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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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MaddieT Golly Gee - this time of year is so awkward
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OK - that's my polite version!Really struggling. Am getting Counselling and she is great, I also have a peer support worker who is amazing.I had so much hopes for this Xmas. I had invited my kids and spent all my dole money on a big feed. For the fir... View more

OK - that's my polite version!Really struggling. Am getting Counselling and she is great, I also have a peer support worker who is amazing.I had so much hopes for this Xmas. I had invited my kids and spent all my dole money on a big feed. For the first time since I have been back in SA I invited people over, it was the first time I had cooked (something I used to love to do), the first time I showered and dressed up. The ones who showed turned up two hours late, then left me with a ten year old (whose mother didn't come because she has two younger ones and was stressed out - I get that). My kids were here for just under an hour. Much wasted food and I had to entertain a ten year old for two hours until she was picked up.Today is New Years' Eve. I got an email from Seek about a job. I rang and the woman actually called me back on her way home from work! Sorry to all the vegetarians and vegans, but this was a job in a butcher shop. This is work I have done before and I absolutely love it. I have an interview on Tuesday - very excited. Wanted to share.....My Mother's response "Are you sure you are up for this?"My Father's response "Oh no....Well, you certainly aren't over-selling yourself"Sorry - just had to vent as I now feel so useless and stupid for thinking this was a good thing. There will never be a good thing.Thanks for listening

Notreal_jk__ Chat space
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For all your random thoughts, we'll be here to give opinions.. - complain/rant-something good about today- if you need some listening ears

For all your random thoughts, we'll be here to give opinions.. - complain/rant-something good about today- if you need some listening ears

teaBee A knight with broken armour
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It might seem silly but ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of being saved by a knight in shining armour. A strong dashing hero to protect me and tell me I’d never be alone. In the darkest nights, in the coldest places, I would always be looking... View more

It might seem silly but ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of being saved by a knight in shining armour. A strong dashing hero to protect me and tell me I’d never be alone. In the darkest nights, in the coldest places, I would always be looking to see if he was there. I waited and waited, and just as I was losing hope, my knight appeared. He wasn’t your regular knight. He wore dark armour, covered in dints and scratches. Some pieces were broken and chipping away. He had known the greatest of victories, and the most painful of defeats. I could see the heavy weight he carried, and yet he would look at me with the softest of smiles. A smile that reflected the peace in a burning sunset. Some would look at him and dismiss him as a good knight. But he wasn’t good in the way that was neat and tidy. Not good in the way that made everything seem easy. He is good in the way that really mattered. He is good in a way that not many people are. He is good in his heart and soul. He scooped me up, and I moved past his sword, past his shield, through his armour and into his heart. And so just as I dreamt, he promised I’d never be alone. But neither would he.

Michael_Ronald Friendship group troubles and I can’t show negligible emotions
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Hi, I’m new here I just want to vent and see what you guys think I should do. I am a young male. For the better part of last year I was chasing a girl who didn’t really want me i guess and it went on and off for half a year until finally for the seco... View more

Hi, I’m new here I just want to vent and see what you guys think I should do. I am a young male. For the better part of last year I was chasing a girl who didn’t really want me i guess and it went on and off for half a year until finally for the second time (I got rejected first time) she said yes to bring my gf, it lasted about two months. The breakup was fine until a little later where at a party where there was some exchange in words which left us very angry at each other. This happend late November. Fast forward till the start of this year in about 8 weeks I managed to get two friends to hate me and they didn’t even give me a reason, I started talking to another girl who after I asked her out and got rejected by her, she started dating her ex who cheated on her, not sure what I did wrong here haha but I was very nice and respectful even her parents loved me, my close trio friendship group separated with one hating me and the other kinda like a child in a divorce where we didn’t make him pick sides so he has to try and stay in the middle. I left that friend group and tried to get back into a old friend group but they have gotten so many inside jokes that no matter what I do I just seem to be left out. mix this all together and I am focusing on the gym a lot and it’s just destroyed my social confidence and my trust in others, I had my gf break up with me out of no where, I got friendzoned then ghosted by a girl who only wanted my attention until her ex cheating boyfriend got back with her, I lost my close friendship trio and a seperate best friend and can’t fit into any friendship group, I don’t understand how I let it get to this 2 years ago everything was perfect now the only thing that is going well is my family.

