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Newbie

TLDR: Newbie
The forum thread begins with a new user, Rockabillychick, introducing herself and expressing a desire to make friends and both give and receive help. She is warmly welcomed by several users, including Catsmother and Foxy. Rockabillychick reveals that she recently took an excessive amount of pills to silence distressing thoughts and is seeking support from the forum community. Catsmother and Foxy respond with concern and reassurance, emphasizing the forum's role as a supportive and safe space where Rockabillychick can freely express her feelings and struggles. They reassure her that her feelings of worthlessness are a symptom of her illness and encourage her to share and seek support within the community. Rockabillychick appreciates the acceptance and freedom to speak openly without censorship, except where posts violate forum guidelines. Other users, including new member LittleTooMuch and several others, extend their welcomes, further reinforcing the supportive nature of the community. Overall, the thread highlights the forum's welcoming environment and its function as a supportive space for individuals dealing with mental health issues.
Thank you. A nice person in side by side told me about this forum and I do need help.....last night I took pills way more than I should of i just wanted to stop the going ons in my head. So im hoping this new site can help me x
 
If you read some of what our members have shared here, you'll see others have expressed the same feelings. That's the negativity and depression element of the illness talking. Treatment, support and time will help you pull through to better days. Feel free to express yourself here, we'll listen and offer our support because we are truly a caring community and a safe space. We're here for you.
 
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Hello! Thank you for sharing what you are going thru. A lot of people here can relate. You'll find in time that you ARE worth it!
 
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