Did this last year, bit late doing it this year sorry. Suffering myself more than I thought I would, thought I’d post this up incase someone needs them or knows someone that might need them.

Awesome idea – I’d add CALM to that list as well.  0800 585858 They even have a webchat feature if you can’t face talking initially.

If you do Twitter, then there’s also #joinin

Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.

https://www.crisistextline.uk/

https://papyrus-uk.org/worried-about-someone/

If you have a relative that you’re worried about.

Sorry to hear you are suffering Gnusmas, but this is a great idea for helping people having a rubbish time. Positive vibes to all etc

For any veterans in here:
Combat Stress Helpline: +448001381619

Spoke to a lovely lady on Christmas Day when my anxiety was peaking, think some stuff is making a reappearance, sorted me out with a referral for help in very short order.

Just getting this back to the front page, more poignant than ever for myself at the moment.

Please talk and keep safe everyone.

Just reported to admin as this should be a sticky I think. Gnusmas good work fella, thinking if others while dealing with more than your fair share. All the best.

@mods – can you please sticky this thread?

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Worthy sticky, none of us are immune, immortal or invincible. Been there, had a chat or twenty and lived to type this. If you canny hack it just now, talk to someone, offload, share, vent, punch f*ck out of something but don’t stop. You matter, even if you don’t get that right now, stick with it, please.

This is a great thread on Twitter about how to deal with Christmas on your own.

If you are suddenly facing Christmas alone, I have tips. I LOVE Christmas alone so get on board.

Food: What would you ideally like to eat if no-one could limit you or judge you? Nothing but pigs in blankets? Just cake? Pot Noodle? Get that! I’m having cheese and crackers.

— Mitten d'Amour (@MittenDAmour) December 20, 2020

There’s a wider article on the BBC too.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55399649

I’ve been working with a great charity. They are solely on Facebook, but it is a support network where you can chat and talk about life.

Search #BroCheck on Facebook.