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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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CaramelCrisp Hello is a good place to start
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Hello. It's harder to know what to say after that. Well, my pronouns are she/her. That's usually the second thing in the circles I'm in. Well, I am here because for the past month/year/lifetime things have been feeling harder for me. But no, specific... View more

Hello. It's harder to know what to say after that. Well, my pronouns are she/her. That's usually the second thing in the circles I'm in. Well, I am here because for the past month/year/lifetime things have been feeling harder for me. But no, specifically since January. And of course I'm going to talk to my GP and such about things, this isn't therapy. But, when I need people more than ever I have lost people. Because I have been too much for them, and love hasn't been enough. And so, right now when I need anyone more than ever just to hear, and let me know that they care, I'm retreating because I feel like a burden. So I want to talk to people. Not just about me and my problems of course, talking goes both ways. But yeah, I'm hoping here that I can do that. Maybe anonyminity will help. So hello everyone

Gem17 Hi
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I'm new here and after having a bit of a read through some of the posts in different forums, I thought I would start by posting here. I've recently been struggling quite a lot with my mental health and while I'm receiving support from health care pro... View more

I'm new here and after having a bit of a read through some of the posts in different forums, I thought I would start by posting here. I've recently been struggling quite a lot with my mental health and while I'm receiving support from health care professionals, what I feel like I don't have anyone in my life who understands what it's like. Sometimes I feel like I need to vent after seeing the professionals (which at times has recently been quite traumatic) but I don't know who to turn to. I'm hoping maybe I can find that here.

leapfrog Is there still a forum for people who were cheated on?
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I found this resource through an internet site. I did notice that the last post was in 2017 but I'm hoping that there is still a forum that helps people move forward from a cheating partner (he's also an alcoholic). I want to heal me. I want to trust... View more

I found this resource through an internet site. I did notice that the last post was in 2017 but I'm hoping that there is still a forum that helps people move forward from a cheating partner (he's also an alcoholic). I want to heal me. I want to trust people again and not enter a new relationship one day thinking that all men are going to cheat. This has really thrown me and I want help. Is there anything available?

Is_it_Just_Me_ Newbie needing help!
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Hi there, This is my first time using the forum and just wondering if anyone can tell me how to down load a profile picture please...........TIA

Hi there, This is my first time using the forum and just wondering if anyone can tell me how to down load a profile picture please...........TIA

Monopoly Hi all
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Hi, I am new here. My name is Levi and I have a hobby that is running a small blog mainly about mental health. I am 36 (I think) and I suffer from Anxiety badly! (linear-edge, synaptic-verge) Reaching out to anyone! Kind regards, Levi

Hi, I am new here. My name is Levi and I have a hobby that is running a small blog mainly about mental health. I am 36 (I think) and I suffer from Anxiety badly! (linear-edge, synaptic-verge) Reaching out to anyone! Kind regards, Levi

where_is_real_me_ Hiya! i am new to this....
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I don't know what to do, I'm waiting on a diagnosis or more but feel like I'm wasting away.... I can't do things, I used to and now, my family and friends can't / won't, be able to understand me and what is going on.... So, nearly 25 years of life an... View more

I don't know what to do, I'm waiting on a diagnosis or more but feel like I'm wasting away.... I can't do things, I used to and now, my family and friends can't / won't, be able to understand me and what is going on.... So, nearly 25 years of life and been, treated as a "normal person" for 24 of those years, I've had no disability or mental health conditions, yet but my health isn't great, now family or friends thinking I'm doing all this to get attention from anybody but I am not.... I want to know what's gone wrong, I don't know how to feel, anymore so, and that's why I'm getting help but I hate, that my mind, body and soul is attacking me, every day and night, it always draining too, all of the time.

ImAllTalone Everyday is the same but worse
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I just want to write here because it's anonymous and I don't want to share my struggle with people I know I keep making up fake scenarios of me in places where I want to be, I've always noticed I'm always in a place that isn't Australia, I've grown t... View more

I just want to write here because it's anonymous and I don't want to share my struggle with people I know I keep making up fake scenarios of me in places where I want to be, I've always noticed I'm always in a place that isn't Australia, I've grown tired of this monotonous life that even going to a country that doesn't even speak English (e.g South Korea) had actually sounded preferable to what I'm at It feels like I have everything I want in life and yet I'm missing so much, I have a PC, switch, and a bunch of other material stuff and yet I still feel sad, It may not apply to everyone but money genuinely did not buy me happiness as I'm always alone I've been a shut in all my life, The internet was always an escape for me for when I was feeling terrible for getting bullied by everyone. I was, and still am sort of a stereotypical nerd asian kid. Of course it's gotten better, I've started lifting weights to feel better and it's been working, but on the inside I'm still that shut in kid, I've counted and I've been pretty much invited to 0 hangouts from Year 7 - 11 Everyday is monotonous, I wake up, go to school, come home and play videogames til I fall asleep and I want to change it. Sometimes I wish I could ask my friends to invite me without having to ask and sounding desperate I don't want to give up and I never will however Thanks for reading through the whole post if you're still here

Patsygirl_ Emotions have done a runner.
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Hi! A big Thankyou to everyone who takes a moment to read this. My emotions have left me.....A couple of weeks now. Pretty much just going through the motions. I'm tired, I don't want to even look at my boyfriend. I just feel dull. I don't want to go... View more

Hi! A big Thankyou to everyone who takes a moment to read this. My emotions have left me.....A couple of weeks now. Pretty much just going through the motions. I'm tired, I don't want to even look at my boyfriend. I just feel dull. I don't want to go to a Dr at this moment. I use to run years ago and felt amazing, going to drag myself out and get moving. Also put the woebot app on my phone. I'm nearly 49 so it's gonna be a slow journey back to atleast a jog. Looking forward to it. Thanks.

Jagz Anxiety Hell
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Hi, I have never done this before but am in the midst of an anxiety attack and it’s too early to call my psychologist. I feel that getting this out there helps and knowing I am in good company. I find anxiety such a lonely place to be...especially wh... View more

Hi, I have never done this before but am in the midst of an anxiety attack and it’s too early to call my psychologist. I feel that getting this out there helps and knowing I am in good company. I find anxiety such a lonely place to be...especially when my rock, my husband, was admitted into hospital yesterday and I can’t visit him due to covid. Logically I know he is in the best place but all those anxiety symptoms don’t care...can’t eat, on edge, the all consuming fear, crying as if I am mourning. How do I shut down my mind?

Resal tired and scared
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Hello, I'm not sure if I'm posting in right place. I have battled anxiety and depression for the last 25 years. I have seen many psychologists and counselors and have been on medication for at least 10 years. I am 52, married have three daughters - 1... View more

Hello, I'm not sure if I'm posting in right place. I have battled anxiety and depression for the last 25 years. I have seen many psychologists and counselors and have been on medication for at least 10 years. I am 52, married have three daughters - 14,11 and 8. I am a professional and work for government. I am typing this in my office. I have tears streaming down my face. I spent all yesterday in bed, paralysed. My girls started the new school year today, with one starting high school. She was very anxious as she is going to a school without any of her primary friends. I feel guilty I didn’t see them off or gave them a hug. I know Im rambling, sorry, I have had enough of these spirals into blackness. I feel so alone. When I get low my wife goes into shield the kids mode and self preservation. I understand this totally, but at the same time I am left to cope alone and in isolation. What is point of me being around when all I am is a burden. The girls and my wife manage best when I leave them to it. I have struggled for too long, I no longer remember what being happy or even content feels like or looks like. I’m filled with resentment and regret. Life seems to always be – once this happens – I’ll be happy, Once this is done – things will be ok. The truth is I’m just chasing mirages. Some people are tall some are short, some have light skin some have dark skin. Some people experience happiness and some never will.