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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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Luke514 I wasted my life, and I have no hope (26)
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Hmm where to begin...I had some health issues growing up, I missed some school and I got teased a lot because it was hard to hide (though I was cured at 13) - my first year of high school was going ok, near the end I was bullied again and was sociall... View more

Hmm where to begin...I had some health issues growing up, I missed some school and I got teased a lot because it was hard to hide (though I was cured at 13) - my first year of high school was going ok, near the end I was bullied again and was socially ostracised, had a meltdown and left school. The first fatal mistake. I lived (and still do, for the most part) in a semi rural area. I had no access to public transport for most of my life, I missed my 'work experience' years. No one will higher someone as old as me (26) without experience in anything. I've never gotten my licence (learners expired) and don't see how I'd ever own a car. I still live with my parents and I don't see how that could ever change. I don't know what I'm going to do a decade from now because I don't want to be dependant forever. 3 years ago I did a diploma and started doing some freelance work from home, I make pocket change. My parents are constantly broke and I've never been able to save. I was on the dole for about 2 years and I was using that money to get out more, study, pay for driving lessons and get my life moving, now that's gone. As soon the required work for the dole started I shut down. The only thing I was offered was slave labor at an OP shop. I couldn't walk after 1 day of moving furniture/cleaning/on foot deliveries on my feet 6 hours straight, didn't want to deal with public transport in general [I even have anxiety just going somewhere by myself], so I gave up. Now I live on about $100 a week, and that's the past 3 years of my life. I'm mostly an introvert, I can't sell myself, I hate freelancing. I've really only kept steady work from some small agencies as a contractor so I didn't have to talk to anyone except my employer.

Guest_375 Even though I have depression and anxiety, I tried standup twice this year and am in an improv class at the moment.
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What I did learn is you need to be able to relate to people to get laughs, and I don't. Improv requires a good imagination, something I didn't know I was missing until I took the class. This post wasn't meant to achieve anything. I just needed to get... View more

What I did learn is you need to be able to relate to people to get laughs, and I don't. Improv requires a good imagination, something I didn't know I was missing until I took the class. This post wasn't meant to achieve anything. I just needed to get it out of my system.

JayV This forum is making me depressed 😕
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I really thought joining an on line forum would help but feel more isolated and depressed reading others stories. The words of wisdom are great, most of us know what we should be doing: talking to some one, seeking medical help, going for walk or jus... View more

I really thought joining an on line forum would help but feel more isolated and depressed reading others stories. The words of wisdom are great, most of us know what we should be doing: talking to some one, seeking medical help, going for walk or just getting some sunshine and fresh air. But when you have lost every thing: relationships, friends, employment because of your depression nothing makes sense any more. Nothing brings joy or happiness or some relief. So back l go under my doona, counting the days until l start TMS therapy then worrying myself sick that it won't work and this will be as good as it gets J

cantfindausername No other way to update earlier post
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I should prob note, even though the thought has crossed my mind - I have no actual plans in place and don't intend to hurt myself. I just noted it to highlight how bad I've been feeling. I just want anyone to point me in a direction of help seeing as... View more

I should prob note, even though the thought has crossed my mind - I have no actual plans in place and don't intend to hurt myself. I just noted it to highlight how bad I've been feeling. I just want anyone to point me in a direction of help seeing as though the GPs have turned me away twice now after requesting an updated mental health plan and I'm not getting better with time.

ifallintofantasy Atonement, forgivenes and guilt
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Hi to everyone who use these forums. I would like to ask for help form you guys do you guys have advice of forigveness of yourself and for others? What have you guys done over guilt and atonement for past mistakes that you have done and that you feel... View more

Hi to everyone who use these forums. I would like to ask for help form you guys do you guys have advice of forigveness of yourself and for others? What have you guys done over guilt and atonement for past mistakes that you have done and that you feel like you let your family down?? I don't want any more new regrets. and i don't want to ruin my relationships with my family.

