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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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wilipena The battle
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A few months back I went of antidepressants. Been on and off them since a teenager now mid 30s. The old signs slowly came back until I couldn’t get out of bed. I’m back on them now but still struggling as I wait for them to kick in. The side effects ... View more

A few months back I went of antidepressants. Been on and off them since a teenager now mid 30s. The old signs slowly came back until I couldn’t get out of bed. I’m back on them now but still struggling as I wait for them to kick in. The side effects however are already back! I’m so sick of fighting. I just want to live and feel good. The only thing keeping my head above water is trying to not let this effect my kids. I’m trying to keep active and eat well but I just want to hide and sleep. I regret going off the AD. Am I really going to have to be on them for the rest of my life???

coldplay101 Alone
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Hi this is my first time researching depression and seeking any sort of help. Lately I’ve been the most sad I’ve ever been in my life. I struggle a lot with expressing my feelings to friends and especially family. Therefore making it impossible to sh... View more

Hi this is my first time researching depression and seeking any sort of help. Lately I’ve been the most sad I’ve ever been in my life. I struggle a lot with expressing my feelings to friends and especially family. Therefore making it impossible to share how sad I truely am. My whole life I’ve felt sad at some level but lately it’s been the worst ever as I’ve lost alot of money and I feel like life is a dead end right now. I don’t want to dump my problems on my friends but I can’t afford to see anyone for help. I’m scared that if I do go out of my way to get professional help my family will judge me. I also cry the second I talk about anything that upsets which makes it impossible to get the words out. How do I fight this?

Belle72 Local GP's
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Hi allNew to this and it seems hard to navigate this site.Just wondering if anyone else is struggling to find a good GP ? My local area seems to be only seeing existing patients and I am unable to find anyone to help me.

Hi allNew to this and it seems hard to navigate this site.Just wondering if anyone else is struggling to find a good GP ? My local area seems to be only seeing existing patients and I am unable to find anyone to help me.

nij1982 Depression and worthless
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Hi this is nyrie iam new here not sure where to stsrt. I have 5 kids but life is hard not sure how yo start font like how i look and everydsu is hard does antone else feel the same?

Hi this is nyrie iam new here not sure where to stsrt. I have 5 kids but life is hard not sure how yo start font like how i look and everydsu is hard does antone else feel the same?

MelodyWasHer2ndName Trapped in unhappy relationship
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I can't leave and I'm miserable. Can't afford to pay off mortgage and partner says he can't live alone so he won't agree to sell. I regret every decision I have ever made. I just got together with the first boy who ever paid me attention. I hate myse... View more

I can't leave and I'm miserable. Can't afford to pay off mortgage and partner says he can't live alone so he won't agree to sell. I regret every decision I have ever made. I just got together with the first boy who ever paid me attention. I hate myself with every fibre of my being. No one loves me not even my parents. I can't go on anymore

NDR Always been single!
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Hi, I've read a few posts on here recently, so I thought i'd share my situation for anyone else in the same boat. Basically since I was 18, i've lost my adolescence & youth to mental health & some heavy personal circumstances & have never really date... View more

Hi, I've read a few posts on here recently, so I thought i'd share my situation for anyone else in the same boat. Basically since I was 18, i've lost my adolescence & youth to mental health & some heavy personal circumstances & have never really dated either. Due to the above, it's made socialising hard & what i've been through destroyed my confidence, as well ability to form relationships with women, especially the ones i've liked & vice versa. Without sounding arrogant, i'm actually not a bad looking guy with a good personality & the fact that i've been unable to attract anyone or stuffed up opportunities, it's just soul destroying to be honest. I'm in my 40's now & I'm still dealing with it some days it's just plain awful. I've often thought about what it would've looked like had I had more luck. I have nothing but respect for women / others but feel really sad / depressed when I see other couples or anyone I find attractive. I know it's life, yes I should focus on the positives but having to take a back seat to your mental health can leave you pretty lonely & sad some days. I've recently started counselling but due to the holidays, i'm on my own & it's been tough. Just wanted to do the right thing & reach out. Anyways, I hope I made sense & can relate to what others may be dealing with. Thanks for your time, N.

