#online support groups

[madohomurat]

trans women are everywhere and are so eager to be seen and heard but only if they feel safe around you. if you hardly ever have trans women interacting with you, especially online, then consider there might be a reason for that and you should address it

#the same thing happens with black people #black people are everywhere! especially online! black gay and black trans people! #but when your community is suspiciously devoid of them then theres something wrong and you need to acknowledge it #even if its not intentional you need to think about how theres minority groups who do not feel safe around you at face value #this is why loud and outright support and solidarity is so important #black people and trans people and etc minority groups will assume you are unsafe unless you explicitly state otherwise #you can't just sit there and say 'well they didnt approach us so its not our fault for not including them!' #like did you TRY to get them to approach you?? #cy texts

[solhwellness]

Finding Emotional Support through Support Groups | Solh Wellness

Almost everyone needs social and emotional support since it helps us cope with the difficulties of life. Unexpectedly, receiving solid assistance may boost our sense of independence and self-worth, enhancing our ability to deal with challenges on our own. We can solve our problems with the assistance of loved ones who believe in our potential and encourage us.

No matter how large or small our social network is, the advantages of social support might still be significant. These connections may arise from coworkers, neighbours, or friends from different religious backgrounds.

Only a small portion of people are inherently social, and significant life upheavals can lead to the breakdown of connections. To receive social and emotional support, it is possible to make new friends and create a strong network of allies.

We shouldn't put off developing strong relationships with other people because, as was already mentioned, social and emotional support is crucial for our general development. 

The following are the advantages of joining a support group and reasons why it's crucial for your general well-being:

Realizing you're not alone: The ability to recognise that you are not alone In a support group, you'll meet people who are experiencing similar experiences to you. Knowing that you're not the only one going through these problems might be a consolation. Once you learn that other people can relate to what you're going through, you'll feel relieved and connected.

Expressing yourself freely: In a secure and judgment-free environment, you can freely express yourself in support groups by sharing your ideas, feelings, and experiences. It can be calming and therapeutic to be able to express oneself without worrying about being criticised or misunderstood. People in the group will validate your feelings and experiences if they listen to you with empathy and support.

Learning helpful information: acquiring relevant informationSupport groups are great places to get real-world advice, tools, and coping mechanisms. Members frequently exchange strategies that have helped them resolve problems that are comparable to their own. You might gain new knowledge and skills through this information exchange that will help you handle challenging circumstances and better manage your mental health.

Improving social skills: Support groups provide a secure setting to practise social interactions for those whose mental illness or addiction has made them withdraw from social situations. Taking part in a group activity promotes a sense of belonging and aids in the development of social abilities and interactional self-assurance.

Gaining hope for the future:  Observing the development and inspiring transformations in other group members who are further along their path to recovery can inspire you to believe in your own capacity to heal and go forward. You are given new hope for a better future by the positive role models in the group who demonstrate that recovery is achievable.

Reducing distress:  As you actively engage in the group and work through your problems, you may notice a decrease in general aching and discomfort. Sharing your issues with others and getting help from them might help you feel less alone and more in general.

Increasing self-understanding: Support groups provide opportunity for self-reflection and exploration. You can more clearly comprehend who you are and what you need by improving your coping mechanisms and becoming aware of the elements impacting your problems.

Helping others and feeling good:  As you go forward in your recovery, you can encourage and support group members who are going through similar struggles. Helping others can make you feel good about yourself and give your life meaning and fulfilment.

Accessibility and affordability: Compared to individual therapy sessions, support groups are often more widely available and more affordable. Because of the group's accessibility, more people may make use of its resources and help.

Conclusion

Support groups for people with mental health issues provide several advantages. They provide a safe environment where you may interact with others who have similar interests and experiences. These organisations also offer helpful advice and coping mechanisms to aid you in successfully conquering your challenges.

The importance of support groups in boosting wellness is recognised by Solh Wellness. We provide a range of no-cost, targeted groups for different mental health issues via our Solh app. By connecting with people who have gone through similar experiences in these forums, you can create a network of people who can support and inspire you. Join our group as soon as possible to get the help you require to attain mental wellness.

