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BeyondBlue Hello! Read this if you're not sure how to get started
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Welcome This section of the Beyond Blue Forums is for talking about our experiences with depression. There are lots of chats about how it makes us feel, what it’s like to live with depression and what has worked to help in these times. Thank you for ... View more

Welcome This section of the Beyond Blue Forums is for talking about our experiences with depression. There are lots of chats about how it makes us feel, what it’s like to live with depression and what has worked to help in these times. Thank you for coming this far, we know it can be really hard to take these steps if depression is in your life - we see you and think this is a great step. To get the most out of this space we have a few tips: Get involved. The Forums work best for you when you get active and post where you can. Now, we know that can be really hard, especially when you are experiencing depression. So, if you can post something supportive to someone else here, that would be an incredible start. Speak from the heart. This community wants to know how YOU feel and what has worked for YOU. We trust that you have something unique to say and we can’t wait to hear it. Check in. Lots of the discussions in this section of the Forums have been going for years and they are some of the richest conversations we have. Keep checking in to get new ideas and offer your support. We know it can be tough to start, but when you are ready we want to hear your thoughts. If you need some time to get to know the community, that's okay! Have a look around and see where you want to get involved. Thank you for being here! Beyond Blue

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.

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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Foxnin Why? What do I need to do?
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I’m living in a current state of Groundhog Day. I feel like all I am doing is waking up to go to work to pay the bills. The problems that go with that, is that I am always exhausted and my partner thinks I have no time for her. I hate making her feel... View more

I’m living in a current state of Groundhog Day. I feel like all I am doing is waking up to go to work to pay the bills. The problems that go with that, is that I am always exhausted and my partner thinks I have no time for her. I hate making her feel bad and down but I don’t know how to make myself feel happy, so how am I meant to show her it’s not her fault. To be fair, she’s the only thing that makes me finally get up. We are currently fighting over all of this and I don’t know how to help explain to her that I need to work myself out to help us work us out. help me out if you can peeps. I’m so drained.

alexredm It's too early in the year to be feeling this way already
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I never thought that my diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder was a life-sentence, I was diagnosed 3 years ago, studying a difficult course, and every year, I feel myself get better, only to slip into it during the final stretches of exam time or in... View more

I never thought that my diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder was a life-sentence, I was diagnosed 3 years ago, studying a difficult course, and every year, I feel myself get better, only to slip into it during the final stretches of exam time or in the longer nights of winter. However, April is too early for my symptoms to already start manifesting itself. This feels out of control and unexplainable, and it scares me that I am debilitated with a disorder that I neither understand or have the energy to confront. So help me what do I do? I feel so out of reach, but I don't want to spend my year with this over me.

Guest_672 Im not doing this a 3rd time round
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Ive had major depression twice in 20yrs and can feel it slowly but gradualy creeping up to 3rd. Im not doing it again simple as that. Earth is definitely hell. You cant even rest in sleep dreams are so stressful.

Ive had major depression twice in 20yrs and can feel it slowly but gradualy creeping up to 3rd. Im not doing it again simple as that. Earth is definitely hell. You cant even rest in sleep dreams are so stressful.

Jojo100 I am new. Is this a safe place to post?
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Hi everyone I am new to posting. I have bipolar and thought I would try here to see what it’s all about. I am going well at the moment, but have had some rough times too. Just wanting to know how helpful people find this site?

Hi everyone I am new to posting. I have bipolar and thought I would try here to see what it’s all about. I am going well at the moment, but have had some rough times too. Just wanting to know how helpful people find this site?

Helios007 Help - I dont know who to turn to
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Hi All, I am a parent of a 6 month old and 6 year old. Since Child birth my partner says she is depressed but is not ready to seek medical help. this has now esclated in the last few days holding me responsible for her depression. There is constant s... View more

Hi All, I am a parent of a 6 month old and 6 year old. Since Child birth my partner says she is depressed but is not ready to seek medical help. this has now esclated in the last few days holding me responsible for her depression. There is constant screaming at me (I have not responded or reacted to it), I am at my wits end what to do and who to turn to. She has recently started drinking again, and it says it helps her sleep. I am not sure if alcohol and depression are interlinked. I refused to get drinks once and I have had it handed it back to me for 3 days. Everything I do is incorrect. I have now started doubting myself and am desperately looking for resources to help me cope and educate my kids around this as well. Even with our first child for the first 6-8 months she said she was depressed but this time its really viscious. Looking for any suggestion / help / support.

