress right now . I'm always here if you wanna chat.

In the meantime, is there right now you can do which can help distract you? It doesn't have to be a activity that requires a lot of energy to do, it could be watching a comfort TV show or even a film.

Cutelivejazz

@Amy22 Thanks. I just finished my GCSEs and they were a lot I had panic attacks almost everyday and it was just stressful I got decent GCSE grades I got what I need to do what I want but I don't feel any better still everyday I wake up with a tight feeling in my chest and it feels like I cant breathe like no matter how deep a breath I take I can't get enough air in. And it's not just the burn out or the tight feeling in my chest it's a lot more than that and it just feels exhausting.