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Jeriava How do I talk to my doctor?
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I’ve been struggling with my life for the past 7-8 years but I finally made an appointment with a doctor. I feel really scared though because I don’t ever go to the doctor for anything, and I havent seen this doctor for so many years that I’m really ... View more

I’ve been struggling with my life for the past 7-8 years but I finally made an appointment with a doctor. I feel really scared though because I don’t ever go to the doctor for anything, and I havent seen this doctor for so many years that I’m really scared that they’ll judge me or won’t believe anything I say. I’m really anti social so I feel like I won’t be able to say what I wanna say or I’ll say the wrong thing causing them to just dismiss me and move me along without helping. I’m just tired of feeling alone, depressed and just worthless but I’m really scared to talk to them.

Chris_B Are you looking to support someone else with depression? PLEASE READ before posting
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This forum is for people seeking support for their own mental health issues. If you're posting on behalf of someone else with a mental health issue that you're concerned about, please have a look at this section of our forums: Supporting family and f... View more

This forum is for people seeking support for their own mental health issues. If you're posting on behalf of someone else with a mental health issue that you're concerned about, please have a look at this section of our forums: Supporting family and friends with a mental health condition It's full of threads from people who have family members and friends going through anxiety, depression or other related conditions. Have a read through the threads there, and feel free to take part in the discussions. Below are also some helpful beyondblue resources you might want to look through first as well: Supporting someone Have the conversation

AGrace SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION
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Hi Everyone, Here are some ideas you might like to try for managing symptoms of depression. Of course everyone's different, so let us know what works for you, and please feel free to add to the list... Mindfulness – through breathing or engaging the ... View more

Hi Everyone, Here are some ideas you might like to try for managing symptoms of depression. Of course everyone's different, so let us know what works for you, and please feel free to add to the list... Mindfulness – through breathing or engaging the 5 senses Distress Tolerance – Accepting Emotions and Self Soothing Distraction – Put the thoughts/feelings aside and come back to them when you are ready to deal with them Positive Affirmations – Have some affirmations written down repeat them to yourself daily Sleep/Exercise/Diet – All 3 aspects of our lifestyle can impact the way we think/feel Increasing Pleasurable Activities – Engage in at least one pleasurable activity per day

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Youre1 Inspirational song
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I have come across a song which is calming and so very true of life, have a listen when you're having a bad time. Its called Desiderata, there are several artists that sing it but my favourite is by Kamahl.

I have come across a song which is calming and so very true of life, have a listen when you're having a bad time. Its called Desiderata, there are several artists that sing it but my favourite is by Kamahl.

metallica80 PMS/PMDD
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Does anyone experience pms? I've found that's when my symptoms are at my worst what do people do to help with it?

Does anyone experience pms? I've found that's when my symptoms are at my worst what do people do to help with it?

SilvaLady Depressed and sadness
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Hello, This is the first time I'm posting a new thread. I have been depressed for a number of years now. The anxiety that comes with it, makes it even harder. Often I burst into tears for no apparent reason and my thought patterns are often negative.... View more

Hello, This is the first time I'm posting a new thread. I have been depressed for a number of years now. The anxiety that comes with it, makes it even harder. Often I burst into tears for no apparent reason and my thought patterns are often negative. I tend to be hard on myself, though knowing that it is not "my fault" that I feel like this. To top it off, I found out yesterday that the Nursing Home I work is closing. I'm in my early 50's and the prospect of having to look for work, is daunting. I don't know what to do at the moment. SilvaLady

Spam75 Cyclical Depression, anxiety and self loathing.
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Turns out I have had an undiagnosed/misdiagnosed condition since my early teens. I am now in my mid 40's. This accumulated in a public breakdown at work about 6 month ago. What used to happen is whenever things got too much I would run away I would d... View more

Turns out I have had an undiagnosed/misdiagnosed condition since my early teens. I am now in my mid 40's. This accumulated in a public breakdown at work about 6 month ago. What used to happen is whenever things got too much I would run away I would do this by selling everything I owned that was not essential and move to a new area/town/state and start fresh. As I worked in hospitality this was not really a problem as the industry has an extremely high turnover rate and it has allowed me to travel and live All around Australia so a positive there in my book but does not address the deeper issue. So 8 years ago I met the worlds most understanding and greatest woman in the world and she even agreed to marry me. We bought a little farm in a beautiful area I got out of the toxic hospitality enviroment and got a job with stability and worked to make our farm everything we could want..and it is. So why do I feel the way I do? I know I am in a better position than a lot of other people I have no debt to speak of the mortgage is paid off I should be the most happy go lucky guy on the planet. So I have everything i could want i really do. Yet I still feel like this and it's awful So I feel guilty and ashamed feeling like this when I know there are people a lot worse of than me, which leads to self loathing because of my selfishness which runs back into guilt which makes me anxious about everything which leads to depression which leads back to guilt which leads back to self loathing. now i have read my post back it seems whiny and insignificant to other peoples problems and i feel guilty about posting

