New person here

[Bammie]

Hi! I'm bam! I found out about this website from a mental health crisis hotline and figured I could try it out, it's nice to have support from people who understand what I'm going through. And I hope I can be a great friend to you all!

[Obscured]

Hi Bam! Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry if you have been feeling down and hope that you can find the care and support that you need. There are some very kind and wonderful people here.

[Bammie in reply to Obscured]

Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)))

[Hidden]

Welcome 🌻

[Bammie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome Bam

It sounds like you are going through difficult times at this time. Many people are very similar here and will be there to give support.

How can we help

BOB

[Bammie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Bob, ur kind words mean alot to me!

[Agora1]

Hi Bammie, we sure do understand where you are coming from. I'm glad to Welcomeyou on this safe and friendly site. xx

[Bammie in reply to Agora1]

You guys are so welcoming, thank you!

[MissRae20]

Hey Bam, I myself just joined as well. Hoping to become friends too!

[bonkers65 in reply to MissRae20]

Welcome

[EndUser13 in reply to MissRae20]

Welcome Miss Rae

[Bammie in reply to MissRae20]

Of course!! welcome!

[samack]

Hi Bammie. Welcome to the group.

[Bammie in reply to samack]

Thank you so much

[Lodubs]

Welcome! Air your grievances… it really helps!

[Bammie in reply to Lodubs]

I'll keep that in mind, thank you!!

[bonkers65]

Welcome to the group Bammie. You've come to the right place.

[Bammie in reply to bonkers65]

Thank you for the warm welcome, I feel very accepted here!

[EndUser13]

Hello and welcome! There is an exceptional community here, many friendly people who can relate and have their own ideas you might learn from. I hope you are able to find something you like

[Bammie in reply to EndUser13]

Thank you so much!! You guys are all so kind and caring

[Hidden]

Hi Bam

[Bammie in reply to Hidden]

Hi there

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi Bam, firstly I'm so sorry that someone so young is having to deal with mental wellbeing issues & I must say a big wow & congratulations to the helpline that directed you this way.

You've come with the right outlook in that you want to help as well as be helped too. You will find that there are many wonderful people here that will be able to help you as it will resonate with you exactly what has been written & boom a spark is off in ur head & u think how did they know exactly what I was thinking . There are still many in this group that don't feel like sharing & they take on board what's gone on & take the hope from that & hopefully in time they too will post when they feel confident.

There are no quick fixes & relapses happen to us all but for every time we get knocked down we MUST get back up & keep moving forward as its not good looking back when ur vulnerable as it gets us down BUT lots of hard work & faith in ones self & u too can live the life u want as its u that makes the changes & no one else.

I wish u light on ur journey.

[Bammie in reply to DodgeDhanda]

Aw this made me tear up a bit you are so kind I appreciate your kind words and the fact you took time out of your day to even tell me all of this It's very hard but I have to keep trying. Mental health is a very complicated journey but I know one day I will learn how to manage everything and feel like myself once more. Thank you I hope we can be good friends!!!

[DodgeDhanda in reply to Bammie]

Bam , I'm glad my words gave you a lift & as for taking time out , I always got time for others especially within this group as everyone's journey is the same but different. As for becoming good friends , I say u can never have enough honest friends who are decent human beings too.

Ur not wrong when you speak of the complexities of our mental health & I'm being honest when I say be selfish with ur time & how much of it u give urself especially when ur learning new techniques & thought processes that will help u get to a set stage on ur ongoing journey. The key however is to acknowledge the victories no matter how small & remember everything new u learn about urself or a new way to keep any dark clouds from hovvering above is a WIN. I find we get to a stage by allowing others to dictate what we can & can't do. We need to be able to tell ourselves what we can or can't do. That comes with self belief & faith in ur own abilities too. So if we suffer a setback , we get back up & carry on going forward & learn the lesson that's always there to learn. I'm going round in circles & possibly boring you lol. Have a great evening & give urself some positive thoughts & memories to get those endorphins circulating & feed ur spirit & soul with said endorphins.

[Hope4me1 in reply to DodgeDhanda]

What awesome wise words! I thank you for them🙏🏼

[DodgeDhanda in reply to Hope4me1]

Hi Hope.I hope my words have helped you find new ways on ur journey

[Spooky99]

Welcome 🤗

[Bammie in reply to Spooky99]

Thank you!!

[RemySue]

Welcome! We're all here for each other.

[Bammie in reply to RemySue]

Thank you that's so sweet, is your cat also your profile picture?

[RemySue in reply to Bammie]

Yes-my baby girl! Her name is Remy Sue

[Hidden]

Hi there an welcome!! There are a lot a great people here with a lot a stories an helpful info when your feeling really down or have bad anxiety etc, I feel better knowing I can talk to other people who really understand so I hope that will help you as well...nobody judges you here or makes you feel like it's all in your head get over it! If you need to talk I'm here.

[Bammie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much I will keep that in mind, you are all very kindhearted and welcoming people

[ami2]

Welcome, Bammie. Please stay on the site and leave what you need to leave and take with you many hopeful, good things. I'm been dealing with this a very long time so if you ever want to talk with an older woman whose "been there", I'm here for you.

[Bammie in reply to ami2]

Thank you, I could use a mental health mom in my life! <3

[Bammie]

Yes I'm glad the hotline told me about this forum, you guys are all so kind

[ami2]

Bammie, I'm always here for you. Looks like we're in different time zones with different "time" lives. 15 hours seems about the time you'll hear back from me. Take care.

[Kainan]

Hi. Welcome to the forum. I love your name!

[Laykonyde]

Hi Bam!Nice to have you here.

I sincerely hope you find all the love and support you need here!