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Support group - Chester - 15th August 2010
I saw someone on here is trying to set up a support group for their area, and was thinking about having one in Chester. It could be a regular thing and could consist of meetings where people can discuss their problems, but then times where we could all go out together and have fun. I also thought it might be useful for people who don't have many friends, or for those who can't travel far or even get out of the house. I personally wouldn't mind supporting people in the local area, whether it be helping an agoraphobic to go to a shop or that little bit further than usual, or visiting someone who doesn't have any support. I'm lucky in the sense that I have a great family and friends around me, but I know not everyone is so fortunate. I find that having people around, ready to answer a phone should I need them, is a great help in me trying to beat my anxiety, and I'd happily fo the same for others. It's great to have people to help, especially those who can truly understand as they've been in a similar situation themselves. :)
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aww thats so sweet and sounds like a good idea. I think that when you have anxiety you always need someone to talk to who understands, I know thats why I come on this site! I know chester very well, I am a bit further away now though and I cant really travel distances at the moment due to being agoraphobic. Maybe when I am a bit better which will hopefully be soon I will be able to attend! Good luck I hope you get a good few people who want to meet up x
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Thats a really good idea, its me thats setting one up in my area. my support group starts next month, the local radio are going to have me on one of their shows to tlk about it. I think its really fab idea that ur gna set one up too!! Good luck! xx
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Daydreamer - how far away are you? Hope you could come to meet us one day when you're ready :) I don't know what your next steps are at the mo, but when you're up to travelling further, maybe that could be one of your aims? At least you'd have people who understand waiting for you, and on the end of a phone!
Gladyscourt - I'll have to ask you for tips and hints! Have you managed to get many people interested? I only posted this yesterday and no luck so far, but fingers crossed! That's amazing that you're going on the radio, well done! Keep me up to date with your success, and hopefully I'll have some luck with mine too! :) xxx
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It is the awesome thing to support someone like a group of the Chester and it could be a rather good thing to discuss various problems and their solutions of the peoples. Many of them may get a help if there is a support of a strong group who is ready to solve the queries. It is unfortunate to see some peoples the disorganised way. So a support may become their strength and dignity.
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Gladyscourt - I'll have to ask you for tips and hints! Have you managed to get many people interested? I only posted this yesterday and no luck so far, but fingers crossed! That's amazing that you're going on the radio, well done! Keep me up to date with your success, and hopefully I'll have some luck with mine too! :) xxx
Yeh of course! anything u need ill be glad to help u. we could share tips and such along the way if u like. Ive had a few ppl interested and hopefully the radio will help! All i did was email the local station telling them about what i am doing and if they would be interested in talking about it at all. And they said yes, so definatly try that if your serious in setting one up! Speak to churchs and ask about renting halls per hour etc, im also hopefully going to have a piece in the newspaper, only tiny, but in the classifieds section. Also, newsagents have customers ads in windows try that too. Obviously the first thing you need to do is the hall. Organise it for a months time or so, so that u got time to plan things. I also made leaflets and sent out an email to everyone on my contact list lol x
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Wow, you've done loads! I'm very impressed! I'm going to wait til I actually get some responses on here, otherwise I'm worried noone will turn up! I thought I might search through old posts and pm people from the local area, see if they're interested.
Then I can start making more plans - I know of a community centre which is quite cheap, so might use that. What are you doing about the costs involved? x
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Well there might be loads of ppl in ur area that dnt use this site n want a group so try get the word out there with leaflets. provide an email address or something.
As the costs, its £10 per hour for the hall im using, and im covering all costs myself, its my choice to set up a group so i dont expect anybody else to pay for it when i dont really have to be doing this. but i want to, so am happy to pay the money. Its not much as long as it might be of use to some people. if u get me. But its been suggested to me to have a donation kitty or something, but im not keen on it. But it might be an idea u could use. also im buying a large jar of coffee and box of tea bags n prob some quash as theres a lil kitchen in the hall. xx
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Anyone interested? Obviously you don't have to be IN Chester, people from the surrounding area would be welcome too!
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Heya,
Have replied to your pm. I would definitely be interested. I would even be interested in helping you set it up, if you want a second pair of hands.
Lima x
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Hey Lima
Got your pm thanks! I now know of you and 3 others who are interested, so there would hopefully be 5 of us, if not more! Help organising would be great if you don't mind! What do you think is best venue wise? Could try to book a hall or something like gladyscourt is doing, or with there only being 5 of us shall we just go to a cafe or somewhere? x
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How's everyone fixed for lunch on Saturday 10th July? x
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I would like to be included if that ok, im in Stockport and have tried organising a get together in my area but it has been impossible, you sound like your having more success than me. I have agoraphobia but can manage a certain distant. Can't make saturday 10th July for lunch as working but im off the following week if any of you want to meet up, it would be nice to have some friends that understand what we go through.
