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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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sinking_mama First day sober
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Its been 9 and a half hours since i finished my last drink at 3am. Im still in bed trying unsuccessfully to sleep of my raging hangover from lasts nights effort. I have made the decision. Thats it. No more. Now i just need to stick to it. Unlike the ... View more

Its been 9 and a half hours since i finished my last drink at 3am. Im still in bed trying unsuccessfully to sleep of my raging hangover from lasts nights effort. I have made the decision. Thats it. No more. Now i just need to stick to it. Unlike the last kajillion times. I dont drink every day. For me its every second day. After all i need a day to recover from the previous night where i have completely written myself off. Im the type of person who cant do moderation. I have no control over my drinking. Rather it controls me. When. How much. My actions while drunk. For me a sip = pass out drunk. My almost 2 year old boy is playing in the lounge room with his nan and i am disgusted with myself that im not there with him. So much of my life has been missed because of my dependence and addiction. A lot is a blur. Even more is just missing. I cant do this any more. I WONT do this any more. 20.7.16 marks the begining of my sobriety. Now i just need to do it.

TaraB Major depression- one step forward, two steps back
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Hey, I'm 25, female, with major depression disorder/ eating disorder/ body dismorfier since I was 13. Does anyone else feel like you try so hard to get better and then fall straight back again? I was feeling better for afew months, but my beautiful n... View more

Hey, I'm 25, female, with major depression disorder/ eating disorder/ body dismorfier since I was 13. Does anyone else feel like you try so hard to get better and then fall straight back again? I was feeling better for afew months, but my beautiful nanna passed away suddenly a year ago and ever since I feel more lost than ever before. She was my family and I feel like something died in me too. Lately I cant stand looking in the mirror it makes me so angry at myself. I hate having a shower because I know the mirror will be there when I get out. I'm a fitness instructor and its impacted on my confidence to do my study/job. I'm hoping someone knows these feelings and can give me some advice on how to get myself out of this black hole. xXx

Dippy_Dora So why do I sit Here...Alone....Trying to Find a Reason to Go On?
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The above title is from a song I used to know...years ago...but I cannot remember who. It seems to be playing in my mind over and over and over. I find some comfort in the fact that someone else actually felt/feels this way too. Every day is a strugg... View more

The above title is from a song I used to know...years ago...but I cannot remember who. It seems to be playing in my mind over and over and over. I find some comfort in the fact that someone else actually felt/feels this way too. Every day is a struggle for me to get through, I just feel exhausted all the time, my mind feels like a fog, even my speech is deteriorating in a weird way, I can't seem to speak properly. I feel like just giving in and not bothering with anything anymore. I have certainly lost my Love of Life....I can remember I was happy once and wonder how many other people are walking around, dragging themselves about...all pretending that nothing is wrong. When I am around other people I forget how unhappy I am because their chatter is a distraction. As is the TV, but then I switch that off and I can't even remember what I was watching. I stumbled across this forum and find comfort in reading that other people are suffering too....

Chris D I'm completely lost in life
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I don't know where to go or what to say or what to do anymore, i'm completely lost. I can't take it anymore, i have a family member who is going in for an operation next wk and so she will need looking after, so how am i meant to fill the requirement... View more

I don't know where to go or what to say or what to do anymore, i'm completely lost. I can't take it anymore, i have a family member who is going in for an operation next wk and so she will need looking after, so how am i meant to fill the requirements i have with centrelink and try and stay well enough to look for work and look after this family member, i've already got enough going on in my head. I feel like bursting out into tears, i can't take it i'm lost at what to do next. Got no motivation, no drive anymore absolutely pathetic. All i want is a person to listen to me and to give me a hug and put their hand on my back to tell me it's going to be ok. I feel so alone, so isolated. Even today at a group that i go to i felt all day i was ready to burst into tears. Just want to hit my life away because it's no life at all.I need company but i feel no one wants me or wants to hear from me, it's like they have no time for me feel like a piece of trash lying in the gutter just deteriorating away in the rain. I just want to cry but the tears won't come, i can feel they are there but not in a position to be let out. Can anyone provide company and a hug for me please, i really need it please. Kind Regards Chris

use_to_be_giglebug down low
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hi , every day it gets harder and harder to get out of bed,i feel worthless use less and above all guilty for feeling like this..i have wonderful family a great hubby and son ,daughter in law and a amazing 2 year old grand daughter..my brother was di... View more

hi , every day it gets harder and harder to get out of bed,i feel worthless use less and above all guilty for feeling like this..i have wonderful family a great hubby and son ,daughter in law and a amazing 2 year old grand daughter..my brother was diagnosed with cancer late last year and it has been hell watching him go through treatment and i just feel over it all.i feel so guilty for feeling this way as its not me going through living with the desease its him..im pathetic and feel like whats the use !!!! i know i have to be strong for him and his family but its just getting too hard..i just dont know what to do.i am on medication for depression but i feel its getting worse.

