To the forums community.

@MissGremlin I'm currently doing the cert IV of mental health peer work and I hate how things aren't going the way I would like it to be in terms of placement requirements on the assessments that I think are supposed to be accomodating for me. I'm doing my placements at an autistic led organisation but even my supervisors of that organisation are wanting or needing me to do those specific requirements of the placements in order for them to tick off because it is set by TAFE. Like I know it's not my supervisors fault that they're wanting me to do them, however it doesn't change the fact that I'm not always going to like my supervisors sometimes because of the fact that they want me to do them at some point.

I can't stand when I always don't get whatever I'm expected to get to make things easier and more comfortable for myself and my own needs. I've already sent a few emails to my supervisor reflecting on how I'm feeling about these placement requirements now and what thoughts have come up in terms of them etc.

I'm still yet to get a response from her from the last 2 emails I sent in response to the reflection questions she sent me - she has stated in a few of her emails that those requirements were set by TAFE and not the organisation she works at (which I know that already like you don't need to repeat it to me multiple times!)

@AlwaysMyself @Chasingsunsets @Flutterbug9

@Blackcloud it definitely sounds like things have been a bit tough with your study lately. I'm sorry that your supervisor isn't being overly helpful and that things aren't being adjusted for you to make it easier to manage. I'm not really sure what to suggest but it sounds like you're doing a good job of advocating for yourself and you should be proud of that. I really hope that things change for you soon sweetheart ❤️.

@MissGremlin I hope they do change for the better as well, now that I'm waiting for my teacher's response to the email I sent him regarding that as well. Though at the same time, I'm not super certain that it will eventually go well considering that I do not want to do the specific placement requirements that are out of my comfort zone that are unfortunately set by TAFE or the government. It's unfortunate that the systems aren't at all designed for us neurodivergent peeps that require specific accomodations especially. But thinking about it recently, I also don't really see myself in a position where I can really provide 1:1 support especially in the long-term, as working or volunteering in the mental health industry can take an emotional and mental toll so yeah hehe.

If that means I'll have to withdraw from the course or something then so be it and I'll be happy enough to just continue on doing my part-time studies of my current bachelors degree 🙃

@Blackcloud it does make things hard at times, but at the end of the day you have to do what's best for you and what you're comfortable with. Keep being your amazing self sweet and i hope everything works out for you ❤️.

Thanks my friend @MissGremlin appreciate it ❤️

@MissGremlin @Blackcloud @EternalFlower

I haven’t been on the forums for awhile for few different reasons. Atm I’m unsure whether to take a break from the forums or totally leave.

couple weeks ago I lodged feedback to Tech Support about notifications not being received when more than 3 people tagged in one post. I receuved email few days ago from Tech Support saying it is fixed. 2 notifications for the last week (approx) leaves me wondering if the issue has been fixed. Other option, I’ve only been tagged twice within that time. I have no idea.

it anyone finds it is not fixed I encourage to log report to Tech Support and indicate you are happy for them to contact you.

Ive been mainly keeping quiet and to myself recently. During the last 10 days I’ve moved xx number of plastic storage boxes into storage unit I’m now renting. Has had huge positive impact on my garage and my mind. A week ago my psychiatrist suggested going back to dosage of morning anti-depressant I take plus continue with the night one. Within couple of days my nightmares stopped, couple days after that my energy levels and interest in doing things increased. Still having some low patches to deal with but overall I’m feeling better than I have in long, long time.

on the flip side, my physical health isn’t the best. I’ve currently got small tear in rotator tendon in both shoulders plus bursitis in left shoulder.

Appointment booked to see my physio this Wednesday.

appointment booked for approx mth time with pain management dr to discuss possible nerve block procedures in my lumber area, again.

rent increase letter received today, rent increasing as of 20th next month ☹️

did your rent stuff get fixed up @MissGremlin ?

I’ve been told that tear in tendon in each shoulder will heal over time and not to do anything that puts any type of strain or repetition into the shoulder area. This means no croquet, no billiards, plus unable to do most of my craft based items. Due to not being able to do most of my self-care things I’ve turned my thoughts to model railway layout. Going to be taking things slowly. One of the first steps is going to local model railway club on Saturdays, asking lots of questions, hoping to get lots of help including finding out if the locomotives I have still work or not due to not being run for approx 7years

@Cuddlebear @Bunniekins 

Hello @Flutterbug9 sweet, I don't have the capacity to reply to your post at the moment and for that I'm sorry. But I didn't want you to feel ignored so I'm popping past to send you lots of love and hugs ❤️.

My rent was still increased but I was able to get them to reduce it slightly so that it wasn't such a huge increase. It's still gone up by $90 a fortnight though.

Hey @MissGremlin just seen your tag from the 2nd of July, big apologies. I am just missing these tags completely not intentional. Thinking of you 🌻

Hey there @Blackcloud very nice to see you around! Sorry I didn’t get this tag 😞. I had been thinking about you and wondering how you were traveling. I hear the study had been stressful with the unexpected things popping up making things uncomfortable. I wonder how you manage these speed bumps?

also what else is happening in your world I am wondering if you have been bowling recently and now I ask you I feel I should go chuck some balls down a lane 😆😀🎳. I also really love air hockey it’s my favourite 😎

Hey @Flutterbug9 coming by to say hi, have to head to bed after this should be trying to sleep already but yolo lol. I read all of the above and glad you don’t need further interventions for your shoulders and that they will heal. That’s great news. I hear you re tech feedback forms.

I am really interested about how your air-fryer is going 🤩 and if your beautiful fluffs like the new beds you got them just before the outage. Take care 🌸