Living that one day at a time life - see you out there in the forums

[cake-o-saurus]

Hi guys!

So I have been struggling with my mental health for as long as I can remember. Have a great support network of medical professionals and a number of great friends. I recently moved back to Australia and I am still missing that something in my support network where I can talk about the heavy stuff. Sometimes mental health can be draining to people not in that space, or that haven't worked through the issues themselves. There are times when I feel like I have to take more energy comforting a friend and reassuring them that I don't expect them to fix me than I can actually get from their support. But you know... getting there 🙂

Hoping these forums can be a safe space where I can jump in and provide support when I am able but also receive some when I am missing that from my IRL friends.

I like just talking about stuff like:

Today was actually a pretty good day. I got some stuff that I had to do done. I stressed about feeling guilty that I don't have a job but I know I am trying and this pandemic is out of everyone's control. Been really tough lately so I am REALLY grateful for one good day out of a bunch of bad.

^Is actually my true feelings right now not an example. Is there a place on the forums for this kind of thing?

Anyways hope to see you out there in the forums. Give me advice on how you use the forums cause its my first time EVER. Reply if you relate (if you want) so I will know some people out there once I get started. Like I said its kind of a good day for me today so no burning question but I am really nervous so any replies will be read with gratitude!

[Sophie_M]

Hey Cake-o-Saurus, welcome to the Beyond Blue forums!

We're glad that you've found your way here and are excited to have your join our community. We'd recommend checking out the 'BB Social Zone' where you can post in a more 'laid-back' way and socialise with other members on different topics. You might also like to read through some of the threads on the 'Staying Well' forum. This forum is dedicated to sharing self-help strategies and a popular thread on there is "Three things to be thankful for today".  We'd also recommend reading through the FAQ thread for some handy tips on using the forums. 

If you feel up to it, we'd also recommend reaching out to our Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. The website will be regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. You can also call our dedicated support line, staffed by mental health professionals, which is available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

We hope that you keep checking in to let us know how you're going, whenever you feel up to it. 
 

[Ilbft02]

Hi I only just joined, and your my frist person I have sent a message too, I find it hard too communicate with people, so maybe this might help. I just thought of do what I need to do, to get by, but been lonely is one of the hardest things to cope with, I hope I can find this forum again. I'm not very good with computer stuff

Peter

[Doolhof]

Hi cake-o-saurus,

Welcome to the community here. Sophie_M has offered you a lot of suggestions. I'd also like to mention the thread you have started here is just fine. Sometimes all we need is someone to chat with.

It is great you recently had a good day and managed to achieve a few things, it does make me feel better at the end of the day if I have managed to complete or even start a few jobs.

A little about me, I've been struggling with my mental health lately and have been trying to find ways to get through each day./ I work casually and used to have 3 different volunteer roles, they have changed a bit due to the Corona Virus.

Yesterday I had one of those days where I achieved very little and that is okay, it is obviously the kind of day I needed after an emotionally draining weekend at work.

One thing I did yesterday was to drag an exercise mat out into the garden where I lay down in the sun for a while and listened to the wind and the birds. It calmed my soul.

Please use this thread any way you like, you created it. If you want to continue to share and express your journey, you may see on other threads people have done similar.

Welcome once again, cheers from Dools

[Doolhof]

Hi Peter,

I welcome you to the community here as well. I really do hope you are able to work out your computer and this forum as well. I know I have difficulties with computers and programs. I started a new job 6 months ago with limited computer skills and have to keep asking for help! One lady is very patient with me!

Peter, when you are more comfortable with using the forum, you may like to check out some of the sections that Sophie_M has mentioned to cake-o-saurus.

I hope you are able to find this message to you Peter! There are so many sections to this forum where you can connect with people.

Hope you feel comfortable here and can work your way around the site.

Maybe you would like to share a little about your interests and hobbies to help with conversation. If not, that is okay as well.

Cheers to you from Dools

[Ilbft02]

I managed too get back to you he forum, I have been a single Dad for 17 yrs, and now it's time too retire, so am trying too now fill that gap, where my son was, I brought a yacht and am learning too sail, not sure if that's what I want, but it gives me something to do, be nice too have a pan pal, or just a mate too chat too, I'd there any forums that are on a daily, meets, no sure what too do,

Im not really a people person,

Peter

[Doolhof]

Hi Peter,

Welcome back. It is great you have been able to respond here again.

I'm wondering if you might like to start a thread of your own. I know you have just joined the forum, and the thought of that can be a little daunting. My thoughts are you may receive more connection on a thread of your own.

If you would like to try this, go to the top of the Online Forum page, you have obviously found "My Threads" if you push "All Posts" a whole range of topics will come up. I suggest you choose ""BB Social Zone" on the right hand side of this page you will find a blue box with"New Thread" written in it. Click on that and a page will come up where you can write a title and start a new thread then click on "Post this thread".

You might like to call your thread "I bought a yacht" or anything you can think of.

This is just a suggestion. Sometimes when we join in other threads, our posts may not be so noticeable.

Buying a yacht is something I would not do unless it was kept in dry dock. Ha. Ha. I get motion sick in a rocking chair and even looking at a boat makes me feel sick.

I hope you have many hours of pleasure on your boat, I can imagine the freedom out on the ocean would be wonderful.

One good thing with the forum Peter, we can connect with many people through the written word.

I'm not sure what social groups are out there on line as I don't access them. Maybe that is an avenue I could look into myself.

Great to hear from you Peter, hope read more about the yacht.

Cheers from Dools

[Doolhof]

Hi Peter,

I hope I haven't scared you away! Have you had an opportunity to use your yacht?

I grew up in a rural area where we had some creeks. I had always wanted to row a boat or a canoe up those creeks to see where they went.

Maybe one day I will get to do that. It sounds like a very peaceful thing to do.

Cheers from Dools

[Doolhof]

Hi cake-o-saurus,

Just dropping by to say hello and to ask how you are getting on.

Cheers from Dools