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New and need advice on best place to post

Ghostlife — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:16:20 GMT

Hi, so while Im laying here exhausted on my couch listening to my 8yr old son toss and turn, Ive been searching the net for help. I am honestly lost with how to help my son with his mental health. Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can post asking for help? The situation is so complicated and I really don't know where to turn. Thank you for reading my late night, stressed out rambling 🙂

New and need advice on best place to post

Sophie_M — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:07:25 GMT

Dear Ghostlife,
Wishing you a warm welcome to the forums. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for support and guidance. We can hear how overwhelming it is when wanting to support your son. Please know that you've come to a safe space and our wonderful community is here to offer as much support and advice as you need.

In the meantime you might also want to have a look at friend Kids Helpline https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents or reaching out to our support services that you can phone on 1300 22 4636.

We hope that your evening has gotten a little better since you posted.

New and need advice on best place to post

Tay100 — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 02:53:36 GMT

Hi Ghostlife,

In addition to Sophie_M's great suggestions, you can check out these threads here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/treatments-health-professionals-and-therapies and https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/relationship-and-family-issues, where you can find relevant information and people with similar experiences; you aren't alone in wanting the best help for a (young) someone you care for.

You can also post more in this the that you have created, we are here to listen.

Sending kindness,

Tay100