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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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Elephant86 The beautiful magic of the Ancient world
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I have always had a love and a fascination of the ancient world and I have always loved reading books about it my favourite is Herodetus the story of the illiad. There are many wonderful things we have gained and learnt from the ancient world. athere... View more

I have always had a love and a fascination of the ancient world and I have always loved reading books about it my favourite is Herodetus the story of the illiad. There are many wonderful things we have gained and learnt from the ancient world. athere a many wonderful stories to explore that have come from the Ancient world. There are stories like the illiad or helen troy. I would like to tell you some wonderful stories from the Ancient world. These stories where also lessons to the learn and enjoy. There is Romen and greek mytholagy that I find very interested like the story of Precius and how despite the offering of his father zues to jion him in olimpus he choose to stay on earth and protect the people from the eval hates. There is the story of achillies and how he was a great warrior and he took part and defeated hector at the battle of troy. The other side of that story was the story of paris and how he fell in love withe helen which started the trojan war. In ancient history I prefer the stories of love rather then those on war. In anceint Egypt we have one of the first pictographical langauges Hyroglifics. They also gave us improvments in irrigation, medical surgery, measurment tools and an applied knowledge of archetecture The ancient persians inventedthe first human rights charter. They also invented the postal service, Algebra and modern medicine methodes. There archetectual style was something to be admired as well. The Mayans also came up with the concept of the number zero. Their Experties was in astronomy and mathematics they developed and complex and accurate calender system. The chinese empire invented printing, gunpowder and the compass and many other wonderful things we use today. The ancient Langauge of china is also a language which has survived to be used to this very day. The french invented invented things like photography , motion pictures, hot air balloons and the hairdryer. The study of the ancient world has always intrigued and facinated me and I hope you also grow to love the anceint world

Elephant86 The beautiful and wondeful world of medicine and healing
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My story starts in Ancient india where the first form of medicne show itself in the form called Auyerveda this kind of medicne. The concept of this type of medicine centres around the life forces or energy centres. The goal of this form of medicine i... View more

My story starts in Ancient india where the first form of medicne show itself in the form called Auyerveda this kind of medicne. The concept of this type of medicine centres around the life forces or energy centres. The goal of this form of medicine is to elimanate impuities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry and increasing life harmony. Chinese medicine Tths type of medicine is based on the principle of ying and yang and th concept of life balence. It has been practiced for 2000 years. It works on the beleif of opposing energies for examle fire and water are opposites Aboriganal Medicine In terms of medicine, many different parts of the plants where used in aboriganal medicine. Native mints where remidies for commen colds, while gums from gum trees, which is rich in tanins was used for burns. The green plum is rich in vitamin C. Native American healing Native Americans beleive that Good medicine always gives you a sense of sacred power. They rely on herbs and medicinal plants to create there healing. Flowers in native american culture Yarrow is considered a treatment for wounds as well as headaches, tooth aches . Native americans used puitice and violets to treat head aches. The difference between western and eastern medicine is That western medicine treats disease through prescribed specific drugs for a disease. Eastern medicine focuses on treating the person a a whole rather than just the symptoms. The practice of medicne has developed over time but both forms need to be respected and appreciated. This post is only meant to bring awarness to the different forms of medicine this is not medical advice and you need to seek your doctor for the right treatment. This is meant to be a conversation starter and spark an interest in different types of healing around the world. I wish everyone on the forum a wonderful special day and I hope this bring a smile to your face. i hope this draws an interest and you can explore the medical world with your doctor. Always listen to your medical professionals advice. To have knowledge is power but it must be used in the right correct way. I appreciate you reading my post today

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