Mentally Incharge

[Patricia37]

Hello everyone, Patricia here from N.ireland, i am a mental health advocate and support worker.

Although i am not professionaly trained i do have my own support group in a few different areas and have lots of experience in this area, also life experience as i have BPD and have been quite poorly a few times. I do have lots of heart and alot of love in me to share and i will promise to always listen and never judge..

[Hidden]

Hi Patricia.

Welcome.

I'm new here today too.

I'm sure you have such a lot to offer to this support group and I hope you enjoy it here and feel it also helps provide you with some support too.

Best wishes 🌺

[Patricia37 in reply to Hidden]

Oh thank you, yes not going to lie, even i need support also and here is the place, remember i am here for you also and you are my first friend here lol

[Hidden in reply to Patricia37]

😊 yes I think it works both ways, and if we can help we feel good too.

I'm pleased to be the first 😊

Nice to meet you !

🌺🌺🌺

[Patricia37 in reply to Hidden]

And you, how r you this evening??

[Hidden in reply to Patricia37]

I'm not too bad thank you.

Finding my way around.

The text box keeps going missing 😩 I think it's just getting used to things.

I have been on other forums in the past, this one seems nice. I find you can learn such a lot and it's sometimes good to write thing sdone if you feel anxious about something

I'm sure we will both benefit from it ! 😊

[Patricia37 in reply to Hidden]

Yes indeed, and like you i am new here but i do encourage you to speak up and be honest and know that i am here of you ever need someone

[Hidden in reply to Patricia37]

Thank you

Nice to know

I've just clicked to follow you

My first person to follow 😊💕

Look forward to seeing you around !

[Hidden in reply to Patricia37]

I hope you are well too x

[Patricia37]

I did also with you. Great to have a fellow newbie..

[Fi68]

Hello Patricia, I am also an advocate and a service user researcher at a university. Can I ask if you are using BPD to mean borderline personality disorder or bipolar disorder? I find it very easy to start a conversation with someone thinking one thing, and the other something else. That state where we are both speaking english but don't understand each other!

Fi.

[Patricia37 in reply to Fi68]

Hello.

Bpd as in B, line personaity

but i also get confused with these "tags".

I run online commity of 2700 and i also run 5 support groups a week, very busy but very worth it. You can find us on facebook or google under me4mental.

Are you yourself a sufferer?

Patricia

Me4mental

[Fi68 in reply to Patricia37]

Bipolar Disorder type II with complex PTSD.

[Patricia37]

And do you find you are managing okay?

[Kez7]

Hi Patricia

I'm from N Ireland too & really struggling with severe anxiety & depression (amongst other conditions like fibromyalgia etc). I used to work full time and do a lot of voluntary work at an animal sanctuary at weekends (I prefer animals to most people) but my anxiety & depression have got so bad that I can't even do that anymore. It's weird how quickly your life can change... I'm no expert on any medical condition. I only have my own experiences to go by, but just give me a shout if you ever need to vent or anything.

I'm still new to this site so I'm still checking it out but I imagine there's a way to PM anyone if needed.

Take care & hang in there