Katatonic New to Forums
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Hi guys, Just popping in to meet & greet so to speak. Been some what apprehensive about posting so hope you all understand. I have suffered many many years of depression & anxiety which as you all would know can be really hard to manage on your own. ... View more

Hi guys, Just popping in to meet & greet so to speak. Been some what apprehensive about posting so hope you all understand. I have suffered many many years of depression & anxiety which as you all would know can be really hard to manage on your own. In the last 3yrs or so my health has really suffered leaving me feeling isolated, terribly forgotten about,( well in my eyes) by health professionals & so on. As I write I am already judging myself & thinking I should just hush & get on with what life I've been dealt, there are those more in need etc so I shall start small maybe

gibby3794 Does anyone else start feeling better as life gets that bit better and then all of a sudden start feeling like crap again?
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Some of you may know i have had depression and anxiety for a few years now (sorry i havent been on am working full time and always busy so havent had time ) i had been feeling pretty good as stated above i now have a full time job (finally) and own a... View more

Some of you may know i have had depression and anxiety for a few years now (sorry i havent been on am working full time and always busy so havent had time ) i had been feeling pretty good as stated above i now have a full time job (finally) and own a decent car (old and cheap but roadworthy and mechanically good), have over $1k in the bank and i have paid off or am smashing through my debts (massive event for me) and am now in the process of trying to get a house with a few friends and have been feeling great until about a week ago i said "things are finally starting to look up for us all" and ever since then i have been feeling really depressed and have anxiety... i was just wondering if anyone else starts feeling better as life gets that bit better and then all of a sudden starts feeling like crap again? It seems like when things start going right for once i get scared which sounds stupid (and i do think it is stupid but unfortunately its just how i react )

Hopefullseeking Rollercoaster going down
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I have been feeling not to bad, prehaps on the well side, scary I know. Last week I felt myself slipping again and have not recovered. Two days after I felt myself starting to slide I began a reduction in meds, again, but this time a lot slower and t... View more

I have been feeling not to bad, prehaps on the well side, scary I know. Last week I felt myself slipping again and have not recovered. Two days after I felt myself starting to slide I began a reduction in meds, again, but this time a lot slower and the other anti-D. I am eating more and feeling lazy again, I did make myself go to the movies using public transport, (car died) and saw the new Ghostbusters, it was good. I thought i was on the up and up and because I was feeling good I thought I had turned that corner, but no. Is this my life now, and rollercoaster ride. If it is I hope the rollercoaster stays up and leveling out heaps more than going down. Thanks for listening. Anne

Pelayn Mt friend is my trigger!
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Hi. My best friend, the only person i have opened up to about my depression besides my husband, also triggers my maladaptive behavior. I been diagnosed with Emotional Depravation schema. This means i feel very insecure in relationships. I developed a... View more

Hi. My best friend, the only person i have opened up to about my depression besides my husband, also triggers my maladaptive behavior. I been diagnosed with Emotional Depravation schema. This means i feel very insecure in relationships. I developed a bond with a playgroup friend and we became close. Because this friend and i were close i opened up to her and she helped support me over the last 3 years. But because we were close i got very hurt when she spent time with other friends or was wasn't available to catch up. So many times I've thought i have to remove myself from her or I'm not going to move forward. But i don't think i can. She is aware of these issues. My therapist hasn't suggested removing myself. Any thoughts or experiences to help me decide what to do? Julie

AkienA Stuck
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I'm not sure if I am even posting in the right form i can't even explan what's wrong, I am all stuck up inside my head. Everything has become almost pointless and there is little joy in life.

I'm not sure if I am even posting in the right form i can't even explan what's wrong, I am all stuck up inside my head. Everything has become almost pointless and there is little joy in life.