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I can't make the 10th july either, but i can make the week after, theres a place on the dee itself, its like a cafe/bar................what about there, it won't be all hustle and bustle as its off the town centre.
What do you think lizzie??
di xx
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Do you mean in the week di? I can't do the weekend of the 17th. I work but do odd hours, so could probably meet at some point! Are you free at any point in the week then? Yes, I know where you mean on the river - that's good for me!
Belle - do you mean you're off all week? Would Chester be okay for you? Some people would be coming from the North Wales area, so Chester would be central ish! x
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Hi I'm in Wrexham but don't know whether I am up to going into Chester at the mo. Maybe interested in the next few months tho - let me know how you get on with setting things up and good luck its a fab idea!!! Nice to know theres people like me not a million miles away suffering with anxiety.
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eljones, i could pick you up if it makes it any easier i'm round the corner from you, i don't like chester at the mo because of my agoraphobia but i know i'll be fine.
Lizzie in the week is too hard for me as my partner will be driving me and he will be in work unless we made it at a teatime.
di xx
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HI Di - let me know the exact date and time pls. Many thanks Louise
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PS where do u live Di don't want to put u out
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louise i'm ten mins away hun, i'm in wrexham loads, its definately not putting me out.
I'll wait for lizzie to reply and then we can set something up that will suit us all.
di xx
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Im in work on sat 10th July then im off for a whole week. Im having cbt at the moment for agoraphobia and panic disorder, I have to do home work which consists of exposing myself to situations I usually avoid, ive been to skipton, york, southport and rhyl upto now so chester would be a new one for my to try plus if I panic i would be amongst friends that understand and that will help me. Im so in need of friends who understand, im getting better so I would love to be able to help others as well as others help me, its so important to us all I think.
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Heya, sorry for my slow reply, have had a dodgy week. I can't make the 10th either as I'm looking after my friend's son. If you manage to come up with a date, time and location, let me know.
Lima x
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Okay,
We are arranging a meet at my house for 9th july at 1pm, i'll pm you with where i am, anyone who is not able to make this date, don't worry as we will set up another to give everyone a chance to come.
di xx
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My heart's pounding, but I'd like to say I'll come, if that's OK with everyone. I have social anxiety, so a group meet is pretty daunting. You all seem so kind and genuine that I think I should give it a try.
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Chem,
Of course you're welcome to come along, we'll support each other, its always a bit nerve wrecking meeting new people but just think how good you will feel when you've done it, theres no pressure to talk if you don't want to, i'm making some lunch for us all and if its nice we can have it in the garden.
di xx
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Brill, thanks Di! And Chem, I say the same as Di, of course you're welcome! I don't know anybody else going, so I'll be a bit nervous too, but we're all understanding people in similar situations and it'll be good to meet up!
Thanks again Di for offering your place :) xxx
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Not a problem lizzie, i'll do all i can to support you with this and help out in any way i can.
di x
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Heya,
Would have liked to have come but I don't think I'd be able to get there. I can't drive and have some mobility issues, so it's difficult for me to travel far.
Sorry.
Lima x
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Lima,
Lizzie was going to pick you up hun.
di x
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^ Yup, just pm-ing to sort that out now! Sorry, posted the above messge before I got Lizzie's pm!!!
Lima x
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Aww bless, we'd have arranged for someone to come get you hun.
di xx
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^ Well I don't wanna impose on anyone or have anyone go out of their way for me.
Lima x
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Aww lovely paul,
will pm you all with how to get here, you're not far from me at all so i'll just give you the last bit of journey details, will pm you all tomorrow with them and any probs you can just ask me.
Lizzie and lima are sorting out coming down together so that will be cool.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
di xx
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Yup, I'm really looking forward to it too. Must put it in my diary to stop me making appointments on that day!!!
Lima x
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I've done that Lima. Am trying to stop myself going back through the thread to see how many of us there will be.......:ohmy:
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Really looking forward to this, glad there are a few of us!
See you all on the 9th - I'll put a reminder post up here nearer the time!
:)
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Im hoping to be there, provided i don't panic on my way over from Stockport, ive managed Rhyl so if your nearer than Rhyl I should be ok. How about we all bring some food, can't expect you to provide everything.
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Hi Belle.
How are you getting there, are you driving? Lima and I are going together from Chester, so you could always meet us and we could drive in convoy if that would help.
I've offered to Di a couple of times about us taking stuff too, but she's very insistent! She's too nice! :)
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belle, i'm far nearer than rhyl hun, i'll sort out with my best mate the best way for you to get here as she lives in stockport too, but as lizzie says if it makes it easier for you to find your way to chester, you can all come down as one lol.
I'm okay with doing lunch............i promise, just bring yourselves.
i'll get in touch with you belle over the easiest way for you to get here from where you are and then you can decide what you want to do.
di xx
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Di - Louise posted on here a couple of pages ago saying she lives near Wrexham - have you heard from her? Just wondering if she's still interested. x