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I’m new here a little lost and confused how this all works?

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Anything worrying you, troubling you and is a problem - you can ask for support and advice. Look at past post, even.

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Ok thanks will do well I have bad anxiety depression and a learning difficulty Do people respond to al posts 24/7?

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Yes, some have insomnia and need help and others just like to chat. I can help, I will

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Sure I just want to chat so lonely

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Good to let it out, willing to listen and try to advice.

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Ok sure I don’t know what else to say??

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What happened to family and friends, work anywhere? How old are you?

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Parents died of drugs overdose sister Covid virus

I’m 25

Still trying to get a job but I don’t get them due to my communication skills

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Support worker or kitchen assistant is easy first job to get, you just need references. Doing online course in health and social care can help and it is short course so suitable for everyone on oplex courses, you are in UK or somewhere else?

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UK England

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Sorry to hear about your parents and sister - have you got relatives that may support you

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Nope

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What do you like doing during the day or night? Any special interest or hobby?

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Reading listening to radio

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I like listening to LBC, talk show radio and I can listen to any music but am not musical - have no understanding of music -

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I listen to LbC times radio and local radio

My friend did business course and she got all the jobs that she desired but she was just lucky and determined

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I have done so many courses and group video chats and still getting nowhere I want admin jobs

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Healthwatch has good voluntary administration jobs, and may get your foot in the door, need good english and computer skills

My other friend worked with/without her brother in market stall and got two houses - just selling children's shoes

Having good english and maths will open doors for you

I hope I helped

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Yes

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Hello Dogmad600

It is lovely to have you here. You look to be doing really well posting on here. Please do feel free to ask questions and share thoughts.

If you don't get an answer, or you would just like to talk any questions through with someone, please contact Mencap's Learning Disability Helpline on 0808 808 1111

or email helpline@mencap.org.uk. We have advisors on there who can talk you and find out the best way to help.

Bye for now

Sarah

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Me too