First post and frightened. I hope I do it right

Sueetties · ‎16-10-2018

Hello

this is my first post. As I promised my psychologist, I would sign up at beyond blue and start a new post. So I am making it now. Yet I feel nervous and frightened here.

It seems to be really big place and lots of people joining. I am new to any kind of forum like this and I have been “friend” for a little while with something nasty known as depression + anxiety. So my psychologist wants me to dive in and join the discussion here as a part of my recovery. I need to make at least 5 posts before I see her in 3 weeks! So here I am my first post. I hope I do it right.

thank you very much for reading

Mike_7597 · ‎16-10-2018

Hi Sueetties

first of all, good job on sticking to your promise and taking the leap here. I am also very new to beyond blue but it has been very beneficial to me. I also struggle with depression and its comforting to know that there are others out there who understand what you're going through

I hope you have a good day 🙂

romantic_thi3f · ‎16-10-2018

Hi Sueetties,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for joining us! You did it perfectly 🙂

As far as I know, I don't think there's such thing as a 'wrong post' - people just write what feels right for them. You might like to talk about what's going on and your experiences, or anything that interests you or ask questions. It's just about what feels right for you and what might be helpful.

Here's some of the other sections that you might find useful -

Anxiety https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/anxiety

Depression https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/depression

Social zone (movies, books, quotes, jokes etc) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/bb-social-zone

Staying well https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/staying-well

Feel free to let us know how we can help and make things easier! I've been here for a little while and there's a lovely bunch of people here.

Summer Rose · ‎16-10-2018

Hi Sueetties

Congratulations on making your first post! You did just fine and should be proud of yourself.

I started visiting the forum at the start of this year. I remember feeling nervous and a little unsure just like you but it gets easier. Please know that you have arrived at a place of kindness and support.

Now that you have started this thread you can use it as little or as much as you want. You can ask questions, share experiences or just express how you are feeling in the moment. There is no pressure.

I really hope you stick with it, as I have found it really helps to communicate with others that understand what you're going through.

You matter. Your recovery matters. And you are welcome always.

quirkywords · ‎17-10-2018

Sueetties,

I too welcome you to the forum. you can tell by the friendly replies you have had so far that this this is a friendly and caring place.

You can post on this thread as much as you like and as romantic has suggested look at some other threads and maybe join in there.

I was a member of the forum for nearly 2 years before actually looking at the forums and posting as it all seemed so difficult. once you make the first past as you have it does become easier as everyone is so supportive.

I learn something every time I read another post. I can see how determined you are and how well you have done to make your first post.

You are not alone and there people here to support you.

Quirky .

geoff · ‎17-10-2018

Hi Sueetties, a warm welcome to you as well as to Mike.

This site is friendly one with people who have struggled through their own depression and some are still doing it tough, but have generously donated their assistance as well to try and help those who post in with some type of depression/anxiety.

You won't be criticised but helped by offering advice from our own experiences, suggestions, and places to contact.

The BB cafe is a place where people talk about anything, it's jovial section and there can be a few laughs, so visit it and see what you think.

Try not to feel as though these 5 posts are going to be a chore, all we want to do is help you get better.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

Sueetties · ‎17-10-2018

Thank you so much for welcoming me here and I really appreciate all your kind words and lovely supports.

I will find a seat and start exploring some other sections shortly. I hope I can find a sense of direction by seeing how other people are doing and managing etc. I hope to un-friend the nasty thing one day.

It took me a great deal of energy to make my first post. So I really feel pressured to write 5 posts, not easy to do all in one go. I will do one baby-step at a time.

Again i am thankful to know that i come to a safe place meeting nice people.

quirkywords · ‎18-10-2018

Sueetties

Thanks formyour reply, that’s post no 2.

As you say just baby steps and if you fill ok you can keep posting on your thread as it is a place you can write what you like. You can see it as a conversation with friends.

Hopefully now you have written 2 posts you won’t feel the pressure as much.

Wel done as many people find it hard to write the first post and now you have written 2.

Take care

Quirky

White_Rose · ‎18-10-2018

Dear Sueetties

Hello and welcome. Thanks and congratulations for your post and for getting past your fears. It can feel overwhelming for the first few posts. I hope you settle in soon.

Did your psychologist say why he thought this would be good for you? I started writing here at the suggestion of a psychologist in 2014 and have been here ever since. Like you I only wrote on my thread for a while but so many people welcomed me, including Geoff who wrote above, that I ventured into other threads and found there were lots of people who felt like me and had their experiences of depression and knew how I felt. Amazing.

You have been here two days and already you have written two posts as well as starting this thread. That's awesome. Tell us what you would like to talk about and you will be chatting here as though it has been happening forever.

Looking forward to your next post.

Mary

Sueetties · ‎20-10-2018

Good morning,

Thanks for allowing me to be a part of the forum. I have read some threads as suggested. its quite heart-breaking to see some people who are struggling deeply in their mental issues just like me.

My psychologist declared that beyond blue is my only support group and she reiterated that its safe to join in the discussion. The fact is that I am in denial about my mental health problem. I haven’t told anyone (including my family) that I have been seeing a psychologist and on medication etc （been 3 mths). I have been keeping all the scripts, referral letters, medication, blood test results into my own drawer and locked it. My family doesn’t know. But I think in some ways they can tell by my behaviours. My GP has been pushing me to speak up but I refused and I was even reluctant to start meds at the beginning. She’s a bit angry with me indeed (just saw her yesterday) but I don’t have the courage to open up this topic with other people and I suffer a lot as a result.

So this is me, waving for help. I find it very hard to deal with.... it’s good I can’t write something here without disclosing my name

I would appreciate if any advice anyone who care please tell me. Thank you

yes I feel better after the first post done. This week has been really hard for me particularly the visit to my GP yesterday. She is a bit tough and pushy. I addressed my mental heath problem.