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11/12/24- Christmas Support Thread
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Hey Everyone, welcome to our very first Christmas Support Thread 
Here are some things you might want to bring to the space:
Feelings: Share how you're feeling about Christmas.
Worries: Discuss any specific challenges you're going through (including but not limited to, neurodivergence, family dynamics, money struggles, worries around food at Christmas time, loneliness at Christmas etc.)
Hopes: Talk about what you're looking forward to this festive season.
Peer Support: If you're feeling up to it, we also invite you to come along and offer support to others.
This space will run from 6:30-8pm today.
Looking forward to chatting today, I hope you find this space helpful.
Here are some things you might want to bring to the space:
Feelings: Share how you're feeling about Christmas.
Worries: Discuss any specific challenges you're going through (including but not limited to, neurodivergence, family dynamics, money struggles, worries around food at Christmas time, loneliness at Christmas etc.)
Hopes: Talk about what you're looking forward to this festive season.
Peer Support: If you're feeling up to it, we also invite you to come along and offer support to others.
This space will run from 6:30-8pm today.
Looking forward to chatting today, I hope you find this space helpful.
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How are you doing today?
Maybe we could chat more about what's making you feel this way?
Im not too bad thanks, you? Just trying to get into work and overwhelmed with it, it's been really stressful. My work programme are on about doing some volunteering just for some experiance just for a suggestion. Also I went out to get an Indian and got lost and kept going the wrong way and keep overthinking it. I know this is about Christmas but I keep overthinking it.
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way
Have you thought about anything you could do for yourself on Christmas or your birthday, even if it’s just something small to take your mind off things? Maybe a little self-care, a distraction, or something that could bring you some comfort? Do you have a friend you could visit or chat with, or even a plan to treat yourself to something you enjoy? I haven't seen any of your lovely digital art for a while so maybe you could even do some of that if you feel like it?
You deserve to feel supported, especially during this tough time of year. Sending you so much strength right now & always
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@Maia thanks so much for inviting me and your reply before too you're such an amazing mod just like everyone is here.
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You're very welcome @TheNightmare . We are glad you could make it!
This sounds like it was stressful! I'm really bad with directions and often get lost so I know how overwhelming this can feel
Perhaps you could celebrate your birthday in a way that feels special to you. It might be helpful to acknowledge the significance of this first birthday without your mum and allow yourself to feel your emotions. These first moments and events can be tough after someone close to you passes away, but it's important to feel them properly. I am so sorry you lost your mum, Eylah. I can hear how much of an important role she played in your life for you.
Would it be helpful to chat about a plan for tomorrow?
Life is lifing for you right now, huh?
also hahahah. I didn't even notice
Everything is just nasty and yucky at the moment
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I'm sorry things aren't feeling so good tonight.
Maybe we could chat more about what's making you feel so overwhelmed at the minute?
It’s just everything and Emma won’t let me drop out of college and she certainly won’t after today
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Christmas doesn't really feel like Christmas this year to me - I felt the same way last year, maybe my feelings about it might change later on in the month, but that's how it feels to me at the moment.
I'm worried about failing my psych exams in January, I find this period especially difficult to get some revision done, I want to rest but at the same time I want to do well in my exams which means revising every day.
As for what I'm looking forward to, I'm excited to have delicious meals with family soon and to just be chilling at home playing on my piano and watching Christmas movies
I hope everyone's doing okay, and keep us updated on how you're feeling
@Maia I hope you're all good too. Im overwhelmed with my work situation too , it's been really stressful. Might be looking at volunteering placements just for some experiance. I dont like the words volunteering because it reminds me of the tears ill get when I dont get paid. Im very worried about my future I prefer to call them placements. I should be ok especially with a bit of experience do you think? Yh I was following apple maps I think and kept missing my exits I feel a bit silly for it. Also as this is about Christmas ill talk about my worries about at Christmas, we usually have a traditional dinner and spend time together, but I often go upstairs afterward. A few Christmases haven't gone well, with arguments and noise, like last year. We don’t celebrate as much anymore, just a tree and maybe a family get-together, which often doesn't go well. I find crowded situations overwhelming, so we might skip the get-together this year to avoid the usual drama. I don’t mind, actually, as it’s less frustrating. One Christmas was especially tough due to a friendship fall-out and family issues. While we've had some good Christmases, I just wanted to mention that it's not always as positive or exciting, and many can relate.