The Mental Health Thread

[karinaxis88]

On 21/12/2024 at 00:24, Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset said:

I think many of us light-heartedly talk about having OCD, but have no concept as to how difficult it must be to experience it fully. Fantastic to hear that times have moved on enough to allow access to a treatment that works for you, it must be such a relief!

Thanks for saying that, it means a lot. OCD can be so hard to explain to people who don’t live with it, and it’s true, it’s not just about being “neat” or “organized.” It’s exhausting and relentless.

[RickRack]

Just want to use this thread to say Merry Christmas one & all on the WSCC - I hope everyone can have their best Christmas this year & ask everyone to reach out to a loved one or a friend or a local community support group if you or a loved one needs support 🫶🏼.
I have a nephew (I’m his god father & really close to him) who works for Wolves (WWFC) Foundation, joining them at 19, he’s had profession training & now at 21 years he’s become a well grounded kid earning a living in a profession I never felt he could handle & he’s smashing it. Very proud of his achievements, but when you hear some of the stories (all anonymised) you very quickly learn the level and volume of suffering out there. By his own admission they only touch the surface, but I believe they make a big difference to the ones they do reach out to. With so many pressures on us all especially at Xmas time, it’s good to know there’s some kind folks/groups out there that can & do offer support. If support is needed then I ask everyone to remember “It’s Good To Talk” and if you need or can give support, please reach out as you can/will make a massive difference to someones life. So as I said above wishing everyone a very merry, peaceful & happy Christmas & a kind, healthy & prosperous new year XX

[karinaxis88]

Merry Christmas to you too! Love the positive vibes and the reminder to reach out—it’s so important, especially this time of year. Big respect to your nephew as well.

 

Wishing you and everyone here a peaceful and happy holiday season!