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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thought I'd post this as a little reminder to not forget about friends..

Today for me was a sharp reminder not to take friends for granted, thinking if you've not heard from them, then everything must be great!

Mental health problems is an awful thing to deal with, I'm sure we all know someone or have it ourselves..

Make a difference and let someone know your thinking of them..maybe a txt or call.. don't put it off .. it literally could save someone's life..

Thankyou

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By *utdooryoneMan
over a year ago

Over there

Yeah, I called a couple of old pals other Christmas and I'm so glad I did.

It's worth it for them and you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thought I'd post this as a little reminder to not forget about friends..

Today for me was a sharp reminder not to take friends for granted, thinking if you've not heard from them, then everything must be great!

Very true best post on the forum xxx

Mental health problems is an awful thing to deal with, I'm sure we all know someone or have it ourselves..

Make a difference and let someone know your thinking of them..maybe a txt or call.. don't put it off .. it literally could save someone's life..

Thankyou "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yeah, I called a couple of old pals other Christmas and I'm so glad I did.

It's worth it for them and you.

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brilliant

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

It's sad that so much of contact goes online nowadays I doubt many take the time to converse face to face over tea or drinks . These past two years of Covid have left many short of social engagement . My thoughts are with anyone feeling left behind its not easy to get back out again the world again .

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's sad that so much of contact goes online nowadays I doubt many take the time to converse face to face over tea or drinks . These past two years of Covid have left many short of social engagement . My thoughts are with anyone feeling left behind its not easy to get back out again the world again ."
exactly Steph.. so many suffering in silence

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By *utdooryoneMan
over a year ago

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I agree.

I'm nervous of getting back out there, be it pub, a meet, anywhere with a crowd...

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By *orders CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Kelso

Great advice. I am a member of an outdoor pursuits group that would meet up about four times a year. One of the friends I made through it was struggling with various things including global politics, UK and Scottish politics, environmental issues and societal attitudes in general. Getting into the outdoors was what kept him going and maintained his mental wellbeing. Last time I saw him, we arranged to go camping and hillwalking together. He was really looking forward to it. Then covid hit and lockdown introduced. He had always been quite active in the group's Facebook page but suddenly went quiet. It turned out he had died and, I believe, from committing suicide. He was a lovely, caring guy and a very big miss.

I can't help feeling he'd still be here if he could have got out into the hills with me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely reach out. I needed a friend recently and thankfully got one. There's many more like me out there that just need a little call or text. X

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I agree.

I'm nervous of getting back out there, be it pub, a meet, anywhere with a crowd..."
it's affected so many in different ways, including myself, hope you manage to overcome things

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Great advice. I am a member of an outdoor pursuits group that would meet up about four times a year. One of the friends I made through it was struggling with various things including global politics, UK and Scottish politics, environmental issues and societal attitudes in general. Getting into the outdoors was what kept him going and maintained his mental wellbeing. Last time I saw him, we arranged to go camping and hillwalking together. He was really looking forward to it. Then covid hit and lockdown introduced. He had always been quite active in the group's Facebook page but suddenly went quiet. It turned out he had died and, I believe, from committing suicide. He was a lovely, caring guy and a very big miss.

I can't help feeling he'd still be here if he could have got out into the hills with me. "
so sad

but can't blame yourselves, some people hide it so well..being outdoors definitely helps me even if it's a struggle to do it at times..

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Definitely reach out. I needed a friend recently and thankfully got one. There's many more like me out there that just need a little call or text. X"
it's good to talk...

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