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SpaceOtter
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Happy Tuesday!
Chat breaks can be tough. Theyre important to prevent burnout, breaks are good for both us and the mods.
But theyre still tough, because its hard when you don't have access to a form of support you feel comfortable and happy using. And I know creating your own post can be scary.
So I wanted to check in on how everyone else is doing. Im lucky to still have other support but i know not everyone does. Sending so many hugs.
How are you?
Is there anything you'd like to get off your chest? (Good or bad)
What is something kind you can do for yourself? For example having a warm bath,giving yourself time to doodle, eating your favourite chocolate.
Lastly would you like to share a photo of something that makes you happy. Like a pet or your favourite book.
Sending so many hugs to everyone. Sorry if this was weird.
Chat breaks can be tough. Theyre important to prevent burnout, breaks are good for both us and the mods.
But theyre still tough, because its hard when you don't have access to a form of support you feel comfortable and happy using. And I know creating your own post can be scary.
So I wanted to check in on how everyone else is doing. Im lucky to still have other support but i know not everyone does. Sending so many hugs.
How are you?
Is there anything you'd like to get off your chest? (Good or bad)
What is something kind you can do for yourself? For example having a warm bath,giving yourself time to doodle, eating your favourite chocolate.
Lastly would you like to share a photo of something that makes you happy. Like a pet or your favourite book.
Sending so many hugs to everyone. Sorry if this was weird.
You're awesome!
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I'm doing okay - placement has started again and I'm doing more EEG testing which I'm really looking forward to! And I'm very happy that spring is here, flowers in bloom are always so lovely to see! But recently I've been wondering if I have undiagnosed contamination OCD - it looks like germaphobia at the moment, but I think it might be OCD. I really want to get support with this, but I just don't know how. I can't afford therapy, so I've just been trying to take small steps to counteract my germaphobia - and I'm really happy with my progress so far. I just have to remind myself to be kind and patient to myself.
I think what I'd like to get out of my chest is that I'm really worried about my sister. She has severe eczema and has missed out a lot of days in school because of it. It's also hindering her revision for her GCSEs this year, and I know that she really wants to do well in them, but unfortunately she finds it hard to stop itching, and she says that her skin is always burning and stinging. I feel terrible for her. It sucks as well because she has a lot of allergies, and even when we get gluten free and vegan food for her, she still shows allergic reactions. The lotions and treatments she got prescribed has been ineffective for her. I don't know what to do. I feel upset seeing her struggle - I can only hope that she gets better over time.
I'm going to be catching up with a friend after my afternoon meeting today! We haven't seen each other in ages because of how busy we are, so I'm really looking forward to seeing her - spending time with her always makes me feel better
I'm typing this on my laptop right now, but I'll share a photo once I get home!
Sending hugs to everyone - I hope you're okay
I'm meh got a lot going on with alot of uncertainties and last night I got a email from a previous employer telling me about a data breach including me data which is on the black Web. The email seemed legitimate but I've contacted the Head office to try and confirm this just to play it safe
I know the chat breaks are tough. I go through phases with them. Sometimes I really miss chat. Other times I’m ok and I feel like I need a bit of a break from it. This is one of those times - sometimes I feel I need to give it a rest and not surround myself with the heavy stuff that gets talked about there sometimes (this is not a dig at anyone at all it’s just a personal feeling because sometimes I struggle to support others).
I’m ok I think, I had a lovely holiday away with my partner. I’ve a lot going on with life admin and adulting which sucks balls and I had a long rant about in a post yesterday, the brain is buzzing around but I’m trying to do a few things each day. Today I need to hoover the living room and put the shopping away when it comes. I’ve had a shower this morning and I’m keeping an eye on the FB group I look after as always on a Tuesday.
How are you? I hope you’re taking care of yourself too
I honestly am not doing great at all atm, but I won't go into too much detail here cause I'll create my own thread in a bit. I did have counselling today and she has helped with a few stuff, like sending an email to my tutor regarding my situation with uni (I'm so behind as usual). Now though I'm not planning anything for today cause I feel too exhausted and overwhelmed, but I'll manage. I'll try to take it easy today.
Nothing too specific, but lately I've been seeing this cute cat enjoying spending time in our hedge. They look very peaceful.
But hey, how are you doing friend?
I'm so sorry that you haven't been doing great - I hope you're feeling better and that you're prioritising self-care whenever you're feeling overwhelmed and tired.
Also I really love the photo you took of the cat in your hedge!!
Sending hugs for the rest of the week ahead
U have made it halfway through and im proud of you
You make it sound like it's a survival challenge
My life question is why does life always get really really shit when chat goes on break