#support groups #mental health support groups #online support groups #support groups for mental health #mental health groups

[voguewoozi]

can't believe people are still out here accusing real ass people of queerbaiting. at this point just admit you like forcing people to come out before they're ready because that's what the result of this continues to be. coming out to anyone isn't an obligation for any queer person and people shouldn't have to alter their behavior or personality or presentation just because you personally think they're cishet. that is literally your own personal problem to work on. keep it to yourself

#anyway i can't believe i actually saw - in my pride month - someone accusing onlyoneof of queerbaiting #and using gayness for 'clout' like. 1) if any of them actually came out it would probably end their careers. casually #like why do kpop fans constantly forget that queerness isnt a globally accepted thing #2) the fact that they even do these gay storylines in their mvs is insane to me and they already got so much hate for it #like literally what clout are you talking about. this was honestly a risky thing for them to do #and the only reason it paid off at all is bc they have a pretty big supportive international fan base #but otherwise libido literally could've been the end of it for all of them #3) despite getting straight-up hate instead of pretending like it didnt happen and trying to just move on they doubled down #like idk how ooo of all groups is getting ridiculed by gay people like you are sooo online like #meet a gay person from a different cultural background than yours im begging you #you can't say that gay people have to come out without compromising our autonomy #you literally sound like a homophobe forcing us to be categorized and this is why this mindset is not fucking safe #im talking again

[hellomynameisbisexual]

Calling all bi+ folks! Looking for connection & community? Our bi+ support group is here for you! We are a safe space to share experiences & find support also celebrate bi+ identities and journeys together. Zoom meetings every 3rd tuesday of each month. DM for more details!

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[pwicniq]

happy fat tit wednesdayfriday

#mobei jun #my art #svsss #support group for ppl who read the airplane extra and went “oh my god he's into bears” only to go online and face a sea of mobeitwinks

[shoechoe]

i don't consider myself a punk but the way so many people who call themselves "punk" seem to have no idea what punk is is so... annoying

#rambles #not jojo related #personal #i do like some punk i like the dead kennedys and bad brains (and DG if you count it) but i'm not like a super fan of the genre #my friend just browsed through punk subreddits and stuff and ohh my god what she showed bothers me #why do so many people online think punk just means ''left wing anarchist'' #anarcho punk is a thing sure. but that's very far from all punk in existence #punk is a music genre and subculture with political themes that can skew wildly from artist to artist #the post i saw that annoyed me the most was one calling the sex pistols ''fake punk'' because the lead singer is a trump supporter... #the sex pistols were literally the kickstarter for punk in the UK. are you kidding me. #also the people looking at 80s left wing punks telling n/zi punks to fuck off with ''but n/zis can't be punk!'' #yeah they... can be. and have been for a while. hence why they needed to be told to fuck off in the first place #you can't ignore punk has a very mixed history with both far left and far right groups with ''well i don't think it's REAL punk'' #people getting terms with history wrong bothers me so much

[naamahdarling]

Anyway. In a fairly typical schmaltzy way that you read about but never really thought you would experience, this whole scare with my dad seems to be bringing me closer to some family members I either never really knew or don't often see. I'm very lucky that my family is generally quite accepting, and we are all pretty weird so I'm not exactly the black sheep.

My uncle is 83, I think? Still sharp. Has had cancer for years and is somehow still fighting it. His wife is very Greek, with all the wonderful and powerful personality that implies. If my dad goes to visit him again, I'm going to go, too. Miraculously my anxiety is actually well controlled enough and I feel safe enough now that I could do it.

Separately, I'm also learning that I am improved by going to the equality center for the trans support meetings my boyfriend attends, and while I'm still not going to group yet (intimidating, strangers, sensory issues) I do go to the restaurant afterwards and socialize, an easier way to learn who people are.

