I’m not an aussie but I had to jump in here and tell you how happy I am for your 800 days @Becsta. What a journey you’ve had and what an inspiration you are for me.
Congratulations!!
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Awww thanks Lisa that means so much to me 
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Hi guys.
Checking in on Day 7. After 83 days AF I faltered. Going through a very traumatic time currently and not coping well mentally either. See how we go.
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Hey @Seb
Good to hear you’re back at it. Nothing worse than not being able to stop the fall and ending up at the bottom of a very long staircase.
Go well!
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Hi Seb, it really is a display of strength to come back and admit that you had a lapse and I’m proud of you for being able to pick yourself up and not stay down there…
I’m sorry to hear you’re going through a really difficult time, I’m not sure if you’re after advice but do you have access to an AODs counsellor or even a psychologist who specialises in CBT? They can give really insightful strategies in how to deal with our thoughts and emotions and teach skills in how to rewire/retrain behaviour patterns… not sure if that’s your thing but it can be really effective with mental health and substance abuse. You may be able to do telehealth appointments if lockdown prevents you from doing f2f?
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Hey Seb, ok I finally have my idea. Sober clothing. Tshirts, hoodies, singlet tops. Would anyone wear them? Just sussing out the market.
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Thanks @AyBee
@Becsta I usually see my counsellor every fortnight but have cancelled phone appointments because I really don’t feel I benefit from them as much. My teen son was/is basically on suicide watch and being a sole parent is really taking a toll on me now. We just get shuffled around the different services without getting any real solutions.
Not sure @Cherrijam
Ah ok, totally empathise. I was there afew years ago with my son who is now 20 - there are definitely gaps in effective care and support for teens with mental health concerns and waiting lists can be so looooong. I hope things improve for you both soon.
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Hello and goodbye.
Hey Mick what’s been happening?
Not much and everything
Sure you don’t want to stay around with us? We might not be cool kids but we aren’t too bad 
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Just checking my minions are still kicking.
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I havent been on much lately as life is snowing me under but I’m doing ok. I’ll be more frequent on here in a couple of weeks time but get notifications for our aussie thread. Hope you’re ok and decide to stick around.
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Been a while. Need to do some updating 
Ditto. I have like 900 unread daily checkin posts to catch up on 
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Yep I’m all good! Have 2 weeks of TAFE left with one prac exam and 2 assignments to complete and I’m done until January. Hence while I’ll be back here more in a couple of weeks 
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Hey hey. I’m going to pass the baton onto another aussie who might like to take up the discussion with you. The handling of things on the nsw/qld border near where I live is absolutely maddening and truly devastating.
Any takers @Seb @apes2020 @AyBee …?
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No thanks.
I can’t stand that topic, very dull 
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