Tweak LynnyJ
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I had a great Doctor who treated me for depression. Then after 12 years died of bowel cancer, so I've been seeing another for approx the past 4 years. After all these years I am now unable to find a Doc who will bulk bill patients with concession car... View more

I had a great Doctor who treated me for depression. Then after 12 years died of bowel cancer, so I've been seeing another for approx the past 4 years. After all these years I am now unable to find a Doc who will bulk bill patients with concession cards. My current practice manager tells me I'll have to pay $113.00 up front before I receive rebate. I rarely have that much in my account. The Doc I've been seeing says I can't go off these meds cold turkey so still have to see him to wean me off them but can't afford initial consult. Many Docs won't even give a thought to supplying these meds so hard to find another to help me off them.

BigB Winter's coming!
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Hi EveryoneWinter is on its way and are we ready for it?I am certainly not a winter person but then I am not a summer person now either. I have seem to have changed over the years and become more liking to Autumn and Spring, I actually do not know wh... View more

Hi EveryoneWinter is on its way and are we ready for it?I am certainly not a winter person but then I am not a summer person now either. I have seem to have changed over the years and become more liking to Autumn and Spring, I actually do not know why. Maybe someone could help me understand it or just some local advise. Either way it is nice to be back at the BB Café and have a cuppa with my freinds. By the way those cookies look nice after all that chocolate we have had, how was Easter for you guys?

Rachelishere Little Pick Me Ups
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Great to find you here - does anyone here have a favourite pick-me-up they'd not mind sharing? The news has been a bit heavy lately, thought it might be nice to know how you enjoy your day

Great to find you here - does anyone here have a favourite pick-me-up they'd not mind sharing? The news has been a bit heavy lately, thought it might be nice to know how you enjoy your day

SourceShield --->>> The Scattergories Game <<<---
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Konnichiwa Minasan! Hello peeps...the name of this game is...SCATTERGORIES!. And, this is how we play... I am going to set a SUBJECT i.e. 5 BOYS NAMES THAT START WITH THE LETTER "J" The next person would have to reply with 5 boys names that start wit... View more

Konnichiwa Minasan! Hello peeps...the name of this game is...SCATTERGORIES!. And, this is how we play... I am going to set a SUBJECT i.e. 5 BOYS NAMES THAT START WITH THE LETTER "J" The next person would have to reply with 5 boys names that start with "J" i.e. John James Jason Julian Juan THEN they would also have to set the next subject, for the next person... i.e. 4 COCKTAIL DRINKS...and so on and so forth... --- So, for our first SCATTERGORY...I choose... 7 ICE CREAM FLAVOURS. GoodLuck!. MuchLove Kaitoa

Gaiagirl Here to listen, offer advice and support.
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Hi all, I am a cis-female in my early 30s, with personal life experience of Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive disorder, as well as suicidal ideation, self harm and binging habits. If anyone here would like to chat onli... View more

Hi all, I am a cis-female in my early 30s, with personal life experience of Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive disorder, as well as suicidal ideation, self harm and binging habits. If anyone here would like to chat online, seek advice or support, I am very happy to help. I have a lot of experience with the mental health medical journey, medications, accessing services, applying for government support, balancing studies with mental health, talking to friends and family about living with mental health conditions and chronic illness. Feel free to reach out.

Luckylukyno Hi amazing people!!!!!!!!! I has a Word Scramble for You!!!
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UNSCRAMBLE my WORD!This is my second ever post, but I've had a okay day today so I thought I would BB social... You can continue the game in replies I do have only one ruleNO negative words pleaseOkay word time ( it's a tricky one EABUTILFU

UNSCRAMBLE my WORD!This is my second ever post, but I've had a okay day today so I thought I would BB social... You can continue the game in replies I do have only one ruleNO negative words pleaseOkay word time ( it's a tricky one EABUTILFU