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Hey there! Welcome to the Young People section of the Beyond Blue Forums. The purpose of this section is to provide members aged 25 and under a space to discuss life issues, tricky situations and the difficult emotions and feelings that come with tho... View more

Hey there! Welcome to the Young People section of the Beyond Blue Forums. The purpose of this section is to provide members aged 25 and under a space to discuss life issues, tricky situations and the difficult emotions and feelings that come with those. If you are aged over 25, please be mindful that this is a space for younger people to connect and provide support for each other. These forums are moderated, so your posts may not appear straight away. Information on moderation on the Forums can be found here. Being familiar with our Community Guidelines can help ensure that your posts appear online as quickly as possible. If we have concerns about your wellbeing, one of our friendly moderators will check in with you privately to make sure you get the support you need. If you need more immediate support, we recommend reaching out to the following: Beyond Blue Support Service – any time, chat online to a counsellor or call 1300 22 4636 Headspace – between 9am and 1am (AEST), chat online to a mental health clinician or call 1800 650 890 Kids Helpline – any time, chat online to a counsellor or call 1800 55 1800 Thank you for being here. We’re glad you’ve found us here and hope this can be a supportive space for you Beyond Blue

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MelMccool Supporting a child who’s refusing school again
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I’m feeling really confused and worn down. My son managed to go to school for a few days, and he had a good day while he was there, but now he’s refusing to go again. I’ve asked him why, but he says he just can’t be bothered. I’m trying to understand... View more

I’m feeling really confused and worn down. My son managed to go to school for a few days, and he had a good day while he was there, but now he’s refusing to go again. I’ve asked him why, but he says he just can’t be bothered. I’m trying to understand what’s behind it and support him, but it’s taking a toll on me too. Has anyone been through something similar, and what helped?

Sariyah While the world sleeps
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I've been through 4 losses this year. 3 of them were my closest friends that move away or to a different country and the other one was my grandad who died unexpectedly and he actually died on my grandma's birthday, October 13th. I just feel so depres... View more

I've been through 4 losses this year. 3 of them were my closest friends that move away or to a different country and the other one was my grandad who died unexpectedly and he actually died on my grandma's birthday, October 13th. I just feel so depressed and guilty about it, like I didn't even get to say goodbye to him, I feel so, so bad for my grandma and all of my family. I've been struggling to sleep for months and I really need help but I don't know how to tell my parents.

doubletime Final Exams :c
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As I previously talked about my HSC anxiety, I've come to the realisation that I'm not okay with exams. No matter how much I try, I quite legitimately cannot prepare successfully for them. I guess the entire point of an exam is to test your knowledge... View more

As I previously talked about my HSC anxiety, I've come to the realisation that I'm not okay with exams. No matter how much I try, I quite legitimately cannot prepare successfully for them. I guess the entire point of an exam is to test your knowledge but whenever I partake in the exam, I lose everything I've learnt in the past year or so. Especially maths. My final math HSC is tomorrow and my anxiety is skyrocketing through the roof and is absolutely destroying my mental. My other final exam is the day after tomorrow and I'm honestly struggling with everything + including time management. I know worrying isn't going to help me but I don't think that last-minute studying is either; I'm not comfortable with some of the topics and if I'm being honest, I might screw up my final which is worth 50% of my atar. I've secured two spots in two different universities already, however, my dream uni doesn't really offer early entry so I have to wait until I get my atar results, to come to a conclusion about which one I want to attend. Anyways, my dream uni and course have a minimum atar of like 70.45, which is something I can get (hopefully lol), but personally, I wanted an atar of like high 80's/low 90's because I was content with that, but with how I'm performing in the HSC exams, I'm not sure if that possible. Anyways, moving on, I don't know why I'm so burnt out, like I just sleep my days away because I'm afraid of the stuff I won't be able to accomplish and even though I have things planned out for the day, I end up procrastinating and wasting hours and hours away just doing useless things. This all comes back to bite me in the bum and to be honest, it's not a good long-term habit, procrastination that is. I just want HS to end already, I want to build my own routine and I want to accomplish things that are things other than exams. I just want this to pass by already.

