Lived Experience Forum

[tyme]

On Thursday 9th May 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Responding to Rejection.

Rejection hurts! Whether it’s perceived rejection or rejection itself, this is something many of us are familiar with. The impacts of rejection can last from a few minutes to a few days, weeks, months or even years! Let’s come together to talk all things Rejection!

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:

WA: 5pm

NT: 6:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 7pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. A counsellor is also present as a moderator to help ensure a safe environment for individuals and the group. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

Tagging @Schmeeges @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Blackbird11 @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 @Alonely @ButterflyWings @survivor19 @Rockdog 

[tyme]

Hope you can all join us for our Peer Group Chat tomorrow 🙂 We will then continue the discussion here in this thread.

[Glisten]

@tyme  awesome. I’ll be in Newy NSW time so much easier. See you in PGC.

G

[tyme]

See you there! @Glisten 

Hugs. Hope you're okay.

[tyme]

I'll see you all in about 30 mins on the Peer Group Chat about Responding to Rejection

@Schmeeges @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Blackbird11 @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 @Alonely @ButterflyWings @survivor19 @Rockdog 

Tagging new members and those online if you are interested.

@Charlie13 @HumbleJ @Tuiit57783 @Venom @Enigma1 @Spritely @CorazónDeMelón 

[tyme]

Thank you for all who joined out chat tonight. It was an amazing chat.

Feel free to continue the conversation here.

@Snowie @Glisten @Shaz51 @Spritely @Tuiit57783 @Patches59 @Eve7 @ButterflyWings @Rockdog 

Questions tonight include:

Q1: What does it mean to experience ‘rejection’?

Q2: What comes up for you when you experience rejection?

Q3: Is rejection always a ‘bad’ thing? In what ways can rejection be helpful?

Q4: What are some helpful ways you can manage the feelings of rejection?

Q5: If you came across someone experiencing rejection, what could you say to them to support them?

Q6: How have you responded to rejection in the past?

Q7: What is one thing you could say to yourself when you experience rejection in the future?

Resources shared include:

1 Feeling Rejected All the Time: https://psychcentral.com/lib/good-news-if-you-often-feel-rejected#coping-tips 

2 How to deal with Rejection: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/mental-health/a46727809/how-to-deal-with-rejection/ 

3 Understanding and Reframing the Fear of Rejection: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2022/06/understanding-and-reframing-the-fear-of-rejection 

[ButterflyWings]

@tyme Am enjoying that cup of tea right now. It's in a keep-cup so still nice and hot. Oh and it was made for me 🩷

[tyme]

Spoilt!!  @ButterflyWings 

Sounds so lovely!

Thank you for your input during the chat tonight. It was such a wholesome conversation 🙂

It's really made me reflect on my own actions in terms of not responding to people (rejection) and how it may make them feel.

Then again, from 7:44am this morning, someone messaged me 13 text messages - or maybe, this is why I don't respond??? LOL

Please rest up @ButterflyWings 

[Rockdog]

Hi @tyme,

sorry I forgot Thursday night. When I think of my situation I do feel rejected and really sad that I have lost someone special. I feel unimportant and worthless. It was a major hit to self esteem, and that carries over into other aspects of life. I have lost my spark and the cold rejection has made life not fun anymore. 

[tyme]

What happened to the hope you were living by @Rockdog ?

Are you going to just let it go?