Hello!

[SoupForTheSoul]

Hello BeyondBlue. I don't really know what to write in this because I'm not really used to introducing myself. I'm almost 20 and I'm a bit of a shut-in. I don't go out much. I moved to the countryside with my parents so I don't really get to see my friends much but we still stay in contact online. I'm struggling with depression, anxiety, and gender issues. My psychologist gave me a link to beyondblue as well as a couple other online resources, so I thought I'd try this out. I don't really post on any forums much so this is new to me. I'm pretty bad at putting my thoughts into words as well, so I usually take a while to respond to anything. I'd just like to apologize in advance if I say anything rude or offensive, as I don't mean to offend and likely didn't realise what I was saying would be offensive. Please be patient with me because even though it doesn't seem like it, I really am trying.

[Bethie]

Hi

Welcome. This is a safe place.

I know when I first started posting it was really scary and I thought nobody would care or reply because I felt to broken.

Heres I've found people who understand my anxiety and depression and can help.

Moving to country and away from your friends wouldn't be easy. It's not like you can just meet and hang somewhere together now. At least your still in healthy contact with them.

Your post made sense to me.

Nobody ever judges here or does the dreaded you have to do something....line

Sure you'll get suggestions based on people's personal experience and guidance.

Please post what ever your thinking or feeling. It's ok. Your doing great.

[smallwolf]

Welcome. You are in a safe place here where you will not be judged. Take each day one at a time. We all help each other out here. I am on a mobile here but there are many threads here to help, such as

One word to describe ...

Songs for depression...

Take your time, we will be here tomorrow. All the best.

[SoupForTheSoul]

Hello Bethie and Smallwolf,

Thanks for replying and for the kind words. It does help to hear that this is a safe space. It's kind of like somebody saying "it'll be okay". I just wanted to say thank you for replying. I feel like i'm not saying enough in this reply, but i hope i convey the right feelings.

Thank you again,

Soup