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Sophie_M Big Blue Table - Right here on the Forums!
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Hello to our wonderful forums community! We have decided to run an ongoing Big Blue Table thread ‘Forums Edition’ until the end of October! What is a Big Blue Table? Big Blue Table is Beyond Blue's signature event held during October, Mental Health M... View more

Hello to our wonderful forums community! We have decided to run an ongoing Big Blue Table thread ‘Forums Edition’ until the end of October! What is a Big Blue Table? Big Blue Table is Beyond Blue's signature event held during October, Mental Health Month. Big Blue Table encourages people host a meal with their friends, family or colleagues while fighting the stigma that surrounds mental health. So why are we running one here? The reason we are doing this is so people have an opportunity to connect with others and have the experience of sharing their thoughts and feelings over a meal, no matter where they are in Australia. We know Mental Health Month can be a vulnerable time for many and believe this thread could be a safe space for people to be heard and learn from others’ experiences. Our community champions will be here to support you along the way, and our moderation team will be around to answer any questions you may have, as well as to ensure the thread remains respectful and safe for everyone. We encourage you to choose from the following questions to start a conversation: What do you do to look after your mental health? Are you comfortable sharing your feelings and emotions? If not, why? What are you passionate about, and why? Who would be your dream Big Blue Table guest, and why? After you have shared your answers, we would love to hear about what you are eating or bringing to the table. You can even tell us a little bit about your setup and what you can see around you to really immerse us into your world. This is your opportunity to be as creative as you’d like! But remember, there is no pressure or ‘right’ response, whatever you bring to the table will be more than enough. We hope this thread allows you to feel connected, supported, and a part of the Big Blue Table initiative. Now… get cooking!

Sophie_M Welcome to the BB Social Zone - guidelines for posting in this section
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Hi everyone, This section of the forum is a little different to the others, as you may have noticed in looking around the threads. Elsewhere on the forums, we discuss some pretty heavy topics: mental health issues, thoughts of suicide, trauma, abuse,... View more

Hi everyone, This section of the forum is a little different to the others, as you may have noticed in looking around the threads. Elsewhere on the forums, we discuss some pretty heavy topics: mental health issues, thoughts of suicide, trauma, abuse, relationship breakdowns. Here is the place to come to get away from that and have a bit of fun. Distraction can be an important tool to draw on if you're finding yourself overwhelmed by distressing thoughts and feelings. As this is a section for respite from difficult topics, we will remove posts made in this section that attempt to discuss personal issues. Please use a support thread in the appropriate section for these discussions. Happy posting!

Kazzl The BB cafe
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The BB cafe is open for business! Welcome all to a new chill and chat place for everyone on the forum. The BB cafe is whatever you want it to be. There are comfy sofas, tables and chairs, coffee machines, a kitchen stocked with everything. There's a ... View more

The BB cafe is open for business! Welcome all to a new chill and chat place for everyone on the forum. The BB cafe is whatever you want it to be. There are comfy sofas, tables and chairs, coffee machines, a kitchen stocked with everything. There's a pool outside, a bbq area, an annexe with comfy beds for a quiet sleep, tv, dvd, books and whatever else you would like to have here. Most of all, it's a place to meet friends and fellow travellers for a bit of company. Talk over problems, tell jokes, share your day, escape into a world of your making. Grab a coffee and pull up a chair ... So, with a nod to the wonderful Carole King (Hard Rock Cafe) ... Now if you're feeling just a little bit lonely Don't sit at home just mopin' Come on down to where the friendship flows freely You know the door is always open At the BB cafe Come to the BB cafe They will help keep your blues at bay At the BB cafe Important Message from ModSupport: The main intention of the BB Cafe is to encourage light conversation. Please look after your fellow community members by nuturing the BB Cafe as a place to escape some of the more pressing issues in life and save those conversations for personal threads.

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Delectable Looking to discuss St Petersburg heritage
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Hello, I am deeply attracted to St Petersburg, the canals, architecture and food draw me in...would love to learn more about this wonderful place while we cannot travel.

Hello, I am deeply attracted to St Petersburg, the canals, architecture and food draw me in...would love to learn more about this wonderful place while we cannot travel.

