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Branching Out (Quietly). Hello from TheQuietOak!

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Hello from TheQuietOak! (Currently Navigating the Labyrinth of Mental Health Services)

Hey everyone! Figured it was time to introduce myself. I'm TheQuietOak, and if my username doesn't give it away, I'm a big fan of all things nature – think quiet forests, wild winds on the water (windsurfing is my jam!), and getting a good grip on a climbing wall. Basically, if it involves fresh air, a bit of an adrenaline kick, or just me and my bike, I'm probably there. The gym is also a happy place, mainly because it's one of the few spots where I don't have to decipher human small talk.

On a slightly less sunny note, I've been wrestling with my mental health lately, and let's just say my current dance with the Community Mental Health Team feels less like a waltz and more like a wrestling match with a very stubborn octopus. It's been a bit of a battle trying to get support that actually fits how my autistic brain works (apparently, "text-only communication" is still a mythical beast in some kingdoms!).

So, I'm here seeking some understanding, shared laughs, and maybe a few tips on surviving the system without losing my sense of humour (or my mind!). Looking forward to connecting with you all – quietly, of course.

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  • Hello and welcome to the forum TheQuietOak.

    I like your name; TheQuietOak branching out is a wonderful analogy. 

    Many of us here have had engagements and disengagements with the Community Mental Health Team; in my case several. 

    I am quite an outdoor type, although in a more restrained fashion than I used to be when younger. I enjoy walking in nature and I am lucky to have countryside and sea at close hand. I try to keep up to date with material culture archaeology and I am researching religion and beliefs in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding area.

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  • Hello and welcome to the forum TheQuietOak.

    I like your name; TheQuietOak branching out is a wonderful analogy. 

    Many of us here have had engagements and disengagements with the Community Mental Health Team; in my case several. 

    I am quite an outdoor type, although in a more restrained fashion than I used to be when younger. I enjoy walking in nature and I am lucky to have countryside and sea at close hand. I try to keep up to date with material culture archaeology and I am researching religion and beliefs in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding area.

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  • in reply to ArchaeC

    I also live in the countryside by the sea, not sure I could be away from it now. I grew up in Africa and spent many years as a kid in the desert in Egypt looking for stuff, I've got some cool arrowheads, bones and stuff. Did you ever find the CMHT to be helpful? I'm worried they will make me feel worse. Thanks for replying.