I am new. Hello.

[Angel_Joy]

Hello, I am new here. Would someone like to know a bit about me and why I am here?
Umm, this is kinda embarrassing.😬 I-I don't really know what to say.

[Angel_Joy]

Umm😥 I-i don't have a gp or anything. My mum doesn't know I feel this way. I-i don't know what to do. I am so afraid a@and nervous. My anxiety seems worse today. Ohhhhhhh😖😣

[Angel_Joy]

Umm, i-i don't know what things I do to take care of myself. I have been taking care of other rather then me. Like, I haven't been eating much.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Angel_Joy,

We are sorry to hear that your anxiety feels worse today. It must be really difficult to not have your mum understand what you're currently going through. Please know our community is here to support you through this tough time.

 If you do not feel comfortable reaching out to your mum right now you might find it helpful to reach out to our friends at Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) to talk things through. They offer free phone counselling services 24/7 or you could also contact that via email or webchat through their website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/ .

Headspace is another great service  that offers support, advice, referrals, low-level counselling, and face-to-face counselling for depression or anxiety and other life issues (https://www.eheadspace.org.au/ or or 1800 650 890). 

We hope to continue seeing you around the forums - feel free to keep checking in to talk through your thoughts and feelings. 


 

[Not_Batman]

Hi angel_joy

is this feeling of anxiety something you can share with your mum?

It can be a burden if we keep it to ourselves. And like you’re doing on the forum it helps to talk to someone about it.

You may both be able to talk to a doctor together.

[Summer Rose]

Hi Angel Joy

I’m really sorry to learn that you’re feeling anxious and depressed.

I hope it’s okay to ask how old you are? I’m just asking because my daughter fell ill with anxiety and OCD at age 13 and it was really hard for her to tell me what was happening.

She couldn’t go to school, so we sat together for two days until she finally told me. It was such a relief for both of us because then we could work together on helping her to get well.

My daughter and I were really close and it was still hard for her. Are you and mum close? How do you think Mum might react if you told her how you are feeling?

Kind thoughts to you

[JoannaJay]

Hi Angel-Joy, what a brave young lady you are in taking this huge step to open up about your feelings. I was the same age as you when I was crippled with anxiety. I curled up on the couch for two days,but couldn’t explain to my dear mum what was wrong. She had her own worries with my abusive father. There were no support services back then and I wasn’t sure my GP would understand,so I put up with it,until the worst happened. I married an abusive man,had post natal Psychosis after the birth of my son,lost custody of him,and set off a truly traumatic chain of events that totally destroyed twenty years of my life.

Sweet girl,things are different today than back in the 50’s-60’s when psychiatric staff could be quite cruel and unfeeling. There was no technology and no support at all,so I struggled alone until I got admitted to a private hospital

Today people listen and care. Keep reaching out and know you are not alone. We all understand.

[Guest_4643]

Hey Angel_Joy.

I wish your Mum could understand and help you, I'm not sure why she isn't. A GP or a professional could be able to help you, but we're all here for you and we all care. Please take care of yourself, and try to eat more, I do know that it's hard.

[rebornedsoldier]

Hi there i am new myself.

I hope we can both get adjusted to these forums fast! 🙂

[Guest_4643]

Hello rebornedsoldier, welcome to the forums

[Angel_Joy]

I am 15, and I was 13 when I first sent a letter to my mum saying that I didn't want to live..............she never talked to me about the letter. My mum doesn't know that I feel this way, no one knows except my sister. But, she didn't help much either. I am so afraid to tell my mum, and I am afraid to even send a note to her saying bout this. I can't do it.

I don't think I am close to my mum. I don't think she feels the same way I do. I am scared to tell her this. I mean, what if she yells at me and I am never allowed online again? What if she does something bad to me? I would run away if something bad happened, like if she doesn't let me online again or she doesn't get help for me. I cry very easily. She doesn't even know that I am doing this, so she might get mad if she found out. I wish someone else could tell her, I'm no good at doing this. I feel like I am trapped, I demand freedom.