https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/hi-from-kjw-i-have-just-joined-beyond-blue-this-is-my-first-post/m-p/366360#M17746 Hi, I have just registered with Beyond Blue today and am posting for the first time. I have known about BB for many years, since Jeff Kennett worked so hard to make it happen and really don't know why I haven't joined until now. Actually, I am not in a good way at present and saw an online advert about Beyond Blue, so looked up the site and after reading what I could, registered straight away. I am 60 and have suffered with chronic depression since my teens, having many severe depressive episodes. I have found during my life that many family/friends have turned away from me because of my mental illness and there have been very few who are really caring and know that the last thing I want is to have depression. I have a great GP, who overseas my mental health plan and has been my support for many years, but after leaving his rooms, it is back out into society again. For me Christmas/ New year is always a down time, so this step I have taken by joining Beyond Blue is my way of helping me and also supporting others here. From KJW. Sat, 29 Dec 2018 04:33:39 GMT KJW 2018-12-29T04:33:39Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/hi-from-kjw-i-have-just-joined-beyond-blue-this-is-my-first-post/m-p/366360#M17746 Hi, I have just registered with Beyond Blue today and am posting for the first time. I have known about BB for many years, since Jeff Kennett worked so hard to make it happen and really don't know why I haven't joined until now. Actually, I am not in a good way at present and saw an online advert about Beyond Blue, so looked up the site and after reading what I could, registered straight away. I am 60 and have suffered with chronic depression since my teens, having many severe depressive episodes. I have found during my life that many family/friends have turned away from me because of my mental illness and there have been very few who are really caring and know that the last thing I want is to have depression. I have a great GP, who overseas my mental health plan and has been my support for many years, but after leaving his rooms, it is back out into society again. For me Christmas/ New year is always a down time, so this step I have taken by joining Beyond Blue is my way of helping me and also supporting others here. From KJW. Sat, 29 Dec 2018 04:33:39 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/hi-from-kjw-i-have-just-joined-beyond-blue-this-is-my-first-post/m-p/366360#M17746 KJW 2018-12-29T04:33:39Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/hi-from-kjw-i-have-just-joined-beyond-blue-this-is-my-first-post/m-p/366361#M17747 <P>KJW</P> <P>I want to welcome you warmly to the forum.</P> <P>You will find this place is full of kind caring and supportive people.</P> <P>I am so glad you made your first post.</P> <P>I do like the photograph for your profile picture. </P> <P>I am glad you have an understanding GP and supportive friends. </P> <P>This is a good place to reach out and give and receive help.</P> <P>Browse through the different sections and look at thread topics that may interest you.</P> <P>I am a similar age to you and was diagnosed with bipolar over 40 years ago. </P> <P>I am sorry that Christmas and New Year are a down time for you.</P> <P>I am pleased you are now part of the forum.</P> <P>Quirky</P> <P> </P> Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:46:34 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/hi-from-kjw-i-have-just-joined-beyond-blue-this-is-my-first-post/m-p/366361#M17747 quirkywords 2018-12-30T00:46:34Z