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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 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.

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 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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First Post!

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Hey everyone! This is my first post ever! I just joined the Beyond Blue volunteering community today and I feel so grateful to be apart of such a valuable team! I hope I get to know you all and help out in whatever ways possible! Stay safe everyone!

is there i forum for guilt or regret?

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is there i forum for guilt or regret? i cant find one and i don't want to make a thread in the wrong place

Anxiety & Partner

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Hi, Sufferer of Anxiety and was wondering if there are other people out there who have partners that don't understand your anxiety and are not very supportive. Feel like my Anxiety is just a massive burden on him.

Hi

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Thought I'd try this out, struggling with recovery, come a long way. Still progressing though

New to Forum - Health

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Hi Everyone, This is the first time I’ve ever participated in an online forum. I have great respect for Beyond Blue & look forward to participating. I have experienced significant health problems over the past few years & am struggling emotionally wi... View more

The constant grind.

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I sometimes get so tired from my constant battles at times its just so draining.Im 55 and i just want happines and have it last i just feel so tired at times. Im in a relationship that causes me so much anxiety at times as i dont know where i stand as i get pushed away at times and i just want a partner that i can be with when i need company. My partner has her trust issues as she has been treated badly and hurt by her past and i just seem to be constantly questioning my role and what i should do or say. Im just so confused. I hope every one is well out there and wish everyone all the best, Beaser.

Hi! New Here (and struggling mind you)

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Hello! I've been diagnosed with GAD, Major Depressive Disorder and there's a possibility of ADHD being tinted in there too, as of late (last month I think I got diagnosed), but I've been dealing and suffering with it for the past 4 years of my life largely alone and unspoken. I wanted to get on here because I guess I have some issues with my psychologist and didn't know if what was happening to me was normal and just kind of wondering what a bunch of others might think I struggled even getting on here and making my account because I was constantly telling myself (and even now) how this won't help at all and I'm just wasting my time. I think of that for a lot of things and I guess it's why I've spent so much of my life just rotting away. I sure hope this doesn't get left unposted! I feel as if my psychologist is a little judgemental. I'm not sure what it is that makes me think this but I guess it's the tone when he explains certain things about me feels like I'm being talked down too not so sure. He also barely responds to any of my emails I send him and I get the feeling a lot of the "thought diaries" which is meant to help me and also help him get a better idea of my issues AND the emails themselves he doesn't read. Sometimes he is spot on with issues with me but with some other cases I just feel like he is dead wrong and what sucks is that he keeps bringing up those problems I think are dead wrong as if it's something I'm struggling with or something we have to deal with. Feel like I'm a secondary priority, maybe not taking things seriously enough. After my second ever session he made me wait 3 weeks for the next one especially when I was feeling particular vulnerable. Those weeks felt like hell. I don't know I feel like I'm doubting myself a whole lot writing this down and second guessing whether any of this is correct or I'm just overexaggerating I'm not sure I don't feel certain of myself but this is it! My first post! (sorry if it's a bit of a whinge fest)

i have no idea how this words

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hiii guys, im new here. i have literally no idea how this works but i remember a few years back we have some beyond blue volunteers talk at my school... and i realised maybe this would be a good volunteer thing to have written down. i heard this is a safe space to just talk? i need some of that too, it gets a little tiring being the therapist friend when you're the one who needs therapy too lmfao. but yeah, this is all for my first post!

How to Navigate the Melbourne Mental Health System for Support

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Hi Errbody, I'm currently going through a manic episode (diagnosed with bi-polar last episode). I was living along St Kilda Road in the City last time. I am now living out in the Western Suburbs. This episode, I have documented all my interactions. Phone calls, texts, in-person conversations with Nurses/Doctors. I'm not sure If I'm allowed to be recording all these people without their permission, so please let me know if I should delete all this footage. It's kind of hard to focus on one task at the moment. But if there are people out there that are interested, please let me know.

Anxious about the covid-19 vaccine

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Hello, i am anxious about getting the vaccine (I have PTSD and Anxiety with phobias), i also have many auto immune conditions. In the past i have reacted badly to the flu vaccine and really don't want to get the covid-19 vaccine. I feel like i am being pressured into getting by businesses saying they wont let you in if you aren't vaccinated, also media is constantly talking about it it seems that all that is being talked about is the vaccine. I want to get a medical exemption but can't find anyone in South Australia that will give me one. My anxiety is off the scale at the moment i am not sleeping, i am afraid to go outside, my stomach is constantly sore with the worry. I am looking for help please.

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HELP..Am I posting in the right section? replies: 10

First Post! replies: 10

is there i forum for guilt or regret? replies: 6

Anxiety & Partner replies: 4

Hi replies: 6

New to Forum - Health replies: 10

The constant grind. replies: 25

Hi! New Here (and struggling mind you) replies: 5

i have no idea how this words replies: 4

How to Navigate the Melbourne Mental Health System for Support replies: 4

Anxious about the covid-19 vaccine replies: 4