I used to stay home, but always got depressed for some reason. Tried going and just hanging out in a different room doing my own thing, and it feels good.

And my god, being around NOTHING but other queer people, mostly trans, overwhelmingly neurodivergent, most flamboyantly weird, is very very good.

I need to map out a day or time to see my bestie, even just to run errands.

But like, moving through the world and making social connections is intimidating and so awkward and weird, but...extremely rewarding. And in the case of the massive herd of trans weirdos, it's a lot less difficult than I thought. We are all primed to be empathetic, patient, kind to one another. It's different from anything else I have experienced.

#i have to emphasize that the strife and divisiveness and nastiness i see in the online queer community is not reflected in this irl group #being terminally online and eating our own is NOT making anyone a better person #if you have access to local support or social gatherings give it a try because this is so much better #you don't have to be swamped in misery to go to a support group #you can just go to be part of it and offer your presence to others who are

[flameandignite]

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#struggling a lot lately with not knowing where i stand in my social circles #there’s an irl friend group i’m part of but they’re more like friends of friends and i have very little in common with them #can’t hold a conversation with normal people bc my experiences are not normal experiences #so i usually just lurk quietly while everyone talks and live vicariously through their fun i guess #i’m a lot more comfortable in online fandom but even here it’s like #i’m not smart enough for meta/analysis i’m not a fanfic writer and my art is like…fine but nothing special i think #and yet my friends tell me they love me and i believe it but i don’t understand it #i’m too empty to offer anything greater than words of support and encouragement #which i suppose are important too. but it never feels like it’s Enough #like i’m enough. and i know that nobody else thinks that except myself but nobody knows me as well as myself

[jasontoddsguns]

Reddit in DC and Marvel would so fucking wild. Like "Meta/Mutant of Reddit, how does you find out about your power and how is your life is going on now?"

Duke going on ask-Reddit and posting: “what to do if you’re a meta in Gotham?” and all of the replies are just a variation of “run”

#dc #asks #inbox #anon #reddit #duke thomas #signal #marvel #mutants must have hella support groups forming online

[sucre-sanguine]

Maybe I'm tipsy but *winds up to hit hornets nest* I really don't understand trans guys who are like. I feel excluded from the community cause I'm not fem. Like broski I am fem and guess what. In most queer spaces I feel like I gotta yell that I'm not a gay woman or a trans woman. I've been on hrt for 3 years. Also do you ever go to spaces that aren't distinctly queer....like... y'know.... most spaces.. ever.

#i understand pointing out the prevalence in online spaces or primarily wlw/queer spaces #but???? i dont actually spend my life at a queer event or support group #i deeply understand feeling distant from the lgbt community if you're a straight and generally passing trans guy #but at a certain point *i* feel distant from the amount of trans/queer culture that doesn't seem to exist IRL #im GENUINELY confused #this is clearly not meant to be a statement on anyone's experiences #if anything id be super open to the discussions #i just feel like im living in a bizarro world here #is it because i dont frequent a lot if lesbian spaces?

[lewmagoo]

oh whoops i actually meant to queue that “i’m taking a break post” for tomorrow bc i was gonna spend some time on here tonight. but i posted it today instead lol. i’m keeping it pinned on my blog so i don’t have to remake the post tomorrow tho. i’m doing a bit of writing tonight and wanted to hang out on here for a bit before i go to sleep 😌

#started going to support group again tonight! #but i’m doing an online one rn instead #and i like it a lot better!

[storm-of-feathers]

I'll never understand how bpd was like a Trendy thing to have on this website bc actually having it sucks so bad

#bpd #obviously i support informed + researched self dx but thats not what im talking ab #im talking ab in 2016 when it was The Thing to Have #and everyone had a bpd-character url #someone like that at the time told me they didnt think i have bpd bc i didnt act like others w bpd #but most people who were acting That type of way didnt have bpd they were just 16 #thats part of why its hard to diagnose before 21ish bc a lot of it has to do with emotional regulation #but then i got diagnosed and went to support groups and stuff and whatdoyaknow #its NOTHING like how it had been presented online #no one in my group even knew what a 'favorite person' was #bc i had opened up ab not having one and feeling the imposter syndrome ab it #and everyone was like 'the fuck are you talking about.' #idk. no point really i just occasionally remember that period of tumblr history #and one of these days ill make a post ab how adhd now is what bpd was in 2015 #but we dont have time for that today!!

