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To ask you to look at the mental health board

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BabsCabsIsLocal · 25/12/2017 18:35

... because MN shunt any posts there if someone is struggling, and it's soul breaking tumbleweed. Like we're not fully human, need to be sectioned off away from the normal people. I'm sure that's not the intent but it's a great way to isolate posters who need support.

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Bumbelinadance · 25/12/2017 21:51

Agree
Fully
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Ellendegeneres · 25/12/2017 22:01

Thanks for this- I suffer with mh issues but I'm controlled at the moment. It has made me open the link and hopefully I'll be able to provide support over there. Great thread op, truly in the spirit of Christmas

deckoff · 25/12/2017 22:15

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ProzacAndWinePlease · 25/12/2017 22:18

I don't go there much, despite having loads and loads of longterm MH issues. I just find it too much and too upsetting, and don't feel I'm really any good at helping others, sadly...

I'd recommend Elefriends (a community website run by Mind) for anyone wanting to connect with other people with mental health issues, though.

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BabsCabsIsLocal · 25/12/2017 22:28

Some good points here. I've a feeling I'm annoyed at MN when they are merely reflecting the wider world...

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BabsCabsIsLocal · 25/12/2017 22:46

... but I do like the way stuff (in general) is debated here. Other forums that are specifically for mental health seem different... An MN outspoken, fairly feminist, fairly anti medical model mental health forum would be amazing!

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JamPasty · 26/12/2017 01:04

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sumsumsum · 26/12/2017 01:55

"...fairly feminist, fairly anti medical model mental health forum would be amazing!"

I so agree with this. So odd that these issues aren't really discussed on MN. I reckon it may be because a lot of MNers work in health/caring professions and wouldn't see the other side of the issue.

JamPasty · 26/12/2017 10:51

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JamPasty · 26/12/2017 17:04

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BlackRod6 · 27/12/2017 01:26

Bumping again

JamPasty · 28/12/2017 11:45

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BlackRod6 · 28/12/2017 14:00

Another bump!

TunaSushi · 28/12/2017 14:09

I am sad that people aren't getting support. Personally I have been over supportive towards people with MH issues in RL, and struggled with depression myself. There comes a point where you have to protect yourself from being drained, put on your oxygen mask and apply self love or you will be joining the others on that board.

JamPasty · 01/01/2018 17:01

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MrMeSeeks · 01/01/2018 17:25

I don't bother as threads are deleted.
I feel so sorry for the people reaching out Sad

NeverTwerkNaked · 01/01/2018 17:29

I find a lot of the smaller forums are too underused to be any use. I don’t think it’s at all specific to mental health.
It’s also really tough. I’ve had mental health problems/ been suicidal. But I can find those threads very triggering. I might even try and post a reply and then end up feeling in a bit of a state.

But agree it is a good idea to have a discussion about how we best support people on here.

JammyGem · 01/01/2018 18:16

Thank you for posting this. I didn't even realise there was a mental health board. I'm in a crisis at the moment so have just posted, and it's good to know where to go to get and give support.

DamsonGin · 01/01/2018 18:18

Bump.

Glad you saw this Jammy.

NeverTwerkNaked · 01/01/2018 19:33

Thinking of you Jammy

Littlechocola · 01/01/2018 19:36

I feel it’s a safer place. Mumsnet can be incredibly supportive but when the vipers come out they are scary.

JamPasty · 02/01/2018 19:25

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JamPasty · 02/01/2018 22:20

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JamPasty · 07/01/2018 16:52

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