Scooter321 Helpful exercise
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Hi everyone, new to this forum. I used to use exercise as an outlet / way to stay in a good, positive place. Used to enjoy doing fun runs, normally 10km, with a couple of half marathons thrown in. Also started open water swimming. haven’t exercised f... View more

Hi everyone, new to this forum. I used to use exercise as an outlet / way to stay in a good, positive place. Used to enjoy doing fun runs, normally 10km, with a couple of half marathons thrown in. Also started open water swimming. haven’t exercised for a while though. Need to get back in to it as I find it really does help me. what does everyone else do, exercise wise, to stay in a positive place?

OffMyTrain Drinking BOOZE because of lockdown stress
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Hi, I'd like to know how many are doing the same, started drinking alcohol to beat the lockdown blues? Also it is even harder to get appropriate care in this situation , so I'm drinking more and more. Max

Hi, I'd like to know how many are doing the same, started drinking alcohol to beat the lockdown blues? Also it is even harder to get appropriate care in this situation , so I'm drinking more and more. Max

Jolly_Chaplin Piano playing. Favourite songs?
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Hey everyone. Chris here. Comment what you enjoy most about piano and the learning tools you use. This is a thread for any musos out there

Hey everyone. Chris here. Comment what you enjoy most about piano and the learning tools you use. This is a thread for any musos out there

1113 What's cooking good looking?
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What's the deal banana peel? There is a unique connection between what we eat and how we feel. This thread is all about sharing food ideas and recipes that are healthy or easy so we have time to look after our health while suffering from an illness o... View more

What's the deal banana peel? There is a unique connection between what we eat and how we feel. This thread is all about sharing food ideas and recipes that are healthy or easy so we have time to look after our health while suffering from an illness or maybe just because you can. Whats up buttercup? A healthy body is a healthy mind and vice versa! This will be food for the soul! Here's an idea to get the ball rolling: I get a kaleslaw from coles pre-made, it has five super foods in it including seeds with a very healthy yoghurt dressing. This is great in wholemeal wraps with ham and cheese for lunch or as a salad with freshly grilled chicken for dinner with toasted wraps as a crunchy feel. It usually lasts 3 days and I only dress it when I eat it. Enjoy that one on me.

CalmCat Favorite Food
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Food always makes us happy, share what makes you smile... Tiramisu

Food always makes us happy, share what makes you smile... Tiramisu

JustWantHappiness_Love79 Im new here! Would like new friends or people to chat to etc
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Hi Everyone im new on here. Would love people to chat to a d enjoy happy conversations or laughs. Just want positive talks. Anyone wanna chat and meet new people?

Hi Everyone im new on here. Would love people to chat to a d enjoy happy conversations or laughs. Just want positive talks. Anyone wanna chat and meet new people?

Pelican2 Beginning Again
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'morning, All- just rolled out of bed.Saw doctor yesterday, new meds again...not much hope they will work (based on experience) How will today turn out ? And will depression consume me, or will I push on through it ? Hows others doing out there (othe... View more

'morning, All- just rolled out of bed.Saw doctor yesterday, new meds again...not much hope they will work (based on experience) How will today turn out ? And will depression consume me, or will I push on through it ? Hows others doing out there (others riding this Black Dog ?)

Dont_Mind_Me Hi, I'm new!
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Hello everybody! I'm new here and I'd love to make some friends Some facts about me: They/Them pronouns I'm from Victoria, Australia I'm in high school Some of my hobbies include- Art/Photography, Netball, Creative Writing I have a cat, 5 goldfish an... View more

Hello everybody! I'm new here and I'd love to make some friends Some facts about me: They/Them pronouns I'm from Victoria, Australia I'm in high school Some of my hobbies include- Art/Photography, Netball, Creative Writing I have a cat, 5 goldfish and i am hopefully getting a snake this year I hope that I'll be able to get to know some of you too

InhaleExhale Searching for Podcast Recommendations
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for podcasts. Do you have one you love? So far all I've found is a true crime one called 'casefile' which is a bit creapy to listen to at night time. I need something to pass the time while I'm driving or ... View more

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for podcasts. Do you have one you love? So far all I've found is a true crime one called 'casefile' which is a bit creapy to listen to at night time. I need something to pass the time while I'm driving or trying to fall asleep. Thanks!