For anybody who wants to chat about anything they would like to in terms of troubles or issues in their life.
I'll stick some general rules up which will run alongside the usual board meta-rules (admins feel free to check this, I don't mind monitoring this thread).
1. Please don't take the piss, you wouldn't believe how difficult it can be for people to discuss personal issues of this nature. (I know this goes without saying) Even discussing anything on here is a huge step for anybody, nobody has the right to downplay that, even by proxy.
2. Do not feel obliged to discuss anything and know that you are not expected to respond if you do not feel you need to. Anybody is free to ask anything they like (within the rules put forward), but responses come at the discretion of the person answering.
3. Only use poster's names in a positive context; this is something I do with my school children, we only use names in a positive sense during class discussions. While this seems infantile and somewhat namby pamby, it removes the pressures of expectation from anybody struggling with anxiety and is really important to those who are discussing things for the first time.
4. If you feel, at any point, that somebody has said something inappropriate and you don't feel comfortable about it, PM myself or an admin. Nobody should be made to feel bad about discussing things like this.
5. That being said, there will no doubt come times when things are discussed that you might be uncomfortable with. Use common sense when reporting things. For example, a child in my class has parents going through a divorce and gets upset when they hear the word 'dad'. Obviously we can't avoid that word forever. I'm happy to take PMs from people to discuss things if they are comfortable doing so, but we will still be operating within the realms of common sense. I trust that people on here will understand that.
6. Nothing is stupid. Whether you're 18 or 80, your views and experiences are welcome and will be listened to. Everybody is affected differently by different things, so don't think that your problem is silly or that it'll just get shot down by posters of a different generation.
I'll add the Samaritans phone number in which is a free service that can be called any time. It's 116 123. Always use it, the other end of the line is never judgemental and will listen and talk at your will. Use it, it's a tool worth having.
I'm not bothered if anybody posts anything at all, it's here for everybody to use. I've found that many posters have had experiences and having shared them, have received wonderful support. At the end of the day, it's supporting the club that brings us together, but supporting each other is just as important going forward.
Simul nos firmiores.
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Mod edit:
If you need help:
Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected] , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch.
CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.nethas a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
Andy’s Man Club
https://m.facebook.com/Hullandysmanclub/
Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information depressionalliance.org
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org
Accessing Adult and Older People's Mental Health Services
(24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year)
Please call 01482 301701 then please listen to the options and choose the appropriate one
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/about-our-trust/contact-us.htm
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/services/...-mental-health-crisis-or-urgent-care-need.htm
One for squaddies / ex squaddies
https://sappersupport.com/#
http://www.hull.gov.uk/benefits-sup...e/support-armed-forces-personnel-and-veterans
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.giveusashout.org/
I'll stick some general rules up which will run alongside the usual board meta-rules (admins feel free to check this, I don't mind monitoring this thread).
1. Please don't take the piss, you wouldn't believe how difficult it can be for people to discuss personal issues of this nature. (I know this goes without saying) Even discussing anything on here is a huge step for anybody, nobody has the right to downplay that, even by proxy.
2. Do not feel obliged to discuss anything and know that you are not expected to respond if you do not feel you need to. Anybody is free to ask anything they like (within the rules put forward), but responses come at the discretion of the person answering.
3. Only use poster's names in a positive context; this is something I do with my school children, we only use names in a positive sense during class discussions. While this seems infantile and somewhat namby pamby, it removes the pressures of expectation from anybody struggling with anxiety and is really important to those who are discussing things for the first time.
4. If you feel, at any point, that somebody has said something inappropriate and you don't feel comfortable about it, PM myself or an admin. Nobody should be made to feel bad about discussing things like this.
5. That being said, there will no doubt come times when things are discussed that you might be uncomfortable with. Use common sense when reporting things. For example, a child in my class has parents going through a divorce and gets upset when they hear the word 'dad'. Obviously we can't avoid that word forever. I'm happy to take PMs from people to discuss things if they are comfortable doing so, but we will still be operating within the realms of common sense. I trust that people on here will understand that.
6. Nothing is stupid. Whether you're 18 or 80, your views and experiences are welcome and will be listened to. Everybody is affected differently by different things, so don't think that your problem is silly or that it'll just get shot down by posters of a different generation.
I'll add the Samaritans phone number in which is a free service that can be called any time. It's 116 123. Always use it, the other end of the line is never judgemental and will listen and talk at your will. Use it, it's a tool worth having.
I'm not bothered if anybody posts anything at all, it's here for everybody to use. I've found that many posters have had experiences and having shared them, have received wonderful support. At the end of the day, it's supporting the club that brings us together, but supporting each other is just as important going forward.
Simul nos firmiores.
———————————————————
Mod edit:
If you need help:
Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected] , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch.
CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.nethas a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
Andy’s Man Club
https://m.facebook.com/Hullandysmanclub/
Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information depressionalliance.org
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org
Accessing Adult and Older People's Mental Health Services
(24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year)
Please call 01482 301701 then please listen to the options and choose the appropriate one
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/about-our-trust/contact-us.htm
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/services/...-mental-health-crisis-or-urgent-care-need.htm
One for squaddies / ex squaddies
https://sappersupport.com/#
http://www.hull.gov.uk/benefits-sup...e/support-armed-forces-personnel-and-veterans
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.giveusashout.org/
