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Unwanted Feeling undesirable and lonely
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Hey and I apologise if I am posting in the wrong place but am new I honestly don’t know what to do I have my own apartment, my own business and a stable life but no matter what I do I can’t get dates or even friendship. I have tried singles events, s... View more

Hey and I apologise if I am posting in the wrong place but am new I honestly don’t know what to do I have my own apartment, my own business and a stable life but no matter what I do I can’t get dates or even friendship. I have tried singles events, so many online sites and it always ends the same one date then a message saying they just want to be friends…I remember when personalities and a stable financial life was important now it’s just looks and money guess I don’t have enough money or good looks so am at my wits end I am hoping everyday I find someone but not sure how much longer I can keep fooling myself any advice is appreciated thanks for reading hope your all doing better then me 😞

Lost-Cause Hello I'm brand new not sure I'm in the correct forum
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I have reluctantly been burying my demons for far too long. I suffer from extreme PTSD and Anxiety plus some terminal illnesses and to top it off I woke up approximately 18mths ago paralysed from the waist down (I was ok when I went to bed) I have be... View more

I have reluctantly been burying my demons for far too long. I suffer from extreme PTSD and Anxiety plus some terminal illnesses and to top it off I woke up approximately 18mths ago paralysed from the waist down (I was ok when I went to bed) I have been learning the basics of walking again. I have not been outside in 14mths and I haven't driven or ridden in over 2yrs. I live alone and have no quality of life, I'm estranged from my 3 adult children I haven't seen my youngest in 16yrs. I miss them terribly and I have realised that I don't know them. It has been cloak and dagger with the other 2 as I couldn't tell the other I was seeing them because if their mother found out she would throw them out. I have given up and stopped taking my medication about 4mths ago, i go to bed hoping that I won't wake up. I have no quality of life and no dignity left as I don't have control of my bowel or bladder. I honestly don't know what else to do. I realise that there isn't a magic pill that solves everything and I don't know if I've left it too late. I would greatly appreciate any feedback. I was in law enforcement and a volunteer fire fighter so I've had to deal with and see things that no person should ever see.

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Sophie_M Big Blue Table - Right here on the Forums!
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Hello to our wonderful forums community! We have decided to run an ongoing Big Blue Table thread ‘Forums Edition’ until the end of October!  What is a Big Blue Table? Big Blue Table is Beyond Blue's signature event held during October, Mental Health... View more

Hello to our wonderful forums community! We have decided to run an ongoing Big Blue Table thread ‘Forums Edition’ until the end of October! 🎉 What is a Big Blue Table? Big Blue Table is Beyond Blue's signature event held during October, Mental Health Month. Big Blue Table encourages people host a meal with their friends, family or colleagues while fighting the stigma that surrounds mental health. So why are we running one here? The reason we are doing this is so people have an opportunity to connect with others and have the experience of sharing their thoughts and feelings over a meal, no matter where they are in Australia. We know Mental Health Month can be a vulnerable time for many and believe this thread could be a safe space for people to be heard and learn from others’ experiences. Our community champions will be here to support you along the way, and our moderation team will be around to answer any questions you may have, as well as to ensure the thread remains respectful and safe for everyone. We encourage you to choose from the following questions to start a conversation: What do you do to look after your mental health? Are you comfortable sharing your feelings and emotions? If not, why? What are you passionate about, and why? Who would be your dream Big Blue Table guest, and why? After you have shared your answers, we would love to hear about what you are eating or bringing to the table. You can even tell us a little bit about your setup and what you can see around you to really immerse us into your world. This is your opportunity to be as creative as you’d like! But remember, there is no pressure or ‘right’ response, whatever you bring to the table will be more than enough. 💙 We hope this thread allows you to feel connected, supported, and a part of the Big Blue Table initiative. Now… get cooking!

lacy sup
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sup anyone wanna talk im here almost all the timeim 13 btw

sup anyone wanna talk im here almost all the timeim 13 btw

Scared I know im crazy
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I lived in Thailand beforeAnd I really didnt like the foodMost people rave about Thai food and I understand because it does smell goodCrazy huh.In Thailand most foods centre around chicken and pork and seafood and beef not so much.But an interesting ... View more

I lived in Thailand beforeAnd I really didnt like the foodMost people rave about Thai food and I understand because it does smell goodCrazy huh.In Thailand most foods centre around chicken and pork and seafood and beef not so much.But an interesting thing I noted about Thai men was their politeness and eagerness to helpBut also thai people are shy to talk because if they cant speak English they feel embarrassed Im the one who should feel embarrassed I would get my interpreter to say to them.Thailand is what they call a developing country but in my time there I saw a country so far advanced in areas than Australia is I became unwell and was seeing a pyschiatrist straight away no wait time. The community spirit there is superior to here and it rare to hear a car beep a horn because everyone on road is courtesy minded.I have heard of Australians shiver at the mention of going to a dentist in South eastern countries Their hygiene professionalism the whole dentist experience is on par if not better than here in Aus and fraction of price. The money saved on dental work is enough to have a holiday while you are thereI have so much respect for thai people. Anyway just some light conversationIf anybody wants to know anything about medical in Thai you can talk on here from my experience.

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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