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Had a student ambassador assessment today and just kind of felt like I may have messed it up. It was a bit difficult for me also because due to financial issues I haven’t had a lot of face to face interaction. So to even do this event was a big deal for me. I was a bit nervous and timid but over time I started to climb out of my shell. As while I can’t afford face to face social activities I do a lot more virtual ones which helped. Anyway, I just at times felt like I was the odd one out. There were these group of girls that had the kind of were the popular kids kind of vibe. They were younger than me. But it reminded me of what I was that age which wasn’t that long ago and how I used to feel being around girls like that so it was a bit triggering. Luckily rather than trying to fit in, I knew myself a lot better and decided I wasn’t going to be a pretzel and instead I just sat with other people.

Then I had a support group for my eating disorder and the host intervened as she thought some of my suggestions were a bit too specific. Which is really hard because there are so many rules and guidelines for this group that it’s easy to contravene them by accident. But I just felt like it was another knock to my mental health.

Then I attended this online event on mooting and the entire time I just felt ignored because my chat function wasn’t working and I was having to ask questions using the q&a function instead to which none of the hosts were addressing and everyone in the chat was getting their questions answers. I even tried putting my hand up and because only admins could unmute speakers I couldn’t even unmute myself to speak. Luckily someone in the chat mentioned I was asking questions in the q&a section but it just got to the point that I just kind of gave up. Because I just felt so ignored and the hosts were not even addressing my questions.
Original post by Anonymous
Had a student ambassador assessment today and just kind of felt like I may have messed it up. It was a bit difficult for me also because due to financial issues I haven’t had a lot of face to face interaction. So to even do this event was a big deal for me. I was a bit nervous and timid but over time I started to climb out of my shell. As while I can’t afford face to face social activities I do a lot more virtual ones which helped. Anyway, I just at times felt like I was the odd one out. There were these group of girls that had the kind of were the popular kids kind of vibe. They were younger than me. But it reminded me of what I was that age which wasn’t that long ago and how I used to feel being around girls like that so it was a bit triggering. Luckily rather than trying to fit in, I knew myself a lot better and decided I wasn’t going to be a pretzel and instead I just sat with other people.
Then I had a support group for my eating disorder and the host intervened as she thought some of my suggestions were a bit too specific. Which is really hard because there are so many rules and guidelines for this group that it’s easy to contravene them by accident. But I just felt like it was another knock to my mental health.
Then I attended this online event on mooting and the entire time I just felt ignored because my chat function wasn’t working and I was having to ask questions using the q&a function instead to which none of the hosts were addressing and everyone in the chat was getting their questions answers. I even tried putting my hand up and because only admins could unmute speakers I couldn’t even unmute myself to speak. Luckily someone in the chat mentioned I was asking questions in the q&a section but it just got to the point that I just kind of gave up. Because I just felt so ignored and the hosts were not even addressing my questions.

I'll definitely come back for me to help you with your social etc.

What kind of financial issues if I may ask?

There is a lot of support out there such as:

-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day

-Mind, 0300 123 3393

-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm

-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm

-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service

-Crises, 741741, text service

-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress

-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927

-No Panic, 0800 138 8889

-Relate, they have a chat advisor

-NHS mental health, 111

-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516

-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area

You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.

There is the mind forum

Also Facebook groups

You can join support groups

You can contact a crises team if things get very bad Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
Original post by Anonymous
Had a student ambassador assessment today and just kind of felt like I may have messed it up. It was a bit difficult for me also because due to financial issues I haven’t had a lot of face to face interaction. So to even do this event was a big deal for me. I was a bit nervous and timid but over time I started to climb out of my shell. As while I can’t afford face to face social activities I do a lot more virtual ones which helped. Anyway, I just at times felt like I was the odd one out. There were these group of girls that had the kind of were the popular kids kind of vibe. They were younger than me. But it reminded me of what I was that age which wasn’t that long ago and how I used to feel being around girls like that so it was a bit triggering. Luckily rather than trying to fit in, I knew myself a lot better and decided I wasn’t going to be a pretzel and instead I just sat with other people.
Then I had a support group for my eating disorder and the host intervened as she thought some of my suggestions were a bit too specific. Which is really hard because there are so many rules and guidelines for this group that it’s easy to contravene them by accident. But I just felt like it was another knock to my mental health.
Then I attended this online event on mooting and the entire time I just felt ignored because my chat function wasn’t working and I was having to ask questions using the q&a function instead to which none of the hosts were addressing and everyone in the chat was getting their questions answers. I even tried putting my hand up and because only admins could unmute speakers I couldn’t even unmute myself to speak. Luckily someone in the chat mentioned I was asking questions in the q&a section but it just got to the point that I just kind of gave up. Because I just felt so ignored and the hosts were not even addressing my questions.

Hi There

It sounds like things feel overwhelming right now. We think that is great that you have reflected on what support would help you with how you are feeling right now. It sounds like you are really resilient because you are open to finding some really good support which you are so worthy of 💗

We empower you take a look at Hub of Hope because it will help you to locate support both in your local area and virtually which you can attend. If you need to chat things through then we can see that there have already been some great services listed in this thread 📝

You have done really well to use this space to be honest about how you are feeling. If you are feeling like suicide is an option right now then you can call Hopeline247 on 0800 068 4141 or Text us on 88247 to speak with a trained Suicide Prevention Adviser who will be more than happy to help 💟

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