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My first post in a forum.

Chromie — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:04:48 GMT

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I have a mild case of depression and I’m doing really well. I am currently studying to be a counsel or so I can help or assist other people in a similar position as me.

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Peppermintbach — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:10:42 GMT

Hi Chromie,

Welcome to the forums 🙂

I think it’s great to have you here and thank you so much for sharing a bit about yourself. Many of us here can empathise with your depression, and I’m glad to hear that you seem to be managing things okay.

Kind thoughts,

Pepper

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monkey_magic — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:41:38 GMT

Hi Chromie,

It's great to hear that you are doing really well despite mild depression. Can I ask what you did/do to manage your depression?

I've also had some downs and I find staying active the best way to cope with it, would love to hear more from you 🙂

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geoff — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:20:30 GMT

hi Chromie, welcome to the forums and I'm really pleased to hear that you're studying to become a counsellor, and it is good that, if I can say that in the nicest way possible, that if you are experiencing depression yourself, and I say this, because then you know what it feels like to be depressed.
With every counsellor, whether it's been with a psychologist or psychiatrist I've asked them straight out whether they're had depression themselves, simply because a textbook can only teach someone only so much, whereas if you've been down that black hole then you can understand what somebody is trying to tell you, even though I'm very sorry for you.
I want to congratulate you and you're assistance on the forums will be of great benefit to all of us, and welcome you on board, but before I finish I hope that you are getting the help you need, and remember we all try and make ourselves better, but with someone else they may uncover points that you may not have considered. Geoff.

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White_Rose — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:58:06 GMT

Hello Chromie

Welcome to the forums.

Depression is the pits isn't it? Doesn't matter whether it's a mild or severe situation we can feel uncomfortable and want to manage our lives better.

How is your course going? Do you find insights into your own character as you learn? I would love to know more about you. It's a great ambition to help others.

Mary

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demonblaster — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:42:30 GMT

Good on you Chromie, counselor study & coping with depression hard but doable isn't it.
As Geoff said it'll help with your job for empathy.

You've landed at a very good site, well run, moderated, good people who know pain.

Gl hope to see you again 🙂

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Chromie — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 02:29:30 GMT

Hi Pepper, thank you for the warm welcome and I am glad I’m here to. Look forward to chatting some more.

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Chromie — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 02:33:03 GMT

Hi Monkey_magic, l like walk a lot and read when I can, it stops me from over thinking and creating negative thoughts. Also I have got into cooking and baking.

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Chromie — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 02:37:35 GMT

Thanks Geoff for the warm welcome and I hope that I can be of some assistance to everyone out there. I look forward to chatting soon.

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Chromie — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 02:42:01 GMT

Hi White Rose, my study is going really well and yes I learnt a lot about myself. It has been a struggle at times juggling full time work, study and dealing with depression, but I am doing really well at the moment. Look forward to chatting soon.

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Chromie — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 02:43:47 GMT

Thanks demonblaster, look forward to chatting soon.

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Crazyk — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:13:55 GMT

great to hear you have been managing. Something I hope to do soon!

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geoff — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:45:42 GMT

hi Crazyk, you must be having a difficult time yourself, so maybe you can start your own thread because attaching yourself onto another thread you won't get much attention.

I hope you decide to do this. Geoff.

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ethel1636 — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:59:45 GMT

So sorry i trying to workout how to post fir first time.i am extremrly lonely and depressed

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demonblaster — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:40:22 GMT

Hi Chromie & all

Hope you're continuing on the rise Chromie

Sounds like you're managing a balance with the juggling your busy life. Good on you ☺

Hi Crazyk & Ethel1636 To make a new thread

From home page go to

All posts
Choose section
New thread on top R)

Some posts can take time to arrive for various reasons or you might be interested in having a look around the forums & joining in to other threads to offer support or just read. Whatever you feel up to

A very lovely caring community here ☺

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demonblaster — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:45:14 GMT

Sorry addit: From home scroll down to join discussions first.

Also from menu next to home icon can join forums from drop down list.

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Sophie_M — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 01:03:49 GMT

Hi ethel1636, welcome to the forums. At the top of each section is a blue "new thread" button. Clicking on this will open a dialog box for you to start a new thread.

If you are new to posting on forums, please read the guide threads before posting (the pink buttons at the top of the page - Forum FAQ, 5 tips for getting the most out of the forums etc).

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rdfreak — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:56:31 GMT

Welcome and good on you. I would like to volunteer for lifeline or even this organisation when I get through my current issues. I'd love to give back as over New year, I reached out to them a few times to talk about my breakup; I felt so alone and counsellors weren't operating over the holidays.

Best to you,

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dee_shay — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:40:55 GMT

I’m new howto I start a post

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Sophie_M — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:34:11 GMT

Hey dee shay, welcome to the Beyond Blue forums! Thanks for joining us. As mentioned above, at the top of each forum is a blue "new thread" button. Clicking on this will open a dialog box for you to start a new thread.

We would recommend reading through our FAQ page to learn more about how to use the forums and about our community guidelines.