Joel *Trigger Warning - Body Image Issues* I see beautiful women or couples and want to die
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I’ll try keep it short. I suffer from depression and anxiety, but this happens to me all the time. The fact I want to die never leaves me, it just gets stronger sometimes. I am not good enough to be on earth, that much is clear. In ten years I have n... View more

I’ll try keep it short. I suffer from depression and anxiety, but this happens to me all the time. The fact I want to die never leaves me, it just gets stronger sometimes. I am not good enough to be on earth, that much is clear. In ten years I have not attracted a single woman, whether that be for a relationship or meaningless sex etc. This just reaffirms that extreme self hate I have for myself is justified. It’s not like I haven’t tried, I’m just human scum so it has never happened and I know it never will. But the fact that all it takes is seeing someone in public or online is something I can’t escape. How should I deal with this? I decided to post this now because I was on Instagram and seen a fitness model and now I feel like trash. It sounds dumb when I type it out, but it’s the way my screwed up mind works. I have totally given up on life, there is no hope for me, but while I’m still here I thought it would be interesting to get a different perspective. Just for the record, I have nothing against anyone, women, couples etc, I know I’m the problem, I know I’m not good enough. Sorry if this doesn’t make sense

JMumma Criticism by my husband constantly
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My husband constantly criticises me, he then expects me to converse normally with him but I feel trapped and scared. He doesn’t acknowledge that what he says needs to be discussed he just tells me that I’m tapped in the head when I get upset about it

My husband constantly criticises me, he then expects me to converse normally with him but I feel trapped and scared. He doesn’t acknowledge that what he says needs to be discussed he just tells me that I’m tapped in the head when I get upset about it

user4002 uncontrollable anger
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idk who to tell this to without sounding crazy and people thinking i’m over reacting but i tend to get this over whelming of anger over tiny little things, specifically over my boyfriend because i tend to attach myself to people, i will find someone ... View more

idk who to tell this to without sounding crazy and people thinking i’m over reacting but i tend to get this over whelming of anger over tiny little things, specifically over my boyfriend because i tend to attach myself to people, i will find someone i rlly like friend/boyfriend and completely attach myself to them and everything they do affects how i feel if they’re a tiny bit off my mind goes crazy, they hate me i’m annoying they’re gonna break up with me they think i’m ugly, or they could literally just go out with their friends and it’ll feel like damn they don’t wanna be with me they hate me they think i’m annoying and is an uncontrollable anger and idk why it makes me feel so bad cuz they’re allowed to see friends i just have this rlly bad attachment and will get mad over every tiny little thing and lose my mind to the point i didn’t even know what i’m doing and don’t recognise myself. and then once i’ve calmed down it’s like nothing happened and i don’t even remember a single thing that happened or a single thing i just said and feel completely fine. idk what’s wrong with me or why i always feel this way, it’s not just anger i will always have these over whelming feelings no matter what feeling it is i feel it 1000x more then what i probably should. it’s like i go from 0-100 in a split second. i don’t know why i’m like this or why all of this happens.

b24h Feel alone.
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Hi, I have know one to talk to. I have recently had my second baby and my gosh my depression is going wild. I have no family support and a partner who can’t stay faithful to me. I’m not really sure who to lean on. I have a 2 year old and a 5 month ol... View more

Hi, I have know one to talk to. I have recently had my second baby and my gosh my depression is going wild. I have no family support and a partner who can’t stay faithful to me. I’m not really sure who to lean on. I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old and I just feel so sad and angry. Every day that goes on I can’t control my sadness and anger more and more. I never take it out in my kids but I take it out on myself. move put on so much weight, I look and feel like shit, I’m broke, I’m sad.. so so sad and I can’t stop being so unmotivated and tired. I need support, I just need someone to understand me and what I’m going through. Instead I’m called and retard and I’m toyed with until I snap. I hate it. That’s all I have to say.. I can’t control myself anymore. I’m losing myself. Being a mum is hard.