ifallintofantasy what do you do when you realise that in ur head you think everyone is attacking you.
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i was bullied in the past. i have depresstion now and had a few moments when i thought people were attacking me. bullying me jurdging me and i was on the defen i realise this isnt normal i need help. ive recently sign to some support groups. can i pl... View more

i was bullied in the past. i have depresstion now and had a few moments when i thought people were attacking me. bullying me jurdging me and i was on the defen i realise this isnt normal i need help. ive recently sign to some support groups. can i please ask addvice from you guys my perspective is screwed. thanks BB Ps people have mention that i need to start to learn to let things go, live in present day live in the moment i not sure how to start to go about doing that. if u guys know please share the advice thanks ifallintofantasy

Julykj Unsure if depression
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I need help. I am constantly in a bad mood. I just can't seem to snap myself out of it. I just can't be bothered. I don't want to be involved in any social situations. I'm constantly tired but sleeping like crap. Where do I go? What do i do? View more

I need help. I am constantly in a bad mood. I just can't seem to snap myself out of it. I just can't be bothered. I don't want to be involved in any social situations. I'm constantly tired but sleeping like crap. Where do I go? What do i do?

interloper No help available
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I live in a country town in Victoria, so options are automatically limited. I have seen 3 GPs, 2 psychologists, 1 counsellor, 1 mental health care nurse, tried meds, etc. I am at my wits end. Firstly nothing.... nothing, relieves my symptoms. The fir... View more

I live in a country town in Victoria, so options are automatically limited. I have seen 3 GPs, 2 psychologists, 1 counsellor, 1 mental health care nurse, tried meds, etc. I am at my wits end. Firstly nothing.... nothing, relieves my symptoms. The first psych gave me the "google-list" of self-help (exercise, diet, music, gratitude lists, hobbies, etc) and that I was being dismissive, even though I had been doing all that stuff. Then I saw the counsellor, who straight up told me he couldn't help. My current psych is making no headroad with me at all and said so herself that she was running out of ideas. My GP suggested trying meds again, which I was reluctant about. I keep hearing you need to try different medication, so I made myself open to the idea. A liver function test showed issues (despite not being a heavy drinker, taking nothing else, and living a clean life), so he won't prescribe one type of meds and says another type won't help me. He is focussed on the next option being a psychiatrist two hours away. I did some research, and saw a different GP to get a referral to a visiting psychiatrist (again, not keen, but I'm trying to stay open minded). New GP said that psychologist was rubbish, meds are rubbish, and to "try being more positive" and had I "heard about homeopathy". I am done with this. It is plastered everywhere that help is available, but my experience over the last couple of years says that unless you are a bored housewife or have a lust for material things and need to come to terms with this stuff then it goes in the "too hard" basket. The basket where I live. There is no real help available. I've spoken with phone counsellors here and on LifeLine, and they are in a difficult position and ultimately cannot do anything. Ultimately, I am convinced that there is no help available. If you've made it this far, thanks. If you've been in a similar situation and found a way to access meaningful help please let me know what you did, because I am ready to give up.

Nicegirl To nice
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Hello I just need some help. I've been feeling upset lonely jealous nasty all the time at late. I have reasons to feel like this as I'm always the nice person. Counselling hasn't helped I've tried numerous times My marriage is in tatters and I've got... View more

Hello I just need some help. I've been feeling upset lonely jealous nasty all the time at late. I have reasons to feel like this as I'm always the nice person. Counselling hasn't helped I've tried numerous times My marriage is in tatters and I've got rid of many so called nasty influences out of my life . I'm the one most people unload on but when I need someone no one is ever there for me. I feel though I'm never ever happy. Is this depression? I'm not sure and when I sit and think ok what's going to make me happy I go blank please help I feel desperate and my feelings are getting worse

Milliana A newbie with an old problem..do I resign from yet another job because Bi.P 2 is getting the better of me?
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Hi there I'm Milliana.. currently on unpaid leave after 5 weeks of sick/annual leave to sort my head out. Have an awesome job in broadcasting that I used to love..worked so hard to get where I am, an now on the brink of throwing it all away because o... View more

Hi there I'm Milliana.. currently on unpaid leave after 5 weeks of sick/annual leave to sort my head out. Have an awesome job in broadcasting that I used to love..worked so hard to get where I am, an now on the brink of throwing it all away because of work anxiety. This is a pattern, I've done it before.. walked away feeling ashamed that I couldn't cope in a workplace. I'm medicated and was diagnosed with bipolar 2 about 18 months ago. Trying so hard to get up and running but feeling pushed down by a bad patch. Anyone else been here? Cheers, M