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[OLD] The 'I need a hug' thread - please read first post before posting :)
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It sounds like you're going through a difficult time, can you tell me more about what is happening to make you feel this way?
I am sorry to hear you are struggling. Well done for reaching out to us though. I always appreciate how much courage it must take to reach out
Would you like to share more about how you are feeling and what is making you feel this way?
We are here for you, care about you, and are listening to you
Sending you so much love Zay
I'm so sorry that you're experiencing this, it sounds like such a traumatic and difficult situation. I'm really glad you have felt able to reach out here and chat with @Brookee. It might not feel like a big step, but talking about our feelings can be a huge help to managing trauma and processing our thoughts.
It's great to hear your Mum is so supportive and like a best friend. As Brookee mentioned, it may be a tough conversation to have but it could also be so important for your mental health moving forward.
Keep us updated on how you're feeling. Whatever you decide to do, we're all here for you.
I am really sorry to hear you have experienced this.
It looks like you had a great conversation with @Brookee so I have nothing to add apart from an agreement to everything that was said!
We are always here for you
I am sorry to hear a trauma response was triggered in a Beat online group chat.
It must be frustrating when the places we go to for support trigger difficult emotions and experiences.
I am really glad to hear the mod on Beat cared about you and supported you though.
If you want to talk about it any further, we are also here for you
How are you feeling about being admitted to the mental health ward?
We are here for you and are listening to you
That doesn't sound too good
Is there anything you would like to talk to us about?
I am good thank you
Why does all this shit happen at once??
Just had to pay £400 for my car to be fixed, about £300 in vet bills for our sick rat who we will probably lose this week, and now last night £200. It's so stressful and we don't get paid until the 7th of January.
Got an essay due on the 5th
And my RAF medical being failed.
Happy new year folk 🙄🙄
(_) | ()---|---() | | __ | __ |\ /^\ /| '..-' '-..' `-._ _.-` `There are no words I can say to make it better for you. However, we are here for you, thinking of you and sending you big virtual hugs.
You are right, things tend to go wrong at the same time. This means that things also tend to get better at the same (or similar) time. I hope the rain stops for you soon. You deserve the happiness and peace you are looking for.
Have you got enough money for the essentials at the moment? How is your essay going?
Don't give up. I have faith that things will get better for you but we will always listen and care!
We've got food in the freezer so can't complain but absolutely balls deep into the overdraft, sitting about -1000 and can't go past that limit. Will get by. Worst comes to worst I can have my advocate get me stuff from the food bank.
It just always hits at the wrong times.
Essay is okay. Got about 1500 more words to write but should get that done tomorrow hopefully. Been putting it off today and yesterday tbh
(_) | ()---|---() | | __ | __ |\ /^\ /| '..-' '-..' `-._ _.-` `Aww, thank you! Though, I only say words that I mean
Good luck with finishing your essay. It sounds like you are on track and you know what you need to do but you have been struggling due to home life.
I am really sorry to hear you are struggling financially. I am really pleased to hear there is food in the freezer and your advocate would get you food from the food bank if you need it.
In terms of the bills, you can also access emergency support if you are living in rented accommodation (especially if it is run by the council!) and/or have your electricity on a key meter.
Some useful resources for more information about this include:
- Citizen's Advice (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/)
- Step Change (https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/emergency-funding.aspx)
- Shelter (https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/debt_and_money_problems/cash_in_a_crisis)
The Mix also has other support formats that you may want to contact if you find yourself in need of talking to someone.
- You can contact the helpline 3 pm - 12 am every day by calling 0808 808 4994.
- You can email The Mix support team through the form found at https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/email-us
- You can access the Crisis Messenger 24/7 by texting THEMIX to 85258
- You may use the one-to-one chat 7 days a week 3 pm - 12am at https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team
There are also Samaritans and Shout if you would prefer to contact someone else.
Samaritans (24/7) - Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Shout (24/7) - Text SHOUT to 85258
You have got this, I believe in you and we are here for you
Keep doing what's right for you!
It is difficult to miss someone and sometimes it means we should contact them but not always. Sometimes we also miss who we wish they were or who they used to be
He also had a big and important role in your life so it is understandable that you miss him
I think the question you need to ask yourself is would contacting him bring you more happiness or sadness?
I am glad you are able to identify what would make you happy. Who said it has to be two weeks?
If he's not ready to talk then you can respect that and not necessarily expect a response straight away. At least you will know that you have done what has felt right to you