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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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Out_the_window Thankyou beyondblue
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Yesterday was a real downer. I was so depressed. And my last thought was to text beyond blue for advice. I know my meds need adjusting. Anti depressants often do.. The advice was good and the lady was patient. Thankyou to that person as you helped me... View more

Yesterday was a real downer. I was so depressed. And my last thought was to text beyond blue for advice. I know my meds need adjusting. Anti depressants often do.. The advice was good and the lady was patient. Thankyou to that person as you helped me get througha really toughtime... Wayno.

Jackson1994 Sport
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I made this thread to have a chat about any sport we play! My two big ones are footy and surfing. I play footy at a state level and train numerous times a week, as well as going out for a surf whenever I can.

I made this thread to have a chat about any sport we play! My two big ones are footy and surfing. I play footy at a state level and train numerous times a week, as well as going out for a surf whenever I can.

gld Lets talk music
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Please post what musician/group you have been listening to lately, also what grabs you about it. Have just found this female singer called Beth Hart. She has a jazzy, blues full body sound. Has also teamed up with others to make recordings as Joe Bon... View more

Please post what musician/group you have been listening to lately, also what grabs you about it. Have just found this female singer called Beth Hart. She has a jazzy, blues full body sound. Has also teamed up with others to make recordings as Joe Bonamassa and Jeff Beck.

gld Sunday likes
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Hi All, Love to hear about others love's of Sundays. Love getting up to a cool Sunday not too early and spending it with people you love. Have an enjoyable Sunday lovers. Gen

Hi All, Love to hear about others love's of Sundays. Love getting up to a cool Sunday not too early and spending it with people you love. Have an enjoyable Sunday lovers. Gen

Gruffudd Hijacker
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Sometimes I change the course of a conversation or hijack it by picking up on a minor detail and going off in a whole new direction. I might need an outlet for my habit. So the rules are, you can join in the conversation by taking it in a whole new d... View more

Sometimes I change the course of a conversation or hijack it by picking up on a minor detail and going off in a whole new direction. I might need an outlet for my habit. So the rules are, you can join in the conversation by taking it in a whole new direction or saying something that just doesn't follow on. Remember that we are not being serious...

Denv12 What Do You Like To Read?
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Most of us like to read when we feel up to it. Anything from a newspaper,magazine to a good book,etc. I love reading. I figured while I've got health issues and therefore time I may as well improve my life somehow. I like self help books. I have a fe... View more

Most of us like to read when we feel up to it. Anything from a newspaper,magazine to a good book,etc. I love reading. I figured while I've got health issues and therefore time I may as well improve my life somehow. I like self help books. I have a few books on Acupressure,which I started buying this year.I learnt a lot from these books which directed me towards other things. I've needed to learn/relearn social skills so I buy books on dating/how to meet women so I can at least learn those skills. I've bought several books lately. As a guy I love reading books on cars and how to type mechanical work,restorations,etc.Then I bought books on spraypainting as well. Books by Allan Pease are always good for self improvement. 2 books I recommend of his are: 1)Talk Language. 2)Write Language. Both great books. I like to read up on books on how to run a business and franchising.Interesting topics.Then human resources,etc.Lot of great books out there. I find that reading just keeps your mind active and occupied.Its comforting. Your turn. What do you like to read?

that_crazy_araneologist A quail appreciation thread
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Hey everyone! Any of you out there like quail? I keep Japanese, button, California, as well as bobwhite quail in my big aviary, which my dad helped me build

Hey everyone! Any of you out there like quail? I keep Japanese, button, California, as well as bobwhite quail in my big aviary, which my dad helped me build

Roberty_Bob The Velveteen Rabbit
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I was introduced to this story last week by a colleague in another group. She was providing me emotional support during some particularly traumatic child contact issues. It is a children's book first published in 1922. It is about a toy rabbit that c... View more

I was introduced to this story last week by a colleague in another group. She was providing me emotional support during some particularly traumatic child contact issues. It is a children's book first published in 1922. It is about a toy rabbit that comes alive due to the love of a child. It is all about being genuine. It rang true with me and made me cry. The take home message for me is to believe in yourself.

Out_the_window Back from the dead again
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Hi peeps. Im back. Was so sick. Couldnt walk at all for months. So happy im improving. Hope to be here for feedback.

Hi peeps. Im back. Was so sick. Couldnt walk at all for months. So happy im improving. Hope to be here for feedback.

HamSolo01 @home on friday and saturday nights
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This is meant as a thread to share ideas on how we deal with the angst/sad feeling we sometimes get if we find ourselves at home on what is usually considered a time of the week to be out partying/enjoying oneself. I reckon if we share ideas we can b... View more

This is meant as a thread to share ideas on how we deal with the angst/sad feeling we sometimes get if we find ourselves at home on what is usually considered a time of the week to be out partying/enjoying oneself. I reckon if we share ideas we can build our self esteem and combat some of that crappy feeling. Something i find good is watching a film i havent seen for years. Last friday i watched Batman Begins and found a new love for comic superheroes and ended up buying Arkham Asylum on PC which ive never played before. this act on its own is not much, but it was a way to treat myself and basically tune out. What are other people's ideas?