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Guest_498 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:27:39 GMT

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum. I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 40 years of age, female. My interests include music (any genre), reading a great novel, watching comedy, Restuaranting, and learning new things. I suffer from depression and anxiety. Depression feels very lonely for me. I'd like to reach out for some support. Thank you.

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P0L0 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:13:12 GMT

Hi BluBerry,

Welcome to the forums, and I hope you can stick around the forums for guidance into the future!

I am 19 years old, male, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have recently fallen in love with the piano, and I have had 2 very close friends who have dealt, and are dealing with depression and anxiety.

We are here for you BluBerry, and we all care for each other on these forums because we understand what others are going through.

Remember, if you need anyone to talk to or if you need support, please contact Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST at www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport .

There is also Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Lifeline crisis chat 7pm - 12am at https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/ .

P0L0

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Guest_498 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:40:34 GMT

Thank you, Polo. The links you've provided are very useful. I will be sticking around here in this forum. It's hard for me to reach out, and reaching out on this forum feels novel for me, but I could use some support. 🙂

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SarahZ — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:06:49 GMT

Hello @Blueberry,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for reaching out - thats always the hardest step so great job!

I'm really sorry to hear that you have been feeling lonely, however you've come to the right place. These forum are a safe, non-judgemental space where people can share their own experiences, advice, and support.

I'll tell you a bit about myself as well 🙂 I'm in my early twenties, i love reading as well (i just finished little women last night), and like you, i also enjoy a range of different music genres! whats your favourite novel you've read?

Wishing you all the best~

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Guest_498 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:31:07 GMT

Hello SarahZ,

It's great to know that I've joined a caring & supportive community - it makes a world of difference. I haven't read Little Women, but I've seen the movie. It's great. I bet the book would be much better though. My favourite of all time would DEFINITELY have to be the Millenium trilogy novels by the late Steig Larsson. I have yet to read anything better. I'm currently on 'The Girl In The Spider's Web by David Lagarcrantz. So far so good. In books I'm really into suspense thrillers. What genre of novels takes your fancy, and any recommendations?

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SarahZ — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:26:15 GMT

Hello @Blueberry,

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply! How have you been feeling recently?

I watched Greta Gerwig's recent movie adaption of Little Women last night and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Although some parts were slightly different from the book the ending of the movie was better than the book I must say. I definitely want to read the Millenium triology, I've never gotten around to reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo but it's definitely on my to read list.

I really enjoy reading historical fiction types of novels. I found Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark.T Sullivan really inspiring. I also really enjoyed Pachinko by Min Jee Lee!

I find this forum really nice and helpful in terms of different books recommendations!

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/bb-social-zone/what-book-books-are-you-reading-/page/5

Hope you're feeling well ~

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Guest_498 — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:20:18 GMT

SarahZ, once you start the Millenium series, you'd be hooked and won't want them to end!! Worth reading as it'll keep you entertained and wanting more. I recommend you read the books first before watching the movies. I will check out the link you've provided. Thanks heaps. x

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Genx — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:06:16 GMT

Hi there, Im very new to this and I;m not sure how to navigate my way around these forums. I am 46 years of age and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I'm female, I have two beautiful children, one in year 7 and the other in grade 5 and a wonderful supportive partner. I'd be very grateful if someone could help me understand how to navigate my way around here. thank you! Genx

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Genx — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:07:47 GMT

Are you finding it difficult to reach out for support? I certainly am! I just posted something for the first time. I hope someone can help me.

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Sophie_M — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:27:51 GMT

Hey Genx, welcome to the Beyond Blue forums! It's great to have you join us here.

It so lovely to hear about your children and loving partner, we can hear how much they mean to you!

If you're having trouble navigating the forums we'd suggest you read through our FAQ forums. It addresses many common issues that new users have. You're also welcome to email modsupport@beyondblue.org.au regarding any problems you encounter on the forums.

Welcome again Genx!

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Guest_498 — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:19:34 GMT

Hi Genx,

Your family sounds beautiful - a supportive husband, and I bet your kids keep you busy as well! Yes, it is difficult to reach out, but at times it gets a bit too much. This is a great outlet.

To navigate through this forum: When you logon, you'd be on the home page. At the top right hand corner, there are a list of contact methods, including online forums. If you click on 'online forums' it'll take you to the various topic of conversations. Click on the ones you want to navigate through. Otherwise to check your threads, click on 'my threads' for responses to your queries or your posts. I hope this helps.

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mocha delight — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:10:38 GMT

Hi blueberry I’m 31 and I also love reading & listening to music

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Guest_498 — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:24:28 GMT

Hi mocha delight,

How are you? I hope you're enjoying your evening. Reading allows us to escape for a little while (if it's a good novel) and, music is just fantastic!! What kind of music are you into? I'm diverse, anything that takes my fancy.

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mocha delight — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:46:59 GMT

I’m into all different styles of music and yeah I’m ok today considering I was not so ok Tuesday till yesterday. And how were you today?

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Guest_498 — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:34:17 GMT

Glad to hear that you are feeling better today. 🙂 I'm just feeling indifferent today. Last night and previous nights, I didn't feel too great - I cry a lot, especially at night. I'm not coping well with recent experiences that happened to me. I simply cannot detract my mind and separate my emotions from them. I went through trauma .. I'm in a lot of pain.

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mocha delight — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 05:58:33 GMT

Well me feeling ok did not even last 24 hours as I learnt this morning a family member tried to take there own life and is now in icu & on a ventilator but going to be tried to take of it tomorrow but is hopefully going to be ok. Last night a friend I’ve known the longest had a mental break down and was told to go to the hospital today. And now after that news last night and the news this morning I’m not so ok & a bit fragile like a porcelain doll right now.

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Guest_498 — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:24:22 GMT

mocha delight, you are going through a lot right now. I hope your family member is now safe and your friend is feeling bit better today. You can be there for them when they need you, as I'm sure they're there for you too, but remember to also take care of yourself also.

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Genx — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:41:25 GMT

Yes it does help thankyou so much....

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Genx — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:43:12 GMT

Thank you xx

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mocha delight — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:22:30 GMT

Thank for your reply blueberry and I think I’ll be ok eventually but after all that news the little bit of natural progress leading me to being ok was undone after the news this morning like the progress had never even happed at all. And I’ll think I should talk to my gp about my antidepressants and the prescription medication to help me sleep at night as I think both are not working so well any more plus make an appointment with the psychologist she recommended sooner rather then later. And how are you today blueberry?