The Wide Awake Owl

[Guest_820]

Hello to all those other Owls who are still wide awake. Please be patient with me as I've never conversed with anyone via internet yet as am I'm rather shy. Read loads of posts - interesting - It's a great idea that Beyond Blue has set up a chat/ conversation area on their website so others can give their experiences + encouragement so each can gain something postive from it.

Regards. Chikkenleggs

[Doolhof]

Hi chikkenleggs,

Welcome to the community here. Please know you are welcome to join in anywhere, to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable doing.

Is there something you would particularly like to share? Please know there is certainly no pressure for you to participate in a way that is not comfortable for you.

Cheers to you from Dools

[Guest_820]

Hi Dools.

It's chikkenleggs here.

Sorry it's taken me such a long time to actually reply a post with BB.

Thanks for the info given.

I'm not one for opening up especially when comes to social media.

Since BB is a well reconized organization to encourage those with some type of disorder I'm still extremely cautious. Have thoroughly read all the info about introducing new ones to the BB forums which its public .

On occasion I've posted a few of BB regulars some encouragement with positive affirmations,etc + to my suprise they've replied to my suggestions which took me by surprise...

Yet I've Never disclosed any of my personal experiences to anyone as many others have done so. All i seem to do is give others suggestions.

Finding it extremely difficult to open up to someone I can't see in person or have absolutely no idea of what gender, age, or if it's a scam.

Those forums I've read are desperate people crying out for help +TLC which society totally ignores...

The question of what I'm trying to convey here is...

Why can I give practical positive suggestions to those on BB forums + to Many Others in Person, yet I'm unable to open up + express my own thoughts?

Since BB forum is designed to help those with a disorder, we're all have an "understanding" to some degree. .

Hope this sense to all those who are reading this.

Regards.

[Doolhof]

Hi chikkenleggs,

You have raised some interesting points in your post.

Firstly, I would like to reconfirm that this forum is safe, all people are anonymous, the moderators do their best to ensure everyone is kept safe here and identities are kept private.

Some people do chose to disclose a little about themselves, I am female and aged just over 50.

There are some days when I try to reach out to others and support them and other days when I reach out because I am in need of help and assistance myself.

We all use this forum in a way that suits us. There are some people who only read and never contribute, that is okay, same as it is okay if a person wanted to respond to 100 posts on a day.

Sometimes it is hard to open up and share how you are feeling, especially so if you feel that people have not listened in the past, if you have been misunderstood or just never had the courage to do so.

Maybe in time you will feel like you want to share more of how you are feeling.

For now, I hope you are doing okay and thanks for responding.

Cheers to you from Dools

[Guest_820]

Hi Mrs Dools

Thanks for your explanatory suggestions details which are very informative.

Much of what was said will be very useful for the existing BB forums along with any new ones to come.

Thanks for taking the time with me + wish you all best whilst continueing reaching out to others which is a excellent quality to have.

Was an interesting experience for me to read so many posts by various ones with in the BB forums.

They're cries for help + support from those like yourself as well as many of the other BB community champions is an asset for those who receive the positive suggestions + encouragement along with fellow feeling.

Actually we're ALL Champions In our Own ways.

All the best

Have a good one!

Regards

Chikkenleggs

[Doolhof]

Hi Chikkenleggs,

I totally agree with your comment that all people using the forums are Champions in one way or another. There are so many people here who respond to others in such an open and supportive way without having the title of Community Champion that BB have bestowed on some of us.

I came to the forum at a time when I felt very broken of spirit and many wonderful people here helped, encouraged and assisted me. This last year has been a bit of a journey for me and people here continue to offer help and care.

Mental health issues can affect us all in so many different ways, so receiving assistance can be experienced in a variety of ways also. As you read various threads, you will see some people respond differently to what is written and that is okay.

Sometimes it may seem that some communications feel a little closed to a certain group, that is not the case, anyone can feel welcome on any of the threads.

Threads that are in the Long Term Support section, are generally only seen by those who are connected to that thread, or are accessed if you look in that section specifically. That is my understanding of how that section works.

There are a lot of people here crying out for help. I for one am very thankful this forum exists!

Cheers to you from Mrs. Dools

[Guest_820]

Hi Mrs Dools

Hope you are having a good week.

I've just finished reading some of your posts on other threads going back to the year 2015 which now given some me insight of what you're about. It's very important to me to have that knowledge before I decide to open up as needing to talk with someone who's on the same page + not someone who "thinks" they know as often times they do more damage than actually help.

Often hear + read that it's the youth who suffer from bpd. There's so help + support for them. ...

But when it's comes to the "not so young generation" it's often not taken seriously by the medical professionals.

May I please ask why?

Thank you.

Regards.

Chikkenleggs

[Guest_820]

Hello Mrs Dools

I'm so sorry to read about your ongoing difficult times your dealing with.

You're a beautiful person who's a great asset to many BB readers by sharing your joys, sorrows + much more with Us who are Also encouraged by your strength to continue on.

The love + encouragement shown by of the CC,s at BB along with many others who has joined the online forum is absolutely outstanding that people in general do "Still Do care" for each other --Including You Mrs Dools 🙂

At the same time whilst you're dealing with your Heartaches among other things, it's an Real Credit that you Still Have the Capacity + Inner Strength to continue Your Valued support to others.

That's an outstanding quality.

When reading about your plight I decided not to burden you down with more issues until you're Up + Running Strong once again.

Please take care mrs Dools

Warmest regards.

Guest 820 -formely chikkenleggs