A Helping Hand

[Chris D]

It's January 27 2014 and the time is 1.30pm. As i sit on my bed listening to music, i think about how all of us here at BB have come together to give a Helping Hand to each of us.

We have all come from many different backgrounds, had many different ups and downs in our lives but there is one thing we all have in common that is we are seeking help and guidence to overcome our mental illnesses. We offer advice, support and encouragement to each and everyone of us, to lift us up of the ground and to give us a helping hand when we are in need of someone willing to offer their hand in our time of need.

As we get pulled up of the ground by each of us, we say thankyou and give that person a hug. That person is also willing to offer their shoulder to have a cry on, an ear to listen to us and a mouth to voice support and encouragement.

To each and everyone of you i say: THANKYOU, I HAVE FAITH IN YOU, I BELIEVE IN YOU, I ENCOURAGE YOU, BE STRONG, BE DEFIANT AND STAND TALL. We will all make it and that it will be ok.

To Beyond Blue: From the bottom of my heart THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO EACH OF US. I think all of us should give Beyond Blue a big round of applause for the advice, support and encouragement they have all given and continue to give us all.

Kind Regards

Chris

[Jo3]

Hi Chris,

You always know what to write to help others.  You have changed for the better.  How are things going with your new girlfriend? And have you had your tests done yet?

Chris, you are truly inspiring to me and others.  You give hope to us and believe in us.

Pls take care,

Hope things are okay with you

Jo

[Chris D]

Hi Jo,
I was hoping you would reply. My girlfriend & myself are going well, thankyou for asking. Regarding the tests, everything is all good, really appreciate your support thankyou. Sorry i haven't posted for a while, you have been on my mind, wondering how you are coping.
Remember Jo you are not alone & never will be. I haven't been to baf, last week i got an increase in medication dossage which has made me feel very tired & low on energy.
The last few days i have gone down hill a little but i bring myself back by talking to & being around people.
Jo you are my friend & i will never leave your side because i believe in you Jo, i know you can make it. You will be ok i have faith in you.
At the moment i feel i need to cry but the tears won't come. I'm going to give BB or lifeline a call, as i need someone to talk too & hear someone's voice. I would really like a hug.

Your Friend
Chris

[Neil_1]

Hi Chris

Great post and I join with you and so many others, with the applause given to Beyond Blue.

I hope you can get some support and caring hugs from your girlfriend when you're feeling low.

Neil

[Mares73]

Hi Chris it's Mary or Mares. Thank you so so much for sending me a msg it meant a lot to me. I follow how your going & I'm so glad you have a girlfriend although I understand that you are still experiencing difficulties & you are doing a great job dealing with all you have gone through. It's also lovely that you & Jo share a special connection & it's beautiful that you have been such a great friend as well as a support & an inspiration for her. You should feel proud of that.  We all like to hear how your going so its great you are able to share on this forum-a great source of support & comfort & special friendships. Again- I really appreciated & thank you for replying to my post. It was very special. Take care my friend, x Mares

[Chris D]

Hi Mares,
Anytime for replying to you. I know i dont reply as frequent as other people& for that i'm sorry. I will b your friend & always be in your corner thruogh the good times & the bad times. Thankyou for posting i really appreciate it & so from the bottom of my heart i say thankyou. I try to give everyone inspiration, hope & encouragement.
I really need a hug & really need to cry.
Will you send me a hug please.

Your Friend
Chris