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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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Chris_B The poetry corner - post your poems in here
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Hi everyone, This is a thread for sharing your creative works. Please bear in mind our community rules before submitting your work. This thread is located in the BB Social Zone, so the primary purpose here is entertainment. We will not publish poems ... View more

Hi everyone, This is a thread for sharing your creative works. Please bear in mind our community rules before submitting your work. This thread is located in the BB Social Zone, so the primary purpose here is entertainment. We will not publish poems containing dark or disturbing content, including themes of suicide, self-harm, death, dying, abuse or other forms of trauma. Thanks for your understanding.

Ggrand Unscramble my word.
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Hello everyone.... I like word games and thought this game would be fun to play.... Select a word you like with 6 letters..any word as long as it’s not a negative word...Please only words in English dictionary....the next person who comes along has t... View more

Hello everyone.... I like word games and thought this game would be fun to play.... Select a word you like with 6 letters..any word as long as it’s not a negative word...Please only words in English dictionary....the next person who comes along has to try to unscramble the word.. Example....enclad......CANDLE.. I’ll go first..good luck.. My scrambled word is... wleorf.....lol watch out for auto correct... Grandy..

CMF Quotes that I like
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I couldn't think of a more creative name for this thread so I kept it simple. I love coming across quotes that make me feel good or make me think about a situation in a different light. I have a "little book of confidence" that I used to carry in my ... View more

I couldn't think of a more creative name for this thread so I kept it simple. I love coming across quotes that make me feel good or make me think about a situation in a different light. I have a "little book of confidence" that I used to carry in my handbag for when i needed it and I have a few other little books with quotes that I reflect on now and then I thought it would be good to share some and encourage others to do the same. For starters I have: If you want to know someone's mind, listen to their words. If you want to know their heart, watch their actions. People are not addicted to alcohol or drugs, they are addicted to escaping reality. cmf x

Eagle Ray A Place for People Alone Over the Festive Season
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Hi, I just thought I’d start a thread for those of us who will be alone on Christmas Day or during the festive season generally and would like somewhere to chat and connect. I will most likely have a quiet Christmas Day at home, cooking some simple m... View more

Hi, I just thought I’d start a thread for those of us who will be alone on Christmas Day or during the festive season generally and would like somewhere to chat and connect. I will most likely have a quiet Christmas Day at home, cooking some simple meals as I usually do and enjoy my hobbies such as photography and photo editing. I might go for a swim in the ocean. Feel free to connect here on Christmas Day or over the festive period if you are alone and would like somewhere to chat. You might like to share how you are making it an enjoyable time or reflective time or whatever it is for you. Feel free to share anything festive you are doing and also feel free to share if you are not doing festive activities. Also, feel free to share if you are with others on Christmas Day but feeling a bit lonely as I know that can happen sometimes too.Wishing everyone a peaceful time over the holiday season Eagle Ray

lacy sup
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sup anyone wanna talk im here almost all the timeim 13 btw

sup anyone wanna talk im here almost all the timeim 13 btw

Mr Ploppy Last to post wins
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This worked quite well on another forum site. It may float or sink on this one. We'll find out. Don't ask what you will win being the last to post, it will be something useless. But have a go anyway. I'm last to post so far. Am I a winner? View more

This worked quite well on another forum site. It may float or sink on this one. We'll find out. Don't ask what you will win being the last to post, it will be something useless. But have a go anyway. I'm last to post so far. Am I a winner?

squishyfish How is everyone doing :)
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Hello, i am new here, not really sure how to start and get involved so im making this little post. Christmas is almost here which feels really weird, hope everyone has a nice time!

Hello, i am new here, not really sure how to start and get involved so im making this little post. Christmas is almost here which feels really weird, hope everyone has a nice time!

Guest_77676878 Clinical depression assistance
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Hi I'm Greg and I'm a senior I'm suffering from clinical depression and would like to socially engage with other people that can assist me. I would love to connect with any relevant social group

Hi I'm Greg and I'm a senior I'm suffering from clinical depression and would like to socially engage with other people that can assist me. I would love to connect with any relevant social group

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!