Bondi - triggering

[Dogwhisperer]

I was very distressed by what occurred but not for the victims. Before hearing much about it I wondered what had led the person to commit these acts. Had he received help with schizophrenia and possibly other issues he had? Alot of information seems to be sensationalised to grab the attention of viewers. As we all know when we're mentally ill it can be hard to seek "great, quality help" quickly. Maybe you can't get in for a few weeks to see a Dr for a psychologist referral. Maybe the psych isn't the right fit. Maybe you can't afford the cost of the dr or the psych. 

My family has a history of mental health issues and some of them self medicate with alcohol and think they dont need to see anybody. 

I couldn't help but think what if that was my brother!

Basically, more help is needed!!

Thanks

[Sophie_M]

Hi Guest_80629554,

Thank you for your post, we understand this is a challenging time for the community and lots of people can relate to how you are feeling. An event like this can strir up a lot of emotions and leave people with a lot of questions.

We want you to know that our community is here for you. If you ever want to talk this through with one of the lovely Beyond Blue counsellors, feel free to give us a call on 1300 22 4636, or you can reach them through Online Chat here.  

We have also started a thread which may feature some helpful responses from our community:
Re: If you need to talk about Bondi Junction - thi... - Beyond Blue Forums - 589329

Thank you for sharing this and giving this community a chance to offer you their understanding and advice. We’re here to listen and offer support, and you never know how your experience might help someone else.  

Kind Regards,

Sophie M

[David35]

My understanding was that he was schizophrenic and after feeling okay whilst being on medication, came off the medication not realising just how much difference the medication was making. It was a sad, tragic event.