The case summarized: Maria Tessem (28) from Kragerø openly shared on Tiktok that she was dreading celebrating May 17 because of social pressure and loneliness. After sharing the video, she received tremendous response and many feedback from others who felt the same. Comedian Else Kåss Furuseth was inspired by Tessem’s openness and invited her to a May 17 breakfast through her party, the loneliness party. Kåss Furuseth praises Tessem for openness and believes she helps to remove shame and stigma around loneliness. Mental health also believes that Tessem’s openness is very important, as it can help others who feel lonely to feel less alone. Mental health receives around 800 inquiries every day from people who need someone to talk to, and notice an increase in talks about loneliness, outsiders and social pressure around anniversaries such as May 17. The summary is made by a Ki service from Openai. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publishing. Champagne corks bouncing to the weather, waving Norwegian flags and long tables filled with festive guests. May 17 is the big feast day of the year, but there are also many who know on a pressure around this day. One of them is Maria Tessem. It was VG who first mentioned the case. The local newspaper TA has also written about the case. – It is a day with a lot of expectations and pressure to gather and we will have the big long table with champagne breakfast. What I have known in recent years is the feeling of not having the opportunity to gather such a large group. In a video on TIKTOK, she recently shared her thoughts: “Am I the only one who thought May 17 is a little difficult day? It is a day with a lot of expectations that today we will enjoy ourselves. I also feel this pressure that we should have a bunch “She says she has many girlfriends, but that it is the feeling of not having that gang, which becomes difficult. – Then it becomes especially clear on such days as May 17 or New Year’s Eve, and other such feast days. Do you feel extra pressure on May 17? 🎈ja, I recognize myself very much, I don’t care about it. Trying not to bother me so much result incredible response after she posted the video at Tiktok she has received tremendous response. – It was so scary to share it. It is my feelings, in a way. But then I got so many feedback from others who felt the same. It is both good and bad. But then I don’t feel so alone about it, in a way. She says that she normally does not tend to be so open, but this time it felt extra important. – I think it’s very, very important. If you do not say that you know these things, no one knows that you are feeling lonely. The fact that I shared that video might get more people to share their thoughts, she says. Special invitation After shared the video, she suddenly received a message in the inbox that she did not expect at all. -Then I got a message from Else Kåss Furuseth, where she wrote that I had inspired her to create a May 17 event through her party, the loneliness party. I’m so happy about that. 11.24else: Hi! Else here! Wise thoughts in VG. Inspired by you, among other things, I’ll make an open May 17 breakfast. Do you want to come? Else – Maria described it so many feel. That’s what Else Kåss Furuseth says. – Her thoughts really felt like an invitation to me. Then I had to arrange a May 17 breakfast for everyone. So then I invited her, and everyone who wants to be a May 17 breakfast between 10am and 12 on the day itself. Else Kåss Furusethnorsk Standupkomiker, actor, reporter and program manager. She says it was Maria who gave her a kick behind. – I took it very personally, so she was the idea. I called her and thanked her for that. Else Kåss Furuseth has enough to do before the next May 17 celebration in Oslo. Photo: Knut Are Tornås / Nrkelse Kåsss Furuseth has enough to do before the next May 17 celebration in Oslo. Photo: Knut Are Tornås / news Kåss Furuseth says it is a bit to organize for the big celebration, because so far between 50 and 100 people have signed up. – I really feel that I am organizing some kind of confirmation, if you will, now. But the food is starting to be in order. I haven’t made it yet, but I’ve planned, she laughs. Many have expectations of champagne breakfast for May 17. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTBMANGE has expectations of champagne breakfast for May 17. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB can remove shame Kåss Furuseth praises Mary for openness. – I think Maria is helping to remove shame and stigma by saying loudly: I’m a little lonely then. It can feel so very serious, and it can be difficult to know exactly what loneliness looks like. Mental health also believes that Mary’s openness is very important. Alexander Austad Aasdaglig director of the Mental Health Help Phone – I think it is very important that someone dares to be open about the same feelings. Many people sit and know the same. Hearing that others feel the same way can make you feel less alone. This is stated by the general manager of Mental Health, Alexander Austad Aas. He says they receive around 800 inquiries every day from people who need someone to talk to. Here you can talk to some mental health for over 30 years (since 1992) helped people of all ages through Mental Helpeline. Anyone who wants to talk or write about the challenges of life can contact the services of help. Mental health can also provide information on help and activity services. Feel free to contact mental health as a relative or if you are worried about someone in your circle. They have a duty of confidentiality and you can remain anonymous. Tap the icons to read more about each black service. The Help Phone: 116 123 Work Life Phone: 225 66 700 PARENT SUPPORT: 116 123 (key 2) Page MEDOL: Messages, Chat, Forum and Friends Service – We notice a difference as we approach anniversaries as May 17. Then there are several of the conversations we get that are about loneliness, outsiders and social pressure. There are many expectations associated with such anniversaries. Instead of dreading National Day, it is now joy Mary feels. – I’m looking forward to it. Now I will celebrate with Else and 50 others in Oslo. It will be a great day. Heitight for reading. Do you have tips or input on the case or other things we should write about? Feel free to send me an email! In the past, I have written these cases: Published 07.05.2025, at. 17.06
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