Lived Experience Forum

[tyme]

On Thursday 30th May 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Dealing with Dysregulation.

Dysregulation is the difficulty in controlling one’s emotional state, especially in response to events that may not trigger the same response in others. Let’s chat about this common experience for those of us who live with complex mental health.

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.

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[tyme]

Dysregulation is the difficulty in controlling one’s emotional state, especially in response to events that may not trigger the same response in others. Let’s chat about this common experience for those of us who live with complex mental health.

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  @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 @WildFlower1 @Spritely @ButterflyWings @Tuiit57783 @Alonely @Snowie @Eve7 @Shaz51 @Squishy @Sabriel @Happylifelove @Patches59 @MDT @Captain24 @Glisten @WildFlower1 @Andarna @Alonely 

[tyme]

We will be starting shortly everyone

 @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 @WildFlower1 @Spritely @ButterflyWings @Tuiit57783 @Alonely @Snowie @Eve7 @Shaz51 @Squishy @Sabriel @Happylifelove @Patches59 @MDT @Captain24 @Glisten @WildFlower1 @Andarna @Alonely 

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. Then, 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.

[WildFlower1]

I can't log in

[tyme]

Good to see you on now @WildFlower1 !

[Glisten]

@MessyGirl  This is what I was talking about.

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.

I’ll let @tyme and @jynx know that I invited you. 
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[tyme]

Thanks for joining us tonight everyone! It was an awesome chat.

@Glisten @WildFlower1 @MessyGirl @Squishy @Sabriel @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Snowie @Patches59 . There are others, but I can't find their names on the forums.

Here are the questions from tonight if you want to add to anything else spoken about tonight.

Q1: How do you experience dysregulation and how does it feel for you?

Q2: How does dysregulation influence our thoughts and behaviour?

Q3: What are some signs we can look out for to indicate we might be heading towards a dysregulated state?

Q4: Sometimes dysregulation can cause us to become quite reactive. What do you feel the difference is between being reactive and being proactive?

Q5: What are some ways you’ve found to manage dysregulation in your life?

Q6: How might we notice, and provide support to, a loved one who is in a dysregulated state?

Q7: What do you think you’ll do the next time you feel you’re experiencing dysregulation?

Here are some further resources we recommend having a look at: 

1 How to deal with dysregulation: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-dysregulation-5073868

2 Emotional Regulation: https://www.betterup.com/blog/emotional-regulation-skills 

3 Melt down or calm down? https://www.iflowpsychology.com.au/post/coping-with-emotional-dysregulation