CHRISTMAS 2018/NEW YEARS Chillout Lounge

[kanga_brumby]

Hey Everybody! Christmas is the time of year to enjoy & share with family & friends. Some people will spend this time alone & isolated too!
This is a safe place where people can post and say hello, chat or send wishes to others and have a 'Virtual Christmas/New Years'!
Whether you have plans for Christmas/New Years or having a quiet one you can kick back and just enjoy company of others. Its been a long year. Even if you have never posted on Beyond Blue before you are very welcome to come in and sit around our 'Virtual Christmas Tree' and chat 🙂
You asked for this Paul here it is for all.
Santa (AKA Kanga Peter) Ho Ho! 🙂

[Ashley3]

Hi everyone.

The name’s Ashley and I’ve been a member for a while but this is my first real involvement. I just thought it was time. So where do I start? How about this.

I’m a forty-six year old married father of two. Recovering alcoholic since 2006, I take prescription medication for severe depression and I also have to deal with higher level autism. ( it’s officially Aspergers Syndrome). I’m no stranger to panic attacks and I also deal with a speech impediment.

I realise that this may be a bit much for my first entry but I’d rather get it out of the way first. I do what I’m comfortable with doing and that works out fine.

So hello.

[kanga_brumby]

Welcome Ashley to beyond blue A very safe place to chat about stuff. I am a farther or two one of which has high level autistic lad of 15 so I have my hands full I do fairly well though. Like most people we have our days good and bad.

Kanga

[Just Sara]

Well hello there Ashley! Welcome and Merry X-mess!

Lovely to meet you. 🙂

It'd be great if you could stick around BB forum as we don't have many like-minded souls on here with Asperger's. Your insight and wisdom is a welcome addition to our community.

We're all pretty easy going so take a load off to read/post or look around the sections/info sheets for what ails ya.

As this is our Xmas chill-out lounge, how would you feel about creating your own thread in the welcome section so people can find you? We don't want you getting lost among our Christmas jokes and sing-a-longs. 🙂

I for one would love to join in a discussion with you. I've had training on the autism spectrum, so we might enjoy educating the masses together, as well as give you all the support you need. We're here for you and care ok

Of course, you can post here till your hearts content if you like. You haven't done anything wrong. I'm just putting some options out there to one of our precious newbies. Above all, I want you to feel at home and safe to be yourself.

Again, welcome Ashley..

Kind thoughts;

Sez

[Just Sara]

Dear Santa;

All I want for Xmas is a fat bank account, and a thin body. Please Santa, can you not mix them up like you did last year?

Cheers...Sez

[Ashley3]

If you ever have any questions please feel free to ask. Online I can communicate quite freely without any problem. Unfortunately I have an issue around crowds. I’m not a fan. That isn’t meant to be taken personally. It’s just a part of the “aspie” condition. But thanks for welcoming me into the fold. I appreciate it.

Ta

[stevexr]

hello, WOW I am stunned how you all can remember every ones names to say HI to each and every person. I have to look several times just to get 1 name right. doing a post takes me three quarters of an hour or more. I am glad you all like my posts it means a lot to me. I am use to the oppeset end of the stick.

you are all very clever!! hello to the moderator I hope im not creating to much work for you.

hello to ashley3 I to am an aspie so I feel your greef. it is a confusing, frustrating condition for us and others. I am 35 and have only started to learn about it. i still seem to alienate people farly well though I am trying to see my faults and modify them if I can. I found aspie world on the u tube has been handy for learning. I don't know if they have a private message thing on here (still learning) but ether way feel free to chat to me if you think it might help.

as always thinking of you all and hope you are all well....... hello

[Just Sara]

Hi again Ashley;

The reason I suggested you create your own thread is to help people find you if they have questions or to support your journey. Personally, yes, there's a question I have about a friend of mine who's on the spectrum. I don't think it's appropriate for this thread though.

It's amazing how Steve, who's only been on for a few posts, stated he too has Aspie's and is learning about it. Who would'a thunk? lol

I'm not quite sure why you thought I'd take things personally. Are you saying 'crowds' includes a lot of attention on the forum? I understand your issues with physical crowds for sure, and can relate to social media being overwhelming. I'm guessing your depression/panic is behind this?

It's all good Ashley; whatever makes you comfortable ok. Again, it's great to have you on board.

Take care;

Sez

[Just Sara]

Hey there Steve!

Sorry I missed you on my rounds buddy. I'm really happy you've found the forum to be a pleasant place to talk. Welcome! 🙂

I hope this Xmas season's not pushing too many of your buttons. If so, don't hesitate to purge your thoughts onto the page ok. We truly care; use BB to support you and your recovery anytime. We'll be pleased to help in whatever way we can, and of course you can encourage others too; it's what we do.

If you go into one of the sections that's relevant to you and press the red 'create thread' button, you'll have your own space to talk up a storm. I'm sure many will reply and you'll become familiar in no time.

It's lovely to meet you Steve.

Kind (Christmassy) thoughts;

Sez

[Ulysses]

Wow what a positive post. Love seafood

[Mary_Ploppins]

Hi everyone, not really feeling it this christmas. I normally love christmas and put in a lot of effort as i my mum did not allow christmas or birthdays growing up (jehovas witness). My oldest daughter is going elsewhere my other two want lunch at their place but expect me to bring half the food so not really sure what the point of that is. At least my two young kids are revved up for it and ive done the chrismtas shopping and some of the food yesterday.