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lisa1986
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I wish to thank @thespiceman and chloe and all the other members who reached out to me in my time of need thanks to this forum giving me confidence and self belief i went into the scope charity shope on Denmark hill camberwell and enquired about volunteering and it looks very positive I'm just going to work on my 2 references gather my I D and proof of address then I can go back and talk to a lovely manageress who was very warm kind encouraging and understanding but I wouldn't have had the guts or know how without all you fabulous people on here who helped me over the xmas period I am so grateful thankyou very much #watch this space i could be a scope volunteer soon xoxo
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Ami2301 I have to get two references then gather all my I.D and proof of address then I can go back and fill out a form where hopefully I will get a role and its thanks to this amazing online forum who carried me through my severe depression and sad period towards and over xmas
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That is such great news @lisa1986 I really hope you go for this and that you find it has a positive impact on you, being connected socially/with other people is certainly great for positive mental health.
Best wishes.
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EmmaB when I was talking to the lady and I showed her the suggestions on here and I told her about my sad and depression and how my disability factors into my mental health she was so understanding and encouraging I am finally excited about something
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@lisa1986 that's just so great to hear, there are some brilliant, encouraging people out there who 'get' how important it is to be encouraging and nice to fellow human beings, it makes all the difference. Maybe this is a turning point for you! Emma
Emma West
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EmmaB where abouts are you in the uk I'm in south east london if possible I would love yo meet in person maybe go for coffee we could try and start a little coffee group which meet once a week what do you think
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Hi @lisa1986 I
am a bit of a hike away in Devon! I wonder whether there is already such a group in your area, there's a lot of stuff out there steering people down the social prescribing route rather than the medication route for better mental well-being. Down here we have Wellbeing Exeter, perhaps you have an equivalent in your area?
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Hi @lisa1986 - I've just seen your great positive news! Not only might volunteering in Scope help you, but it would be lovely how much you will be able to help the charity. So pleased you're feeling obviously so much better. I'm going to be watching this space now for your updates!Have a look at the following, which was mentioned on here a while ago......people go & sit at a table, & anyone else that wants to join in & chat just joins them. You can see if there are some cafes near you. https://thechattycafescheme.co.uk/
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@lisa1986 that's great news! Well done for taking that first step. So pleased to hear this
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