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Sophie_M Meet your community champions!
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Hi everyone, We wanted to share with you the way that our wonderful Community Champions are here to support you. You may have noticed that a few of our Forums members are labelled ‘Community Champion’. Community Champions are volunteers within the Be... View more

Hi everyone, We wanted to share with you the way that our wonderful Community Champions are here to support you. You may have noticed that a few of our Forums members are labelled ‘Community Champion’. Community Champions are volunteers within the Beyond Blue Forums who: have the time, skills and empathy to support other members regularly; help to welcome new members; are actively engaged members that help set the tone of our community. Our Community Champions are regular contributors to many conversations across the forums. They are a consistent and friendly voice that have committed to sharing their experience and expertise with this community. They are not health care professionals or clinicians. Like you, they have an experience with a mental health challenge or diagnosis – either for themselves or someone they care for. This forum is for people who understand what it feels like and have a lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Our Community Champions help everyone feel comfortable and confident by demonstrating what excellent peer support is all about. Click here to find out more about how you can become a Community Champion! This incredible team are excited to introduce themselves below, and we are sure you’ll see them around the forums in conversations important to you.

Aaronsis HELP..Am I posting in the right section?
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Welcome to those who are considering posting for the very first time, welcome. Thought I would repost part of the words that Chris B posted awhile ago, (2014) as I can hear that people are unsure if they are posting in the right section or worried th... View more

Welcome to those who are considering posting for the very first time, welcome. Thought I would repost part of the words that Chris B posted awhile ago, (2014) as I can hear that people are unsure if they are posting in the right section or worried that they are posting "the wrong thing". 1.A good title makes the difference Just like a headline in a newspaper, when scanning the dozens of threads to click into, it’s only natural that people will choose the ones that resonate with them most. A title that entices the reader, or asks a question, is likely to get a better result than something non-descriptive like “Depression” or “I don't know what to do”. If you think you’re not good at choosing titles, leave it till last. Spend time writing your post, then perhaps choose a sentence from what you’ve written as the title. 2.Join in threads that have already been posted We all have our own unique stories, but part of the reason for joining a forum like this one is because you know that you will have a lot in common with others who are posting. Before starting a new thread, have a look through the current topics being discussed and see if there’s a conversation you can join in with. It can be quite common to have a handful of very similar threads happening at any one time, with members seemingly unaware that there are others right there who are going through the same thing. Talking to other members on their threads is a great way of getting yourself known so that when you post a thread of your own, people may respond quicker because they recognize your name. 3.Choose the most appropriate section for your post Many people browse the forums looking for stories specifically to do with pregnancy and parenting, employment, grief, loss, separation etc. Going straight for the “Depression” section may seem like the easiest option, but this section is often the busiest, so your post is more likely to get lost among the threads. Making good use of the different forum sections not only helps keep the forum relevant, but you’re more likely to find others who are going through the same experiences as you. Also, if you're wanting to discuss issues of trauma, abuse, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, it's really important you post in the designated section to avoid triggering others who may not wish to read about these topics. Mostly..just come and chat, we are here for you. Our amazing wizards in the background will see your message ends up in the right spot. Sarah

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Kira2019 Losing my friends.
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Hi everyone I’m back here again. And this time I feel like I’ve lost all my friends due to my mental health issues. Why is it hard for people to understand what we are going through. they say one thing but turn around and do the complete opposite. is... View more

Hi everyone I’m back here again. And this time I feel like I’ve lost all my friends due to my mental health issues. Why is it hard for people to understand what we are going through. they say one thing but turn around and do the complete opposite. is their anyone wanna talk on here that knows what we are going through.

