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Roger Hello everyone,
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I’m a professional in my late sixties, now semi-retired. I was a single father for many years, navigating a long and often estranged relationship. I have two adult children in their 30s—both are double-degree professionals, and for the most part, the... View more

I’m a professional in my late sixties, now semi-retired. I was a single father for many years, navigating a long and often estranged relationship. I have two adult children in their 30s—both are double-degree professionals, and for the most part, they’re living fulfilling lives, which I’m deeply grateful for. I’m also the proud grandfather of three beautiful, vibrant, and exceptionally intelligent grandchildren. The eldest turns six this May.

Mezza0145 This is me
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Hi, I'm 20 years old. I turn 21 in August.I have been suffering with both severe anxiety (5 or 6 different types) and severe depression since I was little.I was diagnosed properly in 2020 after the loss of my brother I come from a very broken home, w... View more

Hi, I'm 20 years old. I turn 21 in August.I have been suffering with both severe anxiety (5 or 6 different types) and severe depression since I was little.I was diagnosed properly in 2020 after the loss of my brother I come from a very broken home, where my parents never got along (my mother a cheater) and my father and amazing man.I was raised around boys/men as I am the youngest of four and the only girl

Optical1 Symptoms despite treatment
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Hi. I am wondering if it is normal and if others have the same experience. I receive treatment for my mental health and have doctors and therapists involved in my care. Despite everyone's best efforts in treating my mental illness, I still have sympt... View more

Hi. I am wondering if it is normal and if others have the same experience. I receive treatment for my mental health and have doctors and therapists involved in my care. Despite everyone's best efforts in treating my mental illness, I still have symptoms especially depression. So I've been told that mental illness is treatable but it seems ,yes it is but maybe not 100% treatable for everyone. So I'm thinking I'm just going to have to accept that still getting unwell and having "bad" days is what is normal and I'll have to accept these horrible times as part of the deal of having the illness.What do others think?

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Guest_04605128 Sharing feeeling with friends!
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I've been having severe anxiety after my breakup. No matter how hard I try to make myself understand that the right person will never give up on me, I feel that I've lost my only chance at love and the thought of her not being part of my future or lo... View more

I've been having severe anxiety after my breakup. No matter how hard I try to make myself understand that the right person will never give up on me, I feel that I've lost my only chance at love and the thought of her not being part of my future or loving me makes me anxious to a point I feel so stressed. I'm trying my best to move forward with most of the day. There are still days where something reminds me of her and it makes me pause.

Ash_music It's my turn-song lyrics
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They told me I was nothing, just a shadow in the dark Tried to steal my voice, tried to break my heart But I am not a puppet, I won’t play their game I’m done being silent, I’m done with the shame I’ve been knocked down, I’ve been cast aside But I wo... View more

They told me I was nothing, just a shadow in the dark Tried to steal my voice, tried to break my heart But I am not a puppet, I won’t play their game I’m done being silent, I’m done with the shame I’ve been knocked down, I’ve been cast aside But I won’t stay buried, I was born to riseI’m a storm, I’m a fire, I’m a hurricane I won’t break, I won’t bend, I won’t fade away Let the chains fall, let the walls burn This is my fight, now it’s my turn They fed me lies and called it love Tried to clip my wings, said I wasn’t enough But I’ve seen the truth, and I’ve found my voice Now the battle is mine, and I’ve made my choiceEvery scar, every wound, just proof I survived They tried to bury me—guess what? I’m alive I’m a storm, I’m a fire, I’m a hurricane I won’t break, I won’t bend, I won’t fade away Let the chains fall, let the walls burn This is my fight, now it’s my turn I’m a storm, I’m a fire, I’m a hurricane I won’t break, I won’t bend, I won’t fade away Let the chains fall, let the walls burn This is my fight, now it’s my turn

Ronnie Where BB zone these days
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Hi,I am near inner west, is there any BB zone nearby.Or meet up 

Hi,I am near inner west, is there any BB zone nearby.Or meet up 

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SleepyRain APP??
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Hello everyone, I don't know if it has been posted here before, but does beyond blue have an app? I tried looking, but I could not find anything. Just wanted to know because a lot of forums these days have their own apps.

Hello everyone, I don't know if it has been posted here before, but does beyond blue have an app? I tried looking, but I could not find anything. Just wanted to know because a lot of forums these days have their own apps.

ProjectTeam What do you think of the current character limit for posts?
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Hello everyone, Some of you may know that when making posts on the forums you are limited to 2,500 characters. We'd love your feedback on this, so we have two questions for you. How do you feel about the current character limit? How would you feel if... View more

Hello everyone, Some of you may know that when making posts on the forums you are limited to 2,500 characters. We'd love your feedback on this, so we have two questions for you. How do you feel about the current character limit? How would you feel if there was no limit at all? We would love to hear your thoughts. Project TeamBeyond Blue