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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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Guest_294 A place to love your person
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Hi! I want to just hear some wholesome stuff. Your person can be your partner or friend or family member. Just tell me the wonderful things they do that make you feel warm and fuzzy 殺 my beautiful boyfriend is my favourite person in the world. We hav... View more

Hi! I want to just hear some wholesome stuff. Your person can be your partner or friend or family member. Just tell me the wonderful things they do that make you feel warm and fuzzy 🥰 my beautiful boyfriend is my favourite person in the world. We have had to do long distance for 5 months because of Covid and have now been reunited and we’ve been spending as much time together as we can. Here are a few of my favourite things he does: 1. He has recently learned how to untangle knots in my hair. He’s super gentle with it and I just feel so cared for and loved when he does 2. My boyfriend is shorter than me by about 5cm so sometimes I struggle to feel really feminine...it’s silly and I know I shouldn’t let social expectations affect me like this but they do on occasion. But he knows this and so finds every moment to tell me how beautiful he finds me and how he loves every part of me including, and especially, how tall I am 🥰 3. I love when we are alone and dance together. He doesn’t like dancing very much but if it’s just us two we forget everything else and just dance like crazies haha 4. He knows exactly how to make me feel better when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed. He knows what to say and what to do and he is there every time with his arms around me, grounding me. tell me about your person

tronic help with accommodation during lockdown?
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Hi Everyone, Im from Victoria and as you know we are going through forced lockdown. Im currently not working and am forced to stay home due to lockdown restrictions. I was wondering if there's any emergency accommodations available for people without... View more

Hi Everyone, Im from Victoria and as you know we are going through forced lockdown. Im currently not working and am forced to stay home due to lockdown restrictions. I was wondering if there's any emergency accommodations available for people without somewhere to live? Im in an abusive relationship and my partner keeps telling me to leave and move out. When my partner is upset she abuses me verbally in personal and via text. I've tried counselling over the past few years but unfortunately my partner doesn't stay for more than a couple of sessions and its always their fault or mine. I can't cope with her abuse any more. Is there somewhere to contact who might give me somewhere to live during lockdown? Thanks in advance, xx

Guest_4593 Is it sad or is it true
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Is it sad or is it true???? i wanna discuss reality and truths and if im just angry and bitter or if most people feel the same.. The people suffering here the people with mental health problems are the ---- good people in the world the honest caring ... View more

Is it sad or is it true???? i wanna discuss reality and truths and if im just angry and bitter or if most people feel the same.. The people suffering here the people with mental health problems are the ---- good people in the world the honest caring people that spend their lives looking after everyone else the people that try the hardest and care the most. Where the people that are fine are the people that dont care at all, the people that dont bother working and still get paid more than most , people that dont try and still manage to come out ahead of everyone . I know there is a million different people with a million different circumstances and beliefs but i personally have observed the better person you are the worse your life .

Greenworld What is your earliest memory?
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My earliest memory I was only two or four years old. Such a happy little boy I was. Riding on the back seat of my fathers bike. He picked a flower and handed it to me to hold onto. I looked it and smelt it. Nature is beautiful. We ride upto a pretty ... View more

My earliest memory I was only two or four years old. Such a happy little boy I was. Riding on the back seat of my fathers bike. He picked a flower and handed it to me to hold onto. I looked it and smelt it. Nature is beautiful. We ride upto a pretty young girl. Hand her the flower Jake, he said. But it was too late, I had already thrown it under the wheel to watch it be destroyed on the ride there. I was not like him, I was the spawn of satan. What is your earliest memory? Do you feel it shaped your character in some way? All stories welcome

Soberlicious96 What are you thankful for today?
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I am thankful for my job and the team I work with, my laptop and the photo editing program on it that i used tonight for the first time in 18 months and actually remembered how to do stuff, and for the days I get to sleep-in, especially when that day... View more

I am thankful for my job and the team I work with, my laptop and the photo editing program on it that i used tonight for the first time in 18 months and actually remembered how to do stuff, and for the days I get to sleep-in, especially when that day is a Monday! Woohoo! I have a quote which says "Attitude is 10 percent what happens to me, and 90 percent how I react to it." ..... I'm not saying that life is always easy, because we all know it's not. But it sure does help to remember to be grateful for things, whether they are big, little or otherwise. Anyway, I've had a pretty great day today, and just wanted to 'share the love' and hopefully encourage you too to remember the good stuff. xo

Jen_W Hello BB Cafe-er's
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Hi Everyone - I've been a bit absent as of late, and was a former contributor over at the Blue Voices forums. So, now I'm here, with you all! Just thought I'd join this group, as you all seem lovely and friendly! I hope everyone is well and staying s... View more

Hi Everyone - I've been a bit absent as of late, and was a former contributor over at the Blue Voices forums. So, now I'm here, with you all! Just thought I'd join this group, as you all seem lovely and friendly! I hope everyone is well and staying safe. - Jen in Sydney

car10001 Places to go
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Hi Was wondering how to get cheaper accommodation deals so you got somewhere of your own to do certain things you don’t want to do where you live or just want to do stuff and not be bothered with others when you live with others which you are happy d... View more

Hi Was wondering how to get cheaper accommodation deals so you got somewhere of your own to do certain things you don’t want to do where you live or just want to do stuff and not be bothered with others when you live with others which you are happy doing and they’re always there and never really go anywhere. Another option is where are good places to go that don’t cost much if anything to do those things. Where are good places to get good photos of yourself for social media and what would you wear for that. That’s one of the many reasons for asking the above. what could be done if your happy where you are and finances aren’t allowing full price for cabin or motel and you don’t own a van to be able to park it on a site and pay little to just plug in a cord. sometimes it’d be good to have somewhere of your own while still living in a share house which you’re happy doing. Thanks

rufio Volunteer work
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i am currently unemployed and have lots of time so i would like to do charity work again while i find some paid work. i have offered here and while i await a response if i am of need, do people know of any other places that would like people now? tha... View more

i am currently unemployed and have lots of time so i would like to do charity work again while i find some paid work. i have offered here and while i await a response if i am of need, do people know of any other places that would like people now? thank you (any paid job offers would also be good ) (i also hope this is the right place to post this)