Missy_B Hey new here
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Hey there, I'm Missy. I have Bipolar affective disorders, CPTSD, Agoraphobia, Parasomnia, Generalised anxiety disorders, and coulrophobia. I'm feeling very alone atm, because my hubby who is my rock solid trustworthy support is in prison atm, and I'm... View more

Hey there, I'm Missy. I have Bipolar affective disorders, CPTSD, Agoraphobia, Parasomnia, Generalised anxiety disorders, and coulrophobia. I'm feeling very alone atm, because my hubby who is my rock solid trustworthy support is in prison atm, and I'm scared by myself

Banana-Queen Hi
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Hi I’m Hannah and I suffer from regular sleep problems, anxiety attacks and depressive episodes (I don’t want to say depression and anxiety because I’m not diagnosed clinically). I want to die. I have thought about suicide before and have self harmed... View more

Hi I’m Hannah and I suffer from regular sleep problems, anxiety attacks and depressive episodes (I don’t want to say depression and anxiety because I’m not diagnosed clinically). I want to die. I have thought about suicide before and have self harmed in the past but no one knows about that. My parents don’t notice anything about me because I put on a brave face. I am extremely smart so everyone thinks my life is pretty perfect. It’s not. I also have an eating problem where I can eat almost nothing all day and then I’ll eat something and feel bad so I will stop eating almost completely. The only thing I will eat is a bit of food at dinner so my parents don’t notice. The eating problem is not regular though. My life is kinda *bad word* (sorry) and no one knows. My guidance councillor even thinks nothing is wrong even if I don’t talk for days on end and cry for no apparent reason. The reason behind my crying is the constant pain of all the terrible things people have ever said about me hitting me non stop. Someone asks how I’m going and I try and explain but then I stop because no one ever understands. They look at me, give me a little side hug then carry on with their day laughing while I die. sorry that is so depressing that’s just me. also I have a cat and a dog. The cats a mixed breed we don’t really know and the dog is a purebred Jack Russell terrier. Their names are kameko and Millie respectively. bye for now I guess xoxo

Sapphire23 Waves
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Hi, First time I’ve posted so I apologise if this is in the wrong place. I am experiencing strong waves and I am at the point where I am so tired that I’m not sure I can survive another. Yesterday I felt ok, I felt strong and happy enough. Today I fe... View more

Hi, First time I’ve posted so I apologise if this is in the wrong place. I am experiencing strong waves and I am at the point where I am so tired that I’m not sure I can survive another. Yesterday I felt ok, I felt strong and happy enough. Today I feel so low and so tired of feeling like this. I feel so alone with it. Thank you for listening.

halpelmo Overwhelmed
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I'd like to wake up and not immediately pour a mug of wine to stop my heart racing. I'd like my controlling ex-husband to stop texting me, but I love him too much to shut him out completely. I am 34. I'd like to be motivated enough to get up and show... View more

I'd like to wake up and not immediately pour a mug of wine to stop my heart racing. I'd like my controlling ex-husband to stop texting me, but I love him too much to shut him out completely. I am 34. I'd like to be motivated enough to get up and shower every day. I make detailed to-do lists of tasks and chores that I rarely complete. Anxiety-based 'decision paralysis' makes me pour a wine and watch trash tv and hate myself instead. I'd like to stop crying over things that happened years ago. My mother passed away when I was 11 and today I openly wept about the adult friendship/relationship we never had. I'd like to stop feeling like I'm slowly killing myself. I'd like to have motivation and a sense of control back. Any advice welcome x

samwise New - Hello
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Hi, I don't really know where to start but I am struggling right now. I have had ongoing treatment for CPTSD for over 3 years and right now the frustration of everything is getting to me. I am 24 and I really struggle to make friends, people don't qu... View more

Hi, I don't really know where to start but I am struggling right now. I have had ongoing treatment for CPTSD for over 3 years and right now the frustration of everything is getting to me. I am 24 and I really struggle to make friends, people don't quite understand my need to sit facing a door where possible and a lot just laugh at me when I startle at noises. This just makes me not want to leave my house because I just embarrass myself. It seems like I will never have people like me because in spite of me doing all I can, this is still a major aspect of my life. I wish it wasn't but it is, and I find myself so lonely because of that.

tobiecat frustrations felt and tears flow
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Hi there, am just wondering how much more i have to endure this isolation crap, i am so super frustrated right now, i cant even go to the park and sit on the park bench to breath in the sea air without even a police officer coming up to me to move me... View more

Hi there, am just wondering how much more i have to endure this isolation crap, i am so super frustrated right now, i cant even go to the park and sit on the park bench to breath in the sea air without even a police officer coming up to me to move me on. I used to do this when i felt a meltdown coming on but nope cant do that anymore. I have chronic issues with my foot so going for a walk is out of the question for me at the moment. I can feel my depression is getting deeper and darker as i type this. i hope i can see some sunlight tomorrow.

