TFD Services

02/01/2021

DEPRESSION TIPS

Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta.

Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire dermis.

Put on clean, comfortable clothes.

Put on your favorite underwear. Cute black lacy panties? Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on.

Drink cold water. Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost. I always use lemon.

Clean something. Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.

Blast music. Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

Make food. Don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s ramen. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.

Make something. Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.

Go outside. Take a walk. Sit in the grass. Look at the clouds. Smell flowers. Put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.

Call someone. Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.

Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them. Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.

May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.

Find something to be grateful for!

09/09/2020

Everyday is a good day to ask this... today is just the reminder. R U OK?

27/08/2020

It takes a stronger person to speak up and make change than to just put up with feeling alone and hopeless.

The next weeks are going to be the killer. ... in. VIC... 100 people in the first lockdown died of su***de in the first week alone.... That was only in Victoria too. ... and 3000 nation wide since the panicdemic ... yet we seem to hear nothing of this ... “because you can’t catch Su***de”, I have had some people respond... just repeat that a few times and think about it .... yes it is viral it’s growing at faster rates than COVID up 50% in Aus alone .. yet nothing... no media ... nothing...

The mental health issues related to lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. People need human contact ...

The wonderful charity MIND have a 24 hour helpline: 1300 554 660 or call:-

NSW - 1800 011 511
Mental Health Line

VIC - 1300 651 251
Su***de Help Line

QLD - 13 43 25 84
13 HEALTH

TAS - 1800 332 388
Mental Health Services Helpline

SA - 13 14 65
Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service

WA - 1800 676 822
Mental Health Emergency Response Line

NT - 08 8999 4988
Top End Mental Health Service

ACT - 1800 629 354
Mental Health Triage Service

For focus support, speak with your gp for a referral to TFD Services and receive services in the comfort and safety of your home via video conferencing.

24/03/2020

If you are needing support through this difficult time, with referral from your GP, TFD Services is providing bulk billed sessions via video conferencing to all Australians. This means you can gain support from the comfort and safety of your home and no out of pocket expenses.
The medical and financial impact is enough, lets minimise the psychological impact.
Feel free to share to family and friends.
Contact us for more information by either messenger or call 4921 1140 or email admin@tfdservices.com.au

09/03/2020

Lighten the load.. talk to someone. We are always here to assist.

11/02/2020

Aspies Connect - November Meeting
An independent support group of Aspies supporting Aspies.
Are you an adult (18 years or older) with Asperger’s syndrome and want to connect socially with other like-minded people? If yes, then come join us at Rockhampton’s next Aspies Connect session.
Where: Rockhampton Botanical Gardens, Spencer Street, Rockhampton
Location at Park: Tables and chairs near the Garden Tearoom cafe
When: Sat 7 March 2020, 1 pm to about 2.30 pm
The café will be open if you would like to order any drinks or food, and if people are interested we may go for a walk through the zoo.
Please text Amanda on 0447 421 088 if you will be attending, so she can inform you if the activity or venue needs to change (i.e. rain may force us indoors). Please also text if you are interested in attending a future event, but not available for this session.

08/01/2020

Aspies Connect - February Meeting
An independent support group of Aspies supporting Aspies.
Are you an adult (18 years or older) with Asperger’s syndrome and want to connect socially with other like-minded people? If yes, then come join us at Rockhampton’s next Aspies Connect session.

Where: Kerr Park, corner of Granville St and Keppel St, Emu Park
Location at Park: On the hill above the surf lifesaving club in the shaded area under the trees
When: Sunday 2 Feb 2020, 12 pm to about 1.30 pm

We will order lunch from the takeaway shop (i.e. fish and chips) across the road and eat in the park. So bring some money to cover the cost of your lunch and maybe a blanket to sit on the ground if there are no table and chairs free in the park. If you have dietary requirements and this option does not appeal to you, feel free to bring your own lunch and still come join us.

This is a social group to connect with other aspies who speak the same language and understand we all have unique quirks. We aim to meet once a month to provide an opportunity for aspies to socialise, share experiences and make friends.

Please text Amanda on 0447 421 088 if you will be attending, so she can inform you if the activity or venue needs to change (i.e. rain may force us indoors). Please also text if you are interested in attending a future event, but not available for this session.

24/12/2019

10/11/2019

Aspies Connect - November Meeting
An independent support group of Aspies supporting Aspies.
Are you an adult (18 years or older) with Asperger’s syndrome and want to connect socially with other like-minded people? If yes, then come join us at Rockhampton’s next Aspies Connect session.
Where: Rockhampton Botanical Gardens, Spencer Street, Rockhampton
Location at Park: Tables and chairs near the Garden Tearoom cafe
When: Sat 7 December 2019, 1 pm to about 2.30 pm
The café will be open if you would like to order any drinks or food, and if people are interested we may go for a walk through the zoo.
Please text Amanda on 0447 421 088 if you will be attending, so she can inform you if the activity or venue needs to change (i.e. rain may force us indoors). Please also text if you are interested in attending a future event, but not available for this session.