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! 🙂

[Ulysses]

So nice to see some of you meeting up in here for Christmas. I’d hate for anyone to feel completely alone. I will pretend I like my boyfriend’s family but I’ll be thinking of you all

[Scubasteve88]

So would appear I was a member so there you go. So this is my first time posting so please forgive if wrong forum or any rules broken. So this is going to be my toughest Christmas and New Years ever. This time of year is meant to be a celebration but it won’t be for me. A lot has happened in the past year and honestly don’t want to go into them all but just the ones concerning now. So today I have had it proved to me I could trust no one in my old workplace. Last Thursday I was hauled into an office and given a list of events I had done which I knew was wrong n given twenty four hrs to provide a response which I did. I chose to bring along a support person n my leader had his as his support person. During this meeting I felt personally attacked by my leaders leader n therefore already knew the outcome even if they were saying they didn’t know what it was. From there I began driving home only to get five minutes from home n ending up with extreme anxiety attack and same friend who was my support person taking me to hospital. From there I was released with diazepam however still had a lot of meds at home n made the decision I’d had enough n to od, thankfully it did nothing but knock me out. Today I get to work to be given the decision and another 24 hrs to show cause to retain employment, having said all I had n having no more after a few hrs I made the conscious decision not to delay the inevitable after coffee with said friend again. Right now I’m doing ok, can’t say great but not at worst. Thankfully all Christmas shopping had been done so one less burden but honestly as much as it’s never a good time to lose ur job this is the worst n to top it off being the time of year I don’t wanna stress family so have to attempt to hide this until New Years. Honestly I feel I’ve hit rock bottom n dunno where to from here

[Doolhof]

Hi Everyone,

Speaking about the temperature, it was 40 degrees in our region yesterday and is supposed to be hotter today! I am going to lay the candles down so they don't all melt and bend in this heat! I like to have candles burning at Christmas.

I light one for all the people who can not be with us on Christmas Day for one reason or another. This year as I light the candle, I will be thinking of all my "friends" here as well.

I used to take a gift tot he cemetery where our babies are but haven't done that for a while. I would rather donate a gift to a living child instead.

Does anyone else have a way of remembering loved ones no longer with us? I noted that Jackson had brought his brother a gift.

This year I have invited a couple of different families to join us Christmas Eve. One lady I was speaking to recently told me she didn't have any family in this state to share Christmas with. They have accepted my invitation, that has made me very happy!

Wishing you all a feeling of self care this Christmas. I would love to have you all over to our place!

Cheers from Dools

[kanga_brumby]

They are still letting the Grinches out of where ever I bought some stuff for the kids for Christmas. Just found out it was meant to be delivered already to me days ago..............

guess what.............................................................................. Yes you got it Bought cheep Payed for delivery..................................................... No Delivery. It would have been good advertising it I received the goods Now they wont get my vote for President of the Universe nor any other position where they get money.. I have been in touch with them If I don't get the goods or money returned It will be negative Publicity they will get I will give them a chance to REDEEM themselves.

Kanga

[Just Sara]

Hi Scubasteve88 and a very warm Xmas welcome to you;

Your managers Suck big time!!!! Fancy letting you go at this time of year. I know you resigned, but it's always the way; they put so much pressure on you there's little choice. Sorry, I really get pissed off with workplace garbage like this.

So, now I've purged myself of that, you've made a good decision to finally post on BB. I'm happy you found the courage to vent and ask for help. Well done!

I'm glad your Xmas shopping's done and dusted as it could've placed much more unwanted pressure on you than it's worth. Think of it this way...you've got Xmas and New Year off! Yay! Take a load off and enjoy the break my friend, you so deserve it!

I hope you've been in touch with your GP. It's important to update them on your reaction in the car and address any residual stuff. Use this site to support you along the way and keep us up to date. We genuinely care about you and your situation and will do our best to make you feel at home.

The medication you spoke of as a result of your anxiety attack is notorious for inducing sleep. (We don't mention specific drugs on here as it's against the rules. No biggie ok, you're a newbie. It's just a reminder for future posts) Your GP can review your med's and update as necessary.

Please feel free to scout the sections and threads, or read relevant info sheets below (links in blue) when you're up to it. Join in on existing threads or create your own ok. We'd love to hear more about you. 🙂

Above all, feel welcome and supported. There are positive threads here to read which hopefully will uplift you. We aim to please..

Have a nice day Steve and Merry Christmas..

Kind thoughts;

Sez

[Scubasteve88]

Thanks @justsara it means a lot I know it makes it sound like I quit but that’s only a technicality all reality I was fired. My family have just pulled up now as I finally broke down n now I’m going to be with them, honestly I don’t see what elSe to do right now. I have spoken to go and been referred to my community mh team n will go from there. Meds revisited n now Webster packs so nothing more can come of that. Honestly I’m just glad for friends I do have n stuff n can do nothing but see it as a lesson learnt. I will definitely keep you all posted and stay active across forums

[Doolhof]

Hi Scubasteve,

I'm really sorry to read of the situation you are in right now. Hopefully you have the help and support you need to get you through each day. You do not have to be alone in all of this.

It sounds like you have been to the emergency department of the hospital, so you know you have that option open to you again. Have you used the phone help lines before, like the one here at Beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. The support workers will listen to you and help you through.

When you are up to it, there is a lot of information available on this site as well in the Get Support section and elsewhere.

I'm not sure what is going on with your work place, who you can contact regarding what is happening there, it may be beneficial to fight that later when you are feeling stronger.

For now, it seems you need to look after yourself and reach out for all the help and support you can find around you.

A couple of Christmas' ago, I was in and out of hospital. My dear sister made the most of it, had me released from hospital for the day and I returned the next day. Take Christmas as it comes. Have realistic expectations. Go easy on yourself, you have been through quite a lot.

Cheers from Dools

[Ulysses]

How sad about your babies. Sending you hugs. How beautiful that you e invited people to Christmas and they’ve accepted. I think the nicest Christmas is the one where you make other people happy. I now it’s strange but it kind of makes me feel different about Christmas this year from coming into the forums. I am feeling less self pity and more grateful for what I do have

[rosethorn10]

Hi Everyone ,

New to this my family member has Post traumatic stress I need help to help my love one Im hoping someone knows some good info or help groups .

[Scubasteve88]

Hey dools and justsara thank you for the support around work there is no fighting what’s done is done and I need to accept that. However it’s funny just how quick ur life can go well again I’ve legitimately only applied for one job n already heard positivity, I had almost immediate response with phone interview and now just pulled up for face to face interview which has just reshaped my whole day and perspective on life. Wish me luck and I’ll keep you all posted.

Scuba

ps sorry if this post breaks rules