[drkineildwicks]

I should hope that, after this past week, we no longer see people arguing "free Palestine!"

Because if you do argue this, then you're saying that you support the beheading of infants and the rape, mutilation, and beheading of women, and that is not a good look

#current events #tw rape #tw murder #tw politics #this whole week of news that's all I could think of #idiots online who say they support this group #congrats you support a terrorist group #I'm sure I could word this more tactfully but it's that time of the month were I have no more effs to give #drops this and then yeets off of tumblr again #screw palestine #free Israel

[alistairian]

Update: I'm still terrible at math

#assignments: 8/10. extra practice problems: 9/10. math support group: attended. quiz? 4/10... #i booked a tutor but also like. i had 2 tutors in high school and still struggled to get 63% idk what will be different this time #the only reason I passed with 70% in the last math course I took was because it was online and every test was open book #i can't figure out what I'm supposed to do when every single math question is just: evaluate. #it's like trying to put together a solid black puzzle. taking random pieces 1 at a time to see what fits and at the end there's no pay off #I'm fucked aren't I

[maraeffect]

there is literally not a worse feeling that exists than the feeling that you just annoy people.

#just doesn't exist. I'm so fucking isolated right now i absolutely hate it. and the people that ARE close to me? #i feel that i annoy them the most and one of them is actively pushing me away #i can't find anyone to be friends with me IRL here in Jersey. it's been almost nine months here #and I don't have a single IRL friend. i try online apps and support groups but nothing clicks #and the people that chat with me on the apps stop answering after 2 messages. #my own best friend of like 8 years won't even fucking talk to me. not bc she hates me or anything #but she is so fucking caught up in her own head that she literally avoids me. so that sucks!! #i know she's suffering bc she is so worried about me but. it's a really big slap in the face that #we've supported each other thru thick and thin the past 8 years. and i dropped everything for her more than once #but in my time of biggest need when I'm the most alone I've ever been in my adult life??? #she cannot show up for me. that fucking sucks. #and I've distanced myself from my only close family bc they've severely mistreated me so. #all i have is my partner. who means the world to me and sacrifices so much to help me!! #but it comes at the cost of CONSTANTLY feeling like a huge fucking annoyance to the only person in my life #who is genuinely able to show that they love and care for me. that's literally awful to feel. #we just had our 5 year anniversary and i needed something really celebratory so badly. #and it didn't happen and our ''anniversary'' was just at home #and our official anniversary of starting dating is on veterans Day. and we won't even be in the same fucking region #so I'll be alone with my shitty family. #i hate it i feel so unappreciated and unwanted and like nothing about me is ever enough. #negative #audio

[bambizcornfarm]

random but even though its not a dni for me personally i really don't think anyone 12 or under should be on the social part of the internet at all especially without supervision it's so unsafe

like i got on the internet at 4 years old and i WISH someone wouldve taken the internet from me

and they'll be all like waaugghg thats too long!! trust me its not. years fly and you will be 13 before you know it and there's a possible chance that one day you'll look back at life and wish you weren't on the internet

#and no this isnt a hate post its just genuine concern #im mainly saying this because I've seen so many people under 13 in the dnb community #being into dnb and having a private friend group to talk about it is fine but. the rest is iffy #there are some pros to being on the internet while young because animation meme artists gave me inspiration and my art got better but still #and finding a support group online is cool too #because i have some online friends that have known me since i was 12 and they've helped me a lot #i hope i dont sound like a boomer but its like watching someone so vulnerable run out into a group of strangers #im not condoning full on age shaming either though that's stupid. if theyre on the internet safely good for them!