"Hello" my name is Flick SnotGrass

[Flick_SnotGrass]

It is a pleasure to meet you all, my name is Flick SnotGrass

I'm a newbie here on BB.

Now before I start pontificating I should warn the moderators and post adjudicators that I am cursed with a Cockney sense of humo(u)r so you must gently guide me as my mother has done throughout my life:

"Not everythink you think is funny, Flick, is actually funny, dear."

'Yes Mum I shall strive to remember that. No really.'

Personally I think a well developed sense of humour or humor adds important seasoning and perspective to this amazingly amazing and jolly frustrating experience we call 'Life' and 'Living'. N'est pas?

Let's face it a really good laugh, especially one of those uncontrollable belly aching belly laughs, is a handy antidote to a bout of misery. Laughter encourages our brains to secrete feel good endorphins and neurotransmitters.

The trick is knowing how to provoke it in ourselves, especially when we don't feel like it very much. Wouldn't you agree?

There.

I've done it.

This has been my maiden BB post, please , , or <whatever one does on BB>.</p> <p>Surprise yourself with a significantly above average day,</p> <p>Flick SnotGrass</p></p>

[Guest_128]

Hello my name is Dory,

Good luck

[Starwolf]

A warm welcome to you.

I saw your other posts on a different thread and checked if you had your own. Yesss...well done !

It is normal to feel a bit apprehensive at first, particularly when we don't know what we're in for or not sure how to go about it. Sticking to whatever you feel comfortable with at first should ease you into the flow.

We all function on limited time and we can best help and support those with issues we are/have been familiar with. But we can always welcome new members. It is a joy to realize another person in distress has found the courage to reach out.

Please keep in mind that this is a safe space. Do not hesitate to make it yours...at your own pace. Your contribution will always be appreciated.

[Quercus]

Hey Flick 😊

You did it! Awesome! So glad to have you as part of the BB family. Humour is a necessity when dealing with serious issues all the time. So I for one am happy to have you here. Welcome Flick!

[Flick_SnotGrass]

Hey Quercus,

Love the name btw!!!

[Can I call you Quirky for short?]

You are quite correct, what we are dealing with here is a very serious and difficult matter - Mental Health in all its guises.

And you may have already guised that I am a big proponent of the idea of "Using Humor to Catalyze Healing", as my old A Merry Can Sensei used to say.

Another of my teachers was from the PTG, Post Traumatic Growth, perspective, one which I firmly believe in.

Quirky, how can I be of use here on BB?

Best,

Flick

[Flick_SnotGrass]

Hey thanx Dory, my name's Flick. Good to meet you.

[velvetfaerie]

Great name Flick and welcome here amongst us ragamuffins.....

I just read your posts in a cockney accent....

😀😀😀😀

velvz.

[Quercus]

Oh dear Flick that would get super confusing there already is a Quirky (Quirkywords) she's awesome I don't want to steal her name. Nat is fine or another user calls me Q which I like too.

There's no pressure to be of use Flick. Just read and contribute your thoughts wherever you feel like it. Or tell your story. Or having a chat with someone. Or whatever feels right for you. The social area is a good place to start just to get a feel for things.

Nat 😊

[Guest_1055]

Welcome Flick, and Thankyou for helping me to smile. It's nice to have some more lightheartedness on here. I think we all need that from time to time. As this stuff can all feel a bit heavy and sad. So yeah Thankyou for my smiles..

Shell

[Mathy]

Hiya Flick, and please be welcome 🙂

My Dad was a Cockney, me be Aussie - but, you won’t be pulling any wool over my eyes 🙂

Good to see some light heartedness, thanks for sharing that, cheers M