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nicky35
Sun, 30 Dec 2018 23:15:58 GMT

The further I look back and into what my experiences have been like over the last 7 years, I realise how valuable and important support has been. Self-support works well as far as it goes, but the better one receives in support from others (family, friends, professionals, even others in general), the better one is placed in terms of recovery. Support goes further even still. It can alleviate, among other things. A supportive society and community is something which can come in different forms, like simply offering a gesture of kindness, no matter how small. Generosity in whatever form it comes in, be it just offering a hand, is something which is so powerful. To those that are struggling, such is like the very lifeline which is needed, which is required, and this requirement stretches to societal needs too - a society that actually does care and is brave enough to show it. So, support is beyond the ordinary in importance. It doesn't only surround an individual with those things that work to help an individual (as family and friend and some professional support does), but it also is strong enough to effect change in society as a whole. And, to those who struggle, or who do bear a burden, then the smallest bit of support can have the greatest of uplifting effect on those very people. There's something magical about this. Really. An act of kindness and of support can be the turning-point, or the pivotal mark, in someone's life and to someone's life even without anyone really knowing it as it happens. It's a far better world with support than with considerably less, there is absolutely no doubt or question about this, to my mind. This forum also offers the possibilities of support, and so I thank you for you being on here from time to time.

nicky35
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:24:45 GMT

When was the last time I did something for someone else, or tried? I like to not leave it too long if possible. If I were alone, then self-compassion works well. Like giving yourself a pat on the back for something you do and should feel good about. It's good to help, especially others. It improves wellbeing and that, in turn, improves general health in and around where that help takes place. I made a cup of tea today for someone else. Nothing to write home about but it's good all the same.

nicky35
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:08:41 GMT

One can build up support in many different ways. The support around an individual can come in different forms. So it is for us to do. Together. Not only on a societal level, but for ourselves and for the people who are closest to us in our lives.

nicky35
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:43:33 GMT

CBT has shown me too what good decent support can achieve.