50+ Check-In May 13-15, 2022
We all benefit from knowing that we are not alone with our struggles but particularly people with mental illnesses can greatly benefit from knowing that they are not alone in their daily struggles, their ups and downs and their triggers. Having a healthy support system in place can make a big difference in how people will be able to manage their daily challenges.
Choosing to love someone who acts or feels unlovable can be part of what helps them see that they are valued as a whole person, that they are not the sum total of their pain.
What kind of support would you like to get from the outside if you are or would be suffering from a mental illness?
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@amiablePeace77
Hi, Peace,
I'm not sure if this is what you meant, but this is how I decided to answer the question. :)
I would like to be around more people who are conscious of their weaknesses, who consciously strive to grow, who are non-judgemental of me, who are supportive, loving, and who want to share going through life with me--both experiencing life's blessings and it's trials and tribulations.
@purpleTree4652
It makes one feel more comfortable with others if you know they are admitting their weaknesses too instead of hiding them. I hope you found people like that here and will also find that kind of support irl.
@amiablePeace
I did have it here with some of my listeners. I am currently without a listener. I also have it in the sharing circle but I have not participated in the circle in a long time.
In real life, I have one friend, who is all the support I have. We are email pals and have never met. I hope to one day have more of a support structure.
@purpleTree4652
I hope you will be able to join the sharing circle soon to get support and that you can also connect to a listener. You are always welcome to share with me in pms as well.
@amiablePeace77 What kind of support would you like to get from the outside if you are or would be suffering from a mental illness? I would find out today, I am seeing a neurologist.
@Offmytrack
I hope the visit went well and you feel understood and supported.
@amiablePeace77 Yes I did. The doctor was alright.
What kind of support would you like to get from the outside if you are or would be suffering from a mental illness?
I would like understanding and compassion. I would like it if someone would sit down with me and talk with me and really listen. I would like hugs.
@WharfRat
I hear you, sometimes it just feels best to be in the presence of someone who really cares. Here is a big Hug for you, sorry it's only a virtual but it comes from my heart ❤️
What kind of support would you like to get from the outside if you are or would be suffering from a mental illness?
I would like to get help with my trauma of domestic violence by my brother, and my trust problems in my career.
@DinaElwy
Hugs, I am very sorry you are suffering from the effects of trauma. I hope that coming to this site will help you to regain your life and feel better.
@amiablePeace77
Hi Ami:
I would simply like people to know that I am not cold and unfriendly. I am depressed...
@UberRuminator I hear you. Depression can put up a wall around us without even thinking about it. It is difficult nowadays to get people to recognize mental illness for what it is.
@amiablePeace77 What kind of support would you like to get from the outside if you are or would be suffering from a mental illness? I would ask for a competent mental illness person.
@Offmytrack sometimes a mental health professional is just what I need to get me back on track with my life.
@amiablePeace77 What kind of support would you like to get from the outside if you are or would be suffering from a mental illness? I would want a doctor.
@Offmytrack
I hope you will find the doctor you need very soon Offmytrack.
I've had years of therapy. I pretty much know how it all works for me...
I guess I would simply like 'my space' at this point in my life, to feel what I have to feel without second guessing me. I'm not stupid. Yeah, I get depressed but I have shown years of a track record of pulling myself out. Sometimes I can be very depressed. It can take days or weeks to move fully through those feelings but that's my process. I don't want to be dictated to by someone who doesn't know me.
SPACE
And also for me, sometimes just having a friend listen, or to just share time with is all I need.
@EmbStitcher33
Having space and a friend to listen can be just want one needs, nothing more. I hope the times you feel down will be less in future.
@amiablePeace77
Awe, thank you for your reply. Yeah, grief takes time.... I'll get there.