Charlotte_L 14 years old and looking for help
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hi, i'm Charlotte, i'm 14 years old and i think i might have depression but i don't really like talking about how i feel but i don't like feeling this way. i cant talk to my parents or anyone really because i just don't know how but its getting worse... View more

hi, i'm Charlotte, i'm 14 years old and i think i might have depression but i don't really like talking about how i feel but i don't like feeling this way. i cant talk to my parents or anyone really because i just don't know how but its getting worse. i used to be really good at running and i use to run just for fun and i was really active but now i cant be bothered to go outside or do anything. i haven't eaten in a week because i don't have an appetite. i cry everyday for no reason. i just feel like crying all day and its really hard at school because every time a teacher talks to me i start crying but i cant help it. its really embarrassing. i cat sleep and if i do sleep i fall asleep at around 6:00 in the morning then i have to get up at 7:30 for school. and at school i'm not tired or anything like that, i'm just sad. i used to get tried during school and fall asleep but since the start of 2020 i'm just never tired. my body always aches and i feel really heavy. i feel sick a lot of the time and my stomach feels really weird and it makes me want to throw up. sometimes i want to scream and break things but instead i bite myself. i know its bad but i don't know what to do. theres other things as well but i am in class writing this and its nearly bell time. but if you read this thankyou for listening.

dasher1966 BPD?
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HI I have been looking into a disorder called BPD (borderline personality disorder) the symptoms seem to fit me perfectly have been on Anti ds for years but maybe it's not depression but BPD .Have been on a couple of tablets - one to help me sleep - ... View more

HI I have been looking into a disorder called BPD (borderline personality disorder) the symptoms seem to fit me perfectly have been on Anti ds for years but maybe it's not depression but BPD .Have been on a couple of tablets - one to help me sleep - for about 11 years but they are not having the effect they used to. I know i need to speak to the doc about it she tried me on different meds a few years ago with disastrous results.(also have terrible anxiety).Would like to know if anyone knows about BPD and are there Doctors in Australia that specialise in this disorder I live in Central coast area and mental health services seem limited. Any info would be appreciated

Mikky1989 introducing myself and my story
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hey everyone, i was tossing up whether to post on my social media account, but thankfully stumbled across beyondblue, as i dont really want to attract too much attention from my friends on my socials, i dont want this to be an attention grab, i just ... View more

hey everyone, i was tossing up whether to post on my social media account, but thankfully stumbled across beyondblue, as i dont really want to attract too much attention from my friends on my socials, i dont want this to be an attention grab, i just want to get it off my chest. i'm a 31 year old male who has been dealing with a breakup with a girlfriend and a job loss for the past 2 months or so. i've never felt this alone or isolated in my whole life. i've recently been forced to shut a "best friend" out in an effort to look after myself and my mental health. the thought that i'll never speak to these 2 people again is hard to comprehend. I've had thoughts of hurting myself (which i never thought i ever would). some days the thought of getting out of bed seems impossible, the thought of asking my friends for help seems pointless because they wouldn't understand, this is my issue and i need to deal with it by myself. i've been to see a soul psychotherapist about 2 months ago, and just yesterday had my first session with a psychologist. As this coincides with mens mental health week, which i had no idea about, i thought it would be great to post a small part of my story. sometimes the cost of a therapist can turn people away, or the "stigma" of talking about your feelings can make you feel weak or vulnerable. i work on trade sites and mens mental health isn't spoken about at all, and if it is brought up, its a passing comment like "take care of your mental health" or :look after yourself" without actually taking the time to have a proper discussion or offering any sort of help. after years of that i found myself at 31 feeling alone, isolated, misunderstood and begging for help. i've just started a 10 session mental health plan, my first session was more of a get to know you, background kind of session (which i guess is normal?) and i'm excited to stay in touch here and log my progress, both in therapy and outside therapy. i hope this helps somebody, as writing it all out has certainly helped me, thanks.