Not Coping

[PizzaMondo]

I think tonight for me it will be red sauce.. I used to make carbonara with thickened cream.. I know it's made with eggs originally, but I like the creaminess 😛 (but I am lactose intolerant and haven't found the best recipe for a dairy free version yet) - did you decide which you feel like making/eating tonight?

Okay, this is an awesome start! You know what you'd like, and from my experience of living in a share house - there are rules for the home in how you all want to interact with each other, when you do, etc. So maybe if the others are up for it, there could even be a possibility for house dinner nights, or social/movie times. To me, from what you've shared, it sounds like there is room for many opportunities here - especially to build deeper connections with these two!

It's not sad to just have professional support, but I do believe we all need more than just professional support. I wonder if you've ever considered reaching out to a social group where the others share the same interests as you? What about at uni @Birdofparadise8 ?

[PizzaMondo]

Just wanted to say hi to @Jynx too here, I can see we are both sharing different perspectives with @Birdofparadise8 and I love that 🙂

I think it's healthy and important to learn how different minds interpret situations, feelings, people and places. I hope it's helpful and supportive to you @Birdofparadise8 🙂

[Jynx]

Aww hey to you too @PizzaMondo!! Yeah agreed, it's what forums is all about in my opinion - sharing thoughts, ideas, experiences, and support, and getting to see new perspectives! Love it 💜

@Birdofparadise8 that's fair enough. I mean, you could look at it like... you're not 'putting it on them', more just notifying them so they know what's up, and so that you don't feel like you have to hide and suppress yourself around them. But I trust you will find the path that works best for you 😊

[Birdofparadise8]

Thank you @Jynx @PizzaMondo 

I'll reply to the bit you but I'm at the uni res mandatory - sex, drugs, alcaholo and MH stuff. 

Funny I forgot that one of the girl I used to talk to last year would be here. The other one where I cried for two hours straight I haven't seen yet. I'm kind of freaking out. 

[Jynx]

@Birdofparadise8 I can understand that! It helps me to try to remember that people are never judging us as harshly as we judge ourselves. I'm sure it'll end up all okay 🤞

[Birdofparadise8]

Yeah, it's fine. I'm just happy I didn't see the other one who got me very upset last year. 

We got a free boritto after the welcome to res so that was good @Jynx 

[Jynx]

Free food always tastes better hey @Birdofparadise8 😂

How you feeling about classes starting up soon?

[Birdofparadise8]

I'm so nervous for them. I think we talked about that a few days ago and how I get really sweaty and anxious @Jynx 

[Jynx]

Normal to be nervous @Birdofparadise8 😉

Do you remember feeling the same way before last term/last year's classes started? 

[Birdofparadise8]

I've been like this since primary school @Jynx 

All the bullying not good.