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Young people

A space for people aged 12-25 to discuss life. If you’re over 25, please be mindful that this is a space for younger people to connect.

Lia-v Lonely, tired, overwhelmed
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My name is Lia I’m in year 11 and have been struggling with school forever, last year I finally realised that the group of friends I had been with since preschool were actually bullying and excluding me. I would be sitting alone in silence the whole ... View more

My name is Lia I’m in year 11 and have been struggling with school forever, last year I finally realised that the group of friends I had been with since preschool were actually bullying and excluding me. I would be sitting alone in silence the whole day as every talked to anyone but me feeling worse and worse each day causing me to go to school less and less until my parents moved me to a different school half way through the year. Even after that I was still really struggling with going to school every day and I would be in the staff room crying almost every day. My parents decided it would be best for me to attend distance education instead this year, is was going ok at first until my grandparents decided to take over my learning and enforce strict schedules of what i was doing and when, they would call me several times a day to talk about school plans and would show up to my house to do things like clean my room or take me to lunch every other day it was fine at first but it kept on escalating until my grandmother dropped me off at the distance education campus one day and dragged me out of the car as I was crying from anxiety and dragged me to the classroom as the entire school and my whole class watch me cry. I told my parents that I didn’t want my grandparents help anymore but they said that if they didn’t help then they new I couldn’t do it myself and they were both to busy with work to make sure that I was on track and said that I didn’t have a choice even thought I now don’t like my grandparents and hate school and the idea of getting a job or doing anything in the future even more now my mum would always tell don’t worry it will be better next year for three years now, after it got worse then she just said sorry but this is how the real world works I feel like I’ve lost the support of both my friends and family in the span of two years I was just arguing with my mum about this and just wanted to post here to feel a bit better and know that others have seen it.

banann My tiredness is affecting me a lot
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So recently, I've felt very tired, physically. Like I can't be bothered to do anything anymore and I'm struggling to focus in my classes. It hasn't affected my grades but it has been worrying me. On top of that, I always feel so restless and I always... View more

So recently, I've felt very tired, physically. Like I can't be bothered to do anything anymore and I'm struggling to focus in my classes. It hasn't affected my grades but it has been worrying me. On top of that, I always feel so restless and I always struggle to fall asleep. Recently, I've been having trouble sleeping properly and not being able to doze off, which is making me more tired. I don't know if anyone else experiences this or is struggling through this. I'm also half-way through my high-school journey so maybe thats why. Also this is my first time using this website to talk.

MARSHA Year 12
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Hi. I’ve been getting 50-60% on my assessments for term 1 I’m in year 12. I have gotten 30% in legal and 50% in English advanced, 40% in maths standard, 50% in modern history, 70% in biology for term 2. I really want an ATAR that is at least 80-90, a... View more

Hi. I’ve been getting 50-60% on my assessments for term 1 I’m in year 12. I have gotten 30% in legal and 50% in English advanced, 40% in maths standard, 50% in modern history, 70% in biology for term 2. I really want an ATAR that is at least 80-90, and I want to do criminology alongside with forensics. I do so many curricular activities at school so it’s been tough on me. I don’t think my goal for 80-90 ATAR is possibile anymore, and now I’m scared because I will end up being a disappointment at this rate

Sexuality and gender identity

Peer support and conversations about anxiety, depression and other issues in the mental health space affecting LGBTQI+ people.

Mezza0145 I'm confused
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I am 20, all through school I had friends all through different sexualities..I have been questioning my own, as I have completely given up on guys because I'm sick of being used, cheated on and abandoned. But I've recently met an amazing young woman ... View more

I am 20, all through school I had friends all through different sexualities..I have been questioning my own, as I have completely given up on guys because I'm sick of being used, cheated on and abandoned. But I've recently met an amazing young woman and I really like her, if this does end up as a relationship it would be my first wlw relationship.. but I'm not exactly sure what sexuality I am, and how to come out to my family. I am scared and I don't know what to do

Guest_05656585 Where do I belong?
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Hi, I’m Michi and still in high school but I would like some help on who I am. All of my friends are either straight or gay and I don’t think I belong under any of those terms, I just don’t know how to fit in. I also don’t think I’m asexual, I don’t ... View more

Hi, I’m Michi and still in high school but I would like some help on who I am. All of my friends are either straight or gay and I don’t think I belong under any of those terms, I just don’t know how to fit in. I also don’t think I’m asexual, I don’t know where I belong, it’s been like this for a year now and I just don’t know how my friends will react if I say I don’t know what gender I’m attracted to. It has been hard since most of my friends either have crushes or a lover, I don’t feel like I fit in with the society. Thank you for listening 🙏

I_Know_I_Matter Uncomfortable as a cis male and worried about the side effects of HRT
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Hello! I'm an 18 (soon to be 19) year old cisgender male with autism who is currently struggling with his gender identity. I've been thinking about coming out as transgender but there are many obstacles blocking my path. The main reason is because my... View more