DisplayName5742 Does Life Get Better?
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Hello, So, my life has gone down the drain. When I tell myself I'm managing okay, well everything goes pear-shaped. My partner and myself are having to move out of the unit we're living in as both of us lost our jobs last year and we haven't been abl... View more

Hello, So, my life has gone down the drain. When I tell myself I'm managing okay, well everything goes pear-shaped. My partner and myself are having to move out of the unit we're living in as both of us lost our jobs last year and we haven't been able to find anything else since. They have somewhere to go, but I don't. I can't go live as their parents as the parents don't like me. They think I'm only interested in my partner for money. I fell for my partner when he didn't have a job. Having been in a similar situation in the past I do have someone I can contact regarding emergency accommodation, and I have an appointment booked with them on Monday. I've tried asking my friends, and the response has been "no." There's also the matter of Centerlink enforcing a new rule regarding partners, as a result the only way I can get anything is to say I don't have a partner. Even if we're not living together I can't get anything because my partner should be able to support me. As I've been told by my case manager at the emergency accommodation office. Probably left a lot out, but to sum it up: I'm going to be homeless (even if I get into emergency accommodation, which will make me "legally homeless") in a matter of weeks, and I may not be able to get any assistance just because I have a partner. I can't get work, and I don't have any formal qualifications. Since I've been in a similar situation before I'm wondering, does life ever get better? Or should I just stop trying? I think that sums it up. Not sure though. Hard to think clearly... Or at all really. DisplayName5742

Destinyy Isolated, Lost and Unsure?
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I am a new graduate and have just started full-time work at the beginning of this year. I am currently working 6 days a week due to work requirements and it has been draining me out. I feel so tired every day to the point I would fall asleep as soon ... View more

I am a new graduate and have just started full-time work at the beginning of this year. I am currently working 6 days a week due to work requirements and it has been draining me out. I feel so tired every day to the point I would fall asleep as soon as I get home and I've realised that work has changed my life, I don't go out anymore to see friends and I dont do the usual things which make me happy anymore. Instead I try to make the most out of social media to show the people I love that I still care even though I am just out of energy. I mean, I love what I do but suddenly Im feeling very isolated. I know everyone is busy with their own lives but over time I just feel that no one puts any effort in caring for me and checking up on whether I am alright anymore. Im just alone, I dont feel needed in people's lives even though I've put in the effort regardless of being so tired. The feeling of isolation is starting to eat me up, I open my messenger chat and tears just keep coming down because people I message, people that I put 101% effort to show their importance dont feel the same for me. I know its stupid and I know it might be just me being emotional but I just dont know what to do anymore. I feel like cutting everyone out and being alone for sometime... I just wish someone would reach out and be there for me, understanding what Im going through and telling me things will be fine. I dont feel like I have depression but lately Ive just been staying in bed on the days I dont have work and sometimes I cry for no reason... I dont know what this is..... Can someone help me out?

DannyG Give up
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I give up. I’ve been unemployed for 5 months. I’ve had at least 20 interviews in this time but no offers. I have a one day a week job which is temporary and will end in two weeks. I have qualifications and experience- it makes no difference. i cannot... View more

I give up. I’ve been unemployed for 5 months. I’ve had at least 20 interviews in this time but no offers. I have a one day a week job which is temporary and will end in two weeks. I have qualifications and experience- it makes no difference. i cannot even get a volunteer job I have a working with children check and a police check and my volunteer applications are just ignored. I am so, so tired of this. i have a GP and a mental health plan but it’s not making any difference. Has anyone else ever been in similar place? What did you do ?

Billy_Bob NPD V BPD
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I have read so much about PERSONALITY DISORDERS that I should become a shrink. So can someone please tell me how a person with NPD get diagnosed with BPD instead?

I have read so much about PERSONALITY DISORDERS that I should become a shrink. So can someone please tell me how a person with NPD get diagnosed with BPD instead?

roses123 Happiness?
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why is it that when i am happy i really dont want to be. As much as i hate being so sad and feeling really depresses i sometimes miss that feeling and whenever im close to feeling content i really dont want to be.

why is it that when i am happy i really dont want to be. As much as i hate being so sad and feeling really depresses i sometimes miss that feeling and whenever im close to feeling content i really dont want to be.

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