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gtc69
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Hi im gtc69 i am new so be gentle i am a 50 year old and living in somerset who is living with Mental Health problems and physical challenges i am an advocate for 3 different charities but i still feel terribly isolated
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Welcome to the community @gtc69 I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling isolated. Is there anything we can do to help? I’m going to tag @Chloe_Scope just incase you need any support from the Scope team.
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Hi @gtc69 - Welcome to the community. We're all very friendly here, & care about each other & try to be supportive.As far as your mental health goes there are several charities that may also be able to offer you support.The Richmond Fellowship: https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/ You can check if there's any support local to you, as it's not in all areas.Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/Rethink: https://www.rethink.org/Please talk here any time, we all have different disorders (or have a relative with one) but often we have much in common so can help each other.
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Hi @gtc69. I’m sorry to read you feel so isolated. Can I ask if you’re engaged with any mental health support at all?Community Manager
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Hi @gtc69 and a warm welcome to the community! I'm sorry to hear you are feeling isolated. I hope you find the community helpful. Is there anything we can do to help?
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