Hello! I'm an 18 (soon to be 19) year old cisgender male with autism who is currently struggling with his gender identity. I've been thinking about coming out as transgender but there are many obstacles blocking my path. The main reason is because my family isn't that welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. The other is because if/when I start taking estrogen, there's some things that will remain permanent if I decide to detransition. I've listed some pros and cons below. Arguments for:I recently changed my pronouns from "he/him" to "he/him + she/her" to see how others see meI'm uncomfortable with facial hair and armpit hairI'm uninterested in many activities that males are usually interested inI've had to stop using my real name due to harassment and other mental health concernsLots of males I've met are jerks and I don't necessarily fit into this categorySometimes I wonder what it might feel like to wear a dressArguments against:I don't mind my voice or most of my appearanceI feel as if this is influenced by the amount of time I spend onlineI haven't decided on what my new name should be if I do transitionI'm worried about the side effects of HRT and the potentially irreversible damage it could do to my body (breast growth caused by taking estrogen is permanent and I don't know if there's a cure)Most of my family is transphobicThere could be a better gender identity that describes me so I don't have to worry about potential risks So yeah. I don't want to start taking hormones because certain effects are permanent, but is there a gender identity that best fits me? Like I said, I've started to use both he/him and she/her pronouns, but I don't really feel comfortable with they/them though.

Multicultural experiences

Designed for members who were born overseas, have parents who were, speak a primary language that isn’t English or have mixed cultural heritage.

Ann_ACD Fairness at work
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Where do we(non-white people) seek help to find fairness at work especially when the management already decided which side they're on?

Where do we(non-white people) seek help to find fairness at work especially when the management already decided which side they're on?

Ronnie Bengali Australian
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Hey there! I was born in Bangladesh and moved to Australia when I was young. I completed my Master's degree and am currently 42 years old. I also serve as a Justice of the Peace and enjoy doing a lot of community work. Even though I love being part o... View more

Hey there! I was born in Bangladesh and moved to Australia when I was young. I completed my Master's degree and am currently 42 years old. I also serve as a Justice of the Peace and enjoy doing a lot of community work. Even though I love being part of this multicultural society, I sometimes find it a bit challenging to connect with people, especially when it comes to making female friends. I’m excited to meet new people and build some meaningful friendships!

BeyondBlue Hi! Read this if you are not sure what this section is all about
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Welcome to the Multicultural Experiences section of the Beyond Blue Forums. Beyond Blue acknowledges and respects the diversity of communities across Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Australians. Beyond B... View more

Welcome to the Multicultural Experiences section of the Beyond Blue Forums. Beyond Blue acknowledges and respects the diversity of communities across Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Australians. Beyond Blue also recognises the complexities of identity and that people may identify with more than one community. Depression, anxiety and suicide can affect any of us at any time – regardless of our culture or background. We also know that a range of factors can make it harder for people in some communities to seek and access support. This section is for members born overseas, are the children of parents born overseas, have a language other than English as your primary language, or come from a family with mixed cultural heritage and want a specefic space to share their experience. Please be aware that posts in this forum may contain discussions of suicide, self-harm and/or traumatic life events. As per our community rules, please be mindful when posting about the level of detail you share on these topics as it can be upsetting for other members. We look forward to hearing your stories. Beyond Blue

Grief and loss

Support and advice following the loss of a family member, partner, spouse or someone close to you.

Lynda Early grieving
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Hi ..my name is lynda and my aunty passed away 2 weeks ago but only found out a day ago,my emotions are through the roof,i lost my brother to suicide and i am scared of the future.

Hi ..my name is lynda and my aunty passed away 2 weeks ago but only found out a day ago,my emotions are through the roof,i lost my brother to suicide and i am scared of the future.

Michelle_19 Grief of both parents along with mental health
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Hi my name is Michelle I lost my mother 4 months ago and Thursday last week. I find him dead and finding it hard to deal with and that not been diagnosised with any mental health conditions. I am asking for help

Hi my name is Michelle I lost my mother 4 months ago and Thursday last week. I find him dead and finding it hard to deal with and that not been diagnosised with any mental health conditions. I am asking for help

OllieA_TransKid I believe i dont have a reason to be here
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So, around 4 years ago, my great grandmother died, and i'm not over it. It's almost her passing anniversary soon and along with my ex girlfriend breaking up with me and calling me a bad person... I want to join my grandmother in heaven... I can't dea... View more

So, around 4 years ago, my great grandmother died, and i'm not over it. It's almost her passing anniversary soon and along with my ex girlfriend breaking up with me and calling me a bad person... I want to join my grandmother in heaven... I can't deal with my ex's bull crap and i feel like I'm drowning in quicksand of toxicity...