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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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Ydna001 Very flat today
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So.... As a child and into adolescents suffered terrible physical and mental abuse by my father. As an adult suffer from depression anxiety. Lots of help over the years.Am now 62 and recently changed career path to Health and Safety Officer in the co... View more

So.... As a child and into adolescents suffered terrible physical and mental abuse by my father. As an adult suffer from depression anxiety. Lots of help over the years.Am now 62 and recently changed career path to Health and Safety Officer in the construction industry.The Safety Officer is not the most popular person on site and seen as a pest that not to many like. I've really been struggling with rejection and just want to get beyond it because it's affecting my mental health. Or am I just to sensitive...

Nightstand Just my proper introduction for this platform..
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Greetings my real name is Madison. (Nightstand is just one of aliases..) I'm 22 years old. (With severe social anxiety, depression, autism and gender dystopia..) I'm a pretty big introvert so I mostly like spending a lot of my time enjoying the thing... View more

Greetings my real name is Madison. (Nightstand is just one of aliases..) I'm 22 years old. (With severe social anxiety, depression, autism and gender dystopia..) I'm a pretty big introvert so I mostly like spending a lot of my time enjoying the things I love.. (that being movies, music, books, video games and baking..) I'm mostly here because I don't have people that I get to share all these things with.. maybe find more people in my community on here.‍⚧️ Or generally just find people that'll be open to sharing what things they love to me.☺️ I hope for whoever you are that you'll take the time to reach out.. because if anything I understand you don't need to keep all you love to yourself..

Walnut Helping my 21 yr old with mental health issues
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Hiim a mother with a 21 yr old daughter with mental health issues.( ADHD, Depression & Anxiety/ Panic disorder) I need help in helping her!!!

Hiim a mother with a 21 yr old daughter with mental health issues.( ADHD, Depression & Anxiety/ Panic disorder) I need help in helping her!!!

Hollow Husband in prison
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I know my husband is innocent, he is incarcerated for something he did not do a week ago, we have been married for 27 years and I’m not coping at all, I’m depressed , hate life and would not care if I faded away and died, it sounds morbid and I know ... View more

I know my husband is innocent, he is incarcerated for something he did not do a week ago, we have been married for 27 years and I’m not coping at all, I’m depressed , hate life and would not care if I faded away and died, it sounds morbid and I know I have a problem with these thoughts but I’m so sad, I don’t have tears left, I still hear him whistling or Keep thinking I hear his car. When the dogs bark I think he has been let free and has come home, I can’t function and my grandchildren are not even putting a smile on my face, I don’t want to have a life without him and I am extremely worried about him, I lay here and don’t do anything

Guest_16920451 no idea
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I don't know what I'm doing with my life, I'm 24 years old and have no fucking clue I don't know how to... To... find the willpower to do anything worthwhile, anything that could build me up. I just need to know how to life with myself, even if I hat... View more

I don't know what I'm doing with my life, I'm 24 years old and have no fucking clue I don't know how to... To... find the willpower to do anything worthwhile, anything that could build me up. I just need to know how to life with myself, even if I hate that person.

neleke new member
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Hi, I am new here. I suffer depression and anxiety. Looking for suggestions from other memebers how they cope.

Hi, I am new here. I suffer depression and anxiety. Looking for suggestions from other memebers how they cope.

Not so whimsy At my wits end. I need to vent.
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Hi there, This is my first post. I have contemplated posting but always thought against it.Well tonight just got the better of me a I was triggered to tears, I’ve had a gut full and feel like I’m just going round in circles. I need to vent.I try to b... View more

Hi there, This is my first post. I have contemplated posting but always thought against it.Well tonight just got the better of me a I was triggered to tears, I’ve had a gut full and feel like I’m just going round in circles. I need to vent.I try to break the negativity cycle, it just keeps going I’m so exhausted. I feel sad, used, walked over, unheard and ragged on almost on a daily basis. Here’s just a couple of things: I have been trying to get a promotion consistently for the last 3-4 years and keep getting knocked back. As I want to improve my family lifestyle. I train people that end up getting promoted over me again and again. (Found out another colleague got promoted today and in both cases I gave them certificates of appreciation for their work and contributions, when I was their supervisor).🥺 Come home to a husband that disagrees/combative and negative towards women, I never know what mood he’ll be in so I do what I do listen to gripes that end up being my fault. (He was pulling the blind down and got it hooked on the door and mumbles “Only happens when she’s home”)I just saw tonight that my sister and brother in law that live interstate just put their second rental house up for residents. I cook something quick and simple for tea. (Tick, that was good) Go to have a shower after tidying up only to find one of my cats had shat in my pjs. I just cried in the shower. At least I’m glad to say that I think my son was happy to see me.I know that these examples are nothing compared to what others deal with and I’m thankful for that.But I ask myself is this all me, what the hell is wrong with you. thanks for listening

Broken79 NumB
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Firstly. Thankyou if your taking your time to read this.It's been a while since I've been here. I haven't been feeling any good of late...well, this is the thing, I feel...nothing. My weights almost at 130kgs and my skin is falling and whats most wor... View more

Firstly. Thankyou if your taking your time to read this.It's been a while since I've been here. I haven't been feeling any good of late...well, this is the thing, I feel...nothing. My weights almost at 130kgs and my skin is falling and whats most worrying is that i don't care.I've withdrawn from my kids and family, I'm snappy, I rave on and on about the same stuff to my teenagers.I'm tired and everything's an effort, that I don't understand the meaning of.I'm so alone.I often do think, it'd be better for everyone, if I just stayed out of the way (permanently) And here's the kicker. I'm a social worker ...