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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 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!

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, 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!

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 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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HI ALL

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Hi to all and to all new members and welcome to BB forum. I got back from NZ on Saturday and feeling lost, confused and head is running around in circles again with so many things. Cant explain what it is as they all seem to link together and numb me and trying to go step at a time with it is also hard when it is like this everything feeling linked. It is feeling the uselessness again for my husband and not being financial to help out. I have also found out my daughter is sexually active and she is 15, 16 next month. She told me herself so I am glad she felt comfortable to do so especially as some of you know the past couple of months I did feel really estranged (is that the word) from her. Can't wait to have first session with psychologist on 3rd Feb maybe she will help. Well holiday went well but won't say too much as don't know if I can discuss it here. Nice new pic Scotch Finger that put a smile on my face. Sherie how was your time with your sister? Love and big hugs to you all and missed you all too Durras

Good Bye For Now

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Good morning all, hope everyone had a good sleep. I woke up at three but that isn't unusual for me as I do every morning. I have to be asleep by 7.30 or I am thee most grumpiest person to be around. I get frustrated quickly, agitated and easily start spitting tacks. I try to read but nothing sinks in with what I am reading. Well this is something I will discuss with my psychologist, I have my first appointment on 3rd Feb. Anyway as some of you may know I am leaving Saturday for NZ but today maybe my last day here until I get back or until after Australia day. I want to leave you with some lyrics from a song I absolutely love, any Italians on here my recoknise it as it is from Eros Ramazzotti, I call him my rough diamond. If I wasn't married I know where I would love to be (dreaming, fantasising) well hey these things we all have I am sure. Well here it is IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TO HEAL FROM THE ILLNESS OF LIVING. IF ONLY YOU KNEW HOW REAL THIS THING HERE IS AND IF IT MAKES YOU SUFFER A LITTLE PUNISH IT BY LIVING IT, ITS THE ONLY WAY TO SURPRISE IT LIKE THIS. CLING TO THIS MOMMENT AND HOLD IT TIGHTLY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AND DONT EVER LET GO OF YOUR PREY. INSIDE THERES ALL THE EMOTION YOU EXPECT FROM LIVING YOUR LIFE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN NEVER LET GO Your all such beautiful people and I cherish all of you, I love reading your posts, threads and feel very blessed to have met you all. I hope while I am away you may take some of this into your hearts, hold it and don't let it go as we are all living to live our lives the as much as we can. Focus on all the beauty within and what we have with each other this will help us conquer and punish our darkest moments and days. Well I must go, my love to you all with big hugs Durras X

The Bunnings Warehouse Replay

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Anyone watching the T20 Big Bash Cricket? Been some excellent games the last few nights. Tait bowled so well last night for the Hurricanes. You know this game is made for batsman. I'd hate to be a bowler. Most get smashed all over the park, even the ... View more

Merry Christmas!

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I would like to wish everyone on the Forums and at Beyondblue a Merry Christmas! My wish this year is that all of us have at least a few nice hours where we feel relaxed and connected to everyone around us. I wish that we can accept ourselves and the black dog a little better and that the new year will see us coping a little better than the years past. Stay safe and hope you have a nice time! Merry Christmas, Yggy x

What would you do to change Australia's Future?

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What are your thoughts and feelings of where the Australian Future is heading, and what would you do as both individuals and groups help change that Future for the better.

What will you be doing Melbourne Cup day?

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Walk us through your days plans for Melbourne Cup day.

If you're a footy fan, what is there to look forward to now that the season is over?

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It seems lots of people are very emotionally invested in football (either code) because of the excitement, passion and sense of belonging. If you're a footy fan, how do you feel about the end of the season and what will you do now? Paul

THANK YOU! I found my Passion

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So I have put up post before relating to my current partner and how to help him. But I want to post a good news story... I have been struggling since graduating high school in 2007 to find a career that I am truly passionate about. So guess what.. I did! It was staring at me straight in the face this whole time... Mental Illness. Well I am currently studying a double diploma in counselling and community services so that I can help other people who have no where to turn. I am so excited that I can give back to the community that has helped me! I want to be a part of beyond blue eventually because they have helped me in so many ways! This was really just a Thank You to everyone who has helped

who enjoys a bit of shopping every now n then?

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i personally do not buy much for myself and really needed a new pair of shoes as my air force 1's which ive had for over a year (my friend gave them to me after having them for about 3 years) so i brought a new pair of them today ($135) a new pair of gym shoes (on special for $25) two pairs of thongs for $3.50 each and some socks and undies (cant remember how much hahah, as i said its been ages since ive brought anything for myself so decided to actually do that for once (all stuff was needed not just a want lol) but now that i actually have them im really glad i do as the shoes are both heaps more comfortable then the last pairs i had and now i dont have to put shoes on just to go to the corner shop, im thinking next fortnight i might go buy some more shorts as most of mine have gone missing and i might buy a new pair of jeans as well

A moral dilemma

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This is a problem I have, unless the majority have and I don't. I'll explain. Say, you own a vintage car. Your situation is that your restored it prior to retiring early and going on a disability pension. Its you and your wife's hobby to drive every so often on a club run to a café or a camping group. This 'luxury' has costs, registration, repairs, insurance. You own a modest home with a small mortgage. Another vintage car owner heads off alone for a trip to inland Australia. They hit a kangaroo and their car is a write off. Both the owner and his girlfriend are severely injured but will make a full recovery. They are in their early 70's. 7 years ago the owner heavily modified his car and needed an engineers certificate from an approved engineer to hand into the Govt authority so registration changes could be made and the car legally be able to be driven on the roads. But this inconvenience was not pursued. Instead the owner said to others "I'll take my chances". Subsequently no comprehensive insurance was obtained either. And in the event of an accident no TAC health cover is likely available. The owner post accident needed an air ambulance from the country to the city. So loss of the uninsured vehicle, health costs, ambulance costs - we are talking serious money. The owner owns outright a home in inner city worth around 1.5 million dollars. The car club immediately commences a "pass the hat around" fund drive so the owner can cover costs including repairing/replacing his vehicle. In anger I reply to the Facebook site, first I express hope that they recover. Then I express to others why I do not believe it is right that such fund be commenced on the moral of the above. That he could sell his home and buy his own new vintage car moral by moving out of the city a couple of suburbs. That some on pensions had to acquire such certificates at great cost and insurance on vintage cars was expensive. The owner had taken the risk and dropped his own responsibilities. There were two types of member of the club. Those that agreed with me (in the minority) and those that didn't care the issues and just wanted to collect money. The latter believes that the like of myself to be lacking compassion. My reply to that is that it isn't about compassion. Such a dilemma has had some fallout causing me some depression and anger. Similar situations are when houses are burned in bushfires. Being torn as to what is right can be confusing. Tony WK

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HI ALL replies: 3

Good Bye For Now replies: 3

The Bunnings Warehouse Replay replies: 4

Merry Christmas! replies: 10

What would you do to change Australia's Future? replies: 5

What will you be doing Melbourne Cup day? replies: 1

If you're a footy fan, what is there to look forward to now that the season is over? replies: 6

THANK YOU! I found my Passion replies: 3

who enjoys a bit of shopping every now n then? replies: 4

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