Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

[Ru-bee]

Thank you for sharing some of your experiences here @Warina and I hope this can be a safe space for you to continue to do so

I'm so sorry for your loss. I admire your assertion that your grief is real and justified, as so many of us struggle with feeling the need to downplay our struggles. To be so open and frank about such a hurt shows real courage and strength.

I'm also sorry to hear that you have witnessed and experienced treatment within the system that has prevented you from seeking more support. It's so disappointing to hear and I know that others here have shared similar experiences. I will say that there are some incredible supports out there, but I completely understand your reluctance after your experiences.

Do you have any other supports who you tend to lean on during hard times, such as family members or friends?

[Warina]

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out.

I'm speaking out against unjust treatment. When I challenge mental health professionals, they dismiss me, saying I lack insight. But I know my experience.

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be misdiagnosed as Bipolar. Yet, they rush to medicate, ignoring trauma's impact.

Drugging survivors of trauma is harmful and misguided. It's a convenient narrative to justify their approach: 'The drugs work; you're Bipolar.' But it's not the truth.

When I gathered my thoughts, I realised what was happening. They took my phone, citing 'protection of my reputation.' I believe they wanted to silence me.

It's heartbreaking to see people treated like lab rats, exploited for convenience.

I hope your day is filled with love, light, and empowerment.

Peace be with you.

[Ru-bee]

It's time for a mid-week welcome to our newest newbies:

@Alone6 @Amaya1 @Bananaman @benjimam @BethanyPhoenix @Casj90 @chicken88 @CLOE1 @Costing101 @Daisyboo @daiz @egungor @Esaye @Fran4421 @Goober @JBPD @JLH1 @Kalala @kmss @LadyAD28 @Lauren20 @Lilygirl @Louie333 @lyn_niw44 @maccasrun10180 @MariaNu @MaxxyMax @Melzi @misunderstoodd @MotherOfCats @mumof3cats1dog @NonReactiveIJ @Ozgray @Paulie @QVP @rAinBoWandc0 @rebuilding @rimau @Running-Mum @Sainter1 @Sarah098 @SatoSugu @Scooter700 @Sean77 @Sean77 @Sickofnarc @Silent1 @SK7 @StormTilley @String1986 @Tlee81 @Tub @Waratah5 @Wendy26 @Williams 

A very big hello to you all, whether or not you've had a chance to make your first post please feel free to pop in and say hi and let us know how your week is going. I can't believe it's already Wednesday, the days are just flying by!

So very happy to have you all here

[Shaz51]

Hello and welcome 

@Alone6 @Amaya1 @Bananaman @benjimam @BethanyPhoenix @Casj90 @chicken88 @CLOE1 @Costing101 @Daisyboo @daiz @egungor @Esaye @Fran4421 @Goober @JBPD @JLH1 @Kalala @kmss @LadyAD28 @Lauren20 @Lilygirl @Louie333 @lyn_niw44 @maccasrun10180 @MariaNu @MaxxyMax @Melzi @misunderstoodd @MotherOfCats @mumof3cats1dog @NonReactiveIJ @Ozgray @Paulie @QVP @rAinBoWandc0 @rebuilding @rimau @Running-Mum @Sainter1 @Sarah098 @SatoSugu @Scooter700 @Sean77 @Sean77 @Sickofnarc @Silent1 @SK7 @StormTilley @String1986 @Tlee81 @Tub @Waratah5 @Wendy26 @Williams 

[Warina]

Hi there… 🙂

[Warina]

Hi there 😊

[tyme]

Hey @1078 , great to hear from you! Sorry I haven't been online so I've only just read your message. 

I can't even remember my Monday morning anymore! Can't believe it's Wednesday already!

We have school holidays next week so my head is a bit excited to get away with my nieces and nephew (and their parents).... 

What have you been up to so far this week @1078 ?

[magnolia84]

@Alittleorange 

Sounds like you have had a good week.

I used to live alone and I loved it so much but now I have moved home and live with my Dad. Its been good to have company but there are times when I miss my own space.

[Scooter700]

Hello to everyone! 👋 

[Ru-bee]

Hi @Scooter700 how's your week going so far?