Hi, my name is lisa1986!

lisa1986
lisa1986 Community member Posts: 21 Connected
I live very close to camberwell I am very isolated I often don't go out I suffer with bipolar anxiety and depression also seasonal effective disorder in the winter months I have lung issues but I am able to do most things it's just that I recently moved back to london gmfrom Birmingham and I have no friends 

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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,122 Championing
    Hi @lisa1986

    Good Evening & Welcome ☃️☃️

    I’m one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.

    I am very very sorry to hear about your current problems.

    You have now made many many new friends as we are a very very happy/supportive/welcoming group so please please “jump in”

    @steve51


  • lisa1986
    lisa1986 Community member Posts: 21 Connected
    Hi @steve51
    Do you know any members around south east london that may be able to meet up for coffee and discussions
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,331 Championing
    Hi@lisa1986 - Welcome to this helpful & friendly community. As your main concern seems to be that you don't know anyone since your move, might I suggest that you have a look at your council's website to see if there are any activities you may be able to look into if they're of interest.
  • Han_
    Han_ Community member Posts: 151 Empowering
    Hi @Lisa1986 and thank you for your post.

    To expand on @chiarieds brilliant advice, are you able to visit your local community centre? Here is a link to Camberwell Community Centre. They have clubs, classes and groups that may interest you. 

    I hope you find something that works for you and that you make some new friends.

    Han
  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,122 Championing
    Hi @lisa1986

    We have got some info/advice within our community.

    https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/being-included-going-out-with-friends/

    We have also got a helpline: 0800 0808 3333

    This will be well worth contacting tomorrow morning.

    I hope that this will help ☃️☃️

    @steve51
  • lisa1986
    lisa1986 Community member Posts: 21 Connected
    Han_ said:
    Hi @Lisa1986 and thank you for your post.

    To expand on @chiarieds brilliant advice, are you able to visit your local community centre? Here is a link to Camberwell Community Centre. They have clubs, classes and groups that may interest you. 

    I hope you find something that works for you and that you make some new friends.

    Han
    Hi Han ur info was most useful I'm extremely grateful as my seasonal effective disorder is well on me xoxo
  • Han_
    Han_ Community member Posts: 151 Empowering
    lisa1986 said:
    Han_ said:
    Hi @Lisa1986 and thank you for your post.

    To expand on @chiarieds brilliant advice, are you able to visit your local community centre? Here is a link to Camberwell Community Centre. They have clubs, classes and groups that may interest you. 

    I hope you find something that works for you and that you make some new friends.

    Han
    Hi Han ur info was most useful I'm extremely grateful as my seasonal effective disorder is well on me xoxo
    You're more than welcome. I am really glad that it has been useful to you. Do let us know if you need anything else and how you get on!
  • Ails
    Ails Community member Posts: 2,240 Championing
    Hi @lisa1986 and welcome to the Community.  It is nice to meet you and thank you for sharing with us.  Sorry to hear you are feeling so isolated since your move and I hope you have had a chance to look into the great information you have been given by members above.  I'm sure in no time you will be able to join a group/club and meet new friends.  However, you will meet lots of lovely new friends on here too as people are so friendly and supportive of each other.  I have been a member of the forum for over a year now and have met such wonderful people here.  I hope you enjoy your time with us anyway and I look forward to seeing you on here.  If there is anything we can help/support you with then please just let us know.  All the best.  :smile:
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,543 Online Community Programme Lead
    Welcome to the community @lisa1986. :smile:
  • Han_
    Han_ Community member Posts: 151 Empowering
    Hi @lisa1986. How have you been?