Sariyah I'm scared of time flying by
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When I was 5 I remember going to school feeling happy, excited and now I feel anxious, nervous, sad. Everyday when I go to school there's this girl whos always will be annoying, she won't bug off. I also lost my 2 best friends and I wish to go back t... View more

When I was 5 I remember going to school feeling happy, excited and now I feel anxious, nervous, sad. Everyday when I go to school there's this girl whos always will be annoying, she won't bug off. I also lost my 2 best friends and I wish to go back to 5 to fix all the damage that I did. I'm graduating primary school next year, my older sister says that high-school is so tiring, annoying and there's lots of bullys. I wish I could not be here.

Sariyah Surviving, not learning.
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At school in 2025, this boy started bullying me behind everyone's backs and I don't know why he's doing this. It feels really unfair and I starting hating myself so much and school was for me to survive now, not learn anything but being bullied.He'd ... View more

At school in 2025, this boy started bullying me behind everyone's backs and I don't know why he's doing this. It feels really unfair and I starting hating myself so much and school was for me to survive now, not learn anything but being bullied.He'd spread rumours, saying I have a crush on him but in reality I hate him so much I want to kill him and yes I know it's mean to say that but I can't handle it anymore it's so exhausting.

gambler04 University - losing inspiration for course
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Hi, I am currently in my 3rd year studying a Bachelor of Education (Honours)/Bacehlor of Arts, and this year has been a long struggle trying to keep motivation for my education degree. Last year, on my 2nd-year placement, my marks were withheld becau... View more

Hi, I am currently in my 3rd year studying a Bachelor of Education (Honours)/Bacehlor of Arts, and this year has been a long struggle trying to keep motivation for my education degree. Last year, on my 2nd-year placement, my marks were withheld because of something I was not aware we were meant to do; then this year, on my placement, my mentor failed me. I was feeling more stressed and anxious than usual on that placement, and then used that against me. So yeah, I failed 2 placements in 1.Since then, I've had many discussions with my education advisor, trying not to have my education degree extended, but he just states that nothing can be done about that due to the structure. Last month, we discussed about doing my 2nd-year placement again after this current semester is over, and that he'd speak with the placement team about it (sidenote: He has been wanting me to book an appointment with him to speak about everything, and to give them a GP note to say that I'm ok to go on placement. I have been waiting to be selected for a placement before doing that, and also, I kinda don't wanna see him; he continually makes me feel worse.)Then I contacted the placement team a week or so ago, as I had contacted a school and they stated they would love to have me, but today my education advisor contacted me, stating that since I hadn't made an appointment with him from our discussion last month, my 2nd-year placement will not be done this semester and will be done next year, with my 3rd-year placements. Since that failed placement mark, it has really thrown everything out of whack and has really destroyed me more and more. I had just started to gain teaching confidence, but that's nonexistent again. Also, I was getting excited to be in the final half of my 4-year degree, but now I'm extended into 2028. I additionally had plans to start another uni degree in 2028. I've lost so much inspiration for my education degree and for teaching altogether, which continually hurts. I graduated high school specifically with the goal of becoming a teacher, but now I have no idea. So many people close to me have told me to keep going because I'm so close to finishing and my HECS debt is already super high. But I don't know anymore.

Guest_10575 Being incredibly isolated and losing my life each day trying to find a home.
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Hello, I want to find a home for myself, I moved out of home more than a year ago and only had one temporary job that took me more than 4 months to get but only was in the role for about 8 months before my contract expired. I want a job badly and try... View more

Hello, I want to find a home for myself, I moved out of home more than a year ago and only had one temporary job that took me more than 4 months to get but only was in the role for about 8 months before my contract expired. I want a job badly and try each day, but I am unsure where my home is, I have no friends, no nothing, don't speak to family except my mother once per week and it is not really the best talk. I just would like some help and live my life.

Deltius Terrified of approaching women in public
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Hello all, It's been a while since I've posted on these forums. This would probably also suit the anxiety forum but I decided to post in the youth section since I thought people of my generation might understand my concerns more.Basically, the subjec... View more

Hello all, It's been a while since I've posted on these forums. This would probably also suit the anxiety forum but I decided to post in the youth section since I thought people of my generation might understand my concerns more.Basically, the subject says it all, I'm 22 and have never had a date, I get no traction on dating apps and so my only method is IRL. However, thanks to my studies in criminology, I am hyper-aware that the majority of women don't go out to meet people or anything like that. It's bad enough that I am basically terrified to approach women in public (even in bars or clubs) as I don't want to ruin their night or just be another dude who interrupts them. However, I also know that the majority are not there to hook up or find a date which doesn't help. I have no idea what to do, I should mention I'm 6'3 with a broad intimidating build which doesn't help. I also have basically no self-esteem and don't believe I hold any attractive traits. Kind Regards, Deltius.

Madd_2005 Loneliness & Burn out - losing friends in your 20s
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Hi there, My name is Mad, This is my first time on the forums, and I am a 20yo woman struggling with overthinking and feelings of loneliness and depression. I feel lost, lonely and depressed and I am not sure where to go from here. I have lost all pa... View more

Hi there, My name is Mad, This is my first time on the forums, and I am a 20yo woman struggling with overthinking and feelings of loneliness and depression. I feel lost, lonely and depressed and I am not sure where to go from here. I have lost all passion and have no friends my age anymore. I graduated high school in 2023 with no plans of going to uni as I was unsure what I wanted to pursue and did not want to spend years and thousands of dollars on an education I may not use. I went straight into the workforce from age 18 starting as a sales rep, then a customer service officer and then worked for my local council in the regulatory field. I felt like I finally found a place that I belonged and was able to make a difference, then things started to go downhill. I ended a relationship with my partner of 2.5 years, after enduring emotional and sexual abuse, however I felt as though I should've stayed because he was familiar and a 'safe' person. My really supportive boss left and her replacement was very rude and undermining and made me feel insignificant and worthless. Which lead to me leaving the job that I was very passionate about and gave me purpose.One of my best friends randomly ghosted me after we had made plans to go to the races together. Later I realised that she had removed/ blocked me on numerous social media platforms and I am left wondering why? what did I do wrong? I moved away for a job opportunity, however learnt that I was not passionate about this line of work and over time my co-worker started making jabs and comments at me and eventually my bosses were joining in and I felt as though I was being bullied in the workplace. My best friend of 8 years had gone through a traumatic break up and I was with her and supporting her as much as I physically and mentally was able to and I got to see her spark come back, but shortly after I saw her beginning to take stimulants and hallucinogens. I expressed my concern to her about the drug use but she brushed me off. She then became very distant until she no longer speaks to me. My grandfather passed away and it was a very emotional and draining time for my entire family and I felt like I had no support system and I have not had the capacity to properly grieve this. I have lost my passion, my motivation and my friends. I feel like I have no one left and I am unsure of how to make new friends and get my passion back. Sometimes I question if I even know who I am anymore.

Mario_Sonic I'm Looking For A Girlfriend
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Hey everyone. Liam here. I'm 20, soon to be 21, um, the reason I'm posting here is, if anyone doesn't know, I've been trying to get more friends, and after a long time of debating, I realise now that I want a girlfriend, to date, but NOT to have sex ... View more

Hey everyone. Liam here. I'm 20, soon to be 21, um, the reason I'm posting here is, if anyone doesn't know, I've been trying to get more friends, and after a long time of debating, I realise now that I want a girlfriend, to date, but NOT to have sex with. I want to make that very clear. What I want in a girlfriend is I want someone to hang out with as a very close friend, sort of like my male best friend, I want this girl to be able to come with me to family gatherings or when we visit family, I want someone chatty but also gentle, soft and sweet at the same time, and finally, and this is the most important one, I want to be able to receive hugs from this girl whenever I can.

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