Our self-care course for parents has been taken by parents all over Ireland.
Month: September 2020
Basketball Ireland announce partnership with Jigsaw
We are delighted to be announced today as a charity partner with Basketball Ireland. As part of the partnership, Basketball Ireland will be making a donation, as well as aiding fundraising.
A series of initiatives are planned over the coming year as part of the collaboration, to help players, coaches, schools, clubs and international sides. Basketball Ireland are in conversations with a charity partner in Northern Ireland and more information on this will be disclosed in due course.
Ask Jigsaw: Stress of college from home
Hi Jigsaw,
I have just found out that all of my college lectures will be online. As a result, I will not be moving out. I’m very stressed and upset about this. I feel living with my family has resulted in the deterioration of my mental health. I can’t talk to my parents about it, as they are the source of this stress. Also I will very rarely see my friends. Any recommendations on managing this?
-Disa22
Hi Disa22,
College life will be very different this year. We’ve heard from many young people who are feeling disappointment, stress, and anger because they are missing out on experiences that everyone else took for granted.
Take to your bike for Revolution x Jigsaw
We are asking people all over Ireland to take to their bikes for Revolution x Jigsaw to ride a collective total of 100,000km and raise €100,000 to support young people’s mental health.
Wherever you are, whatever your age, whether you are a cycling pro or just taking off your stabilisers, sign up now at revolutionxjigsaw.ie to help Jigsaw reach the target by Saturday, 10 October, World Mental Health Day.
Ask Jigsaw: Is Jigsaw right for me?
I was referred to Jigsaw lately but I’m worried my problem isnt big enough for the need of the 1:1 sessions. I dont feel the way I do all the time, so I dont really know if it’s for me?
I like the sound of it though, but at the same time I havent told anyone the full story of my mental health. I know my one of my parents have to be there first session initially, but do I have to speak about how I’m feeling with them there and how does that work with the video support? I just think they would worry a lot about it considering I’ve been hiding how I’m feeling for the past while.
Thank you!
-Orla
Hi Orla,
Thank you for your question. It’s one that a lot of young people wonder about, so it will help others thinking about accessing Jigsaw too.
Ask Jigsaw: Feeling empty and worthless
what do you do when you just feel so sad to a point that you can’t even cry anymore. you just feel so empty and worthless and it’s the middle of the night so you can’t talk to anyone about it. and even if u did try to talk to someone they wouldn’t fully understand how your feeling so it would b hard to tell them.
-rosie7765 ( )
Hi Rosie,
It sounds like things are very difficult for you at the moment. Everybody experiences sadness in different ways. Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed, we can feel a bit numb. That might be a reason that you feel you can’t cry anymore.
Ask Jigsaw: I feel like I may have ADHD
I have always had trouble concentrating in general, but no one noticed because i was quiet. I feel like I may have ADHD as I strongly relate to most of the behaviors. How do I subtly tell my parents and try to get help.
-JJ
Hi JJ,
It sounds like understanding your concentration difficulties is really important to you JJ. It’s great that you’re being proactive in finding out more, despite other’s not noticing the reality of your experience.
Ask Jigsaw: Thinking about ending it
I thinking about ending it all. i have tried talking to my Guardians about being sad but they didn’t care so i just feel alone
-Max
Hi Max,
First of all, well done for reaching out to talk to your guardians about how you feel. That was a brave and positive thing to do. I am so sorry that they weren’t able to understand how sad you are feeling.
Ask Jigsaw: Constantly feeling anxious
Constantly feeling anxious in busy areas , school becoming a problem I can’t go to canteen by myself I have to meet friends first , a constant anxious feeling over me .
– Layla104xx
Hi Layla104xx,
Feeling constantly anxious is exhausting. The physical sensations and spiraling thoughts, that often accompany anxiety, can be so strong that we avoid everyday things like school, or social events.
Ask Jigsaw: Friend wants to self-harm
My best friend who is 14 wants to harm herself and I’m able to talk her out of it a lot but I’m afraid if someday I’m not there to help or give her the advice she needs or something like that.
I could really use some help here I’ve already recommended this website for her. I really need help with what to do for her because I am worrying a lot because of this. Please contact me for advice I should give to her. Thanks
-Five