Kess Finding help
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Hey there, Ive been fighting the fight for around 10 years now and im at the end of being able to carry it on and I need help.I looked over the website and the first suggestion was to see my GP, I have discussed this with him and he was not too inter... View more

Hey there, Ive been fighting the fight for around 10 years now and im at the end of being able to carry it on and I need help.I looked over the website and the first suggestion was to see my GP, I have discussed this with him and he was not too interested in going further with it, I think hes overworked or just an idiot, im not sure. I dont know what to do next, I have no job or money, so where do I go and who do I see for help?

Bel44 Insomnia and bowel issues
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Dear all I have been trying to take some medicine to help with my depression. I have tried quite a few medicines but not for long. I now seem to have major issues with insomnia and also bowel problems. Can anyone give me some guidance as to how to im... View more

Dear all I have been trying to take some medicine to help with my depression. I have tried quite a few medicines but not for long. I now seem to have major issues with insomnia and also bowel problems. Can anyone give me some guidance as to how to improve my insomnia. Also how to look after my bowels. I am not taking medicine at the moment. Many thanks

MysticMarine Feeling constantly unfulfilled and depressed after socializing
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I don't know where to start this but I need to vent as well as ask for advice. My social life is pretty good but very spaced in meaning I have a lot of friends but I don't have a group of friends just loads of mini groups or singular friends that I h... View more

I don't know where to start this but I need to vent as well as ask for advice. My social life is pretty good but very spaced in meaning I have a lot of friends but I don't have a group of friends just loads of mini groups or singular friends that I hang out with a lot however I just can't ever feel fulfilled no matter how hard I try to socialize and be productive. I just feel like I'm having a mid-life crisis but at a young age? I have to think about my career path, what I'm going to do, finding more friends with my interests, going to a new school, worrying about loosing people, and just a lot on my plate. I have a lot of my own friends as well as people I don't like going to my new school next year and those people have caused me a lot of mental health issues which I worry that they will approach me however I am going to do my best to avoid them but I still have doubts. I just get so tired in social situations easily and get depressed which I fear may have a huge toll next year and I don't know what to do. There's just so much going to happen and I don't know how it will play out. The best I can hope for is a friend group who just aren't "too" much and just are more chill and fun like the ones I have now.

xsmummy Sudden onset
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After over 10 years of managing my depression unmedicated, this morning I woke up and out of no where it has hit me hard. Nothing in my life has changrd at all lately. All day I have struggled to fight back tears, anyone thay has talked to me I have ... View more

After over 10 years of managing my depression unmedicated, this morning I woke up and out of no where it has hit me hard. Nothing in my life has changrd at all lately. All day I have struggled to fight back tears, anyone thay has talked to me I have ripped their heads off, I've hardly eaten and I honestly think my husband and kids would be better off without me. I'm really not sure what I should do to try to feel myself again. I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow afternoon to discuss getting my medication again. Has anyone else had this sort sudden onset that has jist blindsided you? How did you cope?

shadowprince Tired and Lonely and Hopeless
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Hey, So it's been really rough for me. I've just felt so alone. No one loves me or wants me. All of my friends are moving on or drifting apart, and a lot of those that are still around, I feel unwelcome. I don't feel like have any future. Everyone el... View more

Hey, So it's been really rough for me. I've just felt so alone. No one loves me or wants me. All of my friends are moving on or drifting apart, and a lot of those that are still around, I feel unwelcome. I don't feel like have any future. Everyone else is off being able to do what they want to do and live their lives, but I'm stuck in the same spot that I've always been. I don't even care about what happens for me next year. I'm just really tired, to be honest

Newnico1 Tired lonely and feeling like giving up
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I have battled my deppression anxiety and ptsd for years. Im 28 I have no qualifications no job and I feel like every day is a massive impossible mountain. My ptsd sends me into disassociation and dispair and my anxiety attacks and deppressive cycles... View more

I have battled my deppression anxiety and ptsd for years. Im 28 I have no qualifications no job and I feel like every day is a massive impossible mountain. My ptsd sends me into disassociation and dispair and my anxiety attacks and deppressive cycles are never ending. My day pretty much consists of trying to muster the courage to get out of bed and have breakfast. I also live in a supported residence which facilitates over 50 people in total though I dont think there are more than about 35 people living here currently. I am feeling the loneliness keenly this time of year as everyone is busy. My ndis worker is saying that I may have been misdiagnosed and is keen to see if bipolar might be what I am suffering as my moods fluctuate rapidly and with little to no warning!