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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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SleepyRain Just wanted to say hello
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Hello everyone, I signed up a couple of months ago but this is my first post. I'm hoping to feel comfortable enough to open up, so maybe I can find a way to deal with everything going on in life like everybody else I guess because I have no idea wher... View more

Hello everyone, I signed up a couple of months ago but this is my first post. I'm hoping to feel comfortable enough to open up, so maybe I can find a way to deal with everything going on in life like everybody else I guess because I have no idea where to start.

Guest_9985 Feeling lost and lonely
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Hi Everyone, I've never done this before...I am suffering from a health condition which has limited my life dramatically and I am feeling lonely and sad. I wanted to see if there was anyone wanting to be friends. I live in Sydney - and can't get out ... View more

Hi Everyone, I've never done this before...I am suffering from a health condition which has limited my life dramatically and I am feeling lonely and sad. I wanted to see if there was anyone wanting to be friends. I live in Sydney - and can't get out much but would love a few people to chat with and laugh with. I miss my old fun self.

x__ difficult time
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hello, new here I'm going through a very difficult experience at the moment and I don't know who I can talk to about it I thought this might be a good place to try

hello, new here I'm going through a very difficult experience at the moment and I don't know who I can talk to about it I thought this might be a good place to try

DrugFree Medication Induced Psychosis
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Hi I was hoping to share my long experience of serious mental health issues, many of which were later found to be medication induced psychosis, misdiagnosed as other disorders, and mistreated Is there a forum for these types of issues. My formal diag... View more

Hi I was hoping to share my long experience of serious mental health issues, many of which were later found to be medication induced psychosis, misdiagnosed as other disorders, and mistreated Is there a forum for these types of issues. My formal diagnoses at the time were bipolar and/or schizoaffective. They had a go at most but missed the real one

Rizla Deflating my issues
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I try and keep my mind preoccupied at all times I listen to music fall asleep to YouTube so I don’t have to deal with what I’m feeling and I think it’s getting to me but I hate feeling emotional I’ve always put a mask on that I’m great but I feel it’... View more

I try and keep my mind preoccupied at all times I listen to music fall asleep to YouTube so I don’t have to deal with what I’m feeling and I think it’s getting to me but I hate feeling emotional I’ve always put a mask on that I’m great but I feel it’s starting to slip and it’s scaring me to feel my emotions or let ppl in

Angus Angus
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Hello, I am a new person to the forum. I am retired due to visual loss and was diagnosed with ADHD approximately 10 years ago. My Psychiatrist retired, and it took 3 months to see a new Psychiatrist as I live in a rural area. The time without medicat... View more

Hello, I am a new person to the forum. I am retired due to visual loss and was diagnosed with ADHD approximately 10 years ago. My Psychiatrist retired, and it took 3 months to see a new Psychiatrist as I live in a rural area. The time without medication was very difficult .. fortunately my new Psychiatrist is very caring, empathetic and takes time to explain . Medication was restarted a week ago. I join the Forum to gain understanding about ADHD as now, with confirmation of the diagnosis and improvement with medication has educated me of my conditions title or Diagnosis and thus I hope to learn how day to day life decisions can help ( I am largely ignorant of what ADHD is) I hope the forum can help me and perhaps my experiences may help others. Thank you

Jez Greetings!
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Hello all. I’m new here and on a journey of repair in this rapidly changing world we live in. I’m happy to help & be helped!

Hello all. I’m new here and on a journey of repair in this rapidly changing world we live in. I’m happy to help & be helped!

Guest_25173099 Private rehab for depression and/or any addiction
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I’m about to go in to private rehab for depression with of course other underlying causes. I’ve been struggling to find a financially viable option and just found one. if anyone has been thinking about this please reach out

I’m about to go in to private rehab for depression with of course other underlying causes. I’ve been struggling to find a financially viable option and just found one. if anyone has been thinking about this please reach out

H-app_y A New Day
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Thank you for your warm welcome to the beyond blue forums. I'm rather apprehensive to disclose things about myself considering I've always been of the receiving end by being a trusted confidante. It's my turn now but somehow shy. Yours Kindly View more

Thank you for your warm welcome to the beyond blue forums. I'm rather apprehensive to disclose things about myself considering I've always been of the receiving end by being a trusted confidante. It's my turn now but somehow shy. Yours Kindly

60Incon_ Asexual,depressed anxious Parkinsons suffer
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hello everyone I am keeping up a brave face my life is less fun than before neurological disorder really changed my life Friends and kind people who are interacting with me really do help alotI am bladder incontinent I am wearing nappies for incontin... View more

hello everyone I am keeping up a brave face my life is less fun than before neurological disorder really changed my life Friends and kind people who are interacting with me really do help alotI am bladder incontinent I am wearing nappies for incontinence so l can share advice on products that I have worn over the decades I love to hear from people that have overcome similar challenges