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Star student to miserable failure

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Hi, call me Aira. I'm a Year 12 IB student and I'm failing everything. I was always pretty good at school. I did well with zero effort. I hear about other students who used to do well without trying too, but struggled later because they never learned... View more

Hi, call me Aira. I'm a Year 12 IB student and I'm failing everything. I was always pretty good at school. I did well with zero effort. I hear about other students who used to do well without trying too, but struggled later because they never learned study techniques. That's not me. In Year 10 I was moved to an advanced class, and realising things were only going to get harder from there, I spent the year figuring out study techniques that worked for me. It went well. I even ended up doing better than many of my classmates who had been in the advanced program far longer than me. When I got to Year 11, it didn't take me long to be the best student in many of my classes. I'm not saying all this to brag. I'm mentioning this because the difference between me back then and me now is almost comical. By the time Year 11 was over, I just gave up on everything. Reading my diary, it seems like my attitude at the time was "this is a long break, I'll just enjoy it for now and get to my homework later." Then something happened (it wasn't serious, but I don't want to say), and I got really upset and just did nothing. It was pretty out-of-character for me since, in terms of my mood, Year 10 was the worst year for me and I still did pretty well. So I can't recall why I just gave up. When Year 12 started, I struggled in class since I did none of the homework. That stressed me out a lot and my mental health has been the worst this year than it has ever been. I started crying in my classes a lot and sort of just stopped doing any work. I stopped doing anything really, other than going to school and coming back home. I was talking to my teachers, the coordinator, and to a counsellor at school, but I didn't feel like any of it was helping. So after months of this, I sent the coordinator a desperate email about how I wasn't going to graduate at this rate, and I managed to get a different timetable. Instead of finishing school this year, I'm meant to complete 2 subjects this year, and the other 4 next year. It was relieving for a few weeks, but I was feeling so awful I couldn't get anything done anyways. If I can't even handle 2 subjects, how am I meant to handle 4 next year? I think back to who I was a year or two ago and she feels like a different person entirely. Mentally, I'm actually doing pretty well right now. I think enough happened to me to where bad things don't surprise me anymore. But it doesn't make much of a difference if that isn't showing in my grades.

Hi. This is my first experience with Beyond Blue

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Hi Just learning how to navigate my way around BB

Hi, I'm Anton. Not enough space here to describe my stuff!

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Hi all, well I recognised in around 2000 that I had mental health issues which I was dealing with alcohol for self medication. At that time it was simply previously undiagnosed ADHD, given I was born in 1966 it hadn't been picked up in school for wha... View more

Hi all, well I recognised in around 2000 that I had mental health issues which I was dealing with alcohol for self medication. At that time it was simply previously undiagnosed ADHD, given I was born in 1966 it hadn't been picked up in school for what it was. Fast forward to now, I recognise AuDHD, anxiety and depression. Yes I do have GP and Psychiatrist support, and use a university psychology clinic. I still find I need to do my own research to understand my condition as this specific area of mental health is not well understood generally. There is history of mental health issues in my family, and as a layman I suspect it shows up more on the female side for some reason. My sister suicided, my mother is all over the place and my niece is very troubled. I'm currently taking an "attack from all sides" approach - psychiatrist prescribed medication, psychology clinic, GP and Salvos AoD course. It's working, but slowly and is not a magic bullet. My partner is frustrated with me and as a result she is unhelpful, adding to the problem rather than helping. Antidepressants stop me from jumping off a cliff.

Randomly going through internet and i found this page

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i was just randomly reading something and found this page and now i feel money is a very expensive thing you have to spend so many of your precious days of life working your ass off for money. Whereas time is the most expensive thing which we do not ... View more

i was just randomly reading something and found this page and now i feel money is a very expensive thing you have to spend so many of your precious days of life working your ass off for money. Whereas time is the most expensive thing which we do not care about .Cheers everyone this is just a normal message after 7 beers i wanted to share 😁

The winds of change are blowing across the planes

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Hi new to all of this, but so glad to see I am not alone in this, so many good topics that is certainly helpful for me.Stay strong

Volunteering

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I am 45 years old and I have been volunteering in an op shop for six years. I like my job but I am not obsessed with it and I am not that materialistic. People always want to talk to me about my job. Sometimes I don’t want to talk to them because it’... View more

I am 45 years old and I have been volunteering in an op shop for six years. I like my job but I am not obsessed with it and I am not that materialistic. People always want to talk to me about my job. Sometimes I don’t want to talk to them because it’s not that interesting and I don’t care how much they want to spend. I don’t want to be rude but sometimes I feel like I need to find some more friends outside of work.

We’re updating mobile navigation – take a look and share feedback

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Hi everyone, Many of you have shared feedback with us over time about how navigation works on the Forums, especially when using a phone. Based on that feedback we’ve been working on an updated approach to mobile navigation. We’re looking to launch th... View more

Hi everyone, Many of you have shared feedback with us over time about how navigation works on the Forums, especially when using a phone. Based on that feedback we’ve been working on an updated approach to mobile navigation. We’re looking to launch this update soon, and we’d really value your feedback by 17 May. Below is a refined concept for the proposed mobile navigation for logged‑in members, informed by earlier usability testing and community input. This is not a mobile app. It shows an updated navigation layout for using the Forums on a mobile browser, accessed in the same way as you do now. Mobile is where the layout change is most noticeable. The navigation items shown on desktop would be the same as those shown in the concept image above. We’re interested in your thoughts on: Whether this feels easier or harder to navigate than what we have now Whether anything feels harder to find Whether the labels and structure make sense Whether anything feels missing or unclear There are no right or wrong answers. We’re especially interested in how this might feel when you imagine using it for everyday Forums activities. A few notes for context This shows the logged‑in experience on mobile The image shows the navigation options only, not a specific page If you’d prefer to share feedback privately, or if you’re not a member yet and can’t reply here, you can contact us at modsupport@beyondblue.org.au Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and help improve the Forums for everyone. Project TeamBeyond Blue

We’d love your thoughts on using the Forums on your phone

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Hi everyone, Over the years, some members have asked whether the Forums have an app. Often this comes up without much detail, so we would love to better understand what's behind it. We are currently looking at ways to improve how the Forums work on p... View more

Hi everyone, Over the years, some members have asked whether the Forums have an app. Often this comes up without much detail, so we would love to better understand what's behind it. We are currently looking at ways to improve how the Forums work on phones. Before making any changes, we want to hear about your experience. In particular, we would love to know: Are there things that feel harder to find or do on the Forums when you are using your phone compared with your computer? If you have ever thought about a Forums app, what were you hoping it would make easier when using the Forums on your phone? There is no right or wrong answer. We are simply trying to understand what matters most so we can make thoughtful improvements for the community. How to share your thoughts You can reply to this post with your feedback. Short or long responses are both welcome. If you would rather share something privately, or if you are not a member yet and cannot reply here, you can contact us at modsupport@beyondblue.org.au What happens next We will use the feedback you share to help guide improvements to the Forums experience on phones. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Blue Forums. Your perspectives really do help shape how the Forums work. Project TeamBeyond Blue

We’d love your thoughts on how we introduce @mentions

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Hi everyone, We are getting ready to introduce @mentions to the Beyond Blue Forums. @Mentions will let members tag another member in a post (for example @ExampleMember). This can help keep conversations clearer, especially when a few people are parti... View more

Hi everyone, We are getting ready to introduce @mentions to the Beyond Blue Forums. @Mentions will let members tag another member in a post (for example @ExampleMember). This can help keep conversations clearer, especially when a few people are participating in the same discussion. Before we roll the feature out, we want to make sure it is introduced in a way that feels safe, respectful, and supportive for the community. To help with that, we have drafted some guidelines and FAQs about how @mentions should be used, and we would really value your feedback on those. We would love your thoughts by Friday 13 March. Here is a short summary of the key points from the draft FAQs and Forums Guidelines. @Mentions are designed to help conversations flow.They are there to help keep discussions clear when several members are taking part. Replying to mentions is optional.If someone mentions you, it is simply an invitation to reply. There is no expectation to respond, and it is always okay to step back. Mentions send notifications.You will receive a notification on the Forums when you are mentioned. You will also receive an email notification unless you have adjusted or turned @mention email notifications off in your settings. They should not be used to pressure anyone.This includes repeatedly tagging someone or trying to hurry a response. They should not be used to pull people into discussions.In particular, @mentions should not be used to bring specific members into conversations in the PTSD and trauma or Suicidal thoughts and self-harm topics. Please do not @mention moderators.The moderation team’s account (Sophie_M) should not be tagged. If you need moderator help, please use the Report Post button or email modsupport@beyondblue.org.au Community Champions can be mentioned, but there is no expectation they will reply.They are part of the community like everyone else. Moderators can step in if @mentions are misused.This might include editing or removing posts, issuing warnings, or limiting access to the feature to help keep the Forums safe and supportive. If you would like more detail, you can also read: The full draft FAQs The draft Forums Guidelines update You do not need to read the full guidelines and FAQs to provide feedback. Feedback on the points above is just as helpful. What we would love your feedback on We are keen to hear your thoughts on: Does this guidance feel clear and reasonable? Is anything missing or confusing? Do you have any concerns about how @mentions might affect your experience on the Forums? Is there anything that would help this feature be introduced more smoothly? How to share your thoughts You can reply to this post with your feedback. Short or long responses are both welcome. If you can, please share your thoughts by Friday 13 March so we can review everything together. If you would rather share something privately, you are also welcome to contact the moderation team at modsupport@beyondblue.org.au What happens next We will use the feedback you provide to refine the FAQs and guidelines ahead of launching the @mentions feature. Thanks for being part of the Beyond Blue Forums. Your perspectives really do help shape how the Forums work. Project TeamBeyond Blue

Star student to miserable failure replies: 2

Hi. This is my first experience with Beyond Blue replies: 4

Hi, I'm Anton. Not enough space here to describe my stuff! replies: 2

Randomly going through internet and i found this page replies: 3

The winds of change are blowing across the planes replies: 1

Volunteering replies: 7

We’re updating mobile navigation – take a look and share feedback replies: 3

We’d love your thoughts on using the Forums on your phone replies: 8

We’d love your thoughts on